History

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How to Climb St. Peter’s Dome in Rome

Offering spectacular views and an up-close look at one of the city's most incredible landmarks, ...

Tue 05 Mar 2024

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Art What to See in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence: Part 2

What to See in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence: Part 2

Continuing our guide to the highlights of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, in part two we're looking ...

Fri 01 Mar 2024

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How to Visit the Picasso Museum in Barcelona: Everything You Need to Know

The Picasso Museum in Baarcelona offers an incredible insight into the work of the 20th-century's ...

Mon 26 Feb 2024

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Art What to See in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence: Part I

What to See in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence: Part I

In part one of our guide to the astounding Uffizi Gallery in Florence we’re taking a look at maste ...

Wed 21 Feb 2024

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In Search of St. Valentine in Rome

Discover the true story of St. Valentine's day, an amorous cocktail of ancient sex rituals, tall ...

Tue 13 Feb 2024

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Barcelona Beyond Gaudi: 6 of the best buildings by Lluís Domènech i Montaner in Barcelona

There's more to Barcelona's incredible architecture than Antoni Gaudi. This week we look at the ...

Sat 10 Feb 2024

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5 of the Most Beautiful Piazzas in Florence

In the heart of Florence, the city's soul comes to life in its enchanting piazzas. Read on for our ...

Sat 27 Jan 2024

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What to see in the Sagrada Familia: A Guide to Gaudi’s Barcelona Masterpiece

Find out what you need to see in the incredible Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s Barcelona Masterpiece, ...

Fri 19 Jan 2024

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The Best Catacombs in Rome You Need to Visit

Rome is home to a series of incredible catacombs, mysterious worlds of the dead where early Christia ...

Fri 12 Jan 2024

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Art The Loggia of Cupid and Psyche in the Villa Farnesina: A Jewel of Renaissance Rome

The Loggia of Cupid and Psyche in the Villa Farnesina: A Jewel of Renaissance Rome

The wonderful loggia of Cupid and Psyche in the Villa Farnesina is one of the gems of Renaissance ...

Fri 05 Jan 2024

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San Clemente: A Hidden Underground World Beneath Rome

Discover the extraordinary subterranean treasures hidden beneath the basilica of San Clemente, one ...

Sun 24 Dec 2023

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7 Amazing Off-the-Beaten-Path Ancient Sculptures in Rome

Rome boasts a bewildering array of spectacular ancient sculptures. Go off the beaten path with us to ...

Sun 10 Dec 2023

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