History

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Beyond Pompeii: Five Ancient Sites Near Naples You Need to Visit

Beyond Pompeii, there are a wealth of extraordinary ancient sites worth a visit in the Campania ...

Sat 30 Apr 2022

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How to Visit St Mark’s Basilica at Night and Avoid the Crowds

Discover how to avoid the crowds at spectacular St. Mark's basilica by joining a night tour of the ...

Fri 29 Apr 2022

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What to See at Pompeii: 15 Things Not to Miss (Part 2)

In part two of our illustrated guide to Pompeii we're exploring the most luxurious villas in the ...

Fri 15 Apr 2022

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What to See at Pompeii: 15 Things Not to Miss (Part 1)

Find out what you need to see on a visit to the perfectly preserved ancient city of Pompeii with our ...

Wed 13 Apr 2022

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6 Museums in Naples You Need to Visit

From sprawling collections of Baroque painting to the world's finest showcase of ancient sculpture ...

Fri 08 Apr 2022

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What to See in Siena: A Weekend in Italy’s Finest Medieval City

Discover why spectacular Siena is a must-visit on any Tuscan itinerary with our guide to what to see ...

Fri 25 Feb 2022

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7 Churches in Florence You Need to Visit

An astonishing array of Renaissance masterpieces are housed in the churches of Florence. Find out ...

Wed 16 Feb 2022

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Art Giotto and the Birth of the Renaissance: A Guide to the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua

Giotto and the Birth of the Renaissance: A Guide to the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua

Padua's Scrovegni chapel is home to one of the great masterpieces of Italian art. Discover the full ...

Fri 04 Feb 2022

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A Visit to Padua: What You Need to See on a Day Trip from Venice Part 2

In the second part of our guide to what you need to see on a visit to Padua, we’re exploring histo ...

Wed 02 Feb 2022

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A Visit to Padua: What You Need to See on a Day Trip from Venice Part 1

From the Scrovegni chapel to the Basilica of Saint Anthony, Palazzo delle Erbe and more, discover ...

Tue 01 Feb 2022

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A Guide to Ostia Antica: 10 Things You Need to See in Rome’s Ancient Port

Want to explore a perfectly preserved ancient city but can't make it to Pompeii? Then you need to ...

Thu 02 Dec 2021

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The Houses of Augustus and Livia on the Palatine Hill

Discover the magnificently preserved frescoes that adorn the houses where Rome's first emperor Augus ...

Tue 09 Nov 2021

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