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The Five Best Day-Trips from Paris - Excursion 2: Strasbourg

A full-day experience in the surprising city of Strasbourg. What to see, what to do, and what to eat ...

Mon 20 Feb 2023

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The Most Beautiful Churches in Trastevere, Rome

Discover the most beautiful churches in Trastevere with our guide, and find out why you need to ...

Wed 25 Jan 2023

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Gothic Glory in Paris: Where To Go While Notre-Dame Is Inaccessible

Exploring the eye-watering sumptuousness of the basilica of Saint-Denis, the church of Saint-Sévér ...

Mon 29 May 2023

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What to See in Westminster Abbey: London’s Gothic Masterpiece

Discvover the magic of extraordinary Westminster Abbey with our online guide to England's finest ...

Tue 10 Jan 2023

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Saturnalia: Merriment and Murder Plots in Ancient Rome

Saturnalia is an ancient Roman festival that was celebrated in December, beginning with a sacrifice ...

Fri 23 Dec 2022

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The Blood of San Gennaro: Death and Miracles in Naples

Learn about the mysterious miracle of the blood of San Gennaro in Naples, a strange relic that has ...

Thu 15 Dec 2022

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Art Highlights of the Picasso Museum in Barcelona: 16 Masterpieces You Need to See

Highlights of the Picasso Museum in Barcelona: 16 Masterpieces You Need to See

The Picasso Museum in Barcelona is home to some of the greatest masterpieces of 20th century art...

Tue 29 Nov 2022

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Inside Barcelona’s Casa Milà: Why is it Nicknamed La Pedrera?

The spectacular Casa Milà in Barcelona is one of Antoni Gaudí's most extraordinary modernist creat ...

Fri 18 Nov 2022

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Hidden Gems of the British Museum

Join us as we delve deep into the magnificent collections of London’s British Museum to bring you ...

Fri 04 Nov 2022

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‘Here lies one whose name was writ in water’: A visit to Rome’s Non-Catholic Cemetery

Join us a visit to Rome's haunting Protestant cemetery this Halloween weekend, and meet the romantic ...

Sat 29 Oct 2022

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A Guide to the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua: What You Need to See

Discover the highlights of the magnificent basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, and find out why the ...

Tue 25 Oct 2022

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Discovering Roman Barcino: 6 Ancient Roman Sites in Barcelona

Did you know that Barcelona has origins dating back to antiquity? Discover the best places to explo ...

Thu 06 Oct 2022

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