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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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10 Things to do on your first trip to Venice

Planning a visit to Venice in 2022? From spectacular art to fascinating history and delectable local ...

Sun 23 Jan 2022

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Art Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona

Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona

Stunning Piazza Navona is Rome's most iconic square, dominated by Bernini's Fountain of the Four ...

Sun 09 Jan 2022

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Take Me to the Islands: A Day Trip to Murano, Burano and Torcello, the Islands of Venice

When in Venice, a day trip to the beautiful islands of the Venetian Lagoon is a must! Find out what ...

Sun 02 Jan 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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What to See in the Roman Forum: 11 Things Not to Miss

The spectacular beating heart of ancient Rome, from triumphal arches to temples discover the monumen ...

Wed 13 Oct 2021

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Memories of the Philosopher Emperor: The Equestrian Monument of Marcus Aurelius on the Capitoline Hill

Discover everything you need to know about the iconic statue of Marcus Aurelius on horseback at the ...

Tue 05 Oct 2021

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Who is Buried in the Pantheon? Artists and Kings in Rome’s Temple to all the Gods

Did you know that the Pantheon in Rome is home to the tombs of some of the most illustrious figures ...

Wed 22 Sep 2021

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The Colosseum Underground: Backstage at the Ancient World’s Deadliest Arena

Deep beneath the Colosseum is a dense web of cells and tunnels where gladiators and wild beasts ...

Tue 24 Aug 2021

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The Florence of the Medici: Power, Intrigue and Art in the Renaissance City

Trace the fascinating story of Florence through the story of its most famous family and discover the ...

Thu 29 Jul 2021

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Online Pisa Guide Part II: 11 Things to do in Pisa Beyond the Leaning Tower

In this second part of our online Pisa guide, we're heading beyond the Piazza dei Miracoli to discov ...

Thu 21 Jan 2021

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