Art

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Art Five Things You Didn't Know about the Mona Lisa: Legend, Rumor and Backstory Reveal Her Secrets

Five Things You Didn't Know about the Mona Lisa: Legend, Rumor and Backstory Reveal Her Secrets

The most famous painting in the world still has a few things to hide. Some of those mysteries have ...

Mon 21 Aug 2023

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The Five Best Day Trips from Paris - Excursion 5: Lyon, Part 2

In less than two hours, the high-speed bullet train whisks you to France's second city. Once the ...

Mon 01 May 2023

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Art The Palazzo Colonna in Rome: A Hidden Baroque Gem in the Eternal City

The Palazzo Colonna in Rome: A Hidden Baroque Gem in the Eternal City

This week we're taking you inside the Palazzo Colonna, one of Rome's most opulent Baroque palaces ...

Tue 14 Feb 2023

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The Treasures of the Ottoman Sultans: What to see inside Topkapi Palace

A visit to the age of the Sultans in the exquisite Topkapi Palace, and its courtyards, gardens, ...

Mon 27 Mar 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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Visiting Montjuïc in Barcelona: What You Need to Know

From world-class museums to spectacular panoramas, leafy gardens and much more, find out what to see ...

Mon 05 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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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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Highlights of the British Museum: 10 Objects from Around the World

The British Museum is one of the world's greatest museums, home to a staggering 8 million objects ...

Tue 27 Sep 2022

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A Descent Into the Dark Side of the Early Modern Imagination at San Vitale

Discover the fascinating frescoes of martyrdom in the Roman church of San Vitale, a forgotten corner ...

Thu 15 Sep 2022

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