Hidden Sights

Looking for something a little different? Then head off the beaten track and gain an insight into some of the most overlooked travel destinations that Europe has to offer with our experts.

6 Things You Need to Know About the Capuchin Crypt in Rome

Beautiful and macabre at the same time, the Capuchin bone crypt is one of Rome's most fascinating ...

Mon 06 May 2024

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The Best Things to Do in Florence in 2025

Coming to Florence in 2024? From amazing art to breathtaking views and street food, these are the ...

Thu 02 May 2024

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10 of the Best Museums in Venice

Venice is one of the world’s pre-eminent cities of art, and the city’s galleries are a fabulous ...

Tue 06 Sep 2022

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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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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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Café Culture in the Capital: Live It Like A Local in Paris

An overview of how café culture developed in Paris and a handy description of some of our favorite ...

Wed 22 Nov 2023

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Art Caravaggio in the Borghese Gallery: the Complete Guide

Caravaggio in the Borghese Gallery: the Complete Guide

The Borghese Gallery in Rome is home to a series of fabulous paintings by Baroque master Caravaggio...

Tue 21 Nov 2023

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