History

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How to Visit the Picasso Museum in Barcelona: Everything You Need to Know

The Picasso Museum in Baarcelona offers an incredible insight into the work of the 20th-century's ...

Mon 26 Feb 2024

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Art What to See in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence: Part I

What to See in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence: Part I

In part one of our guide to the astounding Uffizi Gallery in Florence we’re taking a look at maste ...

Wed 21 Feb 2024

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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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5 of the Most Beautiful Piazzas in Florence

In the heart of Florence, the city's soul comes to life in its enchanting piazzas. Read on for our ...

Sat 27 Jan 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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Gondola FAQ: All About Venice’s Iconic Flat-Bottomed Boat

There’s really only one way to travel in the Floating City: by gondola of course! But what do you ...

Thu 30 Nov 2023

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Rome at Night: Where to Take Perfect Night Photos in the Eternal City

There are few sights in the world as inspiring as the streets of Rome when the city sleeps. Discover ...

Thu 23 Nov 2023

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