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San Giorgio Maggiorre Church From Afar (Venice, Italy).
Italy

Admiring San Giorgio Maggiore Church From Afar

May 22, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
A friend had suggested visiting San Giorgio Maggiore Church because the incredible view from its tower is much better than the one atop the San Marco Campanile. Well, that’s his point of view – and I can’t agree with that because I never had the time to visit it, and
Why You Should Visit Segovia Cathedral / 5 Places to Visit (Spain).
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Spain: Why You Should Visit Segovia Cathedral

May 21, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Most of the churches around Spain have the title of the cathedral – and Segovia Cathedral is one of them. It adorns the premises of the town’s Plaza Mayor. You can’t miss its giant structure coated in yellowish color. This might be the only Gothic Cathedral you’ve seen with such
Visiting the Tomb of Dante Alighieri in Ravenna (Italy).
Italy

Visiting the Tomb of Dante Alighieri in Ravenna

May 18, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
You can’t talk about Italian literature without mentioning Dante Alighieri who peacefully rests in Ravenna. I’d say that his Divine Comedy (Divina Comedia) is, perhaps, the greatest Italian literary work the world has ever known. It’s a classic that must be read whether you’re a believer of hell, purgatory and paradise
The Views From Rialto Bridge - The Oldest Bridge in Venice (Italy).
Italy

The Views From Rialto Bridge – The Oldest Bridge in Venice

May 18, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Rialto Bridge is the oldest bridge in Venice that connects San Marco and San Polo areas. It was first in the 12th century and has been rebuilt so many times since then. There’s no doubt that the Rialto Bridge is the most famous bridge and most photogenic of all 4
Views of Venice From the Accademia Bridge is Postcard Perfect! (Ponte dell' Accademia, Venice, Italy).
Italy

Views of Venice From the Accademia Bridge is Postcard Perfect!

May 17, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The views of Venice from the Accademia Bridge are postcard perfect! In fact, visit any souvenir shops in Venice and there’s a 100 percent chance that you’ll find the views of the Grand Canal from this bridge on the shelves. They’re not just in postcards but also in books, t-shirts,
One Day in Salamanca (Spain).
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Travel Itinerary: One Day in Salamanca

May 16, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
One day in Salamanca may not be enough to explore this medieval town. Up to this day, the community is still known as a university town. The town’s premier university – University of Salamanca – is Spain’s oldest university and the world’s 3rd oldest that’s still operating until today. Salamanca
Inside the Magnificent Barcelona Cathedral (Barrio Gothic, Spain)
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Inside the Magnificent Barcelona Cathedral

May 14, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Better than Santa Maria Cathedral, the Barcelona Cathedral is the epitome of religious devotion, and most importantly, of Gothic architecture. Its high-rise pillars, the overall size of the cathedral, and the atmosphere inside awakened my spirit and encouraged me to stay there for more than an hour. Before I could
Palau Guell in Barcelona is a Mansion With Splendid Interior (Spain).
Spain

Palau Guell in Barcelona is a Mansion With a Splendid Interior

May 13, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The Palau Guell in Barcelona may look ordinary outside but wait until you step inside. It’s splendid! Truly Magnifique!  Barcelona is love not because of its 24/7 party scenes but also because it has some of the most architecturally and artistically revered ancient buildings, such as the Paul Guell Mansion.
The Breathtaking Views of Toledo from Mirador del Valle (Spain).
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Travel Itinerary: One Day in Toledo

May 12, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Just like the rest of the cities in Spain, Toledo also presents a conundrum of Roman, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim architecture, which actually tells the stories of the confluence of these cultures resulting from the respective conquests. The entire day I spent in the city had me gawking at the
Travel Itinerary: How to Spend a Day in Segovia (Spain).
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Travel Itinerary: How to Spend a Day in Segovia

May 11, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Spain has served as the crux of the Muslim-Christian-Roman skirmishes in the past. Because of these, nearly every city in the country has Gothic Cathedrals perched on some hill, Romanesque churches built on the remains of a former building, and the usual medieval architecture that dots around the city in
The Plaza Mayor in Salamanca Has No Place For A Dictator (Spain).
Spain

The Plaza Mayor in Salamanca Has No Place For A Dictator

May 10, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The Plaza Mayor in Salamanca has no place for a dictator – especially for Francisco Franco who brutally ruled Spain from 1939 – 1975. Nowadays, Spain is continually trying to erase everything that’s related to this Nazi sympathizer. Salamanca has finally done what should have been done long time ago.
Skyline Views from the Top of Milan Duomo / Cathedral (Italy).
Italy

City Skyline: Views from the Top of Milan Cathedral

May 8, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
If standing on top of Milan Cathedral won’t take your breath away – you better check in yourself to a hospital. 😀 No, I’m not kidding. Milan Duomo is one of the very few man-made architectural wonder that blew my mind away. It’s one of those places you don’t only
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