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5 Interesting Facts about the Doge’s Palace in Venice

June 9, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

If anything that strikes our minds after hearing the name “Italy”, it is definitely Venice – a city where everything is shrouded in romance and intrigue. Doge’s Palace, in particular, is one of those places. 5 Interesting Facts about the Doge’s Palace in Venice Here are some interesting facts about

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10 Things to Do in Venice

June 8, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Lying on 117 small islands, Venice is an Italian haven for tourists, cradling 250,000 residents. I had the pleasure of visiting it last summer. Here’s my list. 10 Things to do in Venice 1. San Marco Cathedral and Square A perfect place to people-watch, San Marco square has three famous

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Travel Itinerary: A Day in Pisa

June 7, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Located in the Tuscany region of Italy, Pisa is undoubtedly one of the ancient, and therefore, most visited cities in the country. Of course, a day in Pisa is not enough to explore every nook and corner of it, but it suffices if you’re looking to visit the following major

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Italy: What to See Inside the Pisa Cathedral

May 25, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Pisa Cathedral marks the zenith of the architectural power of Pisa at the time of its creation by having bits from the Islamic, Byzantine, Lombard-Emilian, and classical architecture. Lying peacefully in the Piazza dei Miracoli (Miracle Square), it gleams in multi-colors, courtesy of the different types of marbles that

Italy: Why You Should Visit the Baptistry of Pisa

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The Baptistery of Pisa – Where Galileo Was Baptized

May 24, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Located in the Piazza dei Miracoli (Miracle Square), on the west coast of Italy, the Baptistery of Pisa forms one of the four buildings. In fact, it comes second in the chronological order, neighboring the Duomo di Pisa, the cathedral, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It is an ecclesiastical

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Ravenna: These Splendid Mosaics at Basilica Sant Apollinare Nuovo Will Take Your Breath Away

May 23, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

You can’t visit Ravenna without looking up and down the splendid mosaics at Basilica Sant Apollinare Nuovo. They covered the walls of the whole basilica. It’s really an impressive work of religious art that’s been there since the 6th century. These series of mosaic are a testament to the contact

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Venice: Admiring San Giorgio Maggiore Church From Afar

May 22, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

A friend had suggested to visit 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 to that because I never had the time to visit it.

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Basilica Santa Maria della Salute – Where 12 Titian Paintings Hang Inside

May 20, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Standing at the mouth of the Grand Canal, Basilica Santa Maria della Salute ‘s imposing Baroque structure looks like it guards the beautiful city of Venice. Its impressive dome was put in by the survivors of the plague. For their salvation, the city built the church as a dedication to

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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

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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 but in the 12th century and has been rebuilt so many times since then. There’s no doubt that Rialto Bridge is the most famous bridge and most photogenic of all 4

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PHOTOS: Views of Venice From the Accademia Bridge is Postcard Perfect!

May 17, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The views of Venice from the Accademia Bridge is 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,

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City Skyline: Climbing to the Top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa

May 9, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Yes, it is possible to climb to the top of the leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. You just don’t pose like you’re saving the leaning tower from falling with your tiny hands but you have to climb and see what’s up there. The views aren’t really impressive but climbing

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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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Pieta Rondanini – Michelangelo’s Unfinished Statue or Work in Progress?

May 7, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Pieta Rondanini is Michelangelo’s unfinished marble statue. Since 1952, Milan is a host to the master’s work. Today, you can find it at Museo Pieta Rondanini inside the Castello Sforzesco. When Michelangelo died in 1564, they found the sculpture at the artist’s workshop in Rome. Afterwards, the unfinished statue was

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This Arena in Verona is Older Than the Colosseum in Rome

April 26, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Standing in all its grandeur, this Arena in Verona has been around in the city for well over 2000 years. I have been to the Colosseum in Rome and although it is larger, unlike Verona Arena, it does not hold immense history in its folds. That is fact no. 1. When

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The Splendid Mosaics of Basilica di San Vitale in Ravenna

April 21, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Ravenna is called “The City of Mosaics” for places such as the Basilica di San Vitale. I was dazzled by the Byzantine mosaics that played before my eyes and I couldn’t help but contemplate all its historical attributes of this place, not to mention its architectural magnificence. The first stone