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Shantang Jie Suzhou Jiangsu China
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Shantang Street in Suzhou – Your Window to Wu Culture

October 17, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Shantang Street in Suzhou is your go-to for something that resembles ancient China. The courtyard houses there will definitely give you a glimpse of what life was like eons ago. The street is your “Window to Wu Culture,” they (tour guides) say.  If you are into Chinese architecture, you might find
Parthenon from Filopappou Hill
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See Ancient Athens from Philopappou Hill

August 9, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
From the top of Philopappou Hill, you will be able to see the sweeping views of ancient Athens. The hill is named after Philopappou, a royal prince of the Kingdom of Commagene. On top of the Hill of the Muses, you’ll find a memorial in his honor. The memorial is
Apollo Gallery is the Most Dazzling Hall at Louvre Museum (Paris, France).
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Apollo Gallery is the Most Dazzling Hall at Louvre Museum

July 10, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments
I have no doubt that Apollo Gallery is the most dazzling hall at Louvre Museum. Yes, if there’s one room at Louvre Museum that spells grandeur, it would be Galerie d’Apollon. This amazingly-decorated room is fit for a sun god. From its walls to its ceiling Apollo Gallery shimmers in paintings,
Philoppapos Hill Athens Greece
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Touristy Things to do in Athens

May 23, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Here is a list of touristy things to do in Athens. In its evolution, the ancient city has not let go of its ancient character despite the trials of time. So, if you’re in Athens, pick some or a few of these places for your two or three days itinerary
Travel Itinerary: A Day in Pisa (Italy).
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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
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
The Royal Chapel at Chateau de Versailles (France).
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The Royal Chapel at Chateau de Versailles

December 23, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
It seems that every palace in Europe (or at least the ones I’ve been to) has its own chapel. The Royal Chapel at Chateau de Versailles is equally as grand as the one I’ve seen in Spain, Belgium, and Italy. Perhaps, the ancient royals were just too lazy to be
Doumo Florence cathedral Italy
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The Stunning Facade of Florence Duomo

October 23, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The stunning facade of Florence Duomo is one of a kind. It’s a great example of the Renaissance style which was born in Florence, Italy. Duomo, as the locals call it, has a longer name: Catedral Santa Maria del Fiore. In English, it translates to, “Cathedral of Saint Mary of
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a Beautiful Architectural Accident (Italy).
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a Beautiful Architectural Accident

July 26, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a beautiful architectural accident. Perhaps, this is Italy’s most photographed landmark. It was never built to be leaning but just your normal, free-standing bell tower you see around Italy. It was built during the Medieval Times in Romanesque style. So, why is the Tower
The Beauty of the Roman Colosseum Facade (Rome, Italy). 10 European Cities to Visit in Spring
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The Beauty of the Roman Colosseum Facade

July 23, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
On my very first afternoon in Italy, I decided to walk and see the beauty of the Roman Colosseum facade. I’ve seen this classic architecture a thousand times in postcards and on the pages of hundreds of books I’ve flipped through. I didn’t want to see one side of it
The Aqueduct of Segovia - Ancient Rome's Legacy in Spain
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The Aqueduct of Segovia – Ancient Rome’s Legacy in Spain

May 31, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The aqueduct of Segovia is ancient Rome’s indisputable legacy in Spain. The towering aqueduct is synonymous with the old town of Segovia. You can’t mention the city’s name without identifying it with this arched aqueduct. The city of Segovia, as legend has it, was founded by Hercules, the son of the Roman
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