If there’s one thing that I regret visiting Lyon (in the central east part of France), that would be – I only stayed for two nights. A city with so much to offer, why did I think of staying there in such a short time? I don’t know the answer
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I Visited The Grand Place in Brussels at Midnight And I Was Surprised to See a Crowd of Hedonists
I visited the Grand Place in Brussels at midnight and I was surprised to see a crowd of hedonists there. Boy, it’s a rendezvous of both locals and tourists who pretend to be locals. I’m not really sure about drinking in public places in Brussels but seems like it’s legal?
St Peter Basilica – The World’s Largest Church
St Peter Basilica, a creation of some of the world’s greatest artists, is a lasting testimony of faith in the Church. The impressive façade is crowned by thirteen statues; in the middle is Jesus who is flanked by St. John and eleven Apostles. There is a balcony in the center
View of the Vatican from the Top of St Peter Basilica
The view of the Vatican from the top of St Peter Basilica is one for your dream. If you’re like me who like to see city skylines, then we could travel together. The views from up there are surreal. You won’t just be able to see the city-state itself but
Climbing the Dome of St Peter Basilica and the Views From the Interior Balcony
Climbing the dome of St Peter Basilica is an experience of a lifetime. When you’re in the Vatican and plan to visit the world’s largest church, you should conquer the dome! The Dome. Michelangelo designed the dome but he died even before it was completed. He only got to finish
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What You See Inside St Peter Basilica in the Vatican
What you see inside St Peter Basilica in the Vatican will be with you for a long time, if not, forever. As someone who grew up Catholic, it’s kinda a big deal for me to be inside a colossal place of worship. No, I didn’t meet the living Pope but
Unfinished Statues of Michelangelo and Other Masterpieces at the Academia in Florence
At the Accademia in Florence, visitors will see the unfinished statues of Michelangelo at the Hall of Prisoners. You don’t even have to go around and find it. Just as soon as you pay the entrance fee and go past security, you’ll see those four unfinished statues by the master
The Amazing Statues Outside Palazzo Vecchio in Florence
There is art everywhere you go in Florence. Even their bridges have tiny statues you might not notice from the Middle Ages. Their narrow, cobble-stoned streets will never fail to surprise you. There’s always something interesting, ancient, and historical in the city’s nooks and corners. The amazing statues outside Palazzo
From Bologna – A Day Trip to the City of Ravenna Where Dante is Laid to Rest
Tired of exploring the big Italian cities including Rome, Bologna, Florence, and Venice? Take a day tour of Ravenna and enjoy magnificence at its best. Located on the eastern coast of Italy, the city once served as the seat of King Theodoric the Great during the 6th century and the
Inside Florence Duomo Isn’t as Grand as Its Facade
Inside Florence Duomo isn’t as grand as its facade. I was a bit disappointed. The cathedral is almost bare inside. Unlike other cathedrals, this one doesn’t allow visitors to sit on one of the few pews inside. Its Gothic design inside gives a vast impression of the cathedral that also
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The Gates of Paradise at Florence Baptistry
The Gates of Paradise at Florence Baptistry are closed to the public, but, perhaps, open to the men of God. Sadly, I’m not one of the righteous ones. The baptistry is an octagonal monument with three doors with lavish ornaments of religious themes. These doors are perfect examples of the
Duomo di Milano is the Most Elaborate Gothic Cathedral I’ve Seen
Milan Cathedral or Duomo di Milano is the most elaborate Gothic Cathedral I’ve seen in my life. It is not your usual cathedral you’d see in Europe. It’s unique on its own. The moment I saw it, my jaw dropped. Despite the heavy crowd that afternoon, its shiny white marble
The Stunning Facade of Florence Duomo
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
View from the Top: Bologna is a City That Still Looks Medieval
Bologna is a city that still looks medieval from the streets to the rooftops. And thank goodness, it’s one of the off-beaten paths that tourists skip when visiting Italy. I’m glad I did stop here for two nights without expecting much on what to do and see. After two weeks
Inside the Palace of Versailles: The Hall of Mirrors is the Grandest of Them All
Out of the 700 rooms inside the Palace of Versailles, the Hall of Mirrors is the grandest of them all! If you don’t find it stunning or be blown away by its frescoes and craftsmanship of everything inside, I’m not sure if you’re still human. LOL… 😀 It is here
The Golden Gate of the Palace of Versailles Displays Excess Opulence of French Royalty
There’s no doubt that the golden gate of the Palace of Versailles displays the excess opulence of French royalty. Boy, I was blown away the moment I got a closer look at the iron-wrought gate swathed in gold. Ok, it might not be real gold but it should be something
