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The Magnificent Villa Reale
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, January 2012
The Count Ortessi built it, Napoleon’s sister desired it so much that he gave it to her after he invaded Tuscany , and, rumors flew that newlywed royals William and Kate were going to stay there ...
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The Pantheon
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, March 2012
One of my all time favorite buildings in Rome is the Pantheon .
It’s not huge, it’s not flashy or complicated, it’s basically just one
big round room, but there is something about it that ...
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The Spanish Steps
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, August 2011
Gracefully designed and good for a rest and people watching, I admit I was not overwhelmed by the Spanish Steps the first time I saw them. There seemed to be a lot of traffic, a lot of chaos, and ...
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The Vasari Corridor
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, October 2011
Florence is known for its history of powerful rulers and political intrigues. Combining these both into one massive architectural show of power and secrecy is the Vasari Corridor. Editor's Note: ...
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Top Ancient Sights in Ankara
Written by JC, Germany, March 2012
Few cities have grown so big, so quickly as Ankara , once known as Angora (yes, like the goats’ wool, which originated near here). It’s only been the capitol of Turkey
since 1923 but the tall ...
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Trinity College in Dublin
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, October 2011
Some places just have that magic feeling about them – they seem filled
with dreams and history, you can almost feel anything is possible, and
you can hear the chattering voices discussing ideas ...
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Visiting the Reichstag
Written by JC, Germany, July 2012
Berlin ’s Reichstag
dates from the late 19th century, although its function as a seat of
parliament ended in 1933 with the rise of the Nazis, and a fire which
gutted the building and served as ...
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Visiting the Vatican with Kids
Written by Jessica, USA, March 2013
No visit to Rome is really complete without a trip to Vatican City, the smallest independent city-state on earth. But when the main attractions at the Vatican are its immense collection of art and ...
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Vittoriano: One Roman Monument, Many Names
Written by Jessica, USA, January 2013
One of Rome ‘s most
recognizable monuments goes by many names – some official, some less so.
Its official moniker is the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument, it’s more
commonly known simply as the ...
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Zurich's Music Scene at the Red Factory
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, January 2012
Housed in an abandoned silk factory just on the bank of Lake Zurich sits the Rote Fabrik, or Red Factory. Opened in the 1980s, the Rote Fabrik has come to represent the heart of experimental ...
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