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St. Michael’s Sword” is a line that follows the locations of seven sanctuaries dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel from ...
An illumination from Hildegard von Bingen’s Scivias (1151), showing her receiving a vision ...
In the 1280s, a loggia for the market was built by the architect Arnolfo di Cambio. Soon after its construction, Orsanmichele ...
Take a trip before or after your cruise by spending extra time in your starting or ending port, in Italy, England, Ireland or ...
Tuscany is an excellent region for camping, and its offerings, ranging from forest to ocean views, are numerous. Here is your ...
Where to eat in Tenerife, from rustic hillside spots to Michelin-starred Japanese restaurants There was a time when dining ...
THEY’RE weekend wonders – four-hour flight breaks to Europe’s most exciting destinations. A cheeky two-night getaway won’t ...
In Japanese culture, Onsens are very much a part of life, believed to help soothe ailments and boost vitality. The Takaragawa ...
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Just visiting: Abruzzo
I f you’ve already done Tuscany, circumnavigated Sicily, and survived the Amalfi Coast during summer, make for the lesser-known Abruzzo for your two-night break. Home to the tal ...
From charming coaching inns dating back centuries to Victorian hotels with rich and glamorous pasts, we take a look at some of the most incredible and historic hotels around the UK.
After a 500-year search, researchers believe they’ve found the long-lost tomb of Vlad III — the brutal Romanian nobleman more ...