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Jerónimos Monastery

How To Visit The Jerónimos Monastery This Year

Portugal / ,

The Jerónimos Monastery (in Portuguese, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos), officially the Monastery of Santa Maria de Belém, is a Manueline-style monument that was built by King Manuel I. Situated in Belém, one of the most touristy areas of Lisbon, it’s the most visited cultural space in Portugal. The Jerónimos Monastery was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983 and declared one of the “7 Wonders of Portugal” in 2007. In addition, it gained the status of National Pantheon in 2016!

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Casa Vicens in Barcelona

Casa Vicens In Barcelona: Best Tips For Visiting This Year

Spain / ,

Casa Vicens in Barcelona is a summer residence that Antoni Gaudí i Cornet designed for Manuel Vicens i Montaner (a stockbroker). Built between 1883 and 1885, it’s considered Antoni Gaudí’s oldest masterpiece, as it was the first major commission the architect received. Forerunner of the Catalan modernist movement, the Casa Vicens combines oriental architectural influences, decorative elements from Hispanic Islamic art, and finishings with plant and naturalistic motifs!

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Sintra Itinerary

2 Days In Sintra: The Perfect Sintra Itinerary

Portugal / ,

With so many palaces, Sintra looks like something out of a fairy tale and is one of the best destinations for a day trip from Lisbon. However, after reading this Sintra itinerary, you’ll see why it’s so much better to spend 2 days in Sintra! A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995, the Cultural Landscape of Sintra houses iconic monuments, such as the National Palace of Pena, the Moorish Castle, the National Palace of Sintra, the Quinta da Regaleira, and the Palace of Monserrate, among others!

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Vatican City Itinerary

1 Day In Vatican City: The Perfect Vatican City Itinerary

Vatican City / ,

Vatican City (in Latin, Civitas Vaticana; and in Italian, Città del Vaticano) is a sovereign city-state situated in Rome. With just over 40 hectares, its foundation dates back to the Roman Empire, when Saint Peter was crucified on the spot. And, since then, the Vatican became the biggest and most important Catholic sanctuary! Nowadays, the perfect Vatican City itinerary includes visiting the Vatican Museums, strolling through Saint Peter’s Square, and entering Saint Peter’s Basilica!

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Palau Güell

Palau Güell: Best Tips For Visiting This Year

Spain / ,

Palau Güell is a building in Catalan Modernist style, which was designed by Antoni Gaudí. Built between 1886 and 1890, the palace is located in the historic center of Barcelona. When Eusebi Güell commissioned this first major work from Antoni Gaudí, the young architect was still far from becoming one of the most celebrated Catalan artists of all time. But the truth is that, after Palau Güell, Eusebi Güell became Antoni Gaudí’s most important patron and client!

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Rome Itinerary

4 Days In Rome: The Perfect Rome Itinerary

Italy / ,

Rome is not only one of the best places to visit in Italy but also the capital of the country. Inhabited for almost three millennia, the Eternal City is linked to the foundation of Western and Christian civilization. Besides, Rome it’s the only city in the world with a country within its territory: the Vatican! Among the best things to do in Rome, are the Colosseo, the Piazza Navona, the Foro Romano e Palatino, the Fontana di Trevi, the Pantheon, the Piazza di Spagna, and the Castel Sant’Angelo!

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Roman Forum

Roman Forum And Palatine Hill: Best Tips For Visiting This Year

Italy / ,

The Roman Forum (or Foro Romano) was the commercial, political, administrative, judicial, and religious center of Ancient Rome. And the Palatine Hill, one of the 7 hills of the Italian capital, was the place chosen by the Roman emperors to install their palaces. Dozens of houses and monuments were built in a 2-hectare area, in addition to other buildings and public structures. And, nowadays, these ruins make the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill one of the largest archaeological complexes in Europe!

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Colosseum

Colosseum: Best Tips For Visiting This Year

Italy / ,

The Colosseum (or Flavian Amphitheater) is the most visited monument in Italy and a true icon of this country. Elected one of the “New 7 Wonders of the World”, this oval amphitheater is also a masterpiece of architecture and a symbol of the Roman Empire. The Colosseum was built in the 1st century AD, to host great public shows (such as gladiator games and animal hunts). Located in the largest archaeological complex of Ancient Rome, it’s still the largest amphitheater in the world!

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World Heritage in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

World Heritage In Provence-Alpes-Côte D’Azur

France /

Do you want to visit the World Heritage in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur? From Arles to Orange, get ready to discover unique, beautiful, and jaw-dropping sites! Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is an administrative region located in southeastern France and its capital is the city of Marseille. In addition, it’s the seventh most populous region in the country and the tenth largest, encompassing the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Alpes-Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hautes-Alpes, Var, and Vaucluse departments!

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World Heritage in Centre-Val de Loire

World Heritage In Centre-Val De Loire

France /

Do you want to visit the World Heritage in Centre-Val de Loire? From Chartres to Bourges, get ready to discover unique, beautiful, and jaw-dropping sites! The Centre-Val de Loire is an administrative region located in central France and its capital is the city of Orléans. In addition, it’s the twelfth most populous region in the country and the sixth largest, encompassing the Cher, Eure-et-Loir, Indre, Indre-et-Loire, Loir-et-Cher, and Loiret departments!

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