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Leaning Tower of Pisa
When my travel partner and I were in Florence, we made an impromptu decision of going for a half a day trip to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. It was easy to get to the place, just about 1 hour by train from Florence and 20 minutes walk from the Pisa Centrale Station, we could see one of the most Instagram landmarks in Italy. So, that day we went to Pisa, was a gloomy day. The sky was covered with grey clouds and it looked like it was going to rain. But this had not stopped us from having a good time there. We took the regional train early…
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Rome Points Of Interest – What to see
My previous post has been about the TOP 3 Places To Visit In Rome. This post is the continuation from where I left off from the previous post. Feel free to revisit the post again. Now, this time I will introduce more places you should go when in Rome. Roman Forum and Palatine Hills All the monuments standing gracefully for people to admire. They have withstood the test of time and stay proudly at this site after centuries (as far back as 10th century BC, wow…). This beautiful historical landmark gives you a glimpse of what ancient Rome might have looked like during its period of full glory. Beware that…
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Roaming in Rome – TOP 3 Places To Go in Rome
Milan has a modern and cosmopolitan feel, while Florence is well known for its cultural history.But what about Rome? What is it known for? Pickpockets? An over-commercialised place that tourists should beware of? Little did I know that Rome would leave a charming and memorable impression on both my partner and me, and arguably it became the highlight of our Italy trip. By itself, Rome can never beat the magnificent architectures of Florence and the romantic beauty of Venice; but somehow it brings out the essence of what it means to be Italian, where no other cities could. In my next few blog posts, I will share with you more…
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The Prolific Sculptor and Architect From Italy – Bernini
As I was writing about my travel stories in Italy, I saw that a lot of times, Gian Lorenzo Bernini‘s amazing sculptures and architectural buildings were captured in photos. This famous Italian artist created a lot of beautiful masterpieces such as marble sculptures and paintings which are currently stored in galleries and museums. Besides that, he had designed churches and chapels that are still used by churchgoers, not to mention the elaborate public fountains and funerary monuments. Bernini started his career under his father and gradually gained a name for himself. His Baroque’s style works had made him one of the worthy successor of Michelangelo for his generation. Let me…
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Top 5 places to visit in Florence Italy
Florence, a city that is famous for its Renaissance artworks and architecture. This post I want to introduce you to more top places that you can visit in this lovely city. Uffizi Gallery It only takes 2 minutes to walk from Palazzo Vecchio to Uffizi Gallery. One of the most visited museums in the world, it houses a collection of paintings from the Renaissance period to the Modern period, sculptures, books and archives. Some of the art collections are from Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Botticelli, Giotto, Raphael, Titian and other artworks from European painters. Yet again another building designed by Vasari, the interior architecture is also another piece of…
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Favourite Place – Florence Duomo
These few days I have been looking at my Italy trip’s photos for my Italy blog post. Going through all those pictures just like walking down memory lane, all the fond memories of the trip hit me like tidal waves. Among the places I visited in Italy, Florence Duomo is my favourite. The Duomo was very tall which made me look tiny and insignificant. The colourful exterior of the building and the orangish dome gave out good feeling vibes. But what I like the most is climbing to the top of the Duomo and looking down at the magnificent Florence city. The view just blew my mind. Here are the photos…
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Top 3 things to do in Florence Italy
Do you like to visit Florence in Italy? Florence, a metropolitan city in between Milan and Rome, is one of the cities with lots of masterpieces of Renaissance arts and architecture. Any culture lovers will definitely want to visit this city if they have not already. Here, I would like to recommend Top 3 things to do in Florence Italy and should not be missed. Click here to get a FREE Florence Itinerary! Florence Duomo The famous cathedral is the fourth largest in the world, after St. Peter’s in Rome, St. Paul’s in London and Milan’s Duomo. This Renaissance dome was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and it used nearly two centuries…
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How I spent one day in Venice
Most of my friends who had been to Italy would surely recommend Venice as a must-visit city in Italy. A city that is known as a romantic place for couples, a city that is surrounded by sea and canals, no road for vehicles, only walkways for pedestrians and bridges to cross. We reached Venice by high-speed train from Milan. The journey was about 2 hours and 25 minutes. The train ride was comfortable and fast. I bought the train tickets a few months ago before my trip and it was cheap (more than 50% discount on the original price). So if you plan to travel in Italy by high-speed train,…
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