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A Basilica Garden
Garden designer Hugh O’Connell has returned to the architectural roots of Italian Renaissance gardens, and instead of imitating earlier gardens, he has created a garden that is both classically beautiful and strikingly original.
basilica garden • alberti • vitruvius • sissinghurst

St. Peter´s Basilica: The Church to End all Churches
Who could go to Rome without visiting St. Peter´s Basilica, a triumph of Italian Renaissance art and architecture?

Basilica del Voto Nacional, Quito
Quito's Basilica is not just any South American church. Climb inside the tallest bell towers in Ecuador, at this unique, must-see destination.
basilica del voto nacional • quito basilica • south american church • view of quito • quito old town sights

Esztergom
A town with 30,000 inhabitants situated on the right bank of the Danube. Many schools make it the cultural centre of the surrounding district and it is the centre of the Roman Catholic Church in Hungary.
esztergom • hungary • danube • church • castle

St Peter's Square Rome
The Vatican residence of Pope Benedict XVI, in St Peter's Square Rome, is home to works from Bernini, a master of Roman Baroque art and Michelangelo a Renaissance genius.
st peter's square rome • basilica of st peter • st peter's basilica • vatican • vatican city

The Church of Holy Wisdom
St. Sophia, or the Church of the Holy Wisdom, in Kiev was accurately named. It's original floorplan has since been altered.
kiev • church of the holy wisdom • st. sophia • constantinople • orthodoxy

Rome: La Dolce Vita is alive and well
A guide to Rome starting out with a quick introduction before delving deeper into the city thanks to two great walks.
rome • walking • colosseum • bernini • borromini

La Virgen de Suyapa, Honduras
Celebrations of the Feria de la Virgen de Suyapa begin on February 2nd, at the Basilica de Suyapa outside Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras.
virgen de suyapa • patron saint of honduras • patron saint of central america • honduran festivals • saint day celebrations

There´s Something About Italy
Italy has something that has made it a leading player in European history for more than 2,000 years.
tuscany • chianti • appenines • sicilian • amalfi

A Wedding in Venice: Arrival Pt 1
We arrive in beautiful Venice and are in awe of the many wonderful sights.Elegant houses, church domes and towers seem to be rising out of the sea. Classical music played by orchestras in the sidewalk cafes fill our sense as we enter St. Marks Square . The Basilica, the monoliths of St Marks and Teodoro, the Ducal Palace, The Bell Tower. The Procuratie and the clock tower bring a sense of history and testament to the continued grandeur that is Venizia. Please join us as we dodge pigeons while crossing this famous square. ME
venice • piazza san marco • campanile of san marco • basilica of san marco • procutatie

Montmartre: Sacre Coeur to the Moulin Rouge
A heartfelt plea to avoid the Place du Tertre and see what's really interesting up in Montmartre.
france • french • paris • paris • montmartre

Travel to Luxembourg’s Villages
St. Maruice Benedictine Abbey,St. Willibrod Basilica and Loretto Chapel are among Gutland region highlights in Luxembourg.
clervaux • edward streichen • benedictine abbeys • heinersheid • sure valley

Five Reasons to Visit the Sanctuary of Oropa
The Sanctuary of Oropa in Piemonte offers a refuge from everyday life, not only for spiritual reflection, but for cultural edification, business and also for pleasure.
sanctuary of oropa • oropa in biella piemonte • staying in oropa • business in oropa • trekking in oropa

A Taste of Rome: Millenium Series 16
A taste of Italy inclucing a tour and brief history of some of the major attractions of the " Eternal City.". Also a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel. Please, join Clara, mother and I on our whirlwind visit.. I have also included "How to have an audience with the Pope." Good Links! Photos. Mary Ellen
how to have a papal audience. rome pantheon • coloseum • sistine chapel • forum • st peters

Italian Festivals: Rome Events
Do as the Romans do... with handmade dolls, theatre performances, children's shows, classical music and rock concerts outside the Basilica.
italian festivals • rome events • estate romana • roma europaprimo maggio • toy fair

Northern Italy's Best Experiences
Whether it's Verona's arena by candlelight before the opera or St Mark's Square in high water, the travel highlights of northern Italy are more than just sightseeing.
best travel experiences • northern italy • verona arena opera • candle light • st marks square

Northern Italy’s Top 10 Sights
These are not the secret little places - these are the must-see sights, the best of the best, the icons of Italian travel, from Venice to Turin and the lakes.
northern italy top 10 must-see sights • best icons italian travel • holy shrines • visitors must see • regions north po river

Puglia travel facts and trivia
Southern Italy: Information and statistics on St Nicholas' bones, Greek-speaking communities, tarantulism dances, massacres, pasta, Europe's first cat & Roman bronzes
puglia facts • basilica di san nicola • st nicholas bones bari • galatina greek • tarantulism dance

Spain Facts: Aragon Travel Trivia
Spain: Information on bombs in Zaragoza's basilica, Teruel, Henry VIII's wife Catherine, Alquezar canyoning, filming at Loarre castle & the birthplaces of Opus Dei & Goya
aragon travel facts • spain information • kingdom of heaven castle • saint josemaría escrivá de balaguer • opus dei barbastro

The Duomo in Florence
The Duomo in Florence, Italy, is a paragon of Renaissance architecture. The history of the Duomo's architecture includes involvement by Da Vinci and Brunelleschi.
duomo • florence • italy • renaissance • architecture

Venice: Italy's City on Water
No one would go Venice without visiting the beautiful Piazza San Marco - St. Mark's Square. Or pausing atop Rialto Bridge to watch gondolas glide along the Grand Canal.
venice italy • gondola canal • grand canal • st. marks • piazza san marco

Ten Must-Sees in Budapest, Hungary
Budapest can be a confusing city - no doubt about that. It's also one of Eastern Europe's most fascinating for travelers who do some pre-trip planning.
buda attractions • pest attractions • danube river tours • budapest's local buses • st. stephen's basilica

Free Rick Steves Podcast Tours
Why pay for a tour of attractions like the Sistine Chapel and the Louvre? Travel icon Rick Steves is now offering free podcast tours for download.
free • podcasts • self-guided tours • france • italy

Giuseppe Tartini
Profile of Giuseppe Tartini, a late Baroque and early Classical composer. He was a foremost Italian instrumental musician.
giuseppe tartini • devil's trill sonata • tartini violin playing school • tartini tone • tartini compositions

Life and Death in Pompeii: Millenium Series 20
Join the early Pompeiians, as they live their daily lives. Take a visit to the Forum, where you can stop and listen to the orators. Do a little shopping or drop into the temple of your choice and say a prayer or leave a little offering. Or perhaps you just wish to relax at the elegant public baths. Photos, Links and lots of instant links to wonderful pictures. See how and where these interesting people spent their lives. Learn what they ate and drank. We even have an instant link to a collection of ancient foods and recipes.More thoughts from Pliny the Younger. Please feel free to start or add to a discussion or make comments. Please join me Mary Ellen Bradshaw
ancient cooking • food • ancient recipes • the forum • the public baths

Rome on a Budget
I hope you will welcome guest editor Joanne Johansson. Her article is very informative and interesting for anyone planning a trip to Rome. It could also save you a lot of money.
rome • inexpensive accomodation in rome • rome on a budget • free things to see and do while in rome

Highlights of Visiting Nazareth
When visiting modern Nazareth, be sure to also stop by Nazareth Village. It's here you can travel back in time 2,000 years, to the time when Jesus Christ was a child.
nazareth • visiting nazareth • nazareth village • church of the annunciation • the bascilica of the annunciation

Pope Benedict XVI Turns 81
Joseph Ratzinger did not want to be Pope. He prayed not to be selected. But God's will was different. He was elected Pope in 2005.
who is pope benedict • joseph alois ratzinger • the holy father • the papal • a german is pope

Rheingau Musik Festival in Germany
The Rheingau Musik Festival is a classical music series with concerts in Frankfurt am Main, Wiesbaden, Kloster Eberbach, Schloss Johannisberg, churches, and wine estates.
rheingau musik festival • cultural festivals in germany • day trips from frankfurt • kloster eberbach • monasteries in germany

Things To Do in Maringá, Brazil
This town provides a great stopping point when touring popular cities of Brazil. Maringá offers a beautiful cathedral, green space and a taste of true Brazilian culture.
southern brazil travel • brazilian state of parana • cathedral of maringa brazil • catedral de maringá • parque do inga

CYPRUS BRIEF HISTORY- part II
As you have get Cyprus history, this article will take you further. AS Cyprus "The Land You Will Love",history of Cyprus including an historical overview of the island, people, food, and much more. A quick glance over the past……..
cyprus • cyprus tourism • travel • mediterranean • vacation

Venezia
Most tourists who go to Italy do the Rome-Florence-Venice axis. But unlike other tourists, I have never been attracted to Venice.
venice • carnival • water • taxi • murano

Medellin: A Walking Tour
Medellin - as has been frequently reported in recent years - has turned the corner from the dark days of its Escobarian past and is powering forward.
cultural attractions in medellin • medellin's bright future • medellin colombia's second city • football in medellin • botero sculptures in medellin

Carolingian Monastic Reform and the <i>Plan</i> of St. Gall, Part III: Some Comparisons
Altars, liturgy, Catholic, Medieval, churches, European, Middle ages, art, architecture, reform, George R. Hoelzeman,
altars • liturgy • catholic • medieval • churches

From Juarez to Fox
President Benito Juarez signed the laws that deminished thepower of the church, for more than a century the church stayed in an ambiguous position until the 1990's. Now, with a Christian President that could change even more.
benito jaurez • vicente fox • carlos salinas • church • plutarco elias calles

Aphrodite,
Aphrodite, goddess of fertility and sensual pleasure, was born from the foam of the sea at Petra tou Romiou. In Cyprus she was passionately worshipped.
aphrodite • goddess of cyprus • mycaenean cyprus • sanctuary at palaepaphos • ancient amathus

See Jerusalem in Miniature at Ave Maria Grotto
This enchanting site is nestled in the North Alabama countryside--at a Benedictine monastery. They don't call Alabama "The State of Surprises" for nothing!
alabama • ave maria grotto • cullman • joseph zoetl • miniature

The truth will surprise you
These books describe the journeys of 26 converts to the Catholic faith. They come from different backgrounds and have taken different paths, but they all ended up in the Roman Catholic Church.
catholic • truth • rome • eucharist • bible

Algeria for Visitors
Beautiful copunty has beautiful cities. to be upt to date , before visiting Algeria, you should have basic information about these cities. So before going algeria collect the information about it....
algeria fo rvisitors • middle east for visitors • cities • cities of algeria • expore the malgeria

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