Santa Croce
15:31 08/01/2016
Science and telescopes almost cost Galileo a Christian funeral. His head finally found rest beneath a tombstone in this Franciscan Basilica. His ghost’s in good company (Rossini, Machiavelli)...

Uffizi Gallery
15:26 08/01/2016
What makes Florence the epicentre of art? All of it; but specifically the Uffizi Gallery. Its collections cover the ages, but its darlings will always be Renaissance born. You won’t find a better...
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The first reviews of our new app are in!
13:10 06/01/2016
Since we launched our updated iPhone app, and all new Android app early this week, we have received a lot of excellent ratings & reviews. Our...
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6 travel trend predictions for 2016
6:29 03/01/2016
Explore, the adventure travel specialist, has predicted the key travel trends for the coming year and there is lots to look forward to with more than 90...
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St. Peter's Basilica
16:36 30/12/2015
How would you dress for a meeting with the pope? Book well in advance for an audience with the Pontiff himself, or just explore this spectacular church. The interior is a celestial wonder filled...
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Phoenix Park
15:18 30/12/2015
Introducing Phoenix Park - home to black swans, meerkats, iguanas, caimans and a troop of hooting and hollering lemurs that enthral visiting children. This verdant park also contains Europe's...
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Plaza Mayor
14:29 30/12/2015
The Spanish Inquisition left Plaza Mayor with a bloody history. Once a centre for executions and bullfights, today it’s chic and cosmopolitan. The 400-year-old equestrian statue of King Philip...
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Piazza della Signoria
11:43 30/12/2015
Not in the mood to rub elbows with busloads of tourists? Opt to explore this Tuscan classic during siesta time. But by all means go. The square’s so pretty it can’t take a bad picture. The...
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San Lorenzo Market
11:40 30/12/2015
Noisy in just the right way, the San Lorenzo Market marks the spot for souvenirs. Especially leather. Leather jackets, leather wallets – all with that “made in Italy” artisan wink. Meander...
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Piazza del Duomo
11:33 30/12/2015
Any Florentine trip certainly includes the Piazza del Duomo (the jewel in the city’s crown) and its three UNESCO World Heritage buildings. Rubberneck amid the sketchers perfecting Renaissance...
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