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In Churches/ France
A Visit to the Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Nice
Far away from the glittering sea, across the city from the world-famous Promenade des Anglais and off the beaten tourist track, the Russian Orthodox…
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In Churches/ Paris
Churches in Paris (Other than Notre Dame Cathedral)
Impressive, historical, and downright beautiful: there’s no shortage of incredible churches in Paris, each with their own unique past, present and future. Though Notre…
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In Churches/ Italy
How to Visit the Duomo di Milano Rooftop Terrace
For the most magical view of Milan, you need to venture to the very city centre. Close to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the…
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In Churches/ France
Borrowing Keys to the Collégiale Notre-Dame de Dole Belfry!
When someone offers you the keys to the belltower, your answer should be just two words: “yes, please!” My visit to Dole in Jura, Eastern…
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In Churches/ Devon
Exploring the Ruins of an Abandoned Chapel at Ford, South Devon
Somewhere in the very heart of the South Hams, there’s a small gap in the hedgerow. High and overgrown, there’s little to indicate that…
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In Churches/ Obscure Paris/ Paris
Saint-Étienne-du-Mont: Final Resting Place of Saint Genevieve
In the shadows of the ever-so-famous Paris Pantheon, there’s another church. Little-known but just as fascinating as its imposing neighbour, welcome to Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, the final…
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In Churches/ Switzerland
Madonna del Sasso: A Sacro Monte in Locarno, Switzerland
High above the glittering Lake Maggiore and easy to spy from miles away, the Madonna del Sasso is a breathtaking monastery surrounded by snow-capped…
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In Churches/ Italy
Sacro Monte di Varese: A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lombardy
Mist cloaks the mountainside. Tendrils of fog curl around the edges of the path, obscuring the lake below from view. Rising sharply out of…
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In Belgium/ Churches
Sint-Pauluskerk, Calvary Mountain & A Stolen Caravaggio
Rubens paintings, high domed ceilings, and a dazzling treasury: Sint-Pauluskerk (known simply as ‘St Paul’s’ in English) is probably the most beautiful church in Antwerp,…
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In Churches/ Paris
Eglise Saint-Philippe-du-Roule: The 8th Arrondissement Church Commissioned by Louis XV
Louis the Beloved was the successor of the Roi Soleil, AKA Louis XIV, aged just five years old. And despite a nickname of the…
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In Churches/ England/ Lost and Found
Burrow Mump: The ‘Hill Hill’ Church Ruins Alternative to Glastonbury Tor
The church ruins can be seen from far away. Perched high above the Somerset Levels, an area notorious for flooding and a place which…
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In Churches/ Paris
The Armenian Cathedral in Paris: A 20th-Century Ecclesiastical Building in the 8th
The Armenian Cathedral in Paris can be found if you wander away from the hustle and bustle of the Champs Élysées. Situated in the…
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