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In Churches/ France
Where to Find the Best View of Narbonne: Donjon Gilles Aycelin
Whenever I head to a new city, my first port of call is always to find the best viewpoint of the place. After all,…
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In Churches/ Italy
Taking a 1930s Tram from Turin to Reach the 18th Century Basilica di Superga
On an impressive hill overlooking the historic town of Turin and the sparkling River Po, the Basilica di Superga is a superb feat of…
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In Churches/ Ireland
The Haunting Ruins of St Kevin’s, Camden Row: A Former Medieval Church in the Heart of Dublin
Wander away from the ever bustling and busy street that is R114. Leave behind the reflective surface of the Grand Canal, and pass by…
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In Churches/ Devon
The Haunting Ruins of St Peter the Poor Fisherman, Revelstoke
In the middle of where you’d least expect- on the fringes of a holiday park to be exact- you’ll find the hauntingly beautiful ruins…
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In Churches/ Cornwall
A Visit to the Medieval Ruins of Roche Chapel Dedicated to St Michael
Somewhere down in the depths of Cornwall, where sea meets land, and crumbling castle ruins cover the landscape, there’s one medieval hermitage that deserves…
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In Churches/ Devon
A 14th Century Church Forgotten on the A38: Church of St George the Martyr
The powers that be once named the stretch of the A38 that runs between Exeter and the fringes of Cornwall ‘The Devon Expressway’. Perhaps…
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In Churches/ Obscure Paris/ Paris
Église Saint-Éphrem-le-Syriaque: Classical Music & A Church Dating Back to the 14th Century
Lying in the shadows of the iconic and ever more famous Paris Panthéon, many of the other churches in the 5e arrondissement are often…
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In Churches/ Italy
Tempietto di Santa Croce: Hidden Gem of Bergamo
Hiding in the shadows of Basilica di Santa Maria and not far from Cattedrale di Bergamo, you’ll find a place that few know about…
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In Churches/ Italy/ UNESCO
Certosa di Pavia: Is This the Most Beautiful Monastery in Europe?
Located in the very middle of the Italian countryside, somewhere between the university town of Pavia, and the bustling city of Milan, you’ll see…
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In Churches/ Obscure Paris/ Paris
NOTRE DAME DU TRAVAIL: IS THIS THE QUIRKIEST CHURCH IN PARIS?
Paris isn’t all stereotypes. And it’s not all Haussmannian architecture and cute cafés either. Instead, it’s a whole mash-up of centuries worth of history…
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In CHRISTMAS/ Churches/ Devon
BUCKLAND ABBEY AT CHRISTMAS: EXPLORING TUDOR CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS IN DEVON
Sweets made from recipes dating back to the 16th-Century, floral garlands and lots of candles, each and every year the ancient Buckland Abbey is…
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In Churches/ Obscure Paris/ Paris
COLLÈGE DES BERNARDINS: A CISTERCIAN COLLEGE IN THE HEART OF PARIS
Tucked away on a little side street, somewhere between Place du Pantheon and the Seine, you’ll find Collège des Bernardins, a former residence of…
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