The art in the Church of Santa Croce in Florence includes frescoes by Giotto and Taddeo Gaddi and the oft-visited tombs or funeral monuments for Michelangelo, Dante, Galileo, and others. The Basilica of Santa Croce is one of the great Gothic churches of central Florence. This large Franciscan church is filled with art including magnificent frescoes by Giotto and his followers such as Taddeo Gaddi and his son Agnolo Gaddi. Santa Croce is also famous as the pantheon of the Italian greats … [Read More...]
Visit the Santa Maria Novella Church and Monastery Complex in Florence
Visitors to the Santa Maria Novella church see some of the finest Gothic architecture and cloisters in Florence, as well as top medieval and Renaissance art. The basilica of Santa Maria Novella is one of the major churches in Florence filled with art. The large church and former Dominican monastery complex with several cloisters are mostly Gothic while the campanile still shows Romanesque elements. The marble facade introduced significant Renaissance elements. Highlights include … [Read More...]
Visit Keukenhof 2020
Visit Keukenhof Tulip and Flower Gardens near Amsterdam
Day Tripping to the World’s Largest Bulbs Park in Lisse, The Netherlands Keukenhof near Lisse is the world's largest flower garden park. It is an easy day trip from Amsterdam, … [Read More...]
Cycling at Keukenhof and the Flower Bulb Fields of Holland
Exploring the tulip and other flower bulb fields in Holland by bicycle is fun and easy on rented bikes on cycling routes around Keukenhof in South Holland in The … [Read More...]
Top Sights in Seville
Visit the Real Alcazar Royal Palace and Gardens in Seville, Andalusia
The Real Alcazar royal palaces and gardens complex in Sevilla is one of the top sights to see in Andalusia and all of Spain. The Real Alcazar de Sevilla comprises several … [Read More...]
Visit Seville Cathedral — The World’s Largest Gothic Church
Seville Cathedral is one of the top sights to see in Andalusia - it is the largest Gothic church in the world and filled with wonderful art. Top tip: Buy tickets in … [Read More...]
Book Cheap Tours of the Roof of Seville Cathedral
Tours of the roof of Seville Cathedral do not only give fantastic views of the city but also a close-up look at the architectural details of the world’s largest Gothic … [Read More...]
Buying the Cheapest Seville Cathedral Skip-the-Line Tickets and Tours
The cheapest tickets for Seville Cathedral are sold online with skip-the-line time-slot reservations. Tours and combinations with the Real Alcazar are also good options. Free … [Read More...]
Paris
Louvre Museum, Paris: Tips on Buying Skip-the-Line Tickets and Guided Tours
Skip-the-line timeslot tickets for the Louvre Museum are best bought online. Guided tours also give fast-track admission to the Mona Lisa. Specific time-slot, skip-the-line … [Read More...]
Eiffel Tower Advance Online Tickets Reservations
Buy skip-the-line time-slot reservations tickets for the Eiffel Tower online and in advance to avoid queuing at the elevator to go up this popular sight for the best views of … [Read More...]
Fairy Tale Castles in Bavaria
Tickets for Schloss Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles
Tickets for the romantic, Disney-like Schloss Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castle near Füssen in Germany are best reserved online in advance. Opening hours are fortunately long as the fantasy … [Read More...]
Mad King Ludwig’s Fantasy Castles Near Munich in Germany
Bavarian King Ludwig II built the Disney-like Neuschwanstein Castle, Schloss Linderhof, and Herrenchiemsee Palace in Bavaria, Germany. All are top day trips from Munich. Schloss … [Read More...]
TRAVEL IN EUROPE
See Top Art in the Santa Maria Novella Basilica in Florence
Santa Maria Novella has some of the finest medieval and Renaissance art in Florence, including Masaccio’s Holy Trinity and a Crucifix by Giotto. The … [Read More...]
Oberammergau Passion Play 2020 Postponed Until 2022
The Passionsspiele Oberammergau 2020 will be moved to 2022. Tickets for the Passion Play 2020 will be refunded or converted to the 2022 performance. © … [Read More...]
(Postponed) How to Buy Tickets for the Passion Play Oberammergau 2020
Tickets for the Oberammergau Passionsspiele 2020 are available as part of tour groups, package deals with hotel stays, and individual play-only … [Read More...]
Cheap Travel by Train from London to Amsterdam and Rotterdam
From May 2020, direct Eurostar trains connect Amsterdam via Rotterdam with London without requiring transfers in Brussels. Cheap deals are often available. © … [Read More...]
By Bus from Frankfurt-Hahn Airport to Heidelberg, Mannheim, Ludwigshafen – Canceled!
The Hahn Express is no longer operational. The best transportation from Flughafen Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN) to Heidelberg, Mannheim, Ludwigshafen, and Alzey, … [Read More...]
Transportation to Flughafen Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN) Airport in Germany
Getting to Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is by cheap bus from cities such as Frankfurt, Mainz, Cologne, Koblenz, Trier, and Luxembourg. Taxis and airport shuttle … [Read More...]
Public Transportation to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport on the French Riviera
Getting to Aéroport Nice-Côte d’Azur (NCE) on the French Riviera is easy by bus, tram, train, helicopter, taxi, and airport shuttle vans. Aéroport … [Read More...]
Travel by Tram 2 to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE)
Tramline 2 is the cheapest and fastest way to travel to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) from the city center, Vieux Ville, and port. Getting to Nice-Côte … [Read More...]
By Public Bus from Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) to Downtown
Tram 2 has replaced airport express buses 98 and 99 to provide fast and cheap transportation from Nice-Côte d’Azur Aéroport to downtown. Bus 12 remains an … [Read More...]
Travel by Train to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) on the French Riviera
Aéroport Nice-Côte d’Azur is a short free tram ride from Saint Augustin Station and a cheap tram ride from Nice Ville Gare SNCF main train stations with fast … [Read More...]
Transportation from Cannes to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) in France
Getting to Cannes from Aéroport Nice-Côte d’Azur is possible by helicopter, bus, train, and airport shuttle vans, cars, or limousines. Cannes can easily … [Read More...]
Transportation from Antibes to Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) in France
Getting to Aéroport Nice-Côte d’Azur is easy by airport express bus 250 or train from Antibes, Golfe Juan les Pins, and Vallauris on the French … [Read More...]