Visit the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo di Firenze (Museum of the Works of the Cathedral) in Florence to see the original art, sculptures, and treasury of the cathedral, baptistry, and campanile. The Museo dell’Opera del Duomo di Firenze (Florence Cathedral Museum) is home to many of the original artworks from the cathedral, campanile, and baptistry. … Read more
The marble-clad Baptistry of St John at Florence Cathedral (Battistero di San Giovanni a Firenze) is famous for its magnificent bronze doors, but also visit the interior to see the original 13th-century dome mosaics. The Romanesque battistero to the west of the famous Duomo in Florence was the baptistry for all Florentine newborns for centuries. … Read more
The Campanile of Florence Cathedral (Duomo) is a Gothic masterpiece designed by Giotto and is often considered the most beautiful bell tower in Italy. It is an easy climb to the top for panoramic views. Giotto added a visual focal point to the skyline of early 14th-century Florence with the magnificent bell tower (campanile) of … Read more
Climbing the cupola (dome) Brunelleschi designed for the cathedral of Florence is for many visitors the highlight of visiting the Duomo complex in Firenze. Brunelleschi’s dome over the crossing of the Duomo in Florence is an architectural and engineering masterpiece of the early 15th century. For over four centuries, it was the largest dome in … Read more
The exterior of the Cathedral of Florence (Duomo di Firenze) is often more impressive than a visit to the large Gothic church interior, which is free and seen without tickets or time-slot reservations. The Duomo di Firenze, with its famous dome, is the symbol of Florence. This large cathedral dominates and beautifies the skyline from … Read more
Buy skip-the-line tickets online to visit Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) and the roof terraces of the largest Gothic church in the world.
The Medical Museion is the medical history museum of the University in Copenhagen with interesting exhibitions on medical instruments and diseased body parts. The Medical Museion, formerly the Medical History Museum, is a relatively small museum but it has a large and diverse medical collection. Exhibits include historical instruments and medical devices, diseased body parts … Read more
Old Town and Baroque Churches by Dietzenhofer, Asam, Carlone, & Zimmermann Baroque churches by Dietzenhofer, Asam, Carlone, & Zimmermann and a romantic old town are the major sights to see in Amberg in the Oberpfalz (Upper Palatinate), Germany. Amberg in the Oberpfalz (Upper Palatinate) in northern Bavaria in Germany is an interesting old town with … Read more
Getting to Liechtenstein in the heart of central Europe is easy by road or rail (Swiss or Austrian Railways), while buses provide the best public transportation in Vaduz and the rest of the principality. The Principality of Liechtenstein is a small sovereign country nestled between Switzerland and Austria in the heart of the European Alps. … Read more
Top sights to see in Liechtenstein in Europe include the capital Vaduz with its castle, old town, and museums, as well as beautiful nature including the Rhine and Alps. The Principality of Liechtenstein The Principality of Liechtenstein is the fourth smallest country in Europe but its tourism appeal far exceeds what would be expected from … Read more