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 with its famous dome is the symbol of Florence — this cathedral dominates and beautifies the skyline from almost all … Read more
The marble-clad baptistry (battistero) in Florence is famous for its magnificent bronze doors. Visit the interior to see the dome mosaics. The Romanesque battistero to the west of the famous Duomo in Florence was the baptistry for all Florentine newborns for centuries. The white and green marble-clad exterior is particularly famous for the three sets … 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. Giotto set a visual focal point to the skyline of early 14th-century Florence with the magnificent bell tower (campanile) for the cathedral decades before Brunelleschi’s cupola would steal the show. The … 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 top tips for visiting the Real Alcazar de Sevilla are to buy skip-the-line tickets online in advance and to see the palace complex in the late afternoon to avoid tour groups. The Real Alcazar palace complex in Seville is one of the top sights to see in Andalusia and indeed Spain. It is a … Read more
Visit the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim in Germany to see exhibitions of historic vehicles, vintage automobiles, racing cars, engines, and motor technology developed by the oldest car brand in the world. The huge Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart displays many of the most desirable cars ever produced in Germany. Mercedes-Benz has a history of around 140 … Read more
Visit the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen to see the impressive collection of some of the best sports and racing cars ever produced in Germany. The Porsche Museum displays around a hundred sports and racings cars from the most famous manufacturer of high-performance motor vehicles in Germany. The modern and stylish architecture of the museum building … Read more
Buy tickets online in advance when visiting the Alhambra in Granada and especially the Nasrid Palace — one of the top sights to see in Andalusia and Spain. Although tickets for the Alhambra complex in Granada are fairly easy to obtain, it is essential to buy time-slot reservation tickets in advance to ensure admission to … Read more
Tours of the roof of Seville Cathedral not only give fantastic views of the city but also a close-up look at the architectural details of the world’s largest Gothic church. A fun way to make a visit to Seville Cathedral more interesting is to book the surprisingly cheap roof tour. Rooftop tours give visitors close-up … Read more
The white cliffs and three natural rock arches of Etretat are some of the best-known sights in Upper Normandy in France and a popular day-trip destination. Etretat is famous for its three natural arches and white chalk cliffs that tower high over the Atlantic Ocean in Normandie, France. These natural wonders are freely accessible, as … Read more
Getting to the white chalk cliffs and natural arches of Étretat in Normandy is easy by car or by bus from Le Havre with public transportation from Paris by train and bus taking less than three hours. Flixbus has direct seasonal buses from Paris to Etretat. Etretat with its white cliffs and three natural arches … Read more
The direct bus services between Weeze Airport (NRN) and Düsseldorf via Duisburg and Cologne have been suspended making the train the only public transportation option. For most travelers, that requires a short bus ride from the airport to Kevelaer railway station and then continuing by train — see By Train to Weeze Airport for more … Read more
