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Relax in the Carolus Thermen Hot Water Day Spa in Aachen

December 2, 2023 by Henk Bekker in Aachen, Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia NRW

Carolus Therme Aachen Thermal Bath

The Carolus Thermen in Aachen is a large baby-free day spa with several warm water thermal pools, saunas, massages, and beauty treatments. The Carolus Thermen is a large, modern-day spa in the German city of Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle / Aken). The main attractions are the variety of warm water thermal baths and the sauna selection. Typical day spa additions such as massages … [Read more...]

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Visit the Rooftop Terraces of Milan Cathedral by Stairs or Lift Pass Tickets

November 10, 2023 by Henk Bekker in Italy, Lombardy - Milan

On the Roof of Milan Cathedral Nave

Buy tickets to visit the rooftop terraces of Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano)— it is 250 stairs (or a short elevator ride) for close-up views of the gargoyles and Gothic spires.  Italy has many fine cathedrals and churches worth seeing but the opportunity to easily reach the rooftop makes Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) particularly interesting to visit. Going up … [Read more...]

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Tips on Buying Tickets to Visit Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano)

November 10, 2023 by Henk Bekker in Italy, Lombardy - Milan

Western facade of Milan Cathedral -- White marble gothic at its best, even if only done in the 19th century

Buy tickets online to visit Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) and the roof terraces of the largest Gothic church in the world. The white marble Gothic facade of the cathedral in Milan makes it one of the most recognizable church exteriors in the world. The richly decorated interior is the largest Gothic church in the world but the opportunity to walk on the terraces and … [Read more...]

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Visit Seville Cathedral — The World’s Largest Gothic Church

June 18, 2023 by Henk Bekker in Andalusia, Seville, Spain

Crossing Vaulting of Seville Cathedral

Seville Cathedral is one of the top sights to see in Andalusia and Spain -- it is the largest Gothic church in the world and filled with wonderful art. Top tip: Buy skip-the-line tickets in advance to visit without queuing. Seville Cathedral is one of the most popular attractions of Sevilla in Andalucia in the south of Spain. Not only is it the largest Gothic church in the … [Read more...]

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Book Cheap Tours of the Roof of Seville Cathedral

June 18, 2023 by Henk Bekker in Andalusia, Seville, Spain

Seville Cathedral Rooftop Tours

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 views of the gargoyles, flying buttresses, and … [Read more...]

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Buy the Cheapest Seville Cathedral Skip-the-Line Tickets and Tours

June 18, 2023 by Henk Bekker in Andalusia, Seville, Spain

Seville Cathedral Exterior

The cheapest tickets for Seville Cathedral are sold online with skip-the-line time-slot reservations advisable, or save by booking combination tours with the Real Alcazar. Very limited slots allow for free admission on weekdays. Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic church in the world, attracts around two million annual visitors making it among the top five sights to see … [Read more...]

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Tickets and Opening Hours for Visiting the Duomo Sights in Florence

June 11, 2023 by Henk Bekker in Florence, Italy, Tuscany

A visit to the Duomo in Florence is free but tickets are required for the baptistry, the museum, and the campanile, while time-slot reservations are essential for climbing the cupola.

A visit to the Duomo in Florence is free but tickets are required for the baptistry, the museum, and the campanile, while time-slot reservations are essential for climbing the cupola (dome). The sights associated with the Duomo in Florence — the cathedral, cupola, bell tower, baptistery, and museum — are traditionally seen on a combination ticket valid for 72 hours. … [Read more...]

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Visit the Baptistry in Florence (Battistero di San Giovanni a Firenze)

June 11, 2023 by Henk Bekker in Florence, Italy, Tuscany

The marble-clad baptistery (battistero) in Florence is famous for its magnificent bronze doors. Visit the interior to see the dome mosaics.

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 of magnificent bronze … [Read more...]

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Climb Giotto’s Campanile Bell Tower in Florence

June 11, 2023 by Henk Bekker in Florence, Italy, Tuscany

Duomo Florence Late Afternoon with Giotto's Campanile

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 campanile clad in … [Read more...]

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Climbing the Brunelleschi Dome (Cupola) of the Duomo in Florence

June 11, 2023 by Henk Bekker in Florence, Italy, Tuscany

Duomo in Florence with the Brunelleschi dome -- climbing the cupola is popular and require time-slot reservation tickets

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 the world. Visitors use … [Read more...]

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Visit the Free Cathedral of Florence (Duomo di Firenze)

June 11, 2023 by Henk Bekker in Florence, Italy, Tuscany

Duomo di Firenze seen from the Palazzo Vecchio

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 vantage points. Its Gothic exterior is clad in … [Read more...]

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Visit the Romanesque Duomo (Cathedral) in Pisa

September 21, 2022 by Henk Bekker in Italy, Pisa, Tuscany

Duomo and Leaning Tower of Pisa in afternoon sunshine

Visit the Duomo in Pisa -- a romanesque masterpiece of white marble with black detailing and a cathedral filled with art. Admission is free but requires a time-slot reservation ticket. Pisa Cathedral (Cattedrale Metropolitana Primaziale di Santa Maria Assunta or more commonly simply Duomo di Pisa) is best known for its campanile — the famous leaning tower of Pisa. … [Read more...]

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