Tucked into a dramatic meander of the Seine River between Rouen and Le Havre, the charming Norman town of Caudebec-en-Caux is the kind of French ‘village’ that you’ve not yet ...
‘Discovering’ beautiful places along the roads less traveled is one of our passions. Vernon, in Normandy, France, is one of those gems.
In the shadow of St. Peter’s Basilica, nestled within the fortress-like walls of Vatican City, lies a small, unassuming structure that represents a fascinating bridge between East and West. Santo ...
The Basilica of San Pietro stands as one of Perugia’s most significant religious monuments, dating back to the 10th century. Built on the site of an earlier Benedictine monastery, it ...
The Duomo of Mantua (Cattedrale di San Pietro) dates back to Early Christianity. However, what visitors see today is primarily the result of significant reconstructions between the 14th and 16th ...
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Venice’s busy San Marco district, the Scala Contarini del Bovolo is one of the city’s most extraordinary architectural treasures. This unique spiral staircase, ...
In the heart of Mantua, Italy (or Mantova as the city is also known), where Renaissance palaces command attention and the Gonzaga legacy looms large, there’s a special place often ...
In the heart of Vatican City, where ancient stone walls whisper centuries of history, stands one of Christianity’s lesser-known but historically significant churches. Santo Stefano degli Abissini (St. Stephen of ...
In the spiritual landscape of Assisi, while St. Francis’s presence defines the city, the Basilica of St. Clare (Santa Chiara) stands as a testament to another figure who shaped Christianity’s ...
St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, known as Stephansdom, has a rich and storied musical history dating back centuries. As one of Austria’s most iconic landmarks, the cathedral has significantly shaped ...