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Roman and Romanesque in Tarragona, Spain

by sarahjaneirvine on August 26, 2022 5:19 pm on August 26, 2022

Just an hour from Barcelona, Tarragona’s historic center spills down the hillside to the sea. As the former capital of the Roman Empire’s largest province,…

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Medieval Mallorca: Architecture and Atmosphere in Palma's Old Town

by sarahjaneirvine on August 17, 2022 5:48 pm on August 17, 2022

From its strikingly modern Gothic cathedral looming over the sea to the stark beauty of its Arab bath complex, Palma de Mallorca’s architecture offers a…

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A Guide to Art Nouveau Architecture in Sóller, Mallorca

by sarahjaneirvine on August 3, 2022 2:41 pm on August 3, 2022

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, the town of Sóller is a popular travel destination, both as a day trip from…

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Gaudí and Modernisme in Palma de Mallorca

by sarahjaneirvine on July 30, 2022 1:21 pm on July 30, 2022

Caught between the island’s beach resorts and the better-known landmarks in nearby Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca flies under most visitors’ radar. Yet the city is…

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Barcelona’s Ruta del Modernisme: a Self-Guided Walking Tour

by sarahjaneirvine on July 19, 2022 8:26 pm on July 19, 2022

There’s no better place to experience Art Nouveau architecture than in Barcelona. The dynamic forms, innovative materials, and exquisite craftsmanship acquired a deep significance in…

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The Striped Cathedrals of Orvieto and Siena

by sarahjaneirvine on May 24, 2022 3:54 pm on May 24, 2022

Most of us associate medieval European architecture with bare stone, limited colors, and above all, solemnity. The cathedrals of Siena and Orvieto are a delightful…

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A Day in Genoa: From Ferries to Funiculars

by sarahjaneirvine on April 19, 2022 9:37 am on April 19, 2022

Genoa’s nickname La Superba means “the Proud” but compared to the other great Italian city-states, it’s surprisingly down-to-earth. The city’s refreshingly low levels of tourism are somewhat…

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Staying in Riomaggiore: a Guide to the Best of Cinque Terre

by sarahjaneirvine on April 2, 2022 3:00 pm on April 2, 2022

For the last few decades, one of the more popular destinations in Italy has been the Cinque Terre, five beautiful little villages tucked into the…

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The Stendhal Syndrome: How to Avoid Sensory Overload in Florence

by sarahjaneirvine on March 23, 2022 1:18 pm on March 23, 2022

I’m not sure what to make of the Stendhal Syndrome. Dr. Graziella Magherini coined the term in 1979 after documenting over 100 cases of visitors to…

9 min read 1,232 views 1 Comment on The Stendhal Syndrome: How to Avoid Sensory Overload in Florence

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