Things to do in Třebíč
The Czech city of Třebíč shows the worst of European policies but the best of humanity, with two religions side by side
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A pope’s pride in Pienza
Pope Pius II had a dream for an ideal city near Rome. More than 500 years ago, he started to make it. This is what it’s become.
The birth of Aphrodite
In the city of Pafos in Cyprus, take a journey through the birth of the legend of Aphrodite – the Greek Goddess of Love.
Tuscany’s Renaissance landscape
In Renaissance times, this enormous Tuscan landscape was designed so it would be pleasing on the eye. Centuries later, it still has that effect.
Thoughts on religion from inside the Vatican
Despite being impressed by the opulence of St Peter’s Basilica, I can’t help but think about what it represents and why I am so uncomfortable with that.
The five lands of Cinque Terre
Italy’s Cinque Terre is known for its natural beauty and beautiful towns. But did you know it’s also a World Heritage Site? I’ll tell you why.