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Duckwyn's Travel Blog
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Exploring Italian History in Pisa, Milan, and Florence
Duckwyn needs your help. Three new locations have been added this month in Italy. He'd love to check them out but he needs you to get him...
Chris
Oct 15, 20191 min read
New City Travel Guides
I've been working on some new city guides. These pages list the recommended historical sites to explore in major cities. They include a...
Chris
Oct 3, 20191 min read
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa receives over 1 million visitors per year. The tower is part of Cathedral Square made up of the Pisa Cathedral,...
Chris
Sep 12, 20191 min read
Leonardo da Vinci and The Last Supper
Today, Leonardo da Vinci was added to the list of historical people for you to find and collect. If you're visiting Milan, check out...
Chris
Aug 6, 20191 min read
Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore took over 140 years to complete. It's the 3rd largest church in the world. But, it didn't take...
Chris
Aug 1, 20191 min read
Ponte Vecchio: Beautiful sunrises and local shopping
Ponte Vecchio is the oldest bridge in Florence. It opened in 1345 and its been a bustling shopping area ever since. Fishmongers, tanners,...
Chris
Jul 30, 20191 min read
The Empire State Building
The Empire State Building was a marvel built in the 1930's. It was designed, planned, and built in just 20 months and would be the...
Chris
Jul 24, 20191 min read
Castello Sforzesco
Castello Sforzesco in Milan has evolved over the years. It was built in 1450 by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, as his residence. When...
Chris
Jul 7, 20191 min read
Sacré-Coeur: Stunning views of Paris
Sacré-Coeur was built as a symbol of penance for years of bloody battles between the France and Germany, and the Vatican. Ironically, the...
Chris
Jun 30, 20191 min read
Sistine Chapel: Michelangelo’s Masterpiece
No trip to the Vatican is complete without seeing the Sistine Chapel — home to one of the most breathtaking works of art ever created. Between 1508 and 1512, Michelangelo painted the chapel’s ceiling, transforming its surface into a masterpiece of color, movement, and emotion. The work covers more than 5,000 square feet and includes over 300 figures from biblical stories, each painted with the strength and detail of his marble sculptures. Contrary to popular belief, Michelang
Chris
Jun 17, 20191 min read
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