Tag: leonardo da vinci

• The Marvelous City of Milan | Discovering Italy

  

  Milan is just one of those cities that stir up grandiose fantasies of chic high-end fashion, and sophisticated retail therapy. Shopping certainly is one of Milan’s high points, but there is a lot more to this marvelous city. Milan is the capital of Lombardy, and for centuries it has been a center of wealth, art,…

  shezlikethewind

  November 3, 2022

  Jetsetting

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• Châteaux of the Loire Valley – A UNESCO World Heritage Site | Discovering France

  

  Exploring the châteaux of the Loire Valley was quite a special experience while I was visiting France. I have seen a numerous amount of palaces, castles, and chateaus throughout Europe, but there was something very distinctive about Loire Valley and its châteaux. There are over three hundred in the region that range from traditional fortified castles…

  shezlikethewind

  August 23, 2022

  UNESCO

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