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What all the different Cartagena's Door Knockers mean

Cartagena’s Door Knockers

Cartagena is freakin’ lovely and has something for everyone…seriously. If you’re into beaches, there are plenty (although the nicer ones are on islands to be reached by boat). If you’re into food, Cartagena has tons – not just Colombian either. And if you’re into history and architecture – Colombia has even more of that. Cartagena’s Door …

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Bramante's Tempietto is a must see Christian site in Rome

Tips for Visiting Bramante’s Tempietto in Rome

One of my favorite examples of Italian Renaissance is located in between the Trastevere neighborhood of Rome and the Vatican. It’s Bramante’s Tempietto. I highly recommend that you go to see it when you visit the eternal city. Bramante’s Tempietto First thing you need to know is that it is not the easiest structure to …

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