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St. Galgano and the Sword in the Stone: history of the Hermitage of Montesiepi

St. Galgano and the Sword in the Stone: history of the Hermitage of Montesiepi

In the silence of the Tuscan countryside stands a place where time seems to have crystallized in the exact moment of a medieval miracle. It is theHermitage of Montesiepi, located in the municipality of Chiusdino in the province of Siena, a religious-...
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Saint Devote: history, faith and tradition in the heart of Monaco

Saint Devote: history, faith and tradition in the heart of Monaco

In the urban fabric of the Principality of Monaco, specifically in the neighborhood of La Condamine, stands a building that transcends its simple architectural function to become the custodian of the very identity of the Monegasques. St. Devote Churc...
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The Cathedral of Monaco: art, history and faith on the Rock of the Principality

The Cathedral of Monaco: art, history and faith on the Rock of the Principality

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception stands majestically on the Rock of Monaco, the historic and scenic center of the Principality. Its location makes it possible to admire, with a short walk, the Saint-Martin gardens overlooking th...
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Places of Pegasus. Traces of the myth in Tuscany

Places of Pegasus. Traces of the myth in Tuscany

The blood slid to the ground in thin threads, each with a rhythm all its own, the moment Perseus severed Medusa's head. The ground, hit by that heat so intense it seemed like breathing, changed consistency with a speed that does not belong to things ...
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The Oceanographic Museum in Monaco: a century of underwater exploration and wonders

The Oceanographic Museum in Monaco: a century of underwater exploration and wonders

The Monaco Oceanographic Museum represents one of the most prestigious and oldest institutions dedicated to the underwater world, and in addition to being one of the most visited sites in the Principality of Monaco, often the reason for travel, it al...
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The Palace of the Princes of Monaco: history, art and secrets of a thousand-year-old royal residence

The Palace of the Princes of Monaco: history, art and secrets of a thousand-year-old royal residence

Perched atop the rocky promontory overlooking the sea, the Palace of the Princes of Monaco is the physical embodiment of Grimaldi dynastic continuity and Monegasque sovereignty. Unlike many other European royal residences, often built from scratch in...
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The She-wolf of Siena: the tale of the fair that became a symbol of the city

The She-wolf of Siena: the tale of the fair that became a symbol of the city

The figure of the She-wolf with twins occupies a foundational role in Siena's imagery because it recalls the city's legendary origins and embodies its deepest identity value. The animal's watchful posture, combined with the vitality of the two infant...
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Discovering Monaco-Ville: history, palaces and views of the Mediterranean

Discovering Monaco-Ville: history, palaces and views of the Mediterranean

In the Principality of Monaco, the Monaco-Ville district, the oldest in the small state, perched on its fortress, is an invitation to discover the charm of a centuries-old past. Between the Princes' Palace, where the solemn changing of the guard take...
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