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Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore | Another 16th century Milan wonder

Another amazing architectural jewel I found in Milan, The Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore was built in 1503 by Gian Giacomo Dolcebuono. It was finished fifteen years later by Cristoforo Solari, divided into two parts: one for the faithful and one for the nuns. Until 1794 the nuns were strongly forbidden to cross the dividing […]

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The Reichstag, Berlin | Seat of the German Parliament

The Reichstag building (German: Reichstagsgebäude) is a historical edifice in Berlin, Germany, constructed between 1884 and 1894, and is a must visit attraction. Unfortunately I was unable to visit its beautiful glass dome and the roof terrace as they are only open for registered visitors and the next available date was not before the week […]

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The stunning Cathedral of Berlin

The Cathedral of Berlin (German: Berliner Dom) is the largest church in the city. With an imposing and ornate facade, it serves as a vital center for the Protestant church of Germany, attracting thousands of visitors, year after year, from Germany and abroad. Indeed it was one of my favorite places to visit in Berlin. After […]

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