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Tag Archives: historic
Porto: The Charms of Invicta
Traveling north to Porto offered a chance to experience another major city with a distinct character and culture. Known as Invicta, or the “undefeated city,” Porto immediately feelt timeless. It’s historic architecture dominates the landscape, and while ongoing restoration was … Continue reading
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Tagged Arabian Room, Bolsa Palace, bookstore, Christmas Markets, churches, Clerigos Tower, Exploring, historic, independent travel, Livraria Lello, Porto, Portugal, Tile murals, Travel, vacation
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The Village of a Million People: Munich, Germany
Before traveling to southern Germany to visit friends, I purposely did NOT research the area, which is the opposite of my typical travel prep. Unsure of exactly what I would see with friends, I let everything happen organically. Besides learning … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, cathedral, Germany, Glockenspiel, historic, jewels, Munich, museums, palace, village
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Richmond and Mount Vernon
As a Capitol Collector, I have a knack for visiting capitol buildings when they are under renovation. Having said that, a visit to Virginia did not disappoint. Many large monuments, memorials, and sculptures surround the capitol building in Richmond. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Capitol, George Washington, Guided tours, historic, historic homes, monuments, Mount Vernon, National history, National Treasure, Richmond, Virginia
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