Colosseum Arena Floor Tour: Is It Worth It?
Most people who visit the Colosseum never set foot in the arena. They walk the upper levels, lean over the railing, take the photo everyone takes, and head out. That’s a perfectly good visit. But if you’re wondering whether the arena floor is worth the extra effort, here’s an honest answer from people who take […]
Vatican Dress Code: What to Wear (and What Gets You Turned Away)
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Climbing Brunelleschi’s Dome: 463 Steps and What to Expect
There’s a moment, about two-thirds of the way up Brunelleschi’s dome, when the stairs open onto a narrow walkway inside the cupola. Above you is Vasari and Zuccari’s Last Judgement, close enough to see the brushstrokes. Below you is the cathedral floor, very far away. Most people stop talking at that point. Then they keep […]