Marvelling at the Sistine Chapel

Marvelling at the Sistine Chapel

Updated on June 17, 2013 Michelangelo’s masterpiece Vatican City, Rome, Italy   The Sistine Chapel is a relatively small chapel (compared with the vastness of St Peter’s) set within the official residence of the Pope in Rome. It is famous for its highly decorated...
How to stay in the Latin Quarter, Paris

How to stay in the Latin Quarter, Paris

Updated on June 17, 2013 Parisienne adventure The Latin quarter is just south of the Ile de la Cite and is convenient walking distance from the main Paris attractions of Notre Dame Cathedral, the beautiful chapel of Sainte Chapelle, the Seine and the lively trading...
Treasures of Worcester Cathedral

Treasures of Worcester Cathedral

Updated on June 14, 2013 King John’s tomb Worcester Cathedral is famous as the burial place of King John who reigned from 1199 as king of a huge empire stretching from England to the south of France. King John stayed at Worcester several times. His first visit...
What to see at Anglesea Abbey, Cambridgeshire, UK

What to see at Anglesea Abbey, Cambridgeshire, UK

Updated on June 13, 2013 Visitor guide Anglesea Abbey is an easy five mile drive north east of Cambridge along the A14 motorway, or a more leisurely drive on Newmarket Road to the village of Lode. The stone house was built as a priory and traces of its religious...