Tag: Roman ruins
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An Afternoon in Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, France: Where Roman Mysteries Meet Renaissance Drama
Shawn and I find spring blooms & quiet charm in the Loire Valley. Join us at off-the-beaten-path Château de Cinq-Mars and a mysterious 1,800-year-old Roman tower.
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France’s Breathtaking Pont du Gard
Autumn is the perfect, quiet season to see France’s Pont du Gard aqueduct bridge, ancient olive trees, and magnificent Mediterranean landscapes.
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Brač, Croatia: Hunting for Hercules in a Roman Quarry
Off the beaten path on Brač island, Croatia, we explore the historic Roman limestone quarry of Rasohe to find an ancient relief of Hercules carved into stone.
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The Windows of Arles, France
The southern French city of Arles has ties to the Ancient Romans and Van Gogh. It’s also home to some enchanting windows.
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Blown Away by Orange, France: An Afternoon Admiring the Roman Theater and Triumphal Arch
The Provençal city of Orange, France plays host to formidable Ancient Roman architecture — and the mighty mistral.
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Exploring Malta’s Roman Roots at the Domus Romana Museum
From magnificent mosaics to marble statues, Malta’s Domus Romana Museum offers a wonderful peek at the island’s ancient Roman heritage.
