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10 Unique Places to Visit in Andalusia

Posted by By Krista 18 May 2020
The southern Spanish province of Andalusia is full of incredible destinations. I've picked out 10 unique ones that shouldn't be missed.
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How to Find the Best Things to Do in Malaga

Posted by By Krista 2 May 2019
Malaga may be popular for its beaches and nightlife but there's a lot of history and culture just waiting to be explored.
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Hi, my name is Krista. I love travelling to historic destinations and eating local dishes along the way. I hope you follow along with my travels!

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Did you know there are 4 major basilicas in Rome? Did you know there are 4 major basilicas in Rome? 🔔 1️⃣ St. Peter’s Basilica – inside Vatican City and the largest church in the world 2️⃣ St. John Lateran – official cathedral of Rome and the Pope’s seat 3️⃣ St. Paul Outside the Walls – a basilica built over St. Paul’s tomb 4️⃣ Santa Maria Maggiore – has a mixture of ancient mosaics and Baroque beauty inside These basilicas are key pilgrimage sites during the Jubilee Year, with millions of visitors expected to walk through the Holy Doors ⛪️ • • • • • • • • • • #Rome #Basilica #jubilee2025 #romejubilee #romeitaly #rometravel #rometips #visitrome #kristatheexplorer #travelblogger #traveltips #travel #romecity #visititaly #italytravel #historyblogger
Would you add this ancient Roman site to your Rome Would you add this ancient Roman site to your Rome itinerary? 🇮🇹 The Baths of Caracalla are one of Rome’s best kept secrets 🤫 These huge ancient Roman baths were built in the 3rd century and were a combination of a spa, gym, and social club 🤯 Now, they’re one of Rome’s most underrated ancient sites. You won’t find crowds here, just huge ruins and beautiful mosaics 😍 • • • • • • • • • • #rome #visitrome #rometravel #kristatheexplorer #travelblogger #traveltips #romanempire #romanholiday #visititaly #italytravel #italytrip #bathsofcaracalla #ancientrome #secretrome #romehiddengems
Are you interested in visiting hidden gems in Rome Are you interested in visiting hidden gems in Rome? 🇮🇹 Tucked away near Piazza Colonna is the Temple of Hadrian 🏛️ This is one of Rome’s coolest hidden spots and it’s FREE to go inside! 🙌 It was built in 145 AD but sadly its massive columns are all that’s left of the temple dedicated to Emperor Hadrian 👑 Inside you can enjoy a video about the history of Rome before continuing your tour of the city 🎞️ • • • • • • • • • • #visitrome #rometravel #rometrip #kristatheexplorer #travelblogger #traveltips #travel #historyblogger #historicplaces #hiddengems #romecity #roma #turismoroma #romatravel #ancientrome
Have you tossed a coin in the Trevi Fountain yet? Have you tossed a coin in the Trevi Fountain yet? 🪙 It was built in the 18th century and it’s now the most famous fountain in Rome ⛲️ You can also go under the fountain and explore an ancient Roman archaeological site 🤯 The best time to visit the Trevi Fountain is early in the morning or late at night, but you’ll always come across at least a small crowd here. Between 09:00-21:00 there’s now a queuing system in place to help control the crowds too 🇮🇹
Have you been to the Colosseum in Rome yet? 🤔 Have you been to the Colosseum in Rome yet? 🤔 If not, I’d highly recommend booking the underground tour. It also gives you access to the stadium and upper level of the Colosseum following the conclusion of the guided tour 🏛️ You’ll get to walk through the areas where the gladiators and animals were kept before they went into battle ⚔️ • • • • • • • • • • #colosseum #visitrome #roma #kristatheexplorer #travelblogger #traveltips #rometips #colosseumtour #romancolosseum #coloseo #ancientrome #romanempire #historicplaces #historyblogger #girlslovetravel #thingstodorome
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