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Florence, the Duomo’s Cupola

February 22, 2016

As far as Cassandra’s concerned, the climb up to the top of the Duomo of Florence’s cupola is not ghoulish, it’s ghastly. “The climb is not recommended for people suffering from heart problems, vertigo or claustrophobia” says the Duomo’s website. Cassandra would like to add a variety of other ailments to that list. … More Florence, the Duomo’s Cupola

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Florence, La Specola Part II

February 20, 2016

Luxury, beauty and gore live side-by-side in this truly remarkable collection. with special mention of Gaetano Zumbo and Clemente Susini … More Florence, La Specola Part II

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Crema, Morti delle Tre Bocche

February 19, 2016

Cassandra is not suggesting you go to see this small but lovely ossuary in the middle of nowhere on purpose, but if you happen to be passing by on the SS 235 between Crema and Lodi stop to look. The gates will be shut but a new window may just open in your mind. … More Crema, Morti delle Tre Bocche

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Florence, La Specola Part I

February 19, 2016

Taxidermy galore in this silent zoo, one of the world’s oldest museums founded by the Grand Duke Leopold in 1775
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Pisa, The Leaning Tower

February 12, 2016

Galileo tested his balls and you test yours in the climb up this seriously tippy tower. With special mention of Rusticello da Pisa and Marco Polo, the man not the game
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Florence, Il Cimitero degli Inglesi

February 7, 2016

Burial place of the Romantic Era ex-pat amidst anchors, moths, knots and the ubiquitous ouroboros. Special mention to Arnold Bocklin and Adolf Hitler
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Cassandra’s travels

  • The Museo Galileo, Florence
  • Rome, Museo Storico Nazionale dell’Arte Sanitaria
  • Rome, The Museo Criminologico
  • Rome, Museo delle Anime del Purgatorio
  • Rome, The Capuchin Crypt

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