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Venice's Rialto Market, a seafood market beside the canal with 1,000 years of history
Beside the Rialto Bridge in Venice, the Rialto Market has been the center of the city's commerce since the 11th century. The Neo-Gothic fish market and produce market face the Grand Canal, and since operating hours vary by day of the week, checking official information before visiting is necessary.
Centrale Montemartini, Rome: Ancient Roman Sculptures Sleeping in a Power Plant
The story of how an old thermal power plant in Rome's Ostiense district went through a temporary exhibition in 1997 before becoming an official museum in 2001. We introduce this unique space where ancient Roman sculptures stand amid massive turbines and boilers, along with how to get there and tips for visiting.
Leadenhall Market, London: A Victorian-Era Arcade Hidden in the Heart of the Financial District
Introducing Leadenhall Market, which began on the site of a Roman-era forum and was completed in 1881 as a glass-and-cast-iron arcade designed by Horace Jones. Managed by the City of London Corporation, this historic market is also famous as a Harry Potter filming location, and it is a landmark where you can feel the contrast between Victorian-era architecture and the modern city right in the middle of the financial district.
Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, a Sanctuary of Light Built in Glass by a King
Hidden within the Palais de Justice district on Paris's Île de la Cité, Sainte-Chapelle is a 13th-century royal chapel famous for its stained glass depicting the history of humanity in 1,113 scenes. Built by Louis IX to house holy relics, this space offers much to know before visiting, including restoration history and security screening procedures.
Anafiotika, Athens: A Hidden Aegean Island Village Below the Acropolis
In the Plaka district of Athens, on the northeastern slope beneath the Acropolis, a small island-like village of whitewashed houses and blue gates lies hidden. Built in the 1830s by stonemasons from the island of Anafi, Anafiotika features car-free narrow alleys and flower-draped walls that recreate the scenery of the Cyclades islands. This is an Athens highlight brought to you by PletTrip.
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