Walk to Italy – Florence
Bongiorno! You are in Florence. Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto. The Galleria dell’Accademia displays Michelangelo’s ‘David’ sculpture. The Uffizi Gallery […]
Walk to Italy – Nice
You have arrived in Nice! Nice is the capital of the Cote D’Azur, and thousands of tourists from across the globe travel to one of the most charming, historic and beautiful cities in France. From the thriving Promenade des Anglais that hugs 7km of the gorgeous coastline in the South of France to the historic old town with squares lined […]
Walk to Italy – Barcelona
Hola! Welcome to Barcelona. Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and is located on the east coast. Antoni Gaudi is considered one of the great architects who vastly influenced buildings in the city. His La Sagrada Familia, a Roman Catholic Church was begun in 1882 and is still under construction many years after his death. […]
Walk to Italy – Ste. Foy de la Grande
Bonjour! Welcome to St. Foy de la Grande. Sainte Foy de la Grande is a commune in southwestern France. Built in the 12th century and enlarged in the 17th and 19th centuries, the Notre-Dame church is worth a visit. On the banks of the Dordogne, one can also learn fishing, canoeing or leisurely stroll in the […]
Walk to Italy – Paris
Oui, Oui you are now in Paris! Paris is the capital city of France. The Eiffel Tower is the city’s central landmark at over 300 metres tall. Paris is a fashion and food capital of the world. Designers such as Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior all began their careers here. The baguette, […]
Walk to Italy – Brussels
You’re in Brussels! Brussels is the capital of Belgium. The city is best known for politics, history, architecture and cuisine. Brussels is home to 40,000 EU employees which makes it no surprise that 27% of its residents are not Belgian citizens. There are three official languages in Belgium. In Brussels, people mostly speak French but […]
Walk to Italy – Noordwijk aan Zee
Time to relax and unwind at Noordwijk aan Zee! Noordwijk aan Zee is a beautiful coastal town located 35km from Amsterdam. The seafront boulevard is lined with hotels, pubs and restaurants. Noordwijk is the location of the headquarters for the European Space Research and Technology Centre. In 2012, Noordwijk received the Quality Coast Gold Award […]
Walk to Italy – Amsterdam
Welkom! You have arrived in Amsterdam. Amsterdam is the Netherlands capital. The city is known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses. You can visit artistic works by Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Vermeer housed in the Museum District. Cycling is key to the city’s character with over 58% of locals choosing to […]
Walk to Italy – London
London Calling! London is the capital of the United Kingdom. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clocktower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. London’s Oxford Street is Europes busiest shopping street, with around half a million daily visitors. Forget driving in that heavy London traffic, the […]
Walk to Italy – Oxford
You’ve arrived at Oxford! Oxford is a city in central southern England best known for it’s prestigious university, established in the 12th century. The University Museum of Natural History has the most complete specimens of the Dodo bird that went extinct in the 17th century. If you fancy taking part in a popular local activity, […]