The Netherlands: Holysloot and Rural North, Amsterdam's Bucolic Backside — by Minor Sights on Wednesday, August 31, 2016

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What?  A rural part of Amsterdam of water, farms and cows: typical Dutch countryside, within the ci...

Italy: Villa Aurora - Rome’s best kept secret? — by MinorSights on Sunday, August 14, 2016

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What? A spectacular 16th century villa chockfull of art that must be one of Rome’s best-kept secret...

Malaysia: Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion: Sleeping in Straits-Chinese style. — by MinorSights on Saturday, August 13, 2016

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What? A picture-perfect blue mansion- where you can spend the night as well. Why Visit? Vis...

Italy: The Villa Medici B&B- the poshest Bed & Breakfast in Rome — by MinorSights on Sunday, July 31, 2016

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What:  A B&B in one of Rome’s most splendid Renaissance palaces, the Villa Medici. Why visit?...

France: Kissing the original Crown of Thorns worn by Jesus — by Minor Sights on Sunday, July 03, 2016

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Picture: Reuters What?  The original Crown of Thorns worn by Jesus during his crucifixion. ...

France: French Art Deco Architecture of the 17th Arrondissement in Paris — by MinorSights on Monday, June 27, 2016

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What?  A string of gorgeous Art Deco buildings that are both traditionally Parisian as well as s...

France: Jardin d'Acclimatation. From Human Zoo to Disneyland Avant la Lettre — by Minor Sights on Monday, June 20, 2016

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Smile! You're on camera! What? A kids' entertainment park in Paris that's a lot mor...

Britain: Wainhouse Tower- the world's tallest folly — by Guest Contributor on Sunday, June 05, 2016

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What? Wainhouse Tower, a 77m (253ft) tower masquerading as a chimney. It was built between1871 an...

India: Chennamkary Island - Backwater Village Life in Kerala — by Minor Sights on Sunday, May 29, 2016

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What? A small green island in the heart of Kerala's backwaters, with nothing to do. Paradise on...

France: Orléans, City of Bikes and Cross-Dressing Joan — by Minor Sights on Tuesday, May 17, 2016

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What?  Orléans is a delightful Loire Valley town, a great day trip or overnight destination from Pa...

France: Monumenta 2016- The biggestest art in Paris. — by Minor Sights on Sunday, May 15, 2016

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What? The biggestest big-ass art in Paris. Every two years in the Grand Palais. Why visit? So...

India: Banganga Tank- a little slice of Varanasi in the heart of Bombay — by MinorSights on Tuesday, May 03, 2016

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What? A holy pond surrounded by even holier temples- all smack in the middle of Bombay. Why visit...

Italy: walking from Atrani to Torello and Minori- the Amalfi Coast without the crowds — by MinorSights on

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What? Quiet (but steep!) coastal paths with great views and the smell of lemon blossoms Why v...

Italy: The gardens of Villa Cimbrone. The best view in Italy. — by MinorSights on Sunday, May 01, 2016

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What?  The best view in Italy. No, we’re not kidding. It really is.  Why visit? The Amalf...

India: Minor Synagogues of Kerala - Yahweh's own country — by MinorSights on Thursday, March 31, 2016

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What? Two ancient synagogues, testimony to India's long-standing religious tolerance Why visi...

France: the Medieval Village of Senlis- Do the White Thing! — by MinorSights on Tuesday, March 22, 2016

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What? A small, white, medieval village just north of Paris. Why visit? Senlis makes a great cont...

India: Ranwar Village- Bombay's Past & Future — by MinorSights on Monday, March 21, 2016

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What? A double whammy of a heritage enclave in the heart of Bombay, spiced up with plenty of conte...

India: Bollywood Art Project - the glory days of Indian cinema on the streets of Bombay — by MinorSights on Thursday, March 17, 2016

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What?  A collection of sometimes larger-than-life street art celebrating the glory days of Bollywoo...

Turkey: Ani, the biggest abandoned city you've never heard of — by MinorSights on Friday, February 12, 2016

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What?  A ruined Armenian ghost city, dramatically situated in the Turkish steppe on the borde...

Italy: Santa Maria dei Sette Dolore in Rome- Sleeping With The Nuns — by MinorSights on Tuesday, February 09, 2016

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What? A church-cum-convent-cum-hotel-cum-historical sight all wrapped into one. Why visit? If yo...

Italy: Isola di San Michele, Venice's island of the Dead — by MinorSights on Wednesday, February 03, 2016

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Photo: Dan Kitwood What? Venice's main cemetery- located on its own little island. Why vi...

Britain: The Powell Cotton Museum- For those who like their animals dead and stuffed. — by Guest Contributor on Sunday, January 31, 2016

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What? A country mansion which has its own Natural History Museum stuffed to the brim with……… stuffe...

Only In Paris: a guidebook to the city's other Minor Sights. (Book Review) — by MinorSights on Tuesday, January 26, 2016

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AS YOU WILL have figured out by now, at Minor Sights we’re all about discovering the not-so obvious...

India: Lodhi Garden in Delhi- tombs and blooms. — by MinorSights on Sunday, January 17, 2016

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What?  A park in the Indian capital that is a peaceful oasis- and the final resting place o...