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The Treasures of an Abbey in Ruins: Orval

The Treasures of an Abbey in Ruins: Orval
by Patrick Bernauw on May 31, 2009 in Belgium

I visited the abbey of Orval (Belgium) together with Kathleen McGowan, who writes extensively about Countess Mathilde of Tuscany in “The Book of Love”. Mathilde founded the abbey in the 11th century, and she – as the abbey itself – are shrouded in mystery. Want to hear about the lost treasures and the prophecy of Orval? And was Nostradamus here – really?

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Four Beautiful Places You Should See in Rome

Four Beautiful Places You Should See in Rome
by Rodallega on October 19, 2008 in Italy

Here are my picks for favorite places for you to visit in Rome.

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