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woowoowoo posted a photo: A beautiful staircase leading off a hidden courtyard. via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: The tourist brochures will tell you that Vieux Lyon is laced with secret passages and courtyards. All you have to do is push a door to find your way into these private spaces. The reality was a little patchier than this, but we still found some amazing spaces. via Flickr / …

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woowoowoo posted a photo: We arrived in Lyon in nice time to freshen up a little before heading out for a feed. Just 50 metres from our front door was tourist central – bars, cafés, restaurants. We chose one which had been recommended by the owners of the apartment, however, they seemed to have different …

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woowoowoo posted a photo: Milan used to have canals too! There’s still one, and it’s rather beautiful. Cobbles, tram lines, restaurants etc. Quite the spot. via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: As the afternoon wore on, the clouds began to gather. We just made it onto the train before the heavens opened. via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: Another Bellagio laneway – this one, quite steep. via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: Bellagio was full of charming little laneways. Perhaps a little bit too neat and tidy to be truly interesting. via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: This simple dish of spaghetti at Bellagio was a stand out amongst many stand outs. I’m sure it’s one of George Clooney’s faves! via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: Almost an anatomical reference, rather than a saintly statue. via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: The roof of the Duomo is a must see. Not often I’ll say that, take note. via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: I learned the attributes of the gothic style in school, and the Duomo is Gothic in its heyday. Even so, I was not prepared for just how fine and intricate the marble was. It just seemed impossible. Stunning. via Flickr / woowoowoo

woowoowoo posted a photo: A smorgasboard of brand names at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. It’s certainly got a bit more character than Melbourne Central! via Flickr / woowoowoo