Florence Nightingale is now in the Duckwyn app. You can learn about her contributions to the world when you visit Florence, Italy. A memorial to her can be found at Santa Croce. Use the app to find her nearby.

​Florence's tireless work to improve sanitation and the working conditions of field hospitals during the Crimean War helped save thousands of lives. Her important work laid the foundation for the nursing profession. 

You can learn more about her life on Wikipedia.

The Magic Fountain was designed by Carles Buïgas in 1928 for the 1929 Universal Exposition. The fountain uses 3620 jets and over 700 gallons of water to create an impressive visual show. The display times vary based on the time of year. If you're in Barcelona between March and early January be sure to check out the display.

You can check the days and times here.

History

It took just 1 year to complete Buïgas' ambitious project. Over 3000 workers were used to get the fountain ready in time for the Universal Exposition. The first show debuted just one day before the start of the Expo. In the 1980's, music was added to the show to enhance the performance.

One of Duckwyn's passions is hitting the mountains hard. It doesn't matter if it's skiing or snowboarding, he just wants to ride some soft powder. If everything goes well, he'll be carving some turns in Utah next week.

In honor of Duckwyn's love for the mountains, we now have mountain destinations for you to collect. Starting today, you can stamp your passport book when you visit Deer Valley, Brighton, Solitude, Alta, and Snowbird. Even better, when you reach each resorts highest peak, there is a virtual coin for you to collect too. 

Get out, enjoy the winter, and take your Duckwyn app with you. We'll have more mountain resorts coming soon.

So far this month we've added three destinations in Rome and our first points of interest in San Diego, CA and San Antonio, TX.

Rome

• Appian Way
• Roman Forum
• Spanish Steps

San Antonio

• The Alamo

San Diego

• ​Mission San Diego de Alcala

​Check out the complete list of over 65 destinations.

We also have a new city walking guide for Rome. Now you can add your destinations and plan your fun day in Rome. The guide highlights the destinations included in the Duckwyn Passport. A map, weather information, and walking times ensure you have the perfect day.

Duckwyn needs your help. Three new locations have been added this month in Italy. He'd love to check them out but he needs you to get him there. If you're in Pisa, Milan, or Florence, make sure you use your Duckwyn passport app when you visit the following places:

• Palazzo Vecchio in Florence
• Cattedrale di Pisa
• Arco della Pace in Milan

Each place has unique stamps and coins for you to collect in the app. Enjoy your family travels and let us know if there are more historical travel places you'd like to see us add.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa receives over 1 million visitors per year. The tower is part of Cathedral Square made up of the Pisa Cathedral, Pisa Baptistery, and the Piazza del Duomo.

Problems with the tower started shortly into its construction. The soft soil in Pisa caused the tower to start leaning once construction reached the second story. It would continue to get worse until a renovation project stabilized the tower in 2008. Previous attempts had been unsuccessful, and had even made it worse. Today, the tower sits at 3.97 percent angle.

You can climb to the top of the tower to experience the views of the surrounding city. 296 stairs will take you to the top. Tickets can be purchased in advance.

Starting today, the Leaning Tower of Pisa can be added to your Duckwyn Passport book. 

Today, Leonardo da Vinci was added to the list of historical people for you to find and collect. If you're visiting Milan, check out Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting of The Last Supper. Nearby, use your Duckwyn Passport app to find out more information on the unique painting style he used to improve the detail and luminosity of the painting.

If you want to see Da Vinci's painting of The Last Supper, make sure you buy tickets ahead of time. They sell out quickly even in the off-peak months. Use this official reservation site when buying tickets.

The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore took over 140 years to complete. It's the 3rd largest church in the world. But, it didn't take that long to build because of its size. It took 140 years to build because no one knew how to construct the domed rooftop.

In 1418, over 120 years after the first stone was laid, Florence held a competition to find someone who could successfully build the domed rooftop from the original design. For years, the cathedral remained mostly complete with the exception of it's open roof where the dome would go. The citizens of Florence grew frustrated but they didn't want to change the design. The wanted the work completed so they could show off their grand design and stand out from the surrounding cities. They hoped that the competition would find someone who could find a way to get the job done.

A goldsmith by the name of Filippo Brunelleschi won the competition despite having no prior construction experience. His unique brick herringbone design was simpler and more cost effective than the other solutions. Brunelleschi's design used gravity to his advantage. The interlocking brick design was extremely strong, allowing him to build a dome that would last for centuries. Today, you can visit the cathedral and climb to its rooftop. On your way, be sure to take in Brunelleschi's genius design.

While you're visiting, be sure to use your Duckwyn App to collect your virtual stamp and coin. 

Ponte Vecchio is the oldest bridge in Florence. It opened in 1345 and its been a bustling shopping area ever since. Fishmongers, tanners, and butchers have had shops here since the 13th century. Today, it is still a lively spot for tourists to enjoy the views and to visit the local shops. Remarkably, the bridge managed to survive World War II. When all the other bridges were bombed and destroyed to slow the advancing allied forces, Ponte Vecchio remained intact. It is believed that Adolf Hitler found the bridge too beautiful to destroy.

Starting today, you can add Ponte Vecchio to your Duckwyn Passport.