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Anyone who’s been to Venice, Italy, knows that it’s one of the most magical places on earth. Sitting in the Adriatic Sea like a vision (especially if one first approaches it from the mainland by boat), ...>
Pompeii points you back to Italy’s glorious past – destroyed by the ravages of nature and time, but still a wonder and beauty in its own right. It is, in fact, one of Italy’s top tourist draws. This ...>
The roman coliseum ("colosseum" or "colosseo") is probably the most ancient world renowned monument in Rome. It was one of the very first roman amphitheatres to be built. It is located between the Caelian ...>
The emperor Napoleon supposedly described it as “the finest drawing room in all of Europe” and if you visit St. Mark’s Square in Venice, it’s easy to agree with him. The square, known locally as Piazza ...>
The Basilica di San Marco (“St. Mark’s Basilica” in English), right next to St. Mark's Square and near the Doge's Palace, is the most famous of Venice’s churches, and is among the world’s best-known examples ...>
One of the biggest attractions in Venice is the spectacular Doge’s Palace, also known as the Palazzo Ducale. Much of the present building dates from the 15th century – although an earlier building on the ...>
Located in the Liguria region of Italy, the predominant portion of the Cinque Terre is located on the coast of Italian Riviera. It also comprises of five villages: Riomaggiore,
Monterosso al Mare, Corniglia, ...>
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
The skyline of Florence (Firenze), Italy wouldn’t be the same without the stunning Cathedral or Duomo that so personifies the grandeur and elegance of the city. The ...>
Along with the distinctive Duomo, or cathedral and the famous statue of David by Michelangelo, the Ponte Vecchio has become one of the symbols of the beautiful Italian city of Florence.
The Ponte Vecchio ...>
The "Capelle Medicee" are part of the Basilica di San Lorenzo di Firenze in Florence, Italy. The exterior of the chapel and the basilica are unprepossessing—the façade has never been completed. Inside, ...>
The Pisa Tower, otherwise known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, really was a labor of love, taking well over a hundred and fifty years to build. This tower is the campanile of the cathedral of Italy, which ...>
The Sistine Chapel in Rome is named for Sixtus IV della Rovere, who was Pope from 1471 to 1484. The interior walls of the chapel are covered in exquisite frescoes painted by some of the greatest Italian ...>
The Vatican Museums, located in the Vatican City in Rome, are public museums devoted to displaying works of art and sculpture from collections owned by the Roman Catholic Church. These museums are an exceptionally ...>
Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, surrounded by the city of Rome, is a sight that delights the eye and captures wonder and beauty from every angle. With a dome that may have helped to inspire Saint ...>
The Roman Forum, the heart of Rome. The citizens of ancient Rome spent a good part of their days there. The great place was surrounded with temples and legal buildings and filled with statues, bridges, ...>
The catacombs around Rome are places that always fascinated visitors. Going back to the first century, Christian Romans did not have their place to burry their dead. Until Christianity's acceptance, the ...>
The Spanish Steps is another very popular attraction that is located in the heart ("Centro Historico") of Rome. It is also one of Rome's favourite romantic spot and one of the most popular's city landmark.
The ...>
Piazza Navona Fountain & StatuesFrom always, the Piazza Navona is synonymous with joy, festivities and popular entertainment. Today, Romans and tourists go hang there day and night besides street artists, ...>
The Villa Borghese is a large natural park in Rome. It contains a few buildings, attractions and hosts the Galleria Borghese museum. It's main entrance is through the upward leading path of the Spanish ...>
The Trevi Fountain is one of the most popular and photographed fountain in the world. This grand fountain, most likely the most beautiful one in Rome, is located in the Quirinale district and is the masterpiece ...>
The building of the Roman Pantheon was begun in 27 BC, commissioned by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa. At that time, it was a classical temple, with a gabled roof supported by a colonnade. This building was ...>
The Castel Sant’Angelo, also known as the Mausoleum of Hadrian, is located in the district of Borgo, in Rome. This cylindrical building was built on the right bank of the river Tiber between 135 and 139 ...>
Medieval Rome at its most earthiest and in some areas, its most charming – that is Trastevere. Its name means “over the Tiber”, as it is separated from central Rome by this river that streams through ...>
Galleria degli Uffizi (Uffizi Gallery) is among the world’s most celebrated, oldest and renowned art museums. It calls the Palazzo degli Uffizi in Florence, Italy its home. The Palazzo was originally ...>
“What a wonder it is! So grand, so solemn, so vast! And yet so delicate, so airy, so graceful!”
With these words, Mark Twain captured the essence of the Duomo di Milano. This elegant and enormous Gothic ...>
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