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Hadrians Temple
Hadrians Temple Fronted by eleven Corinthian stone columns, each looming 15 meters high, the ancient façade of Hadrians Temple serves as the dramatic focal point of Rome’s Piazza di Pietra. Originally built by Emperor Antoninus Pius, Hadrian’s adopted son, the temple dates back to 145 AD and once
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Jewish Ghetto Tours
Jewish Ghetto Tours There is a neighborhood in Rome still known by the population that called it home in the 16th century. The Roman Jewish Ghetto, formally established in 1555, was where Jews in Rome were forced to live after that year, although Jews had lived in the city for centuries. The city
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Statue of David
Statue of David There is no shortage of “David” statues in Florence, but if you want to see the real thing—the one that inspired all the copies—youve got to go to the Galleria dellAccademia, or Accademia Gallery. It was custom built to showcase Michelangelos masterpiece, and it does so beautifully
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Palazzo Farnese Tours
Palazzo Farnese Tours The Palazzo Farnese is a 16th century palace originally built for the noble Farnese family. Today, it serves as the French embassy in Italy, given by the Italian state in 1936 to the French for a period of 99 years.The member of the Farnese family who commissioned the Palazzo
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San Lorenzo Market
San Lorenzo Market When you hear people talk about shopping in the San Lorenzo Market, there are actually two markets they may be referring to. One is the popular-with-tourists outdoor market full of leather goods as well as Tuscan and Florentine souvenirs. The other is right next to the street ma
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Vatican Museums Skip the Line Tickets & VIP Tours
Vatican Museums Skip the Line Tickets & VIP Tours There may be no more important museums in the world than the collections housed at the Musei Vaticani in the Vatican City. With masterpieces such as the Sistine Chapel and Rodin’s “The Thinker,” there is more than 2,000 years of human history,
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Santa Maria delle Grazie
Santa Maria delle Grazie Most visitors seek out the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie to pay their respects to Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. The famous mural is housed in the refectory of the adjoining Dominican convent. Visitors who take the time to explore the convent’s church, however, will
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La Scala
La Scala La Scala is one of the world’s great opera houses. Built in Milan a stone’s throw from the Duomo in the late 1770s, the theater has seen premiers of some extraordinarily well-loved operas, including works by Rossini, Puccini and many by Italy’s beloved Verdi. The word “scala” means “stair
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Piazza Navona Tours
Piazza Navona Tours The term “piazza” is often translated as “square,” but when you arrive in Piazza Navona you’ll understand why that doesn’t always work. This oblong-shaped space was once a stadium, where citizens of Ancient Rome would come to watch games and races in the 1st century AD. The sta
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Sperlonga
Sperlonga The coastal Italian town of Sperlonga was a seaside retreat during the ancient Roman era, and with good reason – its home to a spectacular beach, and its not far from Rome.Located roughly halfway between Rome and Naples, Sperlonga was the site of a villa built by Emperor Tiberius in the
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Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast While the region of the Amalfi Coast is actually named for a town located within it, many travelers use the term “Amalfi” to refer to the larger surrounding area and the many picturesque towns dotted along the coast. There are 13 municipalities located along the Amalfi Coast, and Rave
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Valpolicella
Valpolicella After Chianti, the vinicultural region of Valpolicella produces the most wine in Italy under the DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata,) Italy’s top quality classification for wine. Winemaking has existed in the cool hills and mild climate of the area since the time of the ancient
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Taormina Cruise Port
Taormina Cruise Port This chic resort town on Sicily’s northeast coast is located high in the mountains, which means visitors can take advantage of challenging hikes and beautiful views. The medieval town’s unique shops, historical monuments, sidewalk cafes and nearby beaches draw local travelers
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Siena Cathedral (Il Duomo)
Siena Cathedral (Il Duomo) Sienas magnificent Tuscan Gothic cathedral is not to be missed. And if youre in Siena you cant miss it because it dominates the place. Rising high with its magnificent white and greenish black stripes, it has a bit of red thrown in on the front facade and lots of detaili
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San Marco Museum
San Marco Museum In a city filled with famous art, San Marco Museum has the distinction of holding the largest collection of sacred art in Florence. Some of its more significant pieces include the works of Mariotto Albertinelli and Fra Bartolomeo and a large fresco by Giovanni Antonio Sogliani, as
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Salvatore Ferragamo Museum
Salvatore Ferragamo Museum Even if you’re not a fashion addict, you’ve likely heard of one of Italy’s many fashion icons - Salvatore Ferragamo. Not every visitor to Italy can afford to bring home Ferragamo designer shoes, but you’ll be pleased to know that anyone can check out the historic collect
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Royal Church of San Lorenzo (Real Chiesa di San Lorenzo)
Royal Church of San Lorenzo (Real Chiesa di San Lorenzo) Next to Turins Royal Palace, youll find (not surprisingly) a royal church – the Royal Church of San Lorenzo, to be exact. Construction on the church was completed in 1687, and it was consecrated in 1680. The Royal Church of San Lorenzo (Real
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Parco del Colle Oppio
Parco del Colle Oppio With its prime location overlooking the mighty Colosseum, the Parco del Colle Oppio (Colle Oppio Park) is often seen as a mere walkway to Rome’s star attraction, but the hillside park is also a fascinating archeological site in its own right. Famously one of the seven hills o
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Palazzo di Montecitorio Tours
Palazzo di Montecitorio Tours The Palazzo di Montecitorio is the seat of the Chamber of Deputies, the house of Italy’s parliament. It was completed under Pope Innocent X in 1650, designed by Bernini and afterwards expanded by Carlo Fontana. It was the popes vision to house the Pontifical Curia her
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Palatine Museum Tours
Palatine Museum Tours Some call the entire Palatine Hill an open-air museum, but theres an actual Palatine Museum set among the ruins, too.Most of the appeal of a visit to the Palatine Hill is to walk through the ancient Roman ruins, imagining what it might have been like to live and work in them
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