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Basilica di San Nicola in Carcere Tours
Basilica di San Nicola in Carcere Tours The Basilica di San Nicola in Carcere is a church in Rome with an interesting history. It was built on top of three ancient temples, and pieces of these temples were incorporated into the facade of the current church. There are columns and other sections fro
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Basilica de Superga
Basilica de Superga In June of 1706, during the War of Spanish Succession, the city of Turin was besieged by the allied army of France and Spain. The conflict lasted through the summer, but on September 7, the conflict ended, as Austrian troops under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy repelled
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Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato
Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato The Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato was begun in the 16th century, but most of the work on the interior was done roughly 100 years later – which explains the profusion of Baroque decoration inside.The facade of the church is its new
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Bari Cruise Port
Bari Cruise Port Bari is the main city of southern Italy and a major ferry port. From here people travel to Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro and Albania. The old town is typically winding and narrow, but the rest of the city is laid out in an elegant 19th century grid with a seafront pr
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Barcaccia Fountain
Barcaccia Fountain At the base of Rome’s iconic Spanish Steps, the Barcaccia Fountain is one of the city’s most unique fountains. Designed in a Baroque style, it displays a half-sunken ship with fresh water overflowing its bow. Translated Barcaccia means ‘old boat.’ It dates back to the 17th centu
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Barberino Designer Outlet
Barberino Designer Outlet Italy is known for a number of expensive and high quality designers. As a result, shopping is a popular activity with locals and tourists alike. Just 30 minutes from Florence, you can go shopping at the Barberino Designer Outlet and find designer clothing for up to 70% of
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Barberini Palace Tours
Barberini Palace Tours Palazzo Barberini is a 17th century palace in Rome, Italy that now holds the National Gallery of Ancient Art. The museum contains an impressive collection of paintings and is a good alternative to some of the more popular and crowded art museums in the city. One of the paint
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Bagni della Regina Giovanna
Bagni della Regina Giovanna Sorrento is known for its coastal views, scenic landscapes and beautiful beaches. But perhaps none are more iconic—or remote—than Bagni della Regina Giovanna (also known as the Baths of Queen Joan). Tucked below rocky cliffs and nestled into a protected shore, Bagni del
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Bagatti Valsecchi Museum
Bagatti Valsecchi Museum A visit to the historic Bagatti Valsecchi house museum in Milan is a step back in time to when every Italian palazzo was a private home. As a bonus, it also houses a nice art collection.The Bagatti Valsecchi Museum is in the Montenapoleone area of central Milan, and was on
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Area Marina Protetta Portofino
Area Marina Protetta Portofino The Ligurian town of Portofino is popular with visitors for its pastel-colored buildings, but its also home to an important protected marine area – the Area Marina Protetta. The site covers just under 350 hectares of the sea off the coast around the whole promontory
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Arch of Titus Tours
Arch of Titus Tours Located at the southeastern end of the Roman Forum, the triumphal Arch of Titus stands as a memorial to an emperors brother.Emperor Domitian commissioned the arch in the 1st century to honor his brother Titus, with the scenes showing Titus many victories in war. Among the scene
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Ara Pacis Museum (Museo dellAra Pacis)
Ara Pacis Museum (Museo dellAra Pacis) Since opening its doors in 2006, the Ara Pacis Museum has caused more than its fair share of controversy, with its modernist glass and travertine façade splitting public opinion. The futuristic building, the work of architect Richard Meir, was one of Rome’s f
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Anatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio
Anatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio Bologna is home to the world’s oldest university in continuous operation - founded in 1088 - and one of the many schools in the university is a medical school. You might not think that a medical school would be an attraction worth seeking out, but the histor
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Acireale
Acireale In addition to larger and more famous cities and towns on Sicily’s eastern coast - like Catania, Taormina, and Syracuse - there are several notable towns that may not be on your radar but are excellent bases for exploring the area. One of these cities is Acireale, which sits at the base o
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Aci Castello
Aci Castello The city of Aci Castello is on the eastern coast of the island of Sicily, and - as you might guess from the name - there’s a castle in the city that was once the center of the historic city and is one of the main attractions in the area to this day. Aci Castello can be a great day tri
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10 Corso Como
10 Corso Como If 10 Corso Como sounds like an address, it is. It also happens to be one of Milans most fasionable addresses, home to a number of attractions and shops.10 Corso Como (its Dieci Corso Como in Italian, as dieci is the word for 10) was originally an art gallery and bookstore, opened in
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Trevignano Romano
Trevignano Romano With its serene setting on the north bank of Lake Bracciano, the small town of Trevignano Romano makes a strategic base from which to explore the lakeside and a tranquil retreat from nearby Rome.Trevignano is easy to get around on foot – wander the cobblestone lanes of the mediev
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Savona Cruise Port
Savona Cruise Port Savona lies not far from Genoa on the Italian Riviera, towards the French border. Typically of this part of the Ligurian coast, it is less flashy than some of its neighbours but still holds a deep history and some lovely architecture and art. It was once the heart of Italys stee
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Sassi di Matera
Sassi di Matera A warren of cave dwellings and caverns carved into the hillside of Matera’s old town, the Sassi di Matera are one of Italy’s most unique, yet still off-the-beaten-track sights. The labyrinth of troglodyte dwellings date back to prehistoric times and were lived in until the 1950s wh
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Molentargius Natural Park
Molentargius Natural Park Italys Molentargius Natural Park is located on the island of Sardinia between Cagliari and Quartu SantElena. The park covers an area of approximately 3,954 acres. The site was recognized by the Ramsar Convention in 1977 as an important wetland due to the wealth of bird sp
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