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Gardens of Augustus
Gardens of Augustus Dramatically perched atop the sea cliffs of Capri Island and just a short stroll from Capri’s central piazza, the Gardens of Augustus are a mesmerizing sight. Laid out by Friedrich August Krupp in the early 20th century, the exquisite gardens are a tribute to Capri’s native flo
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Garden of Oranges (Giardino degli Aranci) Tours
Garden of Oranges (Giardino degli Aranci) Tours A lush garden overlooking Roman rooftops and domes, the Giarino degli Aranci was once an ancient fortress and now offers some of the best panoramic views of Rome. Full of orange trees, there are many benches and grassy areas to relax on and escape th
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Gardaland Park
Gardaland Park Gardaland sits on the eastern flanks of Lake Garda and combines an amusement park and two hotels with a Sea Life Aquarium; it opened in 1975 and is the foremost family-orientated attraction in northern Italy. With more than 30 rides offering anything from dizzying drops on Space Ver
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Gallery of Modern Art (Civica Galleria dArte Moderna)
Gallery of Modern Art (Civica Galleria dArte Moderna) Taking up the second floor of the 18th century Villa Reale is GAM - Milan’s impressive Gallery of Modern Art.Napoleon once used this lovely villa as his summer home, and it now hosts several cultural institutions. After you’ve strolled through
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Funivia
Funivia While Taormina is best known as a famous beach resort, the town itself sits high above the water and the beaches. So it may not be surprising to learn that one of the main attractions in town turns out to be the cable car connecting the town with the beach - the “Funivia.”“Funivia” sounds
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Funicolare Centrale
Funicolare Centrale Naples is a very hilly city, the perfect public transport solution therefore is the funicular or cable railway. Naples has four. The Chiaia was the first, built in 1889, then the Montesanto, followed by the Central and the Mergellina. The Central is one of the longest funicular
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Franciacorta Outlet Village
Franciacorta Outlet Village Located in the Lombardy region of Italy, Franciacorta Outlet Village is one of the largest and most important retail outlets outside of Milan. Travelers on the lookout for international brand name fashions will find a selection of more than 70 retailers offering discoun
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Fountain of Neptune
Fountain of Neptune In pride of place at the center of the busy Piazza della Signoria, the Fountain of Neptune has long been one of Florence’s most memorable landmarks, set against a backdrop of the grand Palazzo Vecchio (Town Hall). Inaugurated in 1565, the striking artwork is the masterpiece of
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Forte dei Marmi
Forte dei Marmi Sitting seaside off the coast of Tuscany, the village of Forte dei Marmi has been a popular coastal holiday spot for hundreds of years. Tourism began here in the 18th century when wealthy families would travel from inland Tuscany for the cooler air of the beach here. Some built vil
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Foggia
Foggia The Puglia region of Italy extends along the southeastern coast, including the heel of the countrys boot. The town of Foggia is in the northwestern part of the region, inland from the spur jutting into the Adriatic Sea.Foggia was historically marshy and inhospitable, but in the 11th century
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Florence American Cemetery and Memorial
Florence American Cemetery and Memorial Framed by forested hills and spread across 70 acres, the Florence American Cemetery and Memorial pays tribute to more than 4,000 American soldiers who lost their lives in wars in Italy. Most of the casualties come from World War II’s Fifth Army, who fought t
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Faito Mountain
Faito Mountain Named for the beech trees that blanket its slopes, Faito Mountain inside the Lattari Mountains Regional Park offers some of the best hiking opportunities in the area. A road and cable car run up to the 3,750-foot (1,143-meter) peak, where the views of the Bay of Naples are stellar.&
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Erice
Erice A visit to Erice (pronounced EH-ri-chay) starts with the journey itself – either by riding the summer cable car or driving the dramatic winding road to the top of the Erice Mountain. Towering 750m over the port of Trapani, Erice is undeniably photogenic, affording spectacular views along the
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Enzo Ferrari Museum
Enzo Ferrari Museum A futuristic, tall building with a curved bright yellow roof sits next to a traditional Italian warehouse. Both tell the story of Enzo Ferrari, race car driver and founder of the famous car brand Ferrari. Born in Modena, visitors to the museum can experience the timeline of eve
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Ear of Dionysius (Orecchio di Dionisio)
Ear of Dionysius (Orecchio di Dionisio) Set in the hills of the Sicilian town of Syracuse is a large cave with the evocative name of the Ear of Dionysius. The name does not, however, refer to the Greek god. The name, Orecchio di Dionisio in Italian, was given to the cave by 16th-century painter Ca
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Duomo di Verona
Duomo di Verona The 12th century cathedral was built on top of a pre-existing medieval church which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1117. The facade is Romanesque with Gothic elements. Inside, the church continued to be added to and renovated over many centuries; the interior is largely decorate
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Duomo di San Giovanni
Duomo di San Giovanni Il Duomo di San Giovanni - or Church of Saint John - adjoins the Royal Palace of Turin (Palazzo Reale) by way of the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, which is found in the west wing of the palace. The church itself sits upon the site where three previous churches stood. These three
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Doria Pamphili Gallery Tours
Doria Pamphili Gallery Tours The Doria Pamphili Gallery, located in Rome, Italy, is one of the largest and most magnificent palaces in the center of the city. It is home to the Doria Pamphili (sometimes spelled Pamphilj) family, and some members of the family still live in one section of the palac
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Domus Aurea Tours
Domus Aurea Tours The ancient home of Emperor Nero, also known as ‘golden house,’ the residence was built after a massive fire in 64 AD. At the time it covered nearly one third of the city of Rome and was named after the gold that covered its facade. It is estimated, however, that only 20 percent
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Domus Augustana Tours
Domus Augustana Tours One of the many ancient Roman ruins atop the Palatine Hill is the Domus Augustana, part of the huge Flavian Palace, built for Emperor Domitian.The Domus Augustana – sometimes called the Domus Augustiana – was the luxurious residence of the emperor (his official name was Titus
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