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Sanctuary of Montesenario
Sanctuary of Montesenario Perched high on a hilltop overlooking the lush Mugello valley, the magnificent Sanctuary of Montesenario is among Tuscany’s most important religious complexes and offers a tranquil retreat from nearby Florence, surrounded by the Montesenario Nature Reserve. Founded in 123
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Saint Lucia Neighborhood
Saint Lucia Neighborhood At one point in history, Naples was divided into more than two dozen neighborhoods. Present day city geography breaks Naples into 10 municipalities, but the neighborhood names like Saint Lucia are often still used when referring to various parts of the city.Saint Lucia ref
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Royal Palace of Caserta
Royal Palace of Caserta The Royal Palace of Caserta sits majestically on a hill overlooking the estate once belonging to the Bourbon kings of Naples. Built in grand style and stature, it was one of the largest buildings constructed in Europe in the 18th century and remains one of the continent’s l
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Royal Palace Museum (Museo di Palazzo Reale)
Royal Palace Museum (Museo di Palazzo Reale) Genoas Palazzo Reale, or Royal Palace, didnt actually start out with that moniker. Looking at the palace now, however, its hard to imagine it being anything but a royal home.Built in the early 17th century for the Balbi family, the Royal Palace was one
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Rossimoda Shoes Museum
Rossimoda Shoes Museum Housed in the magnificent Villa Foscarini Rossi, an 18th century Venetian villa set on the idyllic Brenta Riviera, the Rossimoda Shoes Museum is the brainchild of Luigino Rossi, president of the luxury Rossimoda shoe factory.The unique museum houses two permanent collections
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Roman Theater and Archeological Museum
Roman Theater and Archeological Museum Not satisfied with having a Roman amphitheater, Verona also has a Roman theater which is even older, dating from 1AD. Beautifully situated next to the River Adige, the seating rises to a height of 60 meters above the stage. The theater was discovered in the 1
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Ritten Railway (Rittnerbahn)
Ritten Railway (Rittnerbahn) The Ritten Railway, known as the Rittnerbahn in German, has served the stretch between Bolzano and Ritten in northern Italy since 1907. Originally built as a tramway, the Ritten Railway connects two parts of the South Tyrol region of Italy – Bolzano and the Ritten plat
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Rainbow Magic Land
Rainbow Magic Land Just as its name implies, Rainbow Magic Land is a fantasy world of color and magic — a theme park for families to explore, located just outside of Rome. With more than thirty attractions and ten different shows, there is plenty to see and do, from roller coaster rides to live en
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Quartiere Spagnoli
Quartiere Spagnoli With a warren of narrow alleyways and roughly cobblestoned streets, crammed with small stores, barber’s shops and dimly lit bars, the Quartiere Spagnoli is one of Naples’ most atmospheric local districts. Built to house troops during the Spanish occupation, the historic quarter
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QC Termetorino
QC Termetorino The QC Terme company, named for the founders Andrea and Saverio Quadrio Curzio, operates five wellness spas in Italy, including one in Turin – QC Termetorino.Founded on the ancient Roman idea that thermal baths should be not only about wellness but also community and socialization,
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QC Termemilano
QC Termemilano The QC Terme company (founded by the Quadrio Curzio brothers) operates a chain of wellness spas in Italy, including QC Termemilano. Milan isnt known as a relaxing place, but right in the heart of the city QC Termemilano offers a place to escape the city. The day spa occupies a 19th-
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Procida
Procida The smallest island in the Campanian Archipelago, a trip to Procida can make a big impression.Compared to its better known island neighbors, a small number of visitors venture to Procida, making it a great destination for travelers who don’t enjoy crowds. While Chiaiolella Beach is the isl
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Praiano
Praiano A tiny seaside gem which hides between the busier Positano and Amalfi, Praiano has managed to cling on to its character of fishing village. Life is slower than in the larger towns and thus the cafes and bars are friendly, and the locals have time to sit in the piazza in front of the Church
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Positano
Positano Clinging to the cliffs and gullys of this magnificent coastline, Positano is the Amalfi Coast’s number one tourist destination. With its beautiful bay and lovely beaches, Spaggia Grande and Fornillo, plus its proximity to the famous island of Capri and the possibly even more beautiful isl
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Posillipo Hill
Posillipo Hill Naples is an enormous, sprawling city, and although some of the population lives in the historic center – where most visitors spend their time – most live in neighborhoods surrounding the city center. One of the prettiest and wealthiest neighborhoods in Naples is Posillipo, located
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Portofino
Portofino The picturesque seaside town of Portofino is part of the Italian Riviera on the Ligurian coast, an easy day trip from Genoa and even a port of call on smaller Italian cruises.Like the villages of the Cinque Terre, Portofino was once a sleepy fishing town. Today, although fishing still ta
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Porta Nuova
Porta Nuova Porta Nuova is the name of a neighborhood in Milan, designed primarily for business use, but its named after an historic monument in the area.Located to the north of the city center, the Porta Nuova district had long been neglected by the city, until an urban renewal project began in 2
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Porta Borsari
Porta Borsari All that remains of this entranceway to the Roman city, this double arched gate is still mighty impressive with its height and double story of windows. Built originally in brick in1AD, it was renovated with local white limestone in 265AD by Emperor Gallieno. In the middle ages it gai
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Po River
Po River The Po, Italys longest river, starts near the French border, high in the Alps, and cuts across the country to empty into the Adriatic just south of Venice.From start to finish, the Po River travels more than 400 miles across northern Italy, winding its way through Turin, Piacenza, and Fer
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Ponte Santa Trinita
Ponte Santa Trinita The most famous bridge in Florence is the Ponte Vecchio, or old bridge, dating from the mid-14th century. But just downstream from the Ponte Vecchio is another beautiful bridge, the favorite of many Florentines - the Ponte Santa Trinita.There has been a bridge at the site of th
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