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Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Santi Giovanni e Paolo With a history dating back to the 4th-century, the Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo is among the oldest in Rome and, despite its rather unremarkable façade, boasts a fascinating history. The church was built on the site of the Case Romane, allegedly the former home and buria
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Santa Maria in via Lata
Santa Maria in via Lata According to locals, the Biblical icon Saint Paul spent two years on house arrest living in the darkened crypt beneath Santa Maria in via Lata. While some claim it was Saint Peter or Luke or even Saint John who once called this church home, it’s clear that no matter who liv
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Santa Maria della Scala
Santa Maria della Scala Santa Maria della Scala was one of Europe’s first hospitals. Established by the Catholic priests of the Siena Duomo, it housed and cared for those making the pilgrimage across Europe to Rome, and also took care of the local poor and took in orphaned and abandoned children.
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Santa Margherita Ligure
Santa Margherita Ligure While Portofino is undoubtedly one of the most famous resort towns of the Italian Riviera, its neighbor Santa Margherita Ligure deserves no less attention.Unlike Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure has a train station, making it easier to access from elsewhere in Italy. That
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Santa Francesca Romana
Santa Francesca Romana Built in the second half of the 10th century, this impressive church that was once known as Santa Maria Nova and later reconstructed with the help of Pope Honorius III after it fell to near ruins. The impressive interior was designed in classic style, with a single nave and
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Santa Croce
Santa Croce Santa Croce is one of the six districts of Venice, Italy, and its the only district where cars are allowed to drive. It is connected to the mainland by the Ponte della Libertà bridge, which stretches across the lagoon. The smallest of Venices districts, Santa Croce is a mix of chaos at
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Santa Chiara
Santa Chiara Construction of Santa Chiara dates back to 1310. Founded by King Robert of Anjou and his second wife Sancha of Majorca, the church was opened for worship 30 years later in 1340. Two convents were also built; one for nuns and one for monks.In the mid-1700s, the church interior was remo
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San Siro Stadium
San Siro Stadium Milan is home to two major soccer teams and Italys largest stadium – San Siro Stadium – where both of them play their home games. San Siro was built in 1925, originally home to just the AC Milan team. In 1947, AC Milans rivals, FC Internazionale, also moved in. In addition to thes
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San Michele in Foro
San Michele in Foro San Michele in Foro takes its name from its location – the basilica was built over the site of Luccas ancient Roman forum. The original church dates back to the eighth century, although the one seen today was built in the 11th century. The 13th-century facade is one of the high
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San Lorenzo Maggiore
San Lorenzo Maggiore There are hundreds of historic churches in Naples, so narrowing down the must see list can be hard. San Lorenzo Maggiore is worth saving time for on your busy itinerary. It’s at San Lorenzo Maggiore where poet Boccaccio is said to have met Fiammetta. During a visit here you’ll
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San Lorenzo in Lucina Tours
San Lorenzo in Lucina Tours Home to one of the oldest churches in the world, the colorful Piazza di San Lorenzo in Lucina looks at first to be simply high end shops and outdoor cafes. Yet hidden behind a simple facade is the Chiesa di San Lorenzo in Lucina, which has been standing since the fourth
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San Lorenzo Cathedral
San Lorenzo Cathedral Genoas cathedral is dedicated to St. Lawrence – or San Lorenzo in Italian – and there are a few names you might see that all mean this same church. The Genoa Cathedral, St. Lawrence Cathedral, the Genoa Duomo, or the Cattedrale di San Lorenzo – all of those refer to the same
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San Gregorio Armeno (Christmas Alley)
San Gregorio Armeno (Christmas Alley) It’s Christmas all year round at San Gregorio Armeno. The fun, colorful and sometimes crowded alley offers a place to wander and see Naples famed nativity settings and figures called Presepe or Presepio.First displayed in monasteries in the 16th and 17th centu
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San Giovanni Rotondo
San Giovanni Rotondo The town of San Giovanni Rotondo is in the northern part of Puglia, on the Gargano Peninsula that sticks out into the Adriatic Sea like the spur on Italys boot.San Giovanni Rotondo is small, and may not be on the tourist radar for anything other than a place to stay when explo
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San Frediano
San Frediano Entering the neighborhood of San Frediano means historically passing through the Porta San Frediano, which was once a door to the walled city, leading to one of Florence’s most popular residential areas in the present day. The trendy area has a variety of culture, cuisine, and art tha
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San Domenico Maggiore
San Domenico Maggiore Set on a busy square and surrounded by palaces, a visit to the 13th-century San Domenico Maggiore offers visitors the chance to see a beautiful church and lively piazza.The new Church of San Domenico Maggiore was built between 1283 and 1324. It incorporates a smaller church,
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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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