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Museo Novecento
Dont allow the Renaissance to distract from Florences fantastic modern art museum, in a 13th-century palazzo previously used as a pilgrim shelter, hospital and school. A well-articulated itinerary guides visitors through modern Italian painting and sculpture from the early 20th cen
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Parco Archeologico di Baratti e Populonia
The Etruscan sites on display here are some of Tuscanys finest. Five marked walking trails lead through a vast green park, revealing a ruined town and incredibly well-preserved prehistoric tombs. The gigantic circular tumulus tombs in the Necropoli di San Cerbone are among the most
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Cattedrale di Sant’Andrea
A melange of architectural styles, Amalfis cathedral, one of the few relics of the towns past as an 11th-century maritime superpower, makes a striking impression at the top of its sweeping flight of stairs. Between 10am and 5pm entrance is through the adjacent Chiostro del Paradiso
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Piazza dei Domenicani
End Little Venice explorations on a high at this gorgeous piazza, across the bridge at the northern end of Via Borra. Chiesa di Santa Catarina , with its ancient, thick stone walls, stands sentry on the western side of the square as it did for the Medicis four centuries ago. Follow
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Il Castello
Milazzos enormous castle was built by Frederick II in 1239 and added to by Charles V of Aragon. It was originally the site of a Greek acropolis, then that of an Arab-Norman citadel. The whole of Milazzo once fit within its huge walls. In 1860, Garibaldis troops successfully stormed
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Necropoli di Montessu
One of Sardinias most important archaeological sites, this ancient necropolis occupies a rocky natural amphitheatre in the verdant countryside near Villaperuccio. It dates to the Ozieri period (approximately 3000 BC) and is peppered with primitive tombs known as domus de janas (lit
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Villa Medici
This sumptuous Renaissance palace was built for Cardinal Ricci da Montepulciano in 1540, but Ferdinando dei Medici bought it in 1576. It remained in Medici hands until 1801, when Napoleon acquired it for the French Academy. Take a tour to see the wonderful landscaped gardens , card
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Palazzo dei Normanni & Cappella Palatina
This venerable palace dates to the 9th century but owes its current look (and name) to a major 12th-century Norman makeover, during which spectacular mosaics were added to its Royal Apartments and priceless jewel of a chapel, the Cappella Palatina. Designed by Roger II in 1130, the
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Basilica di San Clemente
Nowhere better illustrates the various stages of Romes turbulent past than this fascinating multi-layered church. The ground-level 12th-century basilica sits atop a 4th-century church, which, in turn, stands over a 2nd-century pagan temple and a 1st-century Roman house. Beneath eve
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Villa Balbianello
A 1km walk along the lake shore from Lennos main square, Villa Balbianello has cinematic pedigree: this was where scenes from Star Wars Episode II and the 2006 James Bond remake of Casino Royale were shot. The reason? It is one of the most dramatic locations anywhere on Lago di Com
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Teatro La Fenice
Once its dominion over the high seas ended, Venice discovered the power of high Cs, hiring as San Marco choirmaster Claudio Monteverdi and opening La Fenice (The Phoenix) in 1792. Rossini and Bellini staged operas here, Verdi premiered Rigoletto and La Traviata , and international
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Basilica
The entire floor of the Latin cross-shaped basilica, rebuilt after an earthquake in 1348, is covered with one of the largest and most spectacular Roman-era mosaics in the world. The 760-sq-metre floor of the basilicas 4th-century predecessor is protected by glass walkways, allowing
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Terme di Caracalla
The remains of the emperor Caracalla’s vast baths complex are among Rome’s most awe-inspiring ruins. Inaugurated in 216, the original 10-hectare site, which comprised baths, gyms, libraries, shops and gardens, was used by up to 8000 people daily.Most of the ruins are what’s left of
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Grotte di Castelcivita
The grottoes are fascinating otherworldly caves that date from prehistoric times: excavations have revealed that they were inhabited 42,000 years ago, making them the oldest known settlement in Europe. Don’t forget a jacket, and leave the high heels at home, as paths are wet and sl
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Stromboli Crater
For nature lovers, climbing Stromboli is one of Sicilys not-to-be-missed experiences. Since 2005 access has been strictly regulated: you can walk freely to 400m, but need a guide to continue any higher. Organised treks depart daily (between 3.30pm and 6pm, depending on the season),
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Necropoli di Monterozzi
This remarkable 7th-century BC necropolis is one of Italys most important Etruscan sites. At first sight, it doesnt look like much – a green field littered with corrugated huts – but once you start ducking into the tombs and seeing the vivid frescoes, youll realise what all the fus
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Castello di Miramare
Sitting on a rocky outcrop 7km from town, Castello di Miramare is Triestes elegiac bookend, the fanciful neo-Gothic home of the hapless Archduke Maximilian of Austria. Maximilian originally came to Trieste in the 1850s as the commander-in-chief of Austrias imperial navy, an ambitio
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Tempio di Antas
An impressive Roman temple set in bucolic scenery 9km south of Fluminimaggiore, the Tempio di Antas has stood in isolation since the 3rd century AD. Built by the emperor Caracalla, it was constructed over a 6th-century BC Punic sanctuary, which was itself set over an earlier nuragh
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Trevi Fountain
The Fontana di Trevi, scene of Anita Ekbergs dip in La Dolce Vita, is a flamboyant baroque ensemble of mythical figures, and wild horses. It takes up the entire side of the 17th-century Palazzo Poli. A Fendi-sponsored restoration finished in 2015, and the fountain now gleams bright
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Certosa di Pavia
One of the Italian Renaissances most notable buildings is the splendid Certosa di Pavia. Giangaleazzo Visconti of Milan founded the monastery, 10km north of Pavia, in 1396 as a private chapel and mausoleum for the Visconti family. Originally intended as an architectural companion p
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