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Tourist & Practical info, Rome pass.   Rome

Tourist & Practical info, Rome pass., Rome

 114 Reviews  Prebook the Vatican Museum on Friday Evening, Vatican under the stars. There are no queues, not too many visitors and the light is very special. The Sixtine Chappel was not crowded and, as it was at... 

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Canal Grande, Palazzi (Grand Canal/Palazzi)   Venice

Canal Grande, Palazzi (Grand Canal/Palazzi), Venice

 173 Reviews  The Canale Grande is the most famous waterstreet in Venice. It meanders more than 3,5 km through all six districts of the historic city centre. Only three bridges cross the Canale Grande. A trip... 

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Where to find Great Views   Florence

Where to find Great Views, Florence

 67 Reviews  Situated on the hilly patches of Tuscany and bisected by the polluted-but-pretty Arno River, there is no denying that Florence is heart-achingly scenic and romantic. One of the greatest (and cheapest)... 

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San Siro Stadium   Milan

San Siro  Stadium, Milan

 14 Reviews  Even my reply is late for you, i think you might like to know what i'm going to say. Tickets for Inter games can be bought on line one week before the game, on the Internet: www.intern.it. You receive... 

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The highlights   Verona

The highlights, Verona

 94 Reviews  Palazzo Canossa is early 16th century structure, erected by comission of noble Canossa family to Michele Sanmicheli, a famous architect from Verona. The palace was built in 1527 in Mannerist style.... 

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Victims   Pompeii

Victims, Pompeii

 18 Reviews  Over the cobbled streets, the buildings, the forum, and even vesuvius itself, the first thing most people think of is the dead bodies. Everywhere in Pompeii there are the plaster casts of the bodies... 

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old building   Bologna

old building, Bologna

 14 Reviews  Porta Mazzini, the City Gate, is situated at the end of Via Maggiore. The road, which is after the gate lead in the direction of Rimini and Adriatic coast. Or if opposite direction it will bring you... 

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The Tower   Pisa

The Tower, Pisa

 64 Reviews  Okay so while I am not the biggest tourist fan, there ARE places in the world where you go and follow all the tourists to see special things, such as THE Leaning Tower of Pisa. Not often am I... 

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Architecture   Torino

Architecture, Torino

 21 Reviews  Today the life of the town is centered at Piazza San Carlo and on the main streets Via Roma and Via Po. Under the arcades of Via Roma are some of the trendiest shops in Italy while cars whiz by on hot... 

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Aquarium   Genoa

Aquarium, Genoa

 9 Reviews   The aquarium in Genoa is one of the largest aquariums in Europe. My first impression of the aquarium wasn’t exactly what you call good though. When you enter the aquarium the first thing that happens... 

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Città Alta   Bergamo

Città Alta, Bergamo

 19 Reviews  I visited Alta on a Sunday and there was a Farmer's Market which also included some crafts made by hand. I assume that this takes place every Sunday. You will see it on the left near the top of the... 

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Markets   Palermo

Markets, Palermo

 5 Reviews  Maybe buying foish is not so easy as buying vegetables, but the street market is a good place to try your skills. Usually, fish is sold in the same day so it should be fresh and, if it is not, at... 

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More churches   Ravenna

More churches, Ravenna

 17 Reviews  The Duomo is in the south of the town and, no surprises here, it's located in Piazza Duomo. It has been described as a Baroque hodgepodge and it certainly offers something different to the Byzantine... 

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amusement parks   Rimini

amusement parks, Rimini

 4 Reviews  Check ITALIA IN MINIATURA in Viserba di Rimini, that shows you Italy's most important architectural treasures only in a very small scale. Or have a great time in AQUAFAN in the nearby Riccione... 

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Lakeside promenade   Como

Lakeside promenade, Como

 14 Reviews  The beautiful pavement promenade is build all over the lakeshore of the town of Como, closing the both sides of the city port. The western side of the promenade is in particularly beautiful, offering... 

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surrounding, cinque terre   La Spezia

surrounding, cinque terre, La Spezia

 32 Reviews  If you're a bit confused about locations and places, take a look at a map. As you can see, Cinque Terre are part of a National Park and the five famous villages are not far from La Spezia and Levanto. 

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The harbour   Ancona

The harbour, Ancona

 7 Reviews  Once the ferry sails out of the harbor, you can discover large warehouses, north-east to the city (first photo). The second and the third photo show the landscape that shows when the ferry tacks... 

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general   Portovenere

general, Portovenere

 9 Reviews  Portovenere is located in the Gulf of Poets, which is actually a nickname given to the Gulf of La Spezia. The nickname sounds much nicer and it has its historical justification. For centuries its... 

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St Peter's/Vatican City   Rome

St Peter's/Vatican City, Rome

 96 Reviews  Whether you are a religious person or not, this is a place to visit! Defnitely enjoy a tour guide - they make the experience better! Take a souvenir home - will be one you cherish forever! Breath... 

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Piazza San Marco & Basilica San Marco   Venice

Piazza San Marco & Basilica San Marco, Venice

 237 Reviews  Venice is a very safe city--one of the safest in Europe. I think it might be awkward to use a tripod to take photos because of the crush of tourists, especially at Piazza San Marco. Every spot is... 

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Cities Not to Miss Near Florence   Florence

Cities Not to Miss Near Florence, Florence

 12 Reviews  San Gimignano is a small walled hill town located 56 km. southwest of Florence. Originally it was the seat of a small Etruscan village. It began its life as a town from the X century. The town took... 

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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele   Milan

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Milan

 25 Reviews  I mentioned that the Piazza del Duomo seems like a natural center in town. In front of the Duomo itself is the piazza and it is occupied by pigeons, tourists, street vendors and people trying to sell... 

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The day trips   Verona

The day trips, Verona

 23 Reviews  I have just one day, or just few hours... What is a real must see? How many time we visist a city, even deserving more, but we don't have the time to see it at the right (slow) pace. It's a pity,... 

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The Entrance   Pompeii

The Entrance, Pompeii

 14 Reviews  Once you enter the archeaological area and buy your ticket, you will be approached by guides. Though not 100% necessary, especially if you have a good map, if you choose to hire one, make sure he is... 

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VT meeting   Bologna

VT meeting, Bologna

 32 Reviews   After the meal we had a few hours to spare, so headed back to Bologna center where we walked around admiring the architecture and having fun. Here you see the VT Ambassadors grouping together for a... 

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Pizza

by croisbeauty

Yes, Italy is the homeland of pizza, a dish known all over the world. Is it a kind of fastfood?, perhaps in some other countries but not in Italy. Of course, there are pizzerias in Italy too that makes it in a fast way and if so it is not good.I suggest you to look for Pizzeria Napolitana, where right in front of you the guy is making pizza on wood which is the real one.They say the best pizza is in Perugia, I was there and have seen a small pizzeria, over couple of centuries old, and a long row of people in front waiting for pizza. Must be good if so, unfortunately I haven't taste it. In some other places, like Castelletto Ticinese nearby Lago Maggiore, you can have pizza one meter long (see the picture), and it is just delicious coz they make it in Napolitanian way.

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Firenze

by croisbeauty

Florence is, by all means, the city of art. To see all what worth to see, you have to stay here at least one entire week. Besides its architecture and numerous monuments, there are a plenty of museums and galleries. If you haven't visited Pitti, Museum of Museums, or Galleria degli Uffizi, you better come back and visit it again. The construction of Ponte Vecchio (the Old Bridge) dates back to the Roman ages. Since the 15th c. workshops were begun to be built on the bridge, at the beginning they were occupied by butchers and fishmongers, and afterwards replaced by goldsmiths.

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Italia per sempre

by dr.firas

Perche non posso di piuperche la notte che, non passa mai e che non finisce mai perche sempre e sempre perche tu sei li lontano di me perche mi ricordi come nesuno perche questa la vita e sono perso senza la mia vita...

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The VT car

by dr.firas

Piccolina per favore non di fermare per sorridere perché non potrei mai fermare innamorare con lei mentre lei fa, il mio 2 Fossette amato sono più chiaro quando lei sorride, ed il sorriso più meraviglioso confermato da un che amando dentista ;-D Fondo sempre quando tu sorridi...

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UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES 2

by BerniShand

continued list to the tip aboveHistoric Centre of Urbino (1998) Villa Adriana (Tivoli) (1999) Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco and Other Franciscan Sites (2000) City of Verona (2000) Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands) (2000) Villa d'Este, Tivoli (2001) Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto (South-eastern Sicily) (2002) Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy (2003) Etruscan Necropolises of Cerveteri and Tarquinia (2004) Val d'Orcia (2004) Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica (2005

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Free admission during culture week

by Willettsworld

When I was in Italy, many places I visited were free because of what the Italian's call "Settimana della Cultura" or Culture Week. This happens during a week every May (this year, 2005, it fell between the 16th and 22nd). You might want to plan your trip during this week in order to save money.http://www.beniculturali.it/settimanacultura/

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What Italy Has Contributed to Americans

by deecat

Once you visit Italy, you start to realize all that the Italians have contributed to the American culture.If they had contributed nothing other than Pizza, it would be a tremendous influence! The city of Naples is where the first pizzeria opened around 1830. Here the pizza is a flat disk of dough topped with olive oil, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. The popularity of the pizza migrated to the USA with the Italian community in New York City where the first pizzeria appeared about 1905. But, pizza really caught on in America after World War II.I personally think that Italian food is one of the great cuisines of the world. Compared to many countries, I noticed that there are fewer foreign restaurants in Italy. The Italians even prefer their home-grown fast foods such as pizza or foccaccia!Opera is another fine contribution from Italy. Opera was born in the city of Florence. Today,...

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Italy is More Than a Museum...

by deecat

Please click for panoramic sizeWhen I first fisited Italy, I was so caught up in the art & history that I probably thought of it as a huge museum for the world. After all, forty percent of the world's art treasures are located here.After a few days, I realized that Italy is not a museum; instead, it is a vibrant nation with talented, charming, and enthusiastic people. Even though the country is divided into twenty unique political regions [each with its own art, food, and history], together these 20 regions come together to make a very special country.The Alps mountain system curves across the top of Italy. These Alps rise at Genoa on the curving coast that is called the Italian Riviera. The mountains form an arc that stretches eastward through Austria. Mont Blanc is the highest peak in Italy, and the famous Mont Blanc Tunnel carries road traffice between France and Italy. The far...

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Five Largest Towns That I've Visited

by deecat

Because we enjoy the small towns and villages [especially Allan], I tend to emphasize them the most. However, we did visit most of the larger cities as well. Here is a "tidbit" about the five largest cities that we've visited during our three stays in ItalyRome: Rome is Italy's capital & the largest city. It lies along the banks of the Tiber River near the western coastal plain. This modern city maintains hundreds of historical monuments, churches, and public buildings as well as many museums that showcase a wealth of art & artifacts. It is such a spread out city, that it seems even larger than it is.. The political & historical center of Italy as well as an important hub of business, education, arts & entertainment, Rome is a must see city.Milan: Milan is the second largest city in Italy. It's located on the northern plains. Milan is also the nation's business capital & an important...

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Mantua's Basilica of Sant'Andrea

by deecat

Mantua is a fascinating city with fantastic architecture, beautiful natural resources, and an interesting history. Since I love architecture so much, I certainly was fond of Mantua.The Basilica of Sant'Andrea is the largest religious building in Mantua and one of the best known Renaissance churches in Italy.It was built to house the relic of the blood of Christ (brought to Mantual by Longinus, the soldier who pierced Christ's side with a lance). A sanctuary was built so these holy relics could be worshipped. The Pope wanted this church to be "large enough to hold great crowds and, above all, modeled on a heretofore unused type, that of the Etruscan temple."The Basilica was built a section at a time because of restraints set by neighboring buildings, lack of money, and the stability of the foundation. It was 300 years between the original design and the final realization!I just loved the...

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Top 3 Hotels in Italy

Albergo Del Senato  Rome

 5 Reviews and 1085 Opinions  The Pantheon is my favorite building in Rome and might be my favorite building in the world. The... 

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Al Ponte Antico Hotel Venice  Venice

 6 Reviews and 474 Opinions  My sisters and I stayed 2 nights at this hotel and our time there was priceless. Matteo and his... 

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Hotel David  Florence

 6 Reviews and 920 Opinions  My husband and I stayed at the hotel 4 years ago and loved it, so when I planned our family trip... 

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Q:  1. How many days do you suggest we stay in this area and/or surrounds. Please provide reasons 2. Would you recommend going to... 

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A: Last time I stayed in Locarno, Switzerland to be not missed is the lagomaggioreexpress tour http://www.lagomaggioreexpress.com/Inglese/benvenuti.html 

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