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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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There are places in Italy that don't exist. I mean not on VT, not on "Google", not anywhere.Bassano Inferiore (according to the sign at the village) is one such village. Then again, it could be Bazzano Inferiore, depending on your source! Situated just north of Spoleto in Umbria, Bassano Inferiore beckoned me as I was trying to decide where to go next. Should I stop in Spoleto or go for Norcia? It was while I was contemplating the answer that the early evening light favoured a ruined castle off to my left and, drawn inexorably as I am to such things, I deviated.It really was a ruin. Houses had been built using bits of the old wall and olive trees grew where soldiers once gathered. The clear outline of a fort from a distance was blurred when you were up close. I scrambled about seeking to get a good angle for a photo but the difficulties were many and this was the best I could come up...

Suggestion of Itinerary for North Italy

by mariaschmidt

We have just been for 10 days in Italy in the northern part and I can tell you that looking at your plan I feel a bit dizzy :-) I think sleeping in a different place almost every night might be tiring. More specific Siena is south to Firenze so it should be before if you come from the south. I would leave out some places and spend more time in a few chosen spots. We have done our 10 days as following. We landed in Verona took our rented car spent the night there,then drove to Venice where we parked the car for 2 days. In Venice we slept 2 nights (we loved Venice) and then took the car to Chianti area. We slept 4 nights in a lovely village between Florence and Siena called Greve in Chianti and did daytrips to Florence, Pisa, Siena and around the lovely Toscana views. After that we drove north to Lake Garda where we spent our last 3 nights in Riva del Garda and from there we took day trips...

Gubbio, old Umbrian town.

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Gubbio is a beautiful place and should not be missed, I was there 2 years ago and it was only to be an overnight stop however deciced to stay an extra day. Would loved to have more time but 4 weeks in Italy is definately not enought to catch more than a good glimps but when next in Italy will visit Gubbio again and spend more time. A lot of the well known Hill Towns in Italy seem to have lot's of non Italian tourists and they detract slightly, when we were in Gubbio I can't honestly say we noticed any non Italian tourists, we spent 2 wonderful days roaming the streets and enjoying the sights. We had driven from San Marino and the route we took had beautiful scenery, a truly lovely drive.

Places to go

by j126j

I've visited Venice, Pisa, Rome & Milan. Rome gives me the best impression; would like to re-visit again. Sightseeing is my favourite thing to do. I made a wish at the wishing fountain to return to Italy one day, hope my wish can come true.

Saving money and savouring the true Italy

by dublinjames

House swapping is a good way to keep accommodation costs to a minimum. Hunt around on the net. It can be best to find a central location in each country and use it as a base. Alternatively, if choose a hotel/BnB and it includes breakfast, make sure you eat it or pocket any food you can carry. For lunch, go to local food shops and stock up on bread, cheese, meats, etc every day and cut out the cost of food while you are out and about (especially useful when you are travelling as food on trains, at tourist sites, etc can be very expensive). It Italy, keep an eye out for Tratorias (as opposed to restaurants) where you eat from a set menu. It can be much cheaper than a regular restaurant and the food is typically just as good. Generally, you get three courses, water, wine and coffee for a set price. You eat what's on the menu with usually two choices for each course and you eat local food....

Florence

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Florence was founded in 59 B.C. when Julius Caesar established a colony in order to control a crossing point on the Arno River. Later, traffic along the Via Flaminia--the road from Rome to northern Italy and Gaul--helped Florence become a regional center for trade and commerce.After the Dark Ages, Florence became an independent city-state. In the thirteenth century, the city became a center for the wool and textile trade, as well as a banking center, making it one of Italy's leading cities. The establishment of the Florentine Republic led to rule by the city's leading noble families, the most influential of which were the Medicis. During their rule, Florence became the leading cultural and intellectual center in Europe. Artists, sculptors, architects, and writers were attracted to Florence by wealthy patrons who supported the arts. During the Renaissance, such notable writers as Dante,...

Venice

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Venice was founded in the sixth century when people from the neighboring Veneto region fled from the Goths and established a small collection of villages among the islands in the lagoon. The strategic location of Venice at the head of the Adriatic Sea meant that it would grow economically with the establishment of trade routes, especially with Byzantium.By the Middle Ages, Venice had expanded in power and influence throughout the eastern Mediterranean Sea, leading to the conquest of Byzantium in 1204. By the sixteenth century, the city-state held a monopoly on all trade in the Mediterranean Sea, and had colonized northeast Italy from the Adriatic Sea to the Alps. However, by the eighteenth century, Venice experienced a decline in its fortunes due mainly to the decadence of its aristocracy, who frittered away their inherited wealth on lavish parties and gambling. The weakened city was...

The capital

by croisbeauty

It is called the Eternal City, and most probably with the reason. Here, in one place, we can follow the history of the world, all way from its prechristian days. In its long history, over 2000 years now, for many centuries Roma was the centre of the world and its catipal town.....

My favorite location in Italy...

by croisbeauty

My favorite location in Italy is Provincia di Verona where I have spend many days and nights. Nice town, friendly people, good restaurants and fine wines. What can one expected more?Besides Arena and Casa di Giulietta (Julia's home) you must see Castelvecchio, Arche Scaligere, San Zeno, Piazza Dante, Duomo, Teatro Romano, S.Fermo and of course, Museums. On the picture there is Sirmione situated on Lago di Garda

Be ready to sing along!

by wanderingbtrfly

Wherever you go in Italy, there are plenty of people enjoying life; there are also plenty of people ready and willing to give you the quintessential Italian experience. If you find yourself being serenaded and entertained, remember one thing - if you know the words, sing along!...You may not want to use this tip if you are in a more formal setting :)

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