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Colosseum   Rome

Colosseum, Rome

 631 Reviews  When visiting Rome its a must to go to the Colosseum. I can recall many times seeing it on tv and always saying it would be so cool to go and actually be there and touch it. Im somewhat of a history... 

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Churches   Venice

Churches, Venice

 402 Reviews  In the local dialect the Basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo (Saints John and Paul) is better known as San Zanipolo. This huge church is home to the tombs of no less than 25 Venetian Doges and many... 

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Ponte Vecchio & Arno River   Florence

Ponte Vecchio & Arno River, Florence

 260 Reviews   The Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence by virtue that the Germans in WWII did not destroy it, crosses the Arno River near the Uffizi Gallery. Today it is lined with gold jewelry shops and... 

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Duomo   Milan

Duomo, Milan

 259 Reviews  If you're going to Milan right now just to see the facade of the Duomo, you are going to be disappointed as its currently being renovated. (Note - renovations now complete) Don't be discouraged... 

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Romeo & Juliet   Verona

Romeo & Juliet, Verona

 123 Reviews  "Juliet lives here, write to her!" So it says in five languages, right above her mailbox. Evidently people have been writing to Juliet for years, and the letters are answered by her volunteer... 

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Houses and Villas   Pompeii

Houses and Villas, Pompeii

 92 Reviews  Pompeii has many houses (domus) that are fascinating to explore. Some of them are very large and well preserved with re-created roofs, gardens, original mosaics and wall paintings. They are creatively... 

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Towers - Torri   Bologna

Towers - Torri, Bologna

 69 Reviews  The Torre degli Asinelli lay next to the Torre di Gariselda and with its 98 meter height it is the taller of all Bologna towers. Climbing will be cheap in money (3-4 euros) but expensive in sweat... 

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The Tower   Pisa

The Tower, Pisa

 205 Reviews  Its just one of those things you see all your life and you expect it to be dissapointing. Then you see it in person, and you think wow now I know why its so iconic. get here early to get tickets to... 

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Marina Grande   Sorrento

Marina Grande, Sorrento

 11 Reviews  Beaches are a rarity near Sorrento because of the cliffs But there are a few, the best by far is at Marina Grande, a small fishing village that has now become a part of Sorrento. There are some nice... 

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Architecture (Neo Classic and Baroque)   Torino

Architecture (Neo Classic and Baroque), Torino

 65 Reviews  You will find this charming galleria under the arches of Piazza Castello. The glass roof was remained as originally when it was built.. fine restaurants and cafeterias in it.. it was nice to walk... 

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Palazzo Ducale & Piazza De Ferrari   Genoa

Palazzo Ducale & Piazza De Ferrari, Genoa

 44 Reviews  Do you like Statue's with Horse's, I do! Located infront of the Theatre, "Carlo Felice" in Piazza de Ferrari, is a nice monument of Garibaldi on his Horse. Garibaldi is known as an "Italian National... 

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MIRAMARE Castle   Trieste

MIRAMARE Castle, Trieste

 59 Reviews  The area of sea surrounding the castle is populated by every species of sea organism existing in this part of the Adriatic sea. Therefor the Miramare Sea Park was created in 1973. Miramare castle and... 

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Città Alta   Bergamo

Città Alta, Bergamo

 71 Reviews   This is an elegant octagonal building dating from 1340. It is usually only opened during baptisms, but apparently visits can be made by appointment. This used to be part of the interior of... 

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Duomo   Siena

Duomo, Siena

 139 Reviews   On my first trip to Siena, I was simply amazed at the floors in the Cathedral – inlaid marble that make up pictures, geometric designs, mosaics, etc. It was simply amazing to me. The cathedral itself... 

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Vucciria and other markets   Palermo

Vucciria and other markets, Palermo

 16 Reviews  There are no words in any language to accurately describe this place. It is a mix of heaven and hell in one place! The mix of smells and people and cultures all in one market. You can glimpse into the... 

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City walls   Lucca

City walls, Lucca

 35 Reviews  Lucca and its city wall is home to several gates which are all well worth seeing, because of the different architectural styles. Porta San Pietro was erected in 1566 and is located at the southern... 

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Santa Maria Assunta   Positano

Santa Maria Assunta, Positano

 7 Reviews  When you're at the business end of Positano (read down the bottom) there is one building that stands out due mainly to the colourful Moorish style dome. The church of Santa Maria Assunta is located... 

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Mosaics   Ravenna

Mosaics, Ravenna

 63 Reviews  There are 13 panels on each wall, depicting Christ’s miracles and parables (the left wall), and the Passion and Resurrection (the right wall). Christ on the left is a young, beardless man, dressed... 

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Beach   Rimini

Beach, Rimini

 17 Reviews  Rimini has 15 km of beach along the strip and it's used well. In the summer months it's really crowded here, but when I arrived in the beginning of September it was less people, and more space. The... 

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Como Historic Center   Como

Como Historic Center, Como

 24 Reviews  Roam around the streets to see the old buildings in a range of periods - prominent feature of the Como skyline when looking from across the lake and huge when looking down from the viewpoint on the... 

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Lakeside Towns   Lago di Como

Lakeside Towns, Lago di Como

 38 Reviews  We took a boat to Varenna, which looked like a fairytale village from the boat, and it didn't disappoint us when we walked there. It's a mere village and less touristy than Bellagio and thus have more... 

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The Cinque Terre trails   Manarola

The Cinque Terre trails, Manarola

 11 Reviews   This tip also appears as an “Off the Beaten Path” one on my Riomaggiore page so describes the walk as it seemed to us starting from there. The most southerly stretch of the footpath that links the... 

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the trail - via dell'amore   Vernazza

the trail - via dell'amore, Vernazza

 8 Reviews  I did the trail between Corniglia and Manarola trought the vyniards...gorgeous, although it tooks us 4 hours and tiring, but worth it, because there is less tourists, the scenery is beautiful and if... 

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surrounding, Cinque Terre   La Spezia

surrounding, Cinque Terre, La Spezia

 34 Reviews  The walk from Riomaggiore to Monterosso al Mare (an 18 km/11 mi hike), at the steadily-decreasing-in-price-per-day-bought price of 5 Euro for one day, is quite a bargain. You get breathtaking views of... 

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Castello Brown   Portofino

Castello Brown, Portofino

 19 Reviews  Castello Brown was built in the 16th century and had important strategic purpose in defending Portofino bay against the intruders. It is perfectly positioned controlling the entrance into the bay but... 

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You have GOT to swim into the...

by Angel_Dust

You have GOT to swim into the Blue Grotto...The Blue Grotto is a little cave....that sparkles with blue light......flourescent blue just glows from the cave all around, the ceiling, the floor....it's something that can't be missed!

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FLORENCE: Aside from the...

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FLORENCE: Aside from the historical and cultural sites, I'm not really qualified to recommend much. The Uffizi in Florence is a must-see for any student of art history, especially the Renaissance. Bring a book, though! My friend and I had to stand in line for 2 hours! (We did it in shifts)

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To Saint Benedict in alpe the center is present visits of the Park composed from premises used after the acceptance of the touristsTo Saint Benedict in alpe the center is present visits of the Park composed from premises used after the acceptance of the touristswith photographic extensions, panels didactic to us, plastics of the territory and a modern one knows it polyvalent equipped forcultural newsgroups, projections and manifestations.

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From Saint Benedict beautifulst routes to the inside of the national park leave towards the crinale of Twin mounts, the step of the Massive wall and the others eremi of Gamogna and of the Toschi always in the territory of the massicio of the alpe of SainFrom Saint Benedict beautifulst routes to the inside of the national park leave towards the crinale of Twin mounts, the step of the Massive wall and the others eremi of Gamogna and of the Toschi always in the territory of the massicio of the alpe of Saint Benedict.

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Dante Alighieri lived in these places and it was suggestionato some much to cite the cascade in XVI the song of hellDante Alighieri lived in these places and it was suggestionato some much to cite the cascade in XVI the song of hell.

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Dante Alighieri lived in these places and it was suggestionato some much to cite the cascade in XVI the song of hellDante Alighieri lived in these places and it was suggestionato some much to cite the cascade in XVI the song of hell.

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They remain important rests of the ancient medioevale abbey: the ancient income, the tower of defense, the chiostro with the sink, theThey remain important rests of the ancient medioevale abbey: the ancient income, the tower of defense, the chiostro with the sink, thecripta.

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The way Dante Alighieri connects the Hill and the abbey with the flour mill, place close to the riverThe way Dante Alighieri connects the Hill and the abbey with the flour mill, place close to the river. This part of the country, more low, still calls ' Flour mill '. The still existing one in flat the cascade of the Acquacheta belonged to overhanging the famous abbey eremo, anch' it equipped of flour mill place endured to goes them of main cascades and transformed in shelter didactic classroom of education it acclimatizes them.

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The inhabited nucleus is been born around to the ancient abbey of monaci the Benedictines that rises in position sopraelevata on a hill that dominates, exactly, the confluence of theThe inhabited nucleus is been born around to the ancient abbey of monaci the Benedictines that rises in position sopraelevata on a hill that dominates, exactly, the confluence of thethree rivers.

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San Benedetto in...

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San Benedetto in AlpeSan Benedetto in AlpeAs it indicates the same name, the country rises in the montana part of the communal territory, to the confluence of three water course:the famous torrent of the Acquacheta, the Skillful River and the Troncalosso.

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Q:  Four of us are arriving at Marseille and driving to the Cortona Italy area (farmhouse). I would like to find a nice coastal... 

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A: beautiful drive indeed, done it to Milano. You should get your itinerary from www.viamichelin.com and they will help you trace your stops with hotel/resto recom along the... 

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