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Colosseum   Rome

Colosseum, Rome

 630 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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Il Duomo - Santa Maria del Fiore   Florence

Il Duomo - Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence

 331 Reviews   The Florence Cathedral is the centerpiece of the city and has been for centuries. Built with grand ideas, it sat dome-less for nearly 100 years. The builders were sure that someone in the future... 

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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

 76 Reviews  Included in the museum ticket, is access to the tower and its 360 degree view over Bergamo and beyond. I had the views all to myself - I'd left it until late afternoon for my visit, so was lucky to... 

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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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Cooking Course - The Best Way To Experience Italy

by tigerjapan

So, you're off to experience everything Italy has to offer... great! I have one major suggestion for you... take a cooking course! We took one in Florence and it was so much fun.I have written about this school in my Florence pages, but I believe it warrants mentioning for anyone heading to Italy. Barbara Desderi's cooking school, is a fantastic way to learn about the food of this wonderful country and to prepare some of YOUR favourite dishes under her guidance.I researched a number of different schools and chose Barbara's due to the reasonable prices and her flexibility of menu. She asked us what we wanted to learn and built a menu around us. It was wonderful and well worth the money.If you have an interest in Italy, Italian food, cooking or just trying something different then I completely recommend "la PENTOLA delle MERAVIGLIE" cooking school.A WONDERFUL, FUN EXPERIENCE!

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Must see with Kids

by Kaylei

One day we set off to find something specifically for our three year old-not an easy task in Italy. We found the zoo in Pistoia which is one of the best we have ever been to anywhere. It was fabulous. It was inexpensive and they have a ton of really cool animals. They also let you get really close and feed the tame ones (elephants, giraffes etc.) Fabulous!

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ADVANCED RESERVATIONS FOR MUSEUMS

by thinking

Make plans to see at least one of the blockbuster temporary shows, but don't neglect the classics! We were the first to make it possible to book the Uffizi and the Accademia, plus Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper in Milan, and the breathtaking fresco cycle by Piero della Francesca in Arezzo.

The Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti) in Florence

by Paul2001

It speaks volumes about Florence that for such a small city that it has not one but two of the most important art collections in the Western World. I speak of course of the famed Uffizi Gallery and the lesser known but equally magnificent, Pitti Palace. This huge 16th century palace is the largest in Florence. The Palace eventually fell into the possession of the Medici Family. It actually houses more than one museum but it is most famous for the Palatine Gallery (Galleria Palatina). It is here that you will find a wonderful collection of Renaissance and Baroque masterworks by Italy's most brilliant artists. The Palatine is most renown for its collection of Raphael's but such artist as Titian, Veronese and Tinteretto are also strongly represented. There are also pieces by such non-Italians as Van Dyck and Rubens. The paintings are placed upon the walls in a rather haphazard fashion...

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VIEW......

by eden_teuling

Here you have a most lovely VIEW over FLORENCE, FIRENZE in Italian, that splendid city in TUSCANY, Italy!Of course this city deserves a page of its own and I promise that I shall build a page dedicated to this wonderful city, so very different from FLORENCE, but as lovely, special and rich in architecture and beauty!

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Modern Art in Venice

by LBKesner

Peggy Guggenheim lived 30 years in the Venetian building that now houses a nice collection of paintings from the first half of the 20th century. "It hosts paintings by Picasso, Braque, Duchamp, Kandinskij and Pollock. Italians are well represented by Severini and Balla."Opening hours: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Tuesday and December 25th. Tickets: Adults--8 euro; students--5 euro; children 12 years of age and younger--free.

Boat, Train, or Walk The Cinque Terre

by deecat

The Cinque Terre consists of five small villages which "hang" on the cliffs overlooking the sea and is part of the Italian Riveria. There are not too many places to stay in these villages, and some of the best are way too expensive. Since a car is not practical, it is best to stay in Levanto and take the train or boat to the Cinque Terre. We stayed at the "Villa Margherita" in Levanto. We took a boat one time to one of the villages.Another time, we went by train. Between two of villages, we walked the trail. The boat took us past the five towns & stopped at Portovenere, which is an interesting port with breathtaking scenery. There is a castle-like structure which you can climb up to take super pictures of the sea, the sailboats, and the sunbathers.When we went by train, we caught a train to the last village of the Cinque Terre. We stayed long enough in each village to capture the...

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The Ancient Castles

by unravelau

Seeing some of the ancient castles in Italy was amazing for me. We (Aussies) don't have anything like this here although our native's history is longer and equally amazing.I will see more this next trip.

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Siena

by tini58de

Siena was my absolute favourite, when touring Tuscany. It is the medieval city par excellence, and I liked it so much better than Florence, because it is so much more intimate and what I found more "unique".The heart of Siena is the Campo, a the shell-shaped square where twice a year you can watch the famous Palio (a horse race).The townhall (also on the Campo) and the magnificent Cathedral are just two more highlights of this wonderful town!

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Verona

by tini58de

Verona is set on the Adige river and is a very romantic city!! Remeber, it is Verona where Romeo and Juliet lived and loved....You will find here Roman and medieval remains as well as churches, monuments and a labyrinth of old streets - a great place to stroll around and spend some time at!For more information and pictures, please have a look at my Verona page!

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