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10
Reasons To Visit The Amalfi Coast! by James Burrows
The Amalfi Coast (Costiera
Amalfitana) is the lovely coastline on the southern side of the Sorrentine
Peninsula of Italy. The UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage site – Amalfi
Coast is popular destination, known for its rugged terrain, scenic beauty,
and Mediterranean foods & gastronomic delights.... |
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A
Tuscan State of Mind by Vicki Landes
Sometimes traveling isn't
just about going to a destination; it's a state of mind. Physically, I've
been trapped in South Carolina for seven months now while mentally I try
and put myself back in my favorite European places... |
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All
About Traveling To Italy by Ray J. Walberg
hen considering a trip to
Europe, Italy is often one of the main places of interest. In particular,
Rome is a really popular destination and it is packed full of history.
So if you are looking to go on an interesting vacation which is packed
with plenty of ancient ruins and places of interest then Rome is certainly
a place which you should consider... |
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Discover
Pisa by Giuseppe Longo
Pisa is a city in Tuscany,
on the right bank of the mouth of the Arno River on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Since the beginning of tourism, PISA has been known for just one thing
- the Leaning Tower, which serves around the world as a shorthand image
for Italy. Yet it is just a single component of Pisa's breathtaking Campo
dei Miracoli, or Field of Miracles... |
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Discover
Venice by Giuseppe Longo
Venice really needs no introduction
the watery city thats unique and timeless home to gondoliers in stripey
jerseys singing in front of the Bridge of Sighs, has been a fabled holiday
destination for centuries. Venice is a stunning, decaying city with no
wheels, a labyrinthe of mysterious streets and canals, surprise views,
sublime buildings and particularly Piazza San Marco... |
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Great
Spectacles in Venice: Make Venice vacations An Enjoyable Experience
by Apurva Shree
A Venice vacation is nothing
if not steeped in tradition. In fact, ever since the city has become a
popular tourist attraction where visitors probably outnumber natives by
a factor of ten, the traditions have become more pronounced, more colorful,
and more enjoyable and yes, more orthodox.... |
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Italian
Vacation: Art and History in Florence by Sue Rauch
Firenze, as the Italians
call it, is one of those A-list travel destinations with an embarrassment
of riches for the eager tourist to explore. Florence has an abundance of
elegant piazzas and charming restaurants, trendy pubs, neighborhood bars
and cafes just waiting to revive the weary traveler... |
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Learn
more on Amalfi travel guide by Giuseppe Longo
The seaside resort of Amalfi
lies on the south coast of the Sorrento peninsula at the northern edge
of the Gulf of Salerno, in the region of Campania 24 miles southeast of
Naples. It lies at the mouth of a deep ravine, at the foot of Monte Cerreto
(1,315 meters, 4,314 feet), surrounded by dramatic cliffs and coastal scenery... |
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Lucca
Travel Guide by Giuseppe Longo
Lucca is a city in Tuscany,
situated on the river Serchio in a fertile plain near (but not on) the
Ligurian Sea. It is the capital city of the Province of Lucca. Lucca is
located 30 kilometers northeast of the Pisa airport and 85 kilometers west
of Florence in Northern Tuscany.... |
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Montecatini
Terme Travel Guide by Giuseppe Longo
Montecatini is one of Europe's
leading spas, it is in northwestern Tuscany (30K east of Lucca) and is
a wealthy and popular watering-hole lying at the foot of the Pistoian mountains.
The baths and spas date back to the fourteenth century and nowadays there
are nine fully-functioning “terme” spread around the town... |
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Siena
travel guide by Giuseppe Longo
Siena is a city in Tuscany.
It is the provincial capital of Siena province. The historic center of
Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. Siena is surrounded
by olive groves and the vineyards of Chianti. Set on three hills, the city
is drawn together by winding alleyways and steep steps.... |
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The
Colosseum by Giuseppe Longo
The Colosseum is the most
famous monument of Ancient Rome. Its original name is Flavian Amphitheatre.
Originally capable of seating 45,000-50,000 spectators, it was used for
gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. It was built on a site just
east of the Roman Forum... |
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The
Sistine Chapel by Giuseppe Longo
The Sistine Chapel (Italian:
Cappella Sistina) is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence
of the Roman Catholic Pope in the Vatican City. The Sistine Chapel originally
served as a Palatine Chapel. The chapel is rectangular in shape and measures
40.93 meters long by 13.41 meters wide, i.e. the exact dimensions of the
Temple of Solomon... |
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Travel
to Liguria by bizdakol
Liguria is one of Italy's
small regions. Shaped like a narrow ribbon that stretches west along the
coast of France, it is composed of four provinces namely Imperia, Savona,
Genoa and La Spezia. The region is famous worldwide for its world-class
resorts in the style of Cannes and Monaco. The capital city of this region
is Genoa... |
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Visit
the Coliseum in Rome: one of the newly-elected 'Seven Wonders of the World'
by Andrew Regan
The eternal city of Rome
provides the venue for many a romantic weekend or holiday break, offering
a memorable mix of activities and sights guaranteed to keep even the hardest-to-please
tourist happy! ... |
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A
real slice of Italy by Alexander Reed
A short hop away from Milan,
lies an area of Italy little known by tourists, yet resplendent in culture
and beauty. Having discovered this oasis of tranquillity some 18 years
ago I moved my family to the area and for many years have savoured the
delights of ski in the winter, lakes in the summer and street parties with
an honest Italian welcome throughout the rest of the year... |
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