September 13, 2010
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Volterra – alabaster work since Etruscan times | Tuscany, Italy Updated: March 23, 2020 | By Claire | More Tuscan city of Volterra is situated on a plateau at an altitude of 530 metres in a mountainous area between the valleys of Valle di Cecina and Era. Due to its location there are breathtaking views […]
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September 8, 2010
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Arezzo is one of Tuscany’s most elegant and underrated cities — a treasure trove of Etruscan, Roman, and Renaissance history best known for its world-famous monthly antiques fair that transforms the entire historic centre into a collector’s paradise. While tourists flock to Florence and Siena, Arezzo offers the same medieval grandeur without the crushing crowds. […]
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Categories: Italy, Sights
September 8, 2010
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Vatican City State – Christian capital city Updated: December 24, 2020 | By Claire | More It was back in 1929 when the Vatican City was first established within the city of Rome. The walled city which is also known as the Holy See only consists of 44 hectares but is none the less a […]
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September 4, 2010
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Cascate delle Marmore – the world’s biggest and oldest human-made waterfall paradise | Italy Updated: December 28, 2020 | By Claire | More Created back in the days of the great Roman Empire, the manmade falls known as Cascate delle Marmore were created. At more than 165 meters in height, the Marmore’s Falls is one […]
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Categories: Italy, Nature
September 3, 2010
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Chianti – the region of unique wine | Tuscany, Italy Updated: December 26, 2020 | By Claire | More In Tuscany, Italy, you will find the area that is known simply as Chianti. Every year, countless people from all over the globe make their way to Chianti, one of the most well-known wine regions of […]
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Categories: Italy, Nature
September 2, 2010
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Palermo – the craziest city in Europe | Sicily, Italy Updated: December 20, 2020 | By Claire | 2 Replies More Palermo is a historical city in the northwest of the island of Sicily in Italy. It is also the cultural, economic and touristic capital of Sicily. The city is noted for its rich history, […]
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Categories: Italy, Sights, Virtual Travel
August 31, 2010
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Florence – the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance Updated: December 28, 2020 | By Claire | More The city of Florence is said to be the symbol of what makes Italy so special and unique. A third of the most important artists of Europe has lived and worked in Florence. The city of Florence has […]
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August 30, 2010
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Pisa – the city of the mariners and leaning towers, Italy Updated: December 26, 2020 | By Claire | More Along the banks of where the Arno and Serchio Rivers combine and meet with the Tyrrhenian Sea is where you will find the ancient Italian town of Pisa. The city itself was made famous for […]
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August 29, 2010
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Lucca – hometown of Giacomo Puccini, Italy Updated: December 20, 2020 | By Claire | More Captivating ancient Italian city of Lucca lies in Tuscany. It is surrounded by massive walls and attracts visitors with its great historical city center, which includes attractive square, small churches, museums, galleries and cobbled streets. The city abounds with […]
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August 28, 2010
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Ravenna – the capital city of the Western Roman Empire from 402 till 476, Italy Updated: December 26, 2020 | By Claire | More Back during the 5th century, the ancient city of Ravenna was made the capital of what has become known as the West Roman Empire. Today, the city is home to 8 […]
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