February 16, 2011
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Taormina – the beauty made by human and nature in Sicily, Italy Updated: July 2, 2020 | By Claire | More Taormina is a small Italian town, located at the north-eastern part of Sicily island, between Messina and Catania. It is considered to be one of the most popular holiday destinations in Sicily. It lies […]
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September 23, 2010
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Tivoli – place of entertainment for wealthy Romans | Italy Updated: December 25, 2020 | By Claire | More Where the Aniene River falls from the Sabine hills, is where you will find the ancient city of Tivoli. Located only 30 kilometres from Rome, one can see the entire city in all of its glory […]
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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 25, 2010
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Parma – famous ham and cheese, Italy Updated: December 26, 2020 | By Claire | More The small town of Parma can be found between Bologna and Milan. Over the past few years, the town of Parma has become a popular tourist destination. Thousands of people make their way to this quaint town that is […]
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