October 24, 2011
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Foro Romano – one of the most important archaeological sites in the world | Italy Updated: July 17, 2020 | By Claire | More The heart of ancient Rome is formed by its oldest part – the Roman Forum (Foro Romano in Italian or Forum Romanum in Latin). Here you can find many important buildings […]
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October 11, 2011
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Selinunte – ancient Greek archaeological site in Sicily, Italy Updated: October 11, 2020 | By Claire | More Selinunte is one of the most important archaeological sites in Sicily. The locality is famous for its spectacular ruins of the ancient Greek city. It was founded in 628 BC by Doric settlers from Megara Hyblaea. It […]
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August 26, 2011
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Scalea – one of the most visited sea-site resorts in Calabria, Italy Updated: August 30, 2020 | By Claire | More Scalea is an ancient town situated on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea in the Cedar Riviera (Riviera dei Cedri). It is located about 110km from the regional capital city of Cosenza. Scalea has […]
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August 18, 2011
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Colosseum – amazing 2000 years old symbol of Rome | Italy Updated: May 18, 2020 | By Claire | More There are many buildings that people consider important and significant, but only some of them have become symbols. One of them is undoubtedly the Roman Colosseum. It is interesting that the building was originally named […]
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August 17, 2011
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Ponte Vecchio in Florence – the world’s most beautiful bridge | Italy Updated: August 18, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More If you have ever visited Florence, you surely haven’t missed one of its distinctive sights – Ponte Vecchio. It is the only bridge in Florence that was not destroyed by the Nazis during […]
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August 10, 2011
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Rimini – Italian holiday factory Updated: August 12, 2020 | By Claire | More On the Adriatic coast in Italian region of Emilia-Romagna you can find one of the greatest seaside resorts not only in Italy but even in Europe. Rimini is a very popular destination where thousands of enthusiastic tourists are returning every year. […]
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July 21, 2011
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Luxury villas in Tuscany – accommodation tip | Italy Updated: November 23, 2020 | By Claire | More Tuscany is an Italian region renowned for its art, history, beautiful scenery and not least the wine (e.g. the most famous Chianti). It also includes the island of Elba. Cities in Tuscany are often surrounded by walls. […]
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July 1, 2011
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Aqualandia is Italy’s biggest and best water park — a large aquatic amusement park in Jesolo, near Venice on the Adriatic coast, featuring a wide range of slides, wave pools, and family attractions that make it one of the premier water parks in southern Europe. Located in the popular beach resort area of Lido di […]
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June 25, 2011
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Aqua paradise Canevaworld – popular aquapark at Lago di Garda in Italy Updated: July 1, 2020 | By Claire | More Aqua Paradise Canevaworld is a popular aquapark in northwestern part of Italy. It is situated in the town Lazise in the region of Veneto, on the shores of Lake Garda. Aqua paradise Canevaworld is […]
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June 13, 2011
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Monte Cofano Nature Reserve – breathtaking area in Sicily, Italy Updated: September 22, 2020 | By Claire | More Monte Cofano is a mountainous limestone promontory, with a characteristic triangular shape situated at an altitude of 659 meters. It is located on the coast of the province of Trapani, between San Vito Lo Capo and […]
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