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The Vatican Museums in Vatican City
Vatican Museums display works from the immense collection built up by the Popes throughout the centuries…
…including some of the most renowned classical sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.
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The Duomo in Milan
The Duomo is the cathedral church of Milan, Italy.
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St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice
Saint Mark’s Basilica, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice.
It is the most famous of the city’s churches and one of the best known examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture.
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Colosseum and Trevi Fountain in Rome
The name ‘Colosseum’ is derived from the Latin word ‘colosseus’ meaning colossal. This was in reference to the gigantic statue of the Emperor Nero which had been previously erected near the site of the Colosseum.
No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to the Fontana di Trevi, or Trevi Fountain. Located in the Quirinale district of Rome, the Trevi Fountain is known as one of the most stunning fountains in the world.
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Pompeii in Campania
The city and people of Pompeii did not know that Vesuvius was a volcano, as it hadn’t erupted in 1,800 years.
It was extimated that just over 13% of the total population of Pompeii died in the initial blast. Estimated that 2,000 people died. 3
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The Dolomites
The Dolomites are a mountain range located in northeastern Italy. They form a part of the Southern Limestone Alps and extend from the River Adige to the Piave Valley.
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Alberobello in Puglia
The small town has been made a UNESCO World Heritage site for its unusual districts of trulli, the characteristic white-washed conical-roofed houses of the area.
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The Duomo in Florence
The Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, in English “Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flowers”) is the main church of Florence, Italy.
Duomo di Firenze, as it is ordinarily called, was begun in 1296. After seeing the Duomo from all sides and visiting the inside of the cathedral, all you need to do to complete the experience is climb to the top of the cupola!
