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Venice Travel & Sightseeing Guide

January 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A trip to Venice
Venice is synonymous with romance. It is a beautiful and historical town known for its many canals and unique architecture, as well as the famous gondola – the Venetian traditional mode of transport. Small, quaint, rich with history, and imbued with flavours of the Old World, Venice is the ideal weekend [...]

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Turin Travel & Sightseeing Guide

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A trip to Turin
Known as the birthplace of the century-old automobile industry of Italy and home to carmaker Fiat, Turin has seen an increase in the number of visitors to the city since hosting the Winter Olympics in 2006. Located in northwest Italy, Turin’s accessibility is facilitated by the modern Turin International Airport offering [...]

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Pisa Travel & Sightseeing Guide

January 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A trip to Pisa
Pisa conjures up images of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, but this compact city has more to offer than just that one architectural treasure. Pisa is full of other historical buildings and is famous for its superb food, making it a popular destination for Italians and visitors alike. The city [...]

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Palermo Travel & Sightseeing Guide

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A trip to Palermo
The island of Sicily is also known as the ‘ball’ that the Italian ‘boot’ is kicking. The people here are hospitable and the rugged landscape reflects its denizens, who have carved a living from the arid climate by growing many types of vegetables and making some of the best olive oil in [...]

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Naples Travel & Sightseeing Guide

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A trip to Naples
The narrow, winding streets of Naples host a variety of impressive marketplaces and ancient Italian architecture that add vibrant layers to holidays of any length. Expansive local museums, fine art galleries and extensive dining and nightlife options only add to the experience, making it easy to see why tourists continue to [...]

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Milan Travel & Sightseeing Guide

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A trip to Milan
A bustling nexus of modern trends, powerful financial companies and world-renowned fashion gurus, Milan has managed to embrace the modern world without forfeiting its ancient roots. Italy’s stock exchange operates out of Milan, as do many of the world’s best-known clothing designers. Interspersed with all of this is some of the [...]

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Genoa Travel & Sightseeing Guide

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A trip to Genoa
Located in northern Italy, the seaport city of Genoa is home to a mixture of different world cultures. Thanks to its past as a maritime trading hub between east and west, Genoa is a crossroads of travel and culture between the Mediterranean and continental Europe. The city features eye-catching examples of [...]

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Florence Holiday & Sightseeing Guide

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A trip to Florence
Located on the River Arno in the northwest of Italy, enclosed by the Chianti vineyards, is the capital of Tuscany - Florence. This travel destination is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest art cities and it boasts innumerable striking attractions such as churches, palaces, museums and some outstanding art galleries. Florence offers [...]

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Cagliari Travel & Sightseeing Guide

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A trip to Cagliari
Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia, provides a plethora of history and a wealth of culture for visitors arriving from around the world. The city’s medieval quarter, known as Castello, is home to the city’s main sights. Cagliari is also a popular gateway for exploration of the magnificent countryside that surrounds the city.
Flights [...]