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Top sigths of Italy

Nearly every city in Italy is a large historic centre with numerous places of interest. Rome, Milano, Venice and Florence remain major tourist destinations, and all of them are totally worth visiting. Rome is one of the oldest cities in the world. Almost every building in this city has historic or architectural value. … Open

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Relatives of the Gonzaga family became the new rulers in 1708. If previous authorities tried to turn Mantua into a center of culture, the new government turned the city into a bastion. Mantua was protected so well that Napoleon I had trouble capturing it. The French leader could conquer this important key to the Apennine Peninsula only after a long siege. When Mantua’s protection finally fell, the attackers … Open

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Verona

You certainly cannot pass by an elegant and majestic building such as the Arca di Cansignorio without becoming fascinated by it. It is one of the most beautiful places in the city. Besides, it is one of the symbols of the city, immortalized by Shakespeare. Its arch was built in the 13th-14th centuries in the Gothic style. It is in fact, a tomb, where they buried the ... Open »

Parma

The main architectural symbol of the city is considered to be the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. A construction of the scale building was started as far back as in 1092. The oldest part of the building is considered to be the marble frontage which has been preserved unchanged for many centuries. In the course of its long existence the Cathedral changed its interior ... Open »

Modena

Tourists that want to admire religious attractions will be impressed by Modena because there are several wonderful shrines. One of the most impressive churches is Chiesa di Sant'Agostino. It was built in 1338 and gained its present appearance in 1670 when it was reconstructed. It impresses travelers with its luxurious interior, beautiful altar, moldings on the ceiling, and ... Open »

Vicenza

Vicenza is famous for its grandiose architectural monuments, the most famous among which is the Basilica. It is the first building in the city constructed under the guidance of the famous architect Andrea Palladio. The beautiful church was built on the site of the old town hall. Its construction began in 1549 and was completed only 30 years after the death of Andrea Palladio. ... Open »

Emilia-Romagna Region

Modena is famous for its Ghirlandina, a belltower of the city’s cathedral. The beginning of the construction dates back to the 12th century, but it was finished later. Anyone can go up to the 89 meters and look at the city at the birds-eye-view. For the construction of the Cathedral itself they used the stones from the settlement, which lived during the times of the ... Open »

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