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Temple of Caesar
Temple of Caesar Located in the Roman Forum near the Regia and Temple of Vesta, the Temple of Caesar was built in 42 B.C. after the senate officially deified the murdered Roman leader. On the east side of the forum, the temple, also known as the Temple of Divus Lulius, stands where Caesar was once
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Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo)
Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo) One of Italys most-visited attractions is, of course, the excavation of Pompeii, and within that ancient city the remains of the Temple of Apollo are a must-see. The site dates from roughly the 6th century BCE. Its one of the first structures visitors see upon e
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Teatro San Gallo
Teatro San Gallo At the heart of Venice, Teatro San Gallo sits in a 13th century courtyard just beside Piazza San Marco. The theater is home to the show Venezia, which tells the history of the city of Venice through comedy, music, and drama. The lighthearted show uses multimedia to share more than
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Teatro di San Carlo
Teatro di San Carlo Naples opera house, the Teatro di San Carlo, is not only Italys oldest opera house—its also the longest-running opera house in Europe, open since 1737.The site was built under King Charles VII, a member of the Bourbon monarchy, so the theater was originally called the “Royal” o
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Teatro di Marcello Tours
Teatro di Marcello Tours At first glance, this ancient open-air theater appears quite a bit like a mini-Colosseum. Built during the later years of the Roman Republic, it was built nearly 100 years before the famous Colosseum. Named by the Emperor Augustus in 11 BC after his recently deceased nephe
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Taormina Duomo and Piazza
Taormina Duomo and Piazza As is the case with most small Italian towns, Taormina’s main street will lead you to the town’s main church. In Taormina, that means when you walk along the Corso Umberto, you will eventually arrive in the Piazza del Duomo and at the Duomo itself.Taormina’s Duomo, dedica
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Syracuse Duomo
Syracuse Duomo The Syracuse Duomo today looks as much like a Catholic church from the front as youd expect, with its ornate 18th-century facade and beautiful Sicilian Baroque style. Step inside, however, and you can see that this was not always a Catholic church.This building began life as a 5th-c
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Staglieno Cemetery
Staglieno Cemetery Perhaps you didnt plan to go to Genoa to visit a cemetery, but you might want to change those plans. One of Europes largest cemeteries, Staglieno Cemetery, sits just outside Genoa and is well worth a visit.Staglieno is called a “Monumental Cemetery,” and can rightly be seen as a
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Stadio Olimpico Tours
Stadio Olimpico Tours Home to two of Rome’s world-famous soccer (calcio) clubs, Stadio Olimpico is located in the Foro Italico to the north of the city center. The teams that play here are AS Roma and SS Lazio, renowned for their intense rivalry as they both play in the Serie A top division of Ita
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Spianata Castelletto
Spianata Castelletto The Castelletto neighborhood of Genoa gets its name from a small castle that once stood on the hill. The castle was destroyed in the late 19th century, but the view from the hill remains excellent – particularly if youre at the “Spianata.”The Spianata Castelletto – also known
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Spaggia Grande Beach
Spaggia Grande Beach The main beach of beautiful Positano, don’t expect to ever have Spaggia Grande Beach all to yourself. The town is the Amalfi Coast’s main tourist attraction and this beach is a major draw card with row upon row of beach loungers for soaking up the sunshine. Wander along the wa
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Soave
Soave As a small walled village in the Veneto region, Soave has earned a reputation for producing some of the best white wine in Italy. Once a Roman hub on the road from Aquileia to Genoa, it is now a commune of only 7,000 residents. Three varieties of Soave wine are produced with DOC (the Italian
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Sigurta Park (Parco Giardino Sigurta)
Sigurta Park (Parco Giardino Sigurta) Not far from the scenic beauty of Peschiera del Garda on Lake Garda is the sprawling Parco Giardino Sigurtà, or Sigurtà Park.The park covers 60 hectares, and was originally the private grounds of the 17th century Villa Maffei. Later, the land was cultivated in
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Scuola of San Giovanni Evangelista
Scuola of San Giovanni Evangelista The Scuola of San Giovanni Evangelista is a confraternity of the church of San Giovanni Evangelista. This was an association of lay people dedicated to Christian beliefs and linked with the church. It was originally established in the church of San Aponal in 1261
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Scaliger Tombs (Arche Scaligere)
Scaliger Tombs (Arche Scaligere) With their looming gothic spires and elaborate sarcophagi standing proud in the courtyard of the Santa Maria Antica church, the much-photographed Scaliger Tombs stand out among Verona’s wealth of architectural highlights. Dating from the 14th-century, the ornate ma
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Scala Santa and Chapel of San Lorenzo Tours
Scala Santa and Chapel of San Lorenzo Tours Containing 28 steps in total, the Scala Santa (which translates to Holy Steps) are believed to have been carried from Jerusalem to Rome by St. Helena in the year 326. Many make religious pilgrimages to this site, as the white marble steps are said to be
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Santuario de Madonna di San Luca
Santuario de Madonna di San Luca Casting a protective eye over Bologna, the hilltop Santuario de Madonna di San Luca basilica can be seen from most vantage points in the city. Built in the mid-18th century to house a portrait of the Virgin Mary painted by St Luke, the basilica has some notable art
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Santuario della Consolata
Santuario della Consolata The Santuario della Consolata that we see today in Turin dates from the 17th century, but a church has been on this site since the 5th century.The early church was dedicated to St. Andrew the Apostle, and contained a small chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary. That chapel
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Santo Stefano Rotondo Tours
Santo Stefano Rotondo Tours Officially called the Basilica of St. Stephen in the Round, Santo Stefano Rotondo gets its more commonly-known nickname from its shape – its one of the worlds oldest and largest circular churches.The church was built in the 5th century, and although it was altered in th
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Santi Quattro Coronati Tours
Santi Quattro Coronati Tours The ancient basilica of Santi Quattro Coronati is dedicated to four unnamed saints, all martyred. The name means “four crowned saints,” meaning they were martyrs.The church was first built in the 6th century, but mostly destroyed in the 11th century. The rebuilt church
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