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Chiesa del Santo Spirito
Look for the Venetian-inspired countryside and colour palette that defines Lorenzo Lottos Pala di Santo Spirito (1521), where the Madonna sits beneath a garland of energetic winged putti (cherubs).
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Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista
Marking the top of Modica Alta is this grand baroque church, prefaced by a sweeping staircase. Nearby, located at the end of Via Pizzo, a viewing balcony offers great panoramas over the old town.
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Badia di San Lorenzo
The harmonious proportions of this 12th-century church epitomise the calm simplicity of its Bergameschi Benedictine builders. Look up to the cross-vaulting, touchingly festooned with rust-red stars.
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Tempio di Adriano
Eleven huge Corinthian columns are all thats left of the 2nd-century Tempio di Adriano. The temple formerly housed Rome’s stock exchange and is now used to host conferences and business events.
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Pinacoteca Giuseppe de Nittis
The Pinacoteca Giuseppe de Nittis has palatial surrounds and an impressive display of the work of local hero de Nittis (1846–1884), the only Italian impressionist, plus excellent temporary exhibitions.
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Piazza Mercantile
This beautiful piazza is fronted by the Sedile, the headquarters of Baris Council of Nobles. In the squares northeast corner is the Colonna della Giustizia , where debtors were once tied and whipped.
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Biblioteca Estense
The Biblioteca Estense holds one of Italy’s most valuable collections of books, letters and manuscripts, including the celebrated Bibbia di Borso d’Este, a masterpiece of medieval illustration.
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Archivio Storico
Records illustrating Iglesias past are kept in the Archivio Storico, the citys historical archive. Of particular interest is the 1327 Breve di Villa di Chiesa, the statute book of the medieval city.
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Museo Diocesano Albani
The Duomos Museo Albani contains religious artefacts, vestments and more paintings, including Andrea da Bologna’s Madonna del Latte (Madonna Breastfeeding) and one by Giovanni Santi (Raphael’s father).
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Museo del Risorgimento e della Resistenza
Next door to Pinacoteca Nazionale, this small museum exhibits documents, proclamations and posters from the Italian unification movement and WWII, as well as numerous uniforms, guns and hand grenades.
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Museo e Tesoro Della Cattedrale
Down the steps right next to the Duomo, this glittering museum is filled with sacred art and reliquary from the cathedrals collection, as well as displays on the cathedrals architectural history.
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Casa della Venere in Conchiglia
Casa della Venere in Conchiglia harbours a lovely peristyle looking onto a small, manicured garden. Its here in the garden that youll find the striking Venus fresco after which the house is named.
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Tempio di Portunus
This classic Republican-era temple dedicated to the god of rivers and ports, Portunus, owes its current state of preservation to the fact that it was converted into a church in the 9th century AD.
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Stadio
On entering the Palatino from Via di San Gregorio, head uphill until you come to the first recognisable construction, the stadio (stadium), probably used by the emperors for private games and events.
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Parco Archeologico e Naturale di Arignano
Many of the finds at Ostunis Museo di Cività Preclassiche della Murgia come from the Palaeolithic burial ground, now the Parco Archeologico e Naturale di Arignano which can be visited by appointment.
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Villa Pojana
From Bagnolo, a series of winding country lanes leads southeast to Pojana Maggiore and another of Palladio’s designs just south out of town on the road to Legnago: the frescoed 1550 Villa Pojana.
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Villa Mirabello Museum
Villa Mirabello houses the city’s main museum, of which only a modest section with Roman remnants is open. The villa is accessible through the Giardini Estensi, which was once a separate property.
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Museo Demologico
Housed in part of San Giovanni in Fiores old abbey (the Abbazia Forense), the Museo Demologico exhibits tools from the towns strong artisan culture. Friendly staff will often give you a guided tour.
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Museo delle Maschere Mediterranee
Get an idea of what Mamoidas carnival is all about at the Museo delle Maschere Mediterranee. The exhibit includes a multimedia presentation and garbed mannequins wearing their famous sheepskins.
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Cattedrale di San Romolo
Fiesoles cathedral, begun in the 11th century, stands sentry over the central square. Look out for the glazed terracotta statue of San Romolo by Giovanni della Robbia guarding the entrance inside.
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