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Domus Severiana
An extension to the main imperial palace on the Palatino, the Domus was constructed by the emperor Settimio Severo between the end of the 2nd century AD and the beginning of the 3rd century.
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Design Library
A design buff’s dream: a white room lined with back issues of design bibles Domus , Abitare and Ottogono ; Phaidon design monographs; company catalogues, and more. There is a cafe inside.
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Monument to Italian Sailors
For a wonderful view of Brindisis waterfront, take one of the regular boats (return €1.80) on Viale Regina Margherita across the harbour to the monument erected by Mussolini in 1933.
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Porta Soprana
This monumental gate was one of three built from 1155 as part of a defensive wall system. Its characteristic circular towers are shared by the other surviving gate, Porta dei Vacca.
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Rocca Viscontea
Dominating the beautifully preserved medieval centre of the hill-top borgo (village) Castell’Arquato is the crenellated Rocca Viscontea, a 14th-century castle built by Luchino Visconti.
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Torre Pagliazza
Regarded as the oldest building in Florence, this often-overlooked round stone tower probably dates to the 7th century and is of Byzantine origin. Today it has been incorporated into a hotel.
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Ognissanti Church
Built by the Knights Templar in the 12th century, this church is where Norman knights swore allegiance to Bohemond I of Antioch, their leader, before setting off on the First Crusade.
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Guvano Beach
This hard-to-find, clothing-optional beach is situated between Cornigla and Vernazza. Getting there involves walking through an abandoned railway tunnel – ask a local for directions.
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Castello Bardi
Castello Bardi , about 65km southwest of Parma, merits a mention. Soaring above the surrounding town, it dates from 898, although most of the present structure was built in the 15th century.
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Cantina Santadi
On the road between Santadi and Villaperuccio, this award-winning winery is the place to stock up on local wines. Particularly good are the highly rated reds Terre Brune and Grotta Rosa.
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Bioparco
Rome’s zoo hosts a predictable collection of animals on its 18-hectare site. Frankly, its not the best zoo in the world, but if youre desperate for something to do with the kids, its a thought.
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Aula Ottagona
The soaring, atmospheric Octagonal Hall was part of the ancient structure of the Terme di Diocleziano, and today forms a beautiful vaulted space that houses temporary exhibitions, often of sculpture.
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Arco Farnese
An overhead arch spanning Via Giulia, the Arco Farnese was designed by Michelangelo as part of an unfinished project to connect Palazzo Farnese with Villa Farnesina on the opposite side of the Tiber.
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Arco di Settimio Severo
Dedicated to the eponymous emperor and his two sons, Caracalla and Geta, the 23m-high Arco di Settimio Severo was built in the Roman Forum in AD 203 to celebrate the Roman victory over the Parthians.
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Scolanova Church
This church was one of four former synagogues in the ancient Jewish quarter, all of which were converted to churches in the 14th century. Inside is a beautiful Byzantine painting of Madonna dei Martiri.
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Quattro Canti
The busy intersection of Corso Vittorio Emanuele and Via Maqueda marks the Quattro Canti, the centre of the oldest part of town, neatly dividing the historic nucleus into four manageable sectors.
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Riserva Naturale Regionale della Valle Cavanata
This reserve protects a 1920s fish-farming area and extraordinary birdlife in the east of the lagoon. More than 230 bird species have been observed, including the greylag goose and many wading birds.
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Museo della Siritide
In the wonderful Museo della Siritide , you can work your way from 7000 BC through Lucanian ornaments to Greek mirrors, then to the spears and javelins of the Romans, who put them to perilous use.
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Lisa Weber Laboratorio di Ceramica
This is the earthy workshop of Swiss-expat ceramicist Lisa Weber, whose creations span playfully translucent candle holders and Pompeii-esque terracotta vases and jugs, to whimsical teasets and lamps.
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Spiaggia Romazzino
Less busy than some, this curving sandy bay has remarkably clear water and is named after the rosemary bushes that grow in such abundance. Look beyond the main bay to smaller coves for more seclusion.
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