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Città della Scienza
Still rebuilding after a devastating fire in 2013, the interactive City of Science is part of a long-term redevelopment of the Bagnoli steelworks area, 5km southeast of central Pozzuoli. The hands-on museum is a particular hit with kids, who can explore everything from physics and
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Chiesa di Santa Cita
This 14th-century church is named after the patron saint of domestic servants. The Dominican priests who acquired the church in the 16th century cleverly allowed rich families to bury their dead here, thus both collecting income for the priests monastery and endowing the church wit
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Cappella Colleoni
The Cappella Colleoni was built between 1472 and 1476 as a magnificent mausoleum-cum-chapel for the Bergamese mercenary commander Bartolomeo Colleoni (c 1400–75), who led Venices armies in campaigns across northern Italy. He lies buried inside in a magnificent tomb. Venetian rococo
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Villa Cipressi
In Villa Cipressis gardens cypress trees, palms, magnolias and camellias fill terraces that descend to the lake. Even getting here is picturesque: from the square next to the boat jetty (Piazzale Martiri della Libertà), follow the narrow lakeside promenade around the shore then bea
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Giardini Reali
A stroll in the Giardini Reale, at the southern end of Parco di Monza, will bring you to the Villa Reale . Built between 1777 and 1780 as a viceregal residence for the Archduke Ferdinand of Austria, it is modelled on Viennas Schönbrunn Palace. It was abandoned in 1900, after the mu
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Castel Gandolfo
Continuing southwest brings you to Castel Gandolfo , an impressive, dome-capped hilltop borgo (small village) overlooking Lago di Albano. This is the pope’s summer residence, which, although closed to the public, still attracts hordes of tourists to the impressive town square. The
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Castello di Monselice
At the southern reaches of the Colli Euganei (Euganean Hills), in the pocket-sized town of Monselice, lies this remarkable medieval castle. Its oldest sections dating back to the 11th century, the complex has played numerous roles, including defensive tower and noble residence. Tod
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Museo Nazionale di Locri Epizephiri
Situated 3km south of modern-day Locri, the Greek colony of Locri Epizephiri was founded in 680 BC and abandoned in the 5th century AD. The archaeological site is large and quite overgrown, although the attached museum is better curated. Reliefs from the on-site Temple of Marasà de
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T293
Sneaky T293 is a fantastic surprise for fans of contemporary art. Hidden away up an anonymous stairwell, it has a knack for thought-provoking shows. Past exhibitions have included painting, sculpture and installation art from some of the worlds most exciting artists, among them Hen
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Santuario dellAnnunziata
At this 14th-century church, 4km east of the centre, the main attraction is the Cappella della Madonna, which contains Nino Pisanos venerated marble sculpture of the Madonna di Trapani, patron saint of the city and traditional protector of seafarers. Other images of the Madonna can
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Piazzale Papa Innocenzo IV
At the northern end of Via Discovolo, youll come upon this small piazza dominated by a bell tower that was once used as a defensive lookout. Opposite, the Chiesa di San Lorenzo dates from 1338 and houses a 15th-century polyptych. If youre geared up for a steep walk, from nearby Vi
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Villa Farnesina
This gorgeous 16th-century villas interior is fantastically frescoed from top to bottom. Several paintings in the Loggia of Cupid and Psyche and the Loggia of Galatea, on the ground floor, are attributed to Raphael. On the 1st floor, Peruzzi’s dazzling frescoes in the Salone delle
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Villa di Tigellio
These remains of three Roman houses date to the 1st century BC. Legend has it that Tigellio Ermogene – a famous Sardinian poet and musician, and a close a friend of Julius Caesar – lived here. Today the ruins are pretty overgrown and are surrounded by houses, so you’ll need to use
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Trullo Sovrano
In the modern part of town, the 18th-century Trullo Sovrano is the only two-floor trullo, built by a wealthy priest’s family. It’s a small museum providing an insight into trullo life, with sweet, rounded rooms that include a recreated bakery, bedroom and kitchen. The souvenir sho
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Museo del Lupo Appenninico
At Civitella Alfedena, a seductive hamlet reached via a bridge across the lake, you can study the local flora and fauna at the Museo del Lupo Appenninico, which has an impressive amount of information (in Italian only) on the wolf and its role in myth and literature, as well as an
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Museo del Carbone
Housed in Carbonias decommissioned coal mine, the Grande Miniera di Serbariù, this fascinating museum provides a chastening look into the life of Carbonias miners. The main exhibition hall displays a collection of machines, photos, equipment, and documents, whilst tours into the cl
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Cripta
Remarkably, this now-atmospheric, vaulted space was filled with debris until 1999 (with the rubbish having been deposited in the 1300s). Now youll see 180 sq metres of 13th century pintura a secco ; these dry paintings (also called mural paintings) contrast with frescoes which are
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Chiesa di Madonna delle Virtù & Chiesa di San Nicola del Greci
This monastic complex is one of the most important monuments in Matera and is composed of dozens of caves spread over two floors. Chiesa di Madonna delle Virtù was built in the 10th or 11th century and restored in the 17th century. Above it, the simple Chiesa di San Nicola del Grec
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Capo Figaro
Rising up behind the port are the craggy heights of Capo Figaro (340m), which is now a minor nature reserve. Trails criss-cross the macchia (Mediterranean scrub), and they lead up to an abandoned lighthouse on the summit, known as il vecchio semaforo (old traffic light). It was fro
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Cala Gonone Beaches
In town, the small shingle Spiaggia Centrale is good for a quick dip, but the finest beaches lie further south. Further along the waterfront is the narrow sandy strip Spiaggia Palmasera , interrupted by rocky stretches (watch out for sea urchins). Better for splashing around in the
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