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The capital of Italy is probably the most visited city in the world. Whilst, arguably, for the Italians Rome is primarily the political centre of the nation, for others it is its wealth of architectural and artistic treasures which makes it a truly remarkable and unforgettable city. The numerous museums, monuments, and churches - not to mention the archeological sites - represent a cultural heritage so vast that a whole lifetime would not be sufficient to explore it in its entirety.
Rome, once the capital of the most powerful empire of the ancient western world, has retained its impressive cultural, historical, and artistic importance and is still, centuries later, an important protagonist on the world scene.
Every Piazza, street, and alleyway records the history of Rome’s glorious past, which is, however, only a part of the city’s charm. Rome should also be experienced via the old quarters of Testuccio and Trastevere, where one savours the warmth of the people and the real, authentic soul of the eternal city.
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The cultural and historical impact of Florence (or Firenze) is overwhelming. Close up, however, the city is one of Italy's most atmospheric and pleasant, retaining a strong resemblance to the small late-medieval centre that contributed so much to the cultural and political development of Europe.
Its striking buildings, formidable galleries and treasure-crammed churches attest to the Florentine love of display. Even long after it had set on the political and economic horizon, Florence upheld its elegant appearance: its skyline, all russet rooftops and lofty domes, is indeed picturesque.
The glory of Florence is rooted in its past. The Medicis commanded the city's fortunes for centuries and, as patrons, they encouraged the Renaissance's influence on the city. They are attributed in today's Florence: their family crest of six balls still adorns many public buildings and their support of many artforms is evident in the city's streets.
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Rich in history and legends Venice introduces the tourist to a fantastic carousel of endless calli, campielli, channels, churches, museums and splendid buildings that show Venice as the meeting of east and west. The shop windows, full of glasses and colored masks accompany the walk up to St. Mark Square, but as soon as you turn a corner there you find the unusual Venice: narrow alleys, passing the faÁade of building seemingly frozen in ages. This is the real Venice, unknown to the tourist.
Venice is a wonderful city of Italy very romantic, full of art and culture. Venice is on the sea,which is true the soul and tradition of the city here. Her foundation, history and fortune are born of the sea and the 118 islets that form the Venice lagoon. A tour in Venice means to find in an unusual world, a magic place where to spend all over the world unforgettable days between monuments and famous places as the Bridge of Rialto, the basilica of St. Mark, Canal Grande, Palazzo Ducale, Ca' D'Oro, Frari's Basilica.
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Considered a leading financial center and one of the main fashion centers in the world, Milan is Italy’s second biggest city and the capital of Lombardia. This fast paced modern metropolis shows a distinct preference for decoration. A great example of architectural detail is Milan’s Cathedral, or Duomo, which has more than 2,000 sculptures and numberless spires and capitals. There's plenty for connoisseurs of art and history at the opera house of La Scala and the Galleria Vittorio. Combine all this with a lively nightlife and you'll find Milan makes for an ideal Italian vacation.
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