italy
Situated from the Alps through the Apennines and on to the Mediterranean coast, Italy is among the world's top tourist destinations. Many cultures have left their traces upon the territory of this country, which nowadays boasts a plethora of monuments, churches and castles. Its delicious cuisine and locally produced wines, along with its famous ice cream make visiting this country a must!
Sights in italy
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Colosseum, Rome
A large elliptical amphitheatre, the Colosseum is set in the heart of Rome and represents one of the greatest works of Roman architecture.
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Ponte Vecchio, Florence
A beautiful Medieval bridge, Ponte Vecchio is set over the Arno River in the Italian city of Florence. One of Europe's oldest stone bridges, it's a main tourist destination.
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Piazza del Duomo, Milan
A favorite meeting point and a great place for pictures, Piazza del Duomo is often crowded with tourists and locals, who feed the many pigeons in the area.
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St. Mark's Square, Venice
St. Mark's Square, or better known as Piazza San Marco, is the main square of the most romantic town in Italy, Venice. The place is seen as the centre of Venice and is thus extremely popular among tourists.
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Galleria Umberto, Naples
Galleria Umberto is an important public gallery with four glass-vaulted wings and surmounted by a glass dome.
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TOP DESTINATIONS
Rome, the Eternal City, has so many historical and cultural sites that it�s almost impossible....
A real beauty, Florence is situated in the Tuscany region of Italy and is considered....
The fashion capital of Europe, Milan is the most important city in Italy, a real....
The Italian city of Venice is, without a doubt, the romantic capital of the world....
Naples is the largest and among the most beautiful cities in the southern part of....
Featuring 15 km of beaches and a fantastic bay of warm Adriatic water, Rimini is....
USEFUL FACTS
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CapitalRome
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GovernmentParliamentary republic
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Area301,318 sq km
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Population59,093,092
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Climatepredominantly Mediterranean
-Alpine in far north-hot, dry in south
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Calling Code+39
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