Posted on December 30th, 2007 by
Within Rome itself is the enclave known as the State of the Vatican City, which is the sovereign territory of the Holy See, the Pope. It is the smallest nation in the world, and even has representation in the United Nations, as a non-voting member state.
Within the Vatican City you can find the grand Saint […]
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Posted on December 27th, 2007 by
Now that the New Year is almost upon us, it could be time to be considering a spring break, and where better to spend a few days, just as the weather is finally turning warmer, than the wonderful city of Rome?
The Eternal City is built on seven hills, on the River Tiber, and was lucky […]
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Posted on October 1st, 2007 by
For anyone contemplating travel in Europe and visiting its most famous sights, sooner or later you are going to come face-to-face with the Renaissance, particularly in the form of the great works of art, and architecture, that date from that period. However, the Renaissance was not just a movement in art, but was an intellectual […]
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Posted on August 17th, 2007 by
If you are doing a tour of Europe, and want to see the main sights, then the historic city of Venice should be on your itinerary, as this “City of Water” is totally unique and unlike any other city in the world. In north-east Italy, Venice is built on more than 100 small islands of […]
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Posted on August 10th, 2007 by
At one time Florence was a vital part of the “Grand Tour” undertaken by wealthy young British people as part of their education, due to its pivotal role during the Renaissance, and its magnificent art and architecture. Today Florence, or as it is known in Italian, Firenze, is still an integral part of the itinerary […]
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