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Florence: The Galleria Dell’ Accademia and Michelangelo’s David

Florence: The Galleria Dell’ Accademia and Michelangelo’s David
by JDDJ on October 6, 2009 in Italy

Michelangelo’s David is a learning icon of many a Secondary School Art 101 class from across the globe. His presence and our gaze is undiminished for over 500 years and regardless of the crowds make sure you visit the the Galleria dell’ Accademia in Florence.

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Welcome to The Roman Forum

Welcome to The Roman Forum
by Maria Liberati on October 5, 2009 in Italy

One of the most historical places in the world – the Roman Forum attracts visitor for mall over the world each year to walk the same place as powerful emperors such as Julius Caesar, Nerone and others.

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12 Reasons to Go to Italy

12 Reasons to Go to Italy
by The Lich King on September 30, 2009 in Italy

12 reasons to go to Italy.

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Palazzo Reale Napoli, Naples

Palazzo Reale Napoli, Naples
by mihaitache on September 22, 2009 in Italy

Palazzo Reale Napoli, Naples.

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International Museum of Puppetry, Palermo

International Museum of Puppetry, Palermo
by mihaitache on September 22, 2009 in Italy

International Museum of Puppetry, Palermo.

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Saccargia

Saccargia
by Beth Suess on September 20, 2009 in Italy

Saccargia is a church, in the north of Sardinia, Italy. The church is made by black basalt and calcareous stones, that create a chromatic effect typical of the Romanic-Pisana stile.

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St. Michael The Door Warden

St. Michael The Door Warden
by Lucas Dié on September 20, 2009 in Ireland

Besides many other jobs assigned to him by God, St. Michael is the foremost door warden. As such, his churches and chapels may often be found on doorways to the Otherworld. Therefore, whenever you find some building dedicated to St. Michael, it is worth while investigating its history. It might stand on one of the doorways to the Otherworld.

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Driving Experiences in Italy

Driving Experiences in Italy
by pancysingh on September 15, 2009 in Italy

Every once in a while, parents forget how old their children truly are and all the times they’ve proven themselves responsible. After being denied the chance to experience a dance club in Florence or even a small pub in a Tuscan hill town.

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The Party of Italy

The Party of Italy
by fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa on September 12, 2009 in Italy

If you are considering visiting Italy, ask any Italian who has been there during the few days before Ash Wednesday. You get to see and participate in a party that would be a memory never to be forgotten.

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Romantic and Beautiful City Sinks Into The Sea

Romantic and Beautiful City Sinks Into The Sea
by Louie Jerome on August 27, 2009 in Italy

Venice, Italy, is a beautiful city which is rapidly disappearing into the salty waters of the Adriatic lagoon it stands on, and structural engineers can do nothing about it.

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