Whether you are planning a visit to Venice during the carnival season or are an avid collector wanting to know the history behind your masks, knowing the different types of Venetian masks and their meanings can be beneficial. Ready on to find valuable and intriguing information about the traditional masks that are a crucial part of the history of Venice.
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Who does not know Pompeii? Probably everyone already heard about this town situated in the Bay of Naples. In the past, it became the unwilling participant of a natural disaster, which killed the whole city along with its inhabitants and covered by the ash. But, paradoxically, this disaster very extended our knowledge of the ancient world. Pompeii was founded in
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It is known that Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, but did you know that it is also the most visited of the multitude of islands in the area? Strait of Messina separates the island from the Italian mainland. Tourists are coming here mainly due to the Mount Etna, which is the highest active volcano in Europe
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If beautiful hand crafted glass pieces are among your collectible items, then visiting the beautiful island of Murano should be atop your agenda. Connected by bridges, this island is actually made up of several small islands that serve only to enhance the beauty of the location. If glass work is all that you are familiar with when it comes to
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Whether you are heading into rural Tuscany with its hilltop villages, vine clad slopes and olive groves or spending time in Florence or Pisa to admire the stunning architecture of the cathedrals and churches you need to consider the best ways to get around Tuscany. Whilst it is not a particularly large area, some villages are remote and best accessed
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