Best cities and towns in Italy
The history of major Sicilian city of Syracuse dates back to 733 BC when it was founded by the Greeks. During the time it grew up and since 5th to 3rd century BC became the most powerful city in the Mediterranean. Greeks, Etruscans and Carthaginians tried to conquer the city, but it was the Romans who finally managed to do
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Taormina is a historical town situated on the eastern coast of the largest Italian island of Sicily. With its atmosphere, numerous monuments and convenient location is considered to be one of the most magical and romantic places on the island. It was built at the foot of Monte Tauro at an altitude of 200 meters above sea level. It offers
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Sirmione, The Pearl of Garda – Sirmione, wonderful location in the province of Brescia, is called “Pearl of Garda” for the beauty of its landscapes. Famous all over the world as a tourist destination, Sirmione is the ideal place to spend your holidays. Places to visit One thing is certain: the tourists who choose Sirmione for their holidays will have
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In the northwestern part of Sicily, in the province of Trapani, you can find a small town of Segesta, which history goes back far into the past. Founded about 1200 years before Christ, Segesta was considered a center of Elymian people. Elymians were one of the indigenous people of Sicily. In the 5th century BC, they built the unique Doric
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On the “sunny island” (how Sicily is often called), not far from Palermo, one can find a small remote town of Monreale, which features one of the most famous monuments of the old Norman Kingdom – Monreale Cathedral. It was built in the 12th century by the most powerful Norman King William II. as a symbol of his immense power.
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