Spoleto – one of the most beautiful cities in Central Italy

Roman Theatre, Spoleto, Umbria, Italy

Spoleto is one of the most beautiful cities in Central Italy. It is located in the southern part of the region of Umbria. It is located just 65 kilometres away of another historic jewel of Umbria – Perugia. Spoleto is a city rich in history, which is also evidenced by the large number of preserved monuments. It was founded in

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Urbino – one of the best preserved historical towns in Italy

The Ducal Palace of Urbino, Marche, Italy

Central Italian town, Urbino, lying at the border of the Marche region and Emilia-Romagna region, is considered one of the most beautiful towns in the country. Since it is situated on two hills, offers a splendid views of the surrounding countryside. The town has a rich history, was founded by the Romans and in the 6th century played a very

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Cefalù – a medieval town at the northern coast of Sicily

Cefalu, beach in the middle of town, Sicily, Italy

Cefalù is a historic town situated at the northern coast of Sicily, 50 km east of the Sicilian capital city of Palermo. There are not any modern hotels or new buildings, so Cefalù to this day retains its scenic beauty and medieval atmosphere. Above the town rises an interesting cliff La Rocca resembling a fortress, where was once the temple

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Erice – a centre of the cult of the goddess Venus

Erice (Trapani), Sicily, Italy

At the western-most part of Sicily is a small town of Erice, which was established on the mythical Mount Eryx already at the time of Greek colonization. It was a centre of the cult of the goddess of love, beauty, sex, fertility, prosperity and victory – Venus. Her temple stood on the site of today’s Norman castle, just behind the

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All roads lead to Venice

St Mark's Square, Venice, Italy

Standing in St Mark’s Square is an unforgettable experience! It may be in the winter when the lines of the surrounding Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Church are softened by the faint mist drifting in from the nearby water and colors are the muted pastels of the David Hamilton portrait photograph. Or it may be summer, in which case the light is bright,

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