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Tempio della Vittoria

Tempio della Vittoria

Tempio della Vittoria - The best places to visit in Milan, Italy

  Tempio della Vittoria is a marble memorial that is near the barracks of Garibaldi. It was inaugurated on November 4, 1928 at the 10th anniversary of Vittorio Veneto - battle won by the Italians in World War. This monument commemorates war dead milanezii. Memorial has been cause for controversy from the early days of the project led by Giovanni Muzio in collaboration with his team consisting of CABI Ottavio, Alberto Novello and Gio Ponti Alpago.    &...

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Museum of Historic Art of the Sforzesco Castle

Museum of Historic Art of the Sforzesco Castle

Museum of Historic Art of the Sforzesco Castle - The best places to visit in Milan, Italy

  After the Duomo, Castello Sforzesco in Milan is the main tourist attraction because of the 12 mini-museums and other objects dating from the Paleolithic until 1950. Castle was the residence of the noble Visconti family since 1368 and later restored to splendor by page through restoration in Sforza family of aristocrats 1450s. The whole court was assembled here a few decades later when Ludovico 'we Moro' was regarded as one of the most refined people in Europe. Castle began to dete...

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Pinacoteca di Brera

Pinacoteca di Brera

Pinacoteca di Brera - The best places to visit in Milan, Italy

  Pinacoteca di Brera is an extraordinary art collection that includes works of Bramante and Caravaggio in what is often considered the most beautiful collection of art in Lombardy. Pinacoteca di Brera was originally a collection of paintings by students at the Accademia di Belle Arti which is in the same building. The paintings have been collected from churches and monasteries suppressed by Napoleon's regime.      Although it can not compet...

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Stadio San Siro

Stadio San Siro

Stadio San Siro - The best places to visit in Milan, Italy

  There are several famous stadiums in the world when it comes to Italy and none compares to San Siro Stadium in Milan. It is the biggest stadium in Italy with a capacity of 80,000 seats, or distinctive design makes it easily recognizable. Because the San Siro stadium that is playing two of the biggest teams in Italy are major football matches every weekend. Stadium in Milan is known by many names and reasons for this are more complicated than you might think.   ...

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Santa Maria delle Grazie

Santa Maria delle Grazie

Santa Maria delle Grazie - The best places to visit in Milan, Italy

  Possibly the main target that attract more tourists in Milan is Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece - The Last Supper. Between 1495 and 1497, Leonardo painted this masterpiece of confusion and betrayal on the wall of the dining hall in time when Santa Maria delle Grazie was a Dominican monastery. Leonardo's fresco has been called "the saddest work of art in the world" - in part because of deteriorated even before being completed, probably because the priests preparing t...

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Theatre Museum at La Scala

Theatre Museum at La Scala

Theatre Museum at La Scala - The best places to visit in Milan, Italy

  Perhaps the most important work in the world, La Scala in Piazza della Scala, has a newly renovated auditorium of red velvet. Among the spectators at these special performances of Italian operas and ballets are often high-ranking dignitaries from around the world. If you want to assist in a show at La Scala have to book tickets long before the start of the season.     Designed by Piermarini, the theater was built between 1776 and 1778 under the...

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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - The best places to visit in Milan, Italy

  Right in the heart of Milan, right between Duomo and La Scala Theatre, there is the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II built between 1860 and 1870. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is another monument for King who unified Italy, as Rome Vittorio Emmanuele monument is enormous. May be called the shopping mall, but is very stylish. Found very high ceiling is made of iron and glass domes.     Gallery was designed by Giuseppe Megnoni who unfortunately...

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Duomo

Duomo

Duomo - The best places to visit in Milan, Italy Duomo - The most beautiful churches of Italy

  Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente, shortly Milan Cathedral or Duomo di Milan, is situated in Piazza del Duomo and it is the third largest church of Christianity (surpassed only by St. Peter in Rome and the Cathedral of Seville). The Duomo is no doubt a delight for the eyes of every tourist. Although most of the key elements of the Duomo were complete by 1391, the construction lasted almost 500 years to be carried out. Some maintenance and reconstruction work is currently taking pl...

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Palacio de Santa Cruz

Palacio de Santa Cruz

Palacio de Santa Cruz - The best places to visit in Madrid, Spain

  Palace Santa Cruz is one of the best examples of architecture in Madrid Habsburg. Building with two towers of red brick is located in the Plaza de la Province, near the Plaza Mayor, Madrid city center during the Habsburg rule.     Habsburg rule began in 1516 when Carlos I (also known as Charles V outside of Spain) came to the throne. His successor Philip II moved the Spanish capital Madrid in the year 1561. This domination of the Habsburg dynas...

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Almudena Cathedral

Almudena Cathedral

Almudena Cathedral - The most beautiful cathedrals of Spain Almudena Cathedral - The best places to visit in Madrid, Spain

   Almudena Cathedral in Madrid took over 100 years to be built. It was finally consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993. Shortly after King Philip II assigned Madrid the capital of Spain in the year of 1561, he wanted to build a cathedral for the new capital. Because of political turmoil and strong opposition from the Archdiocese of Toledo City, which was then a much larger city, the construction of the building was constantly delayed. Finally, in 1868 a congregation devoted to t...

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Puerta de Alcala

Puerta de Alcala

Puerta de Alcala - The best places to visit in Madrid, Spain

  In the middle plaza called Plaza de la Independencia is located one of the most popular tourist attractions in Madrid: Puerta de Alcala - Alcala Gate.     In 1764 King Charles III, to pay the Italian architect Sabatini to build a large gate to replace the old baroque 16th century built by King Philip III. King believed that bears the mark of the eastern border town was too small for important link to Aragon.    ...

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Royal Palace

Royal Palace

Royal Palace - The best places to visit in Madrid, Spain

  Palacio Real or Royal Palace is the largest and certainly one of the most impressive palaces in Europe. Has over 2,000 rooms decorated in the most luxurious as possible, 50 of which can be visited. It is located in the historic center of town east of Madrid and very close to Plaza de Espana.      Shortly after the Royal Fortress burnt down on Christmas Eve since 1734, King Philip V wished to replace the fortress with a palace built of ston...

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Bairro Alto

Bairro Alto

Bairro Alto - The best places to visit in Lisbon, Portugal

  Bairro Alto, Lisbon is a picturesque neighborhood, dating back centuries. Sixteenth and famous for a kind of Montmarte the Portuguese capital - the best place Bohemian city, a privileged destination for artists and writers.     Network of streets is pretty quiet during the day but at night is transformed into a most active area of the city. Behind the colorful facades and full of graffiti is an excellent variety of traditional and international...

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Casale Gallo Nero

Casale Gallo Nero

Casale Gallo Nero - The best villas in Tuscany with pool

   Built in the 17th century, Casale Gallo Nero has been meticulously restored and it is now a modern and comfortable summer retreat, your ideal destination for a holiday in the very heart of Chianti region. Surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, the house enjoys excellent scenery views, with the San Gimignano towers in the distance. Its location allows guests to easily access Siena and Florence, as well as a small village nearby with all kinds of facilities. The house accom...

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Alfama

Alfama

Alfama - The best places to visit in Lisbon, Portugal

  Alfama is Lisbon's most emblematic quarter, one that gives most tourists who like joy riding down and photographers because of the multitude of medieval streets and magnificent views.      Because it is built mostly of stone, managed to survive the 1755 earthquake and a walk through this neighborhood old-fashioned buildings equates to a return in time. Alfama is a kind of village in a big city, distinguishing himself through the narrow str...

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Ajuda Palace

Ajuda Palace

Ajuda Palace - The best places to visit in Lisbon, Portugal

  Ajuda Palace in Lisbon is an exuberant extravaganza. Though construction of this palace was not completed as planned due exilarii royal family in Brazil, caused by the invasion of armies of Napoleon, is still one of the most beautiful romantic buildings in Europe.      The interior is decorated with furniture, tapestries, sculptures and decorative art extravaganza. All are the result of endless wealth of the 18th century when diamonds were...

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Monumento Cristo Rei

Monumento Cristo Rei

Monumento Cristo Rei - The best places to visit in Lisbon, Portugal

  Monumento Cristo Rei is located on top of a hill about 110 meters high on the southern bank of the river Tejo and can be seen in the distance. Likeness of Jesus Christ statue in Rio de Janeiro is not accidental.      Cartinalul Lisbon Patriarch saw the statue in Rio in 1934 on a visit to Brazil and then spread the idea of having a similar statue erected in Portugal. At a meeting held in 1940 in Fatima, Portugal priests made a vow to erect ...

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Vasco da Gama Bridge

Vasco da Gama Bridge

Vasco da Gama Bridge - The best places to visit in Lisbon, Portugal

  Vasco da Gama bridge in Lisbon is a marvel of modern technology and a city sightseeing. Vasco da Gama bridge is the newest in Lisbon and allow free flow of traffic between north and south of the Portuguese capital. This bridge looks like it never ends for a cable bridge whose construction has made great efforts. Special measures were taken to protect a local species of birds. Over three hundred species of this family have been relocated to allow construction of the bridge....

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Monument to the Discoveries

Monument to the Discoveries

Monument to the Discoveries - The best places to visit in Lisbon, Portugal

  Across the street from Jeronimo Monastery, Monument of Discoveries added. It was built on the northern bank of the river Tagus in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator.     The monument is a vessel with three sails ready to go on tour with sculturi of some important historical figures such as King Manuel I, the poet Camões, Vasco da Gama, Magellan and other explorers, crusaders, monks or Por...

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Castelo de Sao Jorge

Castelo de Sao Jorge

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  Castle can be seen from almost any point of Lisbon and is one of the major sights. Its oldest parts date back to the VI century when it was fortified by the Romans, Visigoths and Moors eventually.      Castle served as a Moorish royal residence until Portugal's first king, Afonso Henriques conquered in the year 1147 with the help of warriors from northern Europe who were en route to the Holy Land to attend the crusade. Why was dedicated to...

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Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum - The best places to visit in Lisbon, Portugal

  North east of the Park Eduardo VII is located Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, one of the most important museums in the world and one of the priceless treasures of Europe. Part of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, hosting collections of Egyptian art museum, Greek, Romanian, Islamic, Asian and European. In 2001 it was renovated and upgraded substantially - during the renovation works many masterpieces have been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.  &nb...

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Tower of Belem

Tower of Belem

Tower of Belem - The best places to visit in Lisbon, Portugal

  Built in 1515 as a fortress defending the role of the port entrance Lisbon, Belem Tower was the starting point of many expeditions and for seafarers was the last thing he saw on his mother's land to return to sea. Belem Tower Portugal is a monument dedicated to the great age of discovery period, often used as a symbol of the country. Belem Tower on UNESCO past monuments that are part of world heritage.     Built Manueline style tower has m...

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Jeronimo Monastery

Jeronimo Monastery

Jeronimo Monastery - The best places to visit in Lisbon, Portugal

    Lisbon Jeronimo Monastery is listed on UNESCO's World Heritage list and is the resting place of Vasco da Gama. Jeronimo Monastery is the most impressive symbol of Portugal's power and wealth in the great geographical discoveries.    King Manuel I built it in 1502 on the site of a hermitage founded by Prince Henry the Navigator, where Vasco da Gama and his crew spent their last night in Portugal, praying before going to India. Was built to...

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Palace of the Liberty

Palace of the Liberty

Palace of the Liberty - The best places to visit in Bruges, Belgium

  Liberty Palace Bruges (Landhuis van het Vrije Brugse) took centuries more uses. After construction in 1525, the building was used as the Region Palace and after the second building was in 1725 became the Royal Court. Later the building became a tourist information point. Today, hosting national archive. The most important part of the building, is of course "Aldermann Room" with beautiful fireplace made of different materials: alabaster, marble and wood....

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Bruges City Hall

Bruges City Hall

Bruges City Hall - The best places to visit in Bruges, Belgium

  City of Bruges was built between 1376 and 1420 and was among the first mayors in the Netherlands monument. Comprises six main facade and two Gothic windows of the city arms. The entrance hall is magnificent ceremonial staircase leading visitors to the first floor, where there is room Gothic (built between 1386 and 1401). This room was decorated with neo-Gothic paintings illustrating the most important events of history's Bruges....

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Historical Centre of Bruges

Historical Centre of Bruges

Historical Centre of Bruges - The best places to visit in Bruges, Belgium

  Bruges City Centre is part of UNESCO heritage. Historical city center has been carefully built since the Middle Ages and is remarkably preserved today. The city can tell their own story through all the monuments, churches, historic buildings and markets. Bruges site is an example of medieval settlement, which has preserved original buildings of centuries, and Gothic buildings are part of the city identity. As one of the commercial and cultural capitals of Europe, Brugge developed ...

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Casale Crespi

Casale Crespi

Casale Crespi - The best villas in Tuscany with pool

   Set in a lush Tuscan typical setting rich in olive groves and vineyards, Casale Crespe offers excellent landscape views for those who choose to spend here their holiday. Besides, the amenities provided in the house will meet all needs of comfort and relaxation. It is also an ideal starting point to explore Chianti, Florence and Arezzo. It sleeps up to 13 people.      More details at ...

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National Archaeological Museum

National Archaeological Museum

National Archaeological Museum - The best places to visit in Athens, Greece

  National Archaeological Museum hosts the most important artifacts from various locations in Greece. National Archaeological Museum in Athens is the largest museum in Greece and one of the largest museums in the world. 20,000 exhibits its collections include providing a panorama of Greek civilization from the prehistoric era to the early Late Antique period.      The museum is located in an imposing neoclassical building at the end of centu...

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Albert Cuyp Market

Albert Cuyp Market

Albert Cuyp Market - The best places to visit in Amsterdam, Netherlands

   Albert Cuyp Market is best known and busiest outdoor market in Europe. This market attracts thousands of visitors each day and is especially popular on Saturdays. There are over 300 booths furnished with goods ranging from fresh produce - vegetables, fruit - in clothing and other oddities. Prices in this market are the lowest in Amsterdam. Albert Cuyp market is located in the Pijp district and is surrounded by lots of lovely cafes and tiny shops....

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Royal Palace

Royal Palace

Royal Palace - The best places to visit in Amsterdam, Netherlands

   Royal Palace in Amsterdam is located in Amsterdam's Dam Square in the center. It was originally built to serve as building the mayor and magistrates of Amsterdam. In the seventeenth century was the largest building in Europe. Royal Palace in Dam Square is one of three palaces in the Dutch State has provided to the Queen by a decision of parliament. The palace is used mainly for official events, visits at the highest level, special receptions and reception on the occasion of New Y...

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Aqualand

Aqualand

Aqualand - The best places to visit in Venice, Italy

  Aqualand Aqua Park is one that mimics a Caribbean island in the Adriatic region: a combination of good humor, fun, extreme sports and aquatic games. A relaxing oasis providing entertainment for those special places that want to spend some unforgettable hours.     Aqualand offers guests many joys and happy events: Latin American dancing, water aerobics, diving lessons and many shows performed on stage in the shape of a pirate ship, 30 meters lon...

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Basilica Santa Maria della Salute

Basilica Santa Maria della Salute

Basilica Santa Maria della Salute - The most beautiful churches of Italy Basilica Santa Maria della Salute - The best places to visit in Venice, Italy

   On one of the banks of Grand Channel, in the seventeenth century, one of the most beautiful churches in Venice, Santa Maria della Salute, was built. A symbolic image of the floating city, it appears in many documentaries about the Venetian architecture but also in many paintings made by famous artists such as Michele Marieschi, Francesco Guardi, John Singer Sargent, Walter Sickert and, of course, Canaletto.    After the plague of 1630, which is said to have ki...

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Rialto Bridge

Rialto Bridge

Rialto Bridge - The best places to visit in Venice, Italy

  Rialto Bridge is the oldest bridge over the Grand Canal and probably best known in town. It was built between 1588 and 1591 and was the only way to walk cross the channel in 1854 when the Bridge Academy was built.     Rialto Bridge is 7.5 meters high and covers three ways to go. Two sides and a railing along the middle lane that serves as a space for retailers that sell various jewelry, blades, Murano glass and other items for tourists....

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San Giorgio Maggiore

San Giorgio Maggiore

San Giorgio Maggiore - The best places to visit in Venice, Italy

  San Giorgio Maggiore Island Venice is one of them located south of the main island. Channel Island is surrounded by Della Grazia, Canal della Giudecca, San Marco Basin, Canal di San Marco and south of Laguna.     The island was probably occupied during the Roman occupation and was named Memmi Island (owned by a family). Since 829 was a church dedicated to St. George (San Giorgio). San Giorgio Monastery was founded in 982 when the Doge Tribuno M...

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Ca' d'Oro

Ca' d'Oro

Ca' d'Oro - The best places to visit in Venice, Italy

  Ca 'd'Oro is the most beautiful castle of the Grand Canal. The palace was built between 1428 and 1430 for the Contarini family, who were part of eight crack between 1043 and 1676. After the election, each doge was to leave his palace and move to Doges Palace. Main facade on the Grand Canal was built in Venetian Gothic style floral. In this style were built Palace Giustiniani Barbaro Palace.     Lodge Downstairs access a channel directly from th...

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