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Duino, a small tourist village 20km from Trieste, is dominated by its 700 year-old medieval castle. Built on a promontory overhanging the sea, the building is a collage of different…
Duino, a small tourist village 20km from Trieste, is dominated by its 700 year-old medieval castle. Built on a promontory overhanging the sea, the building is a collage of different…
Duino, a small tourist village 20km from Trieste, is dominated by its 700 year-old medieval castle. Built on a promontory overhanging the sea, the building is a collage of different…
The Colosseum offers an unrivalled insight into life in ancient Rome. This stadium, which seated 50,000 people, dominates the historic centre. Crowds came to watch brutal gladiatorial…
Situated inside the Vatican City in Rome, the marble-floored St Peter's Basilica is amongst the largest churches (with the largest brick dome) ever constructed. It features the works of some…
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Florence's Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Duomo, was begun in 1296 and still today dominates the city centre, topped by Brunelleschi's iconic dome. The vast interior features…
Obliterated, submerged by a thick layer of volcanic ash in 79AD, Pompeii is the city that froze in time. Perfectly preserved buildings, artwork and solidified bodies reveal the most trivial…
One of the world's most famous cases of architectural malpractice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa still stands, defying both gravity and attempts to stop its gradual incline. It is part of the…
The site where St Peter was martyred and buried, The Vatican became the residence of the popes who succeeded him and the centre of the Roman Catholic faith. It is home to some of Rome's most…
In 1984 Turin's Rivoli Castle was turned into a contemporary art museum, which documents the development Italian and international art from the Fifties to present day.
A highly evocative and romantic ruin, the rich history of the buildings comprising Palermo's Lo Spasimo is still being investigated. Restored in 1995, Lo Spasimo hosts a wide variety of major…
Hadrian's temple to the gods, the Pantheon in central Rome is extraordinarily well-preserved. Visitors stand inside and gaze up at the skies through the oculus, the nine-metre hole in the…
St Mark's Basilica is a sublime mix of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, standing majestically on St Mark's Square. Inside shimmers with golden mosaics while the Pala d'Oro…
One of the most famous and beautiful squares in the world, the Piazza San Marco is a magnet for tourists. It is also at the heart of the historic city of Venice which is a designated UNESCO…
The Basilica of Saint Ambrose is one of Milan's most sacred buildings, housing the tomb of the great Saint Ambrose (340-397AD). The interior has three naves, richly decorated by the efforts of…
The Arena di Verona is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in existence. Built in AD 30, the structure is an awe-inspiring piece of living history and with exceptional acoustics…
Dominating the central square, Duomo is the world's largest Gothic cathedral, with 135 spires sprouting from the roof. Climb up among the 2300 statues adorning its façade for views of Milan.…
The ruins of the Roman Forum are the centrepiece of Rome's historic centre. This was the political, economic and religious centre of ancient Rome, filled with magnificent public buildings.…
Completed in 1499, the Renaissance Clock Tower overlooks St Mark's Square. An incredible feat of mechanical precision, it indicates time, moon phases and the reigning Zodiac sign. Small groups…
Turin's Castello and Borgo Medievale, a mock medieval castle and village, were built in 1884 as part of the first Italian General Exhibition. They rest among the greenery of the famous…
