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Palermo Cathedral

How To Visit The Palermo Cathedral This Year

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The Palermo Cathedral, officially known as the Primatial Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Virgin Mary of the Assumption (in Italian, Cattedrale di Palermo, or Basilica Cattedrale Metropolitana Primaziale della Santa Vergine Maria Assunta) is the largest and most important place of Catholic worship in the Sicily region. Also known as the Duomo of Palermo, this monument is one of nine religious and civic buildings inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015, under the name “Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalù and Monreale”!

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Roman Forum

Roman Forum And Palatine Hill: Best Tips For Visiting This Year

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The Roman Forum (or Foro Romano) was the commercial, political, administrative, judicial, and religious center of Ancient Rome. And the Palatine Hill, one of the 7 hills of the Italian capital, was the place chosen by the Roman emperors to install their palaces. Dozens of houses and monuments were built in a 2-hectare area, in addition to other buildings and public structures. And, nowadays, these ruins make the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill one of the largest archaeological complexes in Europe!

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Colosseum

Colosseum: Best Tips For Visiting This Year

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The Colosseum (or Flavian Amphitheater) is the most visited monument in Italy and a true icon of this country. Elected one of the “New 7 Wonders of the World”, this oval amphitheater is also a masterpiece of architecture and a symbol of the Roman Empire. The Colosseum was built in the 1st century AD, to host great public shows (such as gladiator games and animal hunts). Located in the largest archaeological complex of Ancient Rome, it’s still the largest amphitheater in the world!

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Castel Sant'Angelo

Castel Sant’Angelo: Best Tips For Visiting This Year

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The Castel Sant’Angelo (which in Italian means “Castle of the Holy Angel”) was once a mausoleum, a fortress, a prison, and even a papal residence. Nowadays, it’s a national museum, an archaeological site, and one of the main monuments in the historic center of Rome, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980. The Castel Sant’Angelo opened in 1901, with an exhibition of artifacts found in excavations. And since then, it has attracted thousands of tourists from all over the world!

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Pantheon in Rome

How To Visit The Pantheon In Rome This Year

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The Pantheon in Rome was designed by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa between 25 and 27 BC, as a temple dedicated to the main gods of Roman mythology. And, since then, it has become one of the most important symbols of the city. Rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian between 118 and 125 AD, the Pantheon is the best-preserved monument in Ancient Rome. Unlike current archaeological sites such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, or the Imperial Forums, the Pantheon in Rome has remained almost intact over time!

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Doge's Palace of Venice

Doge’s Palace Of Venice: Best Tips For Visiting This Year

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The Doge’s Palace of Venice (or Palazzo Ducale di Venezia) is one of the most stunning monuments in Italy. Also known as the Ducal Palace, it’s considered a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture! The Doge’s Palace of Venice was built in the 14th and 15th centuries to serve as the residence of the Doge – the leader and first magistrate of the Republic of Venice. And in the 16th century, it continued to be renovated, receiving decorative elements typical of the Renaissance and Mannerism!

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Uffizi Gallery

Uffizi Gallery: Best Tips For Visiting This Year

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The Uffizi Gallery (in Italian, Galleria degli Uffizi) is one of the largest and most important art museums in the city of Florence and in Italy. Featuring a massive art collection from the Italian Renaissance, there are several artists on display, such as Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raffaello, and Caravaggio, among others. So, check out this complete guide with essential information about times and prices, including the best tips and suggestions for a more optimized visit!

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Egyptian Museum of Turin

Egyptian Museum Of Turin: Best Tips For Visiting This Year

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Discover the Egyptian Museum of Turin (in Italian, Museo Egizio), the second-largest and most important museum in the world about Ancient Egypt (after the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo), with thousands of historical artifacts: statues, papyrus, sarcophagi, and even real mummies! In the center of Turin, the Egyptian Museum is a mandatory stop, so grab this guide with essential information about opening hours and prices, including the best tips and suggestions for a more optimized visit!

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