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1. Travel Tip:

The Museo de Bargello

Jan 21, 2009

For me, the Museo de Bargello is probably the best attraction that Florence has to offer, being crammed full of many famous works of art from the likes of Michelangelo, Donatello and Verrocchio.

Martinpeter @ Italy >> Tuscany >> Florence >> Bargello

2. Travel Tip:

Palazzo Adriano - 'the square is mine'

Dec 12, 2008

While I was in Sicily I decided to hire a car for a couple of days and go looking for the old town 'Palazzo Adriano', this is where they filmed my favourite movie 'Cinema Paridiso'. From Cefalu it...

lizzythestar @ Italy >> Sicily >> Palazzo Adriano

3. Travel Tip:

Quick and cheap lunch a few metres from Fontan di Trevi

Dec 3, 2008

If you are looking for a nice and affordable place to pick up a quick-cheap luch in Rome, L´Antico Forno di Piazza di Trevi just on the left side of the beautiful Fontana de Trevi sold...

Bellatravel @ Italy >> Latium >> Rome >> L'Antico Forno di Piazza Trevi

4. Travel Tip:

Lovely views of Tuscany valleys from Ponte Vecchio

Dec 2, 2008

The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) in Florence was one of my favourite spots in this gorgeous town. This old bridge had lovely views of the river and the Tuscany valleys as well as loads of souvenir...

Bellatravel @ Italy >> Tuscany >> Florence >> Ponte Vecchio

5. Travel Tip:

Sunday Morning at Mercato Portaportese

Dec 1, 2008

One of the most fun activities to do while in Rome is to visit its many weekend street markets. The most known was the Portaportese open every Sunday in Portuese street connecting to Ippolito...

Bellatravel @ Italy >> Latium >> Rome >> Mercato Portaportese

6. Travel Tip:

Arco de Constantino

Nov 26, 2008

Arco de Constantino was a striking large arch right in front of the Coliseumm. Most of the statues and sculptures that decorated this beautiful ancient arch from the 3rd Century were once part of...

Bellatravel @ Italy >> Latium >> Rome >> Arch of Constantine

7. Travel Tip:

Beautiful Angel Sculptures at Ponte Sant Angelo

Nov 25, 2008

Ponte de Sant Angelo is a gorgeous pedestrian bridge crossing the river giving straight access to the Castel de Sant Angelo. The bridge is filled with lovely sculpted marble angels at each side....

Bellatravel @ Italy >> Latium >> Rome >> Ponte Sant'Angelo

8. Travel Tip:

Lovely Ice-Creams and River views at Isola Tiberina

Nov 25, 2008

Isola Tiberina is a tiny island in the middle of the River Tevere. The Island itself only has a few small buildings so there is not much to do there other than have a nice ice-cream or a cofee and...

Bellatravel @ Italy >> Latium >> Rome >> Isola Tiberina

9. Travel Tip:

Not-so-much-fun Time Elevator Rome

Nov 25, 2008

We visited the Time Elevator Rome on our last day, after strolling for long hours around Rome. This was the typical show with a mobile platform and a huge screen so popular in the 90´s but I found...

Bellatravel @ Italy >> Latium >> Rome >> Time Elevator Rome

10. Travel Tip:

Rush ,rush with the Roma Pass

Nov 25, 2008

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If you are going to spend a few days in Rome the Roma Pass will give you 3 days of free travel throughtout Rome bus and metro services as well as free entrance to some major sites. It is really...

Bellatravel @ Italy >> Latium >> Rome >> Roma Pass