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The Roman Forum is one of the attractions of the Ancient Rome. The tour around the area is an obligation, in my opinion. I would recommend starting after a visit to the Collosseum, through of the...
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Another town on the edge of Lake Como, but Varenna is on the eastern shore. It is much quieter and less touristy than Bellagio and Menaggio and has quaint cobbled streets and churches.
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Definitely worth a visit! You need to check times for tours as the villa is not open at all times - yyou can pick up a leaflet about the Villas in most tourist offices. You can walk from Lenno,...
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These two towns are on the western shores of Lake Como and run into each other. There are plenty of boats to Menaggio, Como and other towns in the southern part fo the lake, and a car ferry form...
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Menaggio is a town on the western shores of Lake Como in the central "triangle" area. It has boat connectiona with Cadenabbia, Varenna and Bellagio.
It has a beautiful lake front...
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Probably the most well known town on the Lake and with a unique position on the promontory, it is very quaint with cobbled streets up the hills and some great shops. There are plenty of clothes...
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Amazing scenery and a completely different holiday - definitely somewhere to visit.The towns on the lake are beautiful, traditional Italian, the food is good and you overlook a calm lake with the...
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When I visited Rome, the Colosseum (Colosseo) was one of the landmarks that I most liked. I walked from Piazza Venezia, where is the II Vittoriano (monument dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele) until...
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After walking for a while in Rome, I had a break in the famous Piazza di Spagna and Spanish Steps. The place, known as meeting point of tourists, is always crowded during the day and even at night....
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Everybody who is planning a visit to Rome knows of the Colosseum. If not, you have been sleeping!
I have been to Rome on a couple of occasions and a particularly good way of seeing a...
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The beach at Viareggio is well connected to many areas in Italy. It can be reached by car from the A11 (Firenze-Mare) motorway or the A12 (Genoa-Rosignano) motorway. There are also excellent train...
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Originally built by Marcus Agrippa as a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome, and rebuilt in approximately 126 AD during the reign of Hadrianus, The Pantheon in Rome is one of the best preserved...
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This is a 4 star hotel in Cadenabbia di Griante, on the shores of Lake Como. It is an impressive building (which used to be a private villa) facing onto the Lake with fabulous views of Belaggio...
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Como is a lovely small city in the north of Italy. Famous for its lake (Lago di Como), the city is a fantastic option for a day out if you’re close to Milan. Taking the train from the Central...
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This hotel is situated in Lenno, 26km from Como. This hotel is perfectly situated on the lakefront with splendid views and great access as it is immediately in front of the jetty at Lenno. You are...
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This church is known as - take a deep breath - Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini (or Our Lady of the Conception of the Capuchins). Try saying that aloud! Alas, you needn't worry about...
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I'm a bit of a hard rock fan - of both the cafes and the music and in each town I visit I seek out the Hard Rock Cafe should there be one there. The one in Rome is situated about a ten to fifteen...
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Well, a man who calls himself George Clooney at least! One of the most attractive features of a stay at Grand Hotel Liberty, in Riva, Lake Garda is ‘George’. This mid-budget, ‘palace’-style...
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As far as I know, Verona has a fair range of reasonable accomodation options but I really like the campsite at the top of the hill. Maybe I'm just a sucker for a good view - and you have to walk up...
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When you've had your trip on the Grand Canal, do not be afraid to go off the beaten track in Venice. This dilapidating, inimitable city does not have to be all about St. Mark’s Square, water...
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