Italy is a classic old world destination with a variety of cultural and historic sites from the canals of Venice to the ruins of the long gone Roman Empire. In addition, Italy also boasts many of the standard vacation desires such as golfing and spas as well as a magnificent collection of beaches and even skiing in the Italian Alps.
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Naples is one of the oldest cities in Italy, which holds many historical destinations, attracting many tourists around the world. This makes tourism as one of the major sources of the country’s economy.
Naples is a city of beauty and abounds in history, culture, and arts. This city belongs to southern Italy, the capital of Capania region and Naples province. With a 3.8 million population, it is the next most inhabited place in Italy. Naples is renowned for its pivotal role in history since its existence for the past 2,500 years.
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Rome, the capital city of Italy and Lazio is a fascinating place to visit, with over two and a half thousand years of history to explore. It was once the largest city in the world and the centre of Western civilisation. Today, the stunning capital is Italy’s largest and most populous city, with more than 2.7 million residents and a metropolitan area of almost 4 million inhabitants. Rome is a modern, cosmopolitan city, and the third most-visited tourist destination in the European Union.
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September 21st, 2008 · No Comments
The problem is, however, that there are so many places to choose from. If you are saving to go away on holiday you want to make sure that you get your money’s worth and enjoy your time without any regrets.
A good suggestion is the Italian capital of Rome. This city attracts millions of tourists every year and is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet. It is not just a case of being very central in Western Europe. The city has so much to offer. There are not many other cities that can compete with Rome on both the cultural and fun levels.
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September 14th, 2008 · No Comments
History will prove that Bath is more than just a place with over 5,000 buildings revealing intelligent architecture and unusual designs. This is one of the most significant areas dating as far back as the Roman period, presenting an array of delightful landmarks and statues. The Celtics had used the famous Roman bath springs as a shrine, to commemorate the Goddess Sulis who the Romans had considered to be Minerva. As the city was built at the bottom of the volcano, it became the hot spot of the Roman’s luxurious baths and spas facilities.
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September 13th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Nicknamed the surfers’ paradise, Australia’s Gold Coast is the dream location for tourists looking to make surfing the focus of their activity holiday. Gold Coast City is found in the southeast of Queensland and boasts a subtropical climate with perfect conditions for surfers: 70km of beaches and four outstanding break points combine to make this THE spot to go for surfing enthusiasts.
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