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The historic center of Rome, at extraterritorial

properties of the Holy See within the city and the

Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, is among the 47

sites listed by Unesco Italians in the World Heritage

List.

ROME, THE ETERNAL CITY

Its importance is huge as civilization.

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AURELIAN WALLS The historic center included within the perimeter of the Aurelian Walls (left of the Tiber

River) and the walls gianicolenses (right of the river), 25,000 points of interest include

environmental and archaeological.

Legend has it that the founders of Rome were the brothers Romulus and Remus in 753 BC

by the famous wolf suckled, have become famous symbol of the capital, along with one of

its most important monuments: the Colosseum. But is the story that has made Rome great: at

first center of the Roman Republic, after primary focus of political and cultural life of the

Roman Empire in the fourth century, the capital of the Christian world.

The World Heritage site, extended in 1990 to the walls of Urban VIII, includes some of the

most important monuments of antiquity, among them the Roman Forum. Not far away, in

the hills of the Aventine, place of entertainment and relaxation of the Roman gens, found

two masterpieces: the Baths of Caracalla (212-217), which are among the greatest examples

of public toilets, and the Circus Maximus , former circus dedicated to horse racing.

Scrolling northward along the Tiber find the Mausoleum of Augustus, commanded imposing

monument build by Augustus in 29 BC on his return from Alexandria, so reminiscent of the

tomb of Alexander the Great.

MAUSOLEUM OF HADRIAN Another is the famous mausoleum of Hadrian, on which is built the

Castel Sant'Angelo. Radically changed in the Middle Ages and

Renaissance, is attached to the Vatican City State for fortified corridor.

Continuing in the historic center of Rome there is the Pantheon, a

temple dedicated to the gods of Olympus, built by the Emperor

Hadrian (118-128) and called by the Romans "La Rotonda".

Of undoubted interest are monumental columns: Trajan's Column,

erected to commemorate the conquest of Dacia by the Emperor, and

the Column of Marcus Aurelius, erected between 176 and 192 to honor

the victories over the Germans and placed in front Chigi Palace (now

the seat of government) in the great Piazza Colonna.

There are many unforgettable places of Rome: Campo

dei Fiori, with the statue of Giordano Bruno at its center,

Piazza Navona, where there is the splendid Fountain of

the Four Rivers by Bernini, Plaza of Spain with

characteristic steps, Piazza del Popolo with its famous

twin churches, Piazza Venezia with the imposing Victor

Emmanuel II monument whose back comes the

Campidoglio, the Largo Torre Argentina with the

remnants of ancient Roman temples, Plaza Trilussa and

Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, places both within the

historic district Trastevere.

In addition to the historic center of Rome, some

religious and public buildings of Rome in the late

fifteenth early sixteenth extraterritorial property of

the Holy See, part of Unesco Heritage. These include

some of the most beautiful churches in the capital,

considered true masterpieces: St. Mary Major, St.

John Lateran and St. Paul Outside the Walls.

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is one of the

largest basilicas of Rome, of great artistic and

religious value. In the Rome of the popes the Church

was one focus of the development plan made by

Sixtus V. even today, the basilica, with its recognizable

bell tower and domes is a feature of the Roman

landscape. The peculiarity of the basilica is the quality

and abundance of mosaics: the main nave and the

archway, V century, while the apse were completed in

1295. The beautiful rear facade, Carlo Rinaldi

masterpiece is one of the most solemn realizations of

baroque architecture.

THE HOLY SEE

St. John Lateran was the first cathedral of Rome, the

emperor Constantine in it, from the year 312, permitted

the making of the first episcopal see. With five ships and

a simple exterior and an interior richly decorated, the

basilica, on the occasion of the Holy Year of 1650, was

restored by Borromini. It was followed by the

restoration to the church assumed its Baroque

appearance.

Another patriarchal basilica St. Paul Outside the Walls,

built by Constantine on the will of 314 and successively

extended. In 1823, after a fire, it was rebuilt by architect

Pletti.

The basilica, divided into five naves, features 80 granite

columns Montorfano monolithic. At the top of the wall,

where Egyptian alabaster slabs alternating with large

windows, you can see 36 frescoes with scenes from the

life of St. Paul.

In this section we will present the top five tourist

destinations in Italy. These sites put a description of each

Italian city or each region of Italy. However, we do not want

to bore you saying that Rome is the historic capital of the

Roman Empire or can shop and rebuilt in modern Milan.

This information as generally prevents you assemble a

precise schedule. That is, Italy has beautiful natural beauty

and an imperial tradition of over two millennia: in short, you

can not know everything that Italy has to show. What we will

do is give you an overview of the Italian cities not only of

specific tourism destinations in Italy, the best or most

popular this peninsular country has to offer the tourist. Note

that we have compiled the top destinations throughout Italy

and although only five, probably you can not visit them all in

one trip, the idea is that you know each of them so you can

make a list of priorities and a Italy vacation itinerary. Let us

begin the journey.

FIVE PLACES YOU HAVE TO GO

ROMAN COLOSSEUM Built between 70 and 72 AD and 80 AD The Coliseum is currently the

most representative architectural structure of ancient Rome. This

magnificent building were located 50000 people to see different public

events among which was the fight of gladiators. The formidable

architectural beauty did not correspond to the atrocities that were

committed in the sand, but today, when they have stopped this shameful

practice, the Colosseum is unique to human history and a must-see

monument in the nearby Roman ruins set this famous building.

THE TOWER OF PISA

The famous leaning tower of Pisa and Leaning

born. Of course, not deliberately, but since the

beginning of its construction in 1173 the tower

began to tilt slowly. Many believe that the tower

of Pisa is leaning on purpose and many others

believe it is a monument in itself. Neither belief is

true, the inclination of the tower was never

planned and the tower is not alone but is the bell

tower of the Cathedral of Pisa that is meters away

from her but does not appear in any photos

because the tower takes all eyes. Now, after

years of work, the tower is open to the public to

ascend 294 steps by crossing the 8 floors up to

the bell tower.

THE CHANNELS VENICE The sinking city arouses the interest of the entire planet, we all want to go to a city

covered with water. The architectural beauty of Venice, its canals and bridges that

cross are unmatched, unique and beautiful. But while thus still do not want to

scare anyone because Venice is a must within tourism in Italy, it would be nice to

clear some myths. The portion of Venice has canals and gondolas water is just a

few blocks away, there is an entire city that has streets rather than streams. On the

other hand, the romance of travel by gondola is not as fairytale as it seems: the

water by plying the gondolas is being dumped in the sewers and household drains

so the smell is not just a rose. However, none of this matters, travel through the

canals of Venice is an experience not to be missed as the magic there is far more

powerful than reality.

CAPRI This paradise island located in the Mediterranean has become a preferred tourist destination. The beauty of its

beaches and the island itself make it a popular destination for celebrities and the Neapolitans in general. The

island of Capri is a unique destination in Italy since the main thing is the entertainment, the sun and the beach

and not the history and architectural wonders. Capri is ideal for spending a few days in the middle of your

sightseeing trip in Italy to return to the mainland to continue marveling of cultural and historical splendor of

Italy.

AGRIGENTO

THE VALLEY OF

THE TEMPLES Hinged on terraces on top of a plateau with a checkerboard urban

distribution, Acragas was one of the most important Greek and

Mediterranean cities. Surrounded by the end of the sixth century B.C. by an

imposing defensive wall with nine gates, the colony enjoyed a period of great

expansion in the V century BC , During the reign of the tyrant Theron, and

continued with the establishment of democracy. In this period were built

Doric temples of southern hill having as the altiplano southern boundary on

which the city stood. Scenario of the war between the Carthaginians and

Romans for control of the Mediterranean, the city fell into decline

progressively until conquered by the Romans, wine called "Agrigentum".

Very heart of the archaeological area of Agrigento, the area of the temples is

a unique place. The Temple of Olympian Zeus or Jupiter, which we have just

gotten the base and the main altar, was one of the greatest ancient Greek

temples. The oldest temple of Agrigento is to Heracles or Hercules, while the

best preserved is the Temple of Concord, probably the most impressive Doric

temple that has survived to this day after the Parthenon in Athens. The

building was converted into a Christian church, as we indicated the graves

excavated in the pavement.

Contemporary Temple of Concord is the Temple of Hera or Juno

Lacinia, badly damaged by fire late V century BC You should also visit

the Temple of Castor and Pollux, the shrine dedicated to the chthonic

deities or "land" Demeter and Persephone - a cult very popular among

women of the area, 'The Hephaestus or Vulcan, separated from the

preceding by a pool fed by an ancient aqueduct, the Temple of Isis,

Augustan-Tiberian period later, the temple of Demeter, joined the

Rupe Atenea, the ancient acropolis of the city, the Sanctuary of

Asclepius or Aesculapius, the Greek god of medicine, therapeutic

center and rites of Athena, now part of the Church of St. Mary of the

Greeks.

Do not miss the agora area of Greek and Roman times, structured in

various heights and center of public life, the "Board Room" or

"Bouleuterion" in the northern part of San Nicolas Poggetto and

Gymnasium, former place of sports, educational and recreational.

The Temple Valley has a rich necropolis area Greek, Roman and early

Christian, on the outskirts of the ancient city, and the Tomb of Theron,

named after a popular attribution error, and has nothing to do with the

Acragas ancient Hellenic tyrant. To conclude are the aqueducts

noteworthy, mosaics of soil that has survived in the Greek and Roman

suburbs and subsequent early Christian basilicas, most notably the

"Villa Athena", near the Temple of Concordia.

THE BEST BEACHES IN

ITALY

Amalfi

The Amalfi Coast has an area of over 50 kilometers, crossing several villages

Salerno Gulf, located in the province of Campania. This beautiful coastline is a

stretch of Italian coastline bathed by the Tyrrhenian Sea. Because of the great

tourist and cultural all municipalities from the coast were declared a World Heritage

Site by UNESCO.

Positano

Is this town stuck spectacular sea has great views, is really like a big window to the

sea in which obviously has to be prepared to walk up and down steep stairs. One of

the best beaches, which is reached after approximately 400 steps down, is Fornillo

beach from which you can see three islands that make up the archipelago of "Li

Galli". This beach is black sand, and in high season (June) is usually populated .

MAREMMA

It is composed mainly of large sandy beaches, as well as forests that reach

the coast where you can also see some islands, varied vegetation,

monasteries, cathedrals and medieval villages. About forty thousand hectares

are natural reserves, its flora and fauna are very important and have different

areas protected as biogenetic global protection. For lovers of agritourism,

without doubt, this is one of the best places in the Italian countryside.

GOLFO DI OROSEI

Nature here is sublime, big cliffs, coves, rocks, the mouth of the gulf

spanning over 30 kilometers and can only get here by boat.

There are two distinct parts, the southern part is the largest, has over 40

miles of coastline reaching out almost to the Holy Mountain. This whole

area is very lush, has beautiful forests, coves, caves and a high coast where

many small beaches are unique, as they are surrounded by vertical walls of

limestone The northern part has a low coast and reaches the Black out ,

consists of pine forests, dunes and long sandy beaches and clear water.

THE “TUSCAN”CITY It is located in central Italy and stretches from the Apennines to the Tyrrhenian

Sea.

The landscapes, artistic heritage and important cities, where the first of these is

Florence, make Tuscany an unquestioned protagonist in the global tourism

landscape.

In this region, nature has different manifestations, beginning with the coast,

alternating long sandy beaches, such as Versilia, with cliffs and rocky

headlands.

Are incomparable Tuscan Archipelago islands, surrounded by Mediterranean

vegetation, crystal clear waters and rich marine.

Other natural landscapes can be admired in the Apuan Alps and in many

protected areas, including Orbetello lagoon, home to numerous species of

migratory birds, including herons rose.

But the most characteristic of the region are those that blend harmoniously the

beauty of nature with the ancient human presence.

The Gulf of Baratti and splendid archaeological sites of Vetulonia, Vulci and

Pitigliano preserved necropolis and the remains of the Etruscan civilization,

while Roselle and Cosa give us memories of Roman times.