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Chains of St Peter San Pietro in Vincoli Rome City of Churches Italy Europe

The Chains of St Peter Rome is a city of churches – you can hardly wander around the streets without happening upon a basilica, chapel, or cathedral. You’ll find them whether you intend to or not! And that’s part of the beauty of the City of Churches – all the hidden gems waiting to be found. In addition to the impressive and opulent Vatican City with St. Peter’s Cathedral, Rome is also home to over 900 churches, most (but not all) of which are Roman Catholic. Some of the most famous Catholic churches in Rome contain precious relics retrieved from…

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Amalfi Coast Italy Europe Summer Vacation Sorrento Positano Isle of Capri

Amalfi Coast Italy Europe Summer Vacation Sorrento Positano Isle of Capri The Amalfi Coast in Italy is the summer vacationer’s dream location – with little seaside towns perched on cliffs overlooking the ocean, delicious local seafood dishes to try, and endless European summer sunshine, it’s heaven on earth. Whether you get a heady dose of the beauty of the Amalfi coastline in a day or a long weekend, or whether you spend a whole summer exploring the tiny towns and beaches at your leisure, a visit to the region is well worth it! One recommended route along the Amalfi Coast…

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Ostia Antica Roman Archaeological Site Italy Europe

Ostia Antica Roman Archaeological Site Italy Europe Ostia Antica is a huge archaeological site on the coast just outside of Rome, and it is home to the ruins of one of the best-preserved ancient Roman cities in the world. On par with the ancient Roman archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, Ostia gives present-day visitors a taste of daily life in a busy, trade-oriented Roman city that was occupied over 2000 years ago. A day trip to Ostia Antica is highly recommended if you have a week or more in Rome, and if you’re a history / archaeology / Classics…

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Italy Travel Europe Top 4 Italian Food Options. You’ll never believe number 3!

Food to Try During Your Italy Travel Adventure Italy is a country that is world-famous and dearly loved for its simple, yet utterly delicious food. With some of the best pizza, pasta, meat dishes, fish, seafood, breads & baked goods, pastries, sweet treats, coffee, and wine, a trip to Italy is a absolutely a trip to culinary heaven! A few superb, expensive meals in Rome are an absolute must if you can afford it, but if you’re on a budget, don’t worry – there are many fantastic, affordable food options that will also sate your appetite and leave a smile…

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The Colosseum in Rome. Travel to Italy to experience the wonder. You’ll never guess what it was also used for!

Travel to Italy and visit The Colosseum in Rome The Colosseum is one of Rome’s most iconic and popular landmarks, with around 4 million tourists visiting it per year! Most people who travel to Italy know about the Colosseum and the glory days of ancient Rome – the gladiator fights, bloodthirsty crowds, and grand, monumental buildings – but did you know these surprising and interesting facts about Rome’s biggest amphitheatre? The Colossus of Nero The building that we know as the “Colosseum” was first known by the Roman people as the Flavian Amphitheatre, as it was built by the emperor…