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Ca’ d’Oro - 15th Century Venice’s Golden House

Jul 21st, 2008 | By Jill Kammer | Category: Travel & Leisure

The Golden House which is located in Venice is known for some of the most outstanding works of architecture in the area. The city is well renowned for this, and their claim to fame is truly deserved.



St. Peter’s Basilica - A Vatican City Must-See When In Rome

Jun 21st, 2008 | By Jill Kammer | Category: Travel & Leisure

St. Peter’s Basilica, otherwise known as Basilica di San Pietro has always been a tremendously popular attraction of tourists to Rome. Visitors to the site can happily pass a day taking in all there is to see there. Of the many popular locations in Vatican City, St. Peter’s ranks high in popularity and number of visits by tourists.



Nero’s Domus Aurea - An Ancient Rome Tourist Attraction Delight

Jun 17th, 2008 | By Jill Kammer | Category: Travel & Leisure

If you are looking for a fascinating attraction in Rome, the ancient ruins of the Golden House of Nero have just recently been opened after years of being excavated and restored. This is great news because even though the house was found during the Renaissance period, it took a big recovery effort in the 1990s to finally make it available.



Rome’s Piazza Navona - An Introduction

Jun 8th, 2008 | By Jill Kammer | Category: Travel & Leisure

Rome thrives on outdoor life. Naturally, it is obvious that Rome has a lot of museums, restaurants as well as churches, theaters and many other kinds of indoor activates. But the places to see Rome really shine are the many piazzas.



St. Mark’s Campanile - The Famous Belltower of Venice

Jun 8th, 2008 | By Jill Kammer | Category: Travel & Leisure

You don’t have to be Christian to appreciate the beauty of the free standing bell tower next to the Basilica di San Marco. Usually known as St Mark’s Campanile, this impressive protector of Venice has become one of the venerable city’s most-loved symbols.