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Torre Velasca 5 Piazza Velasca, Milan, 20122 | ![]() |
The most famous and discussed skyscraper in the centre of Milan was designed by the BBPR studio (Banfi, Belgiojoso, Peressutti, Rogers): it was begun in 1950 and completed 8 years later. At 106 metres high, it was the sy... more
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Palazzo Madama Piazza Castello, Turin, 10121 | ![]() |
In 1718 the second Royal Lady, Giovanna Battista di Savoia-Nemours, asked Juvarra to plan a radical enlargement of the palace in order to turn it into one of the most grandiose residences of Europe. The original plan inc... more
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Lodi Lodi, 26900 | ![]() |
Lodi changed hands several times during the 15th century when France and Spain went to war over conflicting territorial claims in Italy. In 1556 Spain gained control of Lodi and the rest of Lombardy. Spain ruled Lodi unt... more
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Via dei Fori Imperiali Via dei Fori Imperiali, Rome, 00186 | ![]() |
Opicina Opicina, Trieste, 34016 | ![]() |
A scenic and romantic way to get up to Trieste's Carso is by going in the tram. This old rail system was opened in 1902 and has become part of local folklore, there are even local, traditional songs about it. The tram is... more
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San Miniato al Monte Via Monte alle Croci, 34, Firenze, 50125 | ![]() |
seen from the outside was designed by Baccio d'Agnolo. In 1530 the combined troops of Charles V and Medici Pope Clement VII, who had recently reconciled with each other, lay siege to the newly declared Republic of Floren... more
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Centro Storico Centro Storico, Rome | ![]() |
To reach the Campo is rather tricky. The metro is a long way away - the nearest one is probably Colosseo or Barberini. The quickest approach is probably along Via Plebisito which heads west from Piazza Venezia. This Via ... more
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Castello Sforzesco Castello Sforzesco, Milan, 20100 | ![]() |
... it could be nice to go to the Castello, the old building in the central Milan. And when you have had your five minutes of looking at art you can go on, further on, and just relax in the sun in the park Sempione. It's... more
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Teatro di Marcello Piazza Monte Savello, 30, Rome, 00186 | ![]() |
The origins of this theatre run back to 23 BC, when Augustus had it built in honour of Marcus Claudius Marcellus, his nephew and adopted son. The theatre had space for 20,000 people, and was used for games and celebratio... more
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Palazzo dei Normanni P.zza Indipendenza, Palermo, 90129 | ![]() |
The history of the palace can be traced to the 9th century and the days of the Arab emirs and their harems, but probably goes back even further: The Arabs built the palace on an older Roman and Punic fortress. Over time ... more
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