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Milan, Via Torino walking suddenly looks the fabulous Duomo, always think that when an architectural work transcends borders is very important because someone has spent it. It’s great that part of Milan, not in vain is one of the largest malls, it’s great because it includes pieces of various times in one post, but yes, the time is now because there are enough runs in a city that beats so strong.

Needless to say that “Il Duomo” approach leads to nothing, it’s a delicious feeling of smallness, where the pervading solemnity one to shudder. Read the rest of this entry »

Rome, capital of Italy, is one of the most visited cities in the world with an average of 12 million tourists a year who come on vacation. It is located in the Lazio region, west-central Italy, near the Tyrrhenian Sea and its length reaches both sides of the river Tiber.

Traditionally gives the founding of Rome in 753 BC located on seven hills around the ancient Rome. Today Rome is divided into two main areas, the historic area in the center of the city, composed of all the monuments and historical sites, and the surrounding area or periphery, consisting of modern buildings and traditional neighborhoods of the city. Read the rest of this entry »

The Roman Colosseum is one of the most famous buildings, famous and representative of the world. Besides, it is also one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A true piece of Heritage, now you can also visit at night.

Rome is a city full of attractions for tourists. Is that the list of things to see, monuments, buildings, museums and shows is immense.

Of all these attractions, the best known and absolutely unforgettable, is the Roman Coliseum. but this summer 2010 from June to September alone, the Coliseum offers a bonus for those willing to discover it in all its glory: nocturnal visits.

The nocturnal visits to the Colosseum are made only on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 pm to midnight. The access is done in groups of 10 12 people, so get ready with a little patience.

The interesting thing about visiting the Colosseum at night is the veil of mystery (and a little scary) that the visit to experience for tourists.

The visit will include a mid-summer, sections of the arena that are currently closed to the public.

Truly worth the visit the same night if you have already traveled this monumental building during the day. Whether lighting, small groups or the mysterious stories that counting the guide will surely find this is an interesting experience.

Pisa is part of the Tuscany region of Italy. The city of Pisa has centuries of history as reflected in its architecture and art. Pisa has its origin in times of the Greeks, later the Etruscans and Romans left their influence in Pisa. In the Middle Ages lived splendor Pisa, as a port. The result of their importance throughout history is the great legacy of buildings and works of art that has Pisa.

What to do in Pisa

* The Tower of Pisa, the Leaning Tower. Symbol of the city. It’s in the Piazza dei Miracoli, in the Plaza is one of the most beautiful architectural ensembles of Italian Romanesque. The Chair, the Baptistery, the Campo Santo, and the Leaning Tower.

* The Tower of Pisa was built in the twelfth century by Bonanno Pisano. Since its construction in 1174 the problems started, the leaning tower of Pisa. First was to the north, is trying to correct. Then followed leaning toward the south. Which led to his inclination and made famous tower in the world is due to structural failure in the tower and terrain. The land where the tower of Pisa constructed are marshy and that made the tower was leaning. Pisa Cathedral

* Engineers have discovered that the tower of Pisa is moved each time, reacts to the heat of the sun. Its foundations are installed electro high sensitivity levels. Since the end of the Second World War the tower of Pisa leans over 2mm a year. In 1992, circled the tower with 8 metal wire and placed on its foundation 600 tonnes of lead. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a claim to the city at the time the tower of Pisa was closed, tourism declined by 25%.

* Legend has it that Galileo Galilei in the fifteenth century used as a test to analyze the tower falling speed of objects.

* The Cathedral, or Duomo was built between the eleventh and twelfth centuries in its construction was used a coating of white marble which gives a wonderful brightness.

* The Baptistery striking architecture, was conducted between the XII and XIV. The tower is 100 in diameter by 50 altura.camposanto

* The Cemetery, a visit worthwhile, the ship is exposed, surrounded by a beautiful Gothic cloister.

* Watch the palace of the seventeenth century, Cavalieri Palace. The Cathedral Museum and the Sionopias.

* Churches such as the San Paolo a ripa di Arno or the Santa Catalina