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One of the tiny, winding canals that make Venice the unique place it is.  (Photo by Arabella)91

What to do in Venice, Italy

by happyexplorer

How ever well you think you know Venice, Italy, you're in for a some surprises! One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, it's still possible to escape the crowds in its narrow streets and hidden squares. Here are a few highlights of fascinating Venice. published 5 months ago

15 comments    travel italy italian

The colisseum, where gladiators fought as the crowds went wild.  Photo by Kevin Connors86

What to do in Rome, Italy

by happyexplorer

Rome is an exciting city that's been a bustling metropolis for thousands of years! Here are a few (of the many wonderful) things you can do when you visit Rome, Italy. published 6 months ago

6 comments    travel vacations italy

Fresco from Pompeii (Photo by Clara Natoli)92

Pompeii, Italy - The Lost City

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In the fateful year of 79 AD, during the heyday of the Roman Empire, Pompeii (Italy) was a thriving city of about 20,000 inhabitants. By the end of August that same year, they were all gone, and the city was left for dead along with its inhabitants. published 5 months ago

40 comments    travel history italy

Shops hang off the side of the medieval Ponte Vecchio.  Photos by Deanna Keahey. 81

What to do in Florence, Italy

by happyexplorer

Florence, Italy -- "Firenze" in Italian -- was the center of the Italian Renaissance, and home to many famous artists, including Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Today it's brimming with art and culture, and is a fascinating city to visit! Here are my favorite things to do and see. published 6 months ago

8 comments    travel art italy

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