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72Top 10 Churches in Rome
A list of the ten best, most exciting, churches that you should not miss when traveling to Rome. Each church on the list contains a description and several pictures.
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73Violin Making Greats: Carlo Antonio Testore
When we think of the violin making greats the names that first spring to mind inevitably are those originating from Cremona: Stradivarius, Guanerius, Amati and the likes. After this one of the most important centres, and what subsequently became...
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71History of Gondolas Including Its Inclusion in Venetian Art
Gondolas, one of the world's most recognizable boats, have been around since the 1100s. Though the modern version looks quite different, the gondola still gives us a romantic glimpse of Venice as it was a long time ago. In paintings of some of the renowned Renaissance painters as Vittore Carpaccio, we see panoramic scenes of life in the great Italian city and on its canals. Gondolas were the chosen mode of transport for the populace, especially the aristocracy. Today, they transport tourists.
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72The best Operas of all time!
Since my article on the best Opera singers ever has reached 20,000 hits, I wanted to do a piece about the best Operas ever. All over the world this type of performing art fills opera houses on a consistent basis. Read here to find out why!
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69Giovanni Gentile
Giovanni Gentile, Italian philosopher and educator, who, as minister of education (1922-1924 ) in Mussolini's first cabinet, reformed the entire Italian school system. As a philosopher, Gentile was both an important figure in the neo-Hegelian...
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71Paolo and Francesca - a true love story from Italy.
In the Italy of the 12th century beautiful aristocratic women were usually the pawns of powerful men. Sometimes they took their revenge. This tragic love story of Paulo and Francesca shows how a cruelly duped woman took the man she truly loved and paid for her love with her life.
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77Burano Island off the coast of Venice, Italy
Burrano Island stands out on a trip to Italy for it's vibrant colored buildings, is famous for it's exquisite Lace making craft and is known for its fresh and delicious seafood. But it is also a very welcome peaceful and relaxed reprieve from the hustle and bustle of it's ever vivacious and exciting sister city of Venice. Be sure to include on your trip to Italy.
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54Contraband
Chris Farraday, played by Mark Wahlberg (The Fighter, The Departed, Boogie Nights) is a professional smuggler gone legal in order to provide a better life for his family but he gets pulled back in by his brother in law. Like most of Wahlberg's...
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84The Republic of Ireland in Euro 2012
For the first time in 10 years, the boys in green have qualified for the finals of a major tournament. In June of 2012, thousands of Irish people will be flocking to Poland to see their nations pride go into battle with the likes of Croatia, Italy...
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80Fire Red and Leaf Green Pokemon Gyms (Badges Help)
Stuck on a certain gym in Pokemon's Firered or Leafgreen unable to defeat them no matter what? Or do you just need a little push in the right direction, this guide will do it's best to help. Each leader is described with type advantages and party details.
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