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From The Gardasee To The Tuscany In Italy Skirting the shores of the Gardasee Italy, we continue on towards our ultimate destination today - Gualdo a small village in the Tuscany near the coastal town of Viareggio, Italy. April 5, 2008: Leaving the town of Riva del Garda, we take in the scenery and various small... |
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Lucchio And Bike Races Tuscany Italy The village perch of Lucchio and a bike race in Bagni di Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. We checked out of our room at the Corona Hotel, which overlooked the Torrente Lima only a few... |
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Vernazza To Portofino Ligure Italy The village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre National Park, Ligure, Italy. The villages in the Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre are not joined along the coast by road (only... |
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Rialto Bridge Venice Italy Visit to the historic Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy. We find the Rialto Bridge which spans the Grand Canal and is topped with market stalls in the... |
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Winding Roads Of The Tuscan Landscape And City Towers We'd had our fill of cities for a bit so headed into the beautiful Tuscan landscape along cypress lined winding roads before ending the day in San Gimignano at dusk. April 11, 2008: Zigzagging road lined by Cypress trees in the Tuscan landscape, Province of... |
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Italian Culture Cinque Terre Ligure Italy A taste of Italian culture in the Cinque Terre, Ligure, Italy. We head out of Levanto, and decide to back track a little to explore the five towers (or at least a... |
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Earth Pyramids And Vineyards South Tirol From fascinating Earth Pyramids to rows of grape vines in lush green vineyards in South Tirol, Italy. Leaving our well appointed accommodations in Voels, we wind our way through to the next valley... |
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Arrive Voels In South Tirol Italy Castles and Mountains of South Tirol in Italy, Europe. After a quick exploration of Brunico and checking out the town’s wonderfully helpful 24/7 (fully... |
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Romantic Venice At Piazza San Marco An evening in romantic Venice at the Piazza San Marco, Italy, Europe. We spend all day exploring this unique town, no matter which way we go, there is always something... |
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Famous Leaning Tower Of Pisa Tuscany Italy It was a wet and drizzly day but who could resist a visit to the famous Leaning Tower in the Piazza del Duomo in the city of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. April 9, 2008: The famous leaning tower of Pisa and the Pisa Duomo at dusk in Piazza del... |
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Cinque Terre Ligure Italy Exploring the Cinque Terre in Ligure, Italy, Europe. It’s time now to leave this pretty valley and head for the region of Ligure and the Mediterranean... |
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Soave And Tuscany Italy A little bit of Soave and Tuscany, Italy, Europe. After finding an internet store around the corner from our hotel and helping them out on various... |
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Crowds Of Venice Italy Crowds of tourists through the streets of Venice in Italy, Europe. Today is Venice day and we decide to take the bus from near our hotel in Mestre to the bustling... |
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Piazza Del Campo Siena Tuscany Italy An aerial picture of the Piazza del Campo at the historic centre in the town of Siena, Tuscany, Italy. April 6, 2008: View over rooftops towards Torre del Mangia (Tower), Palazzo Pubblico (Town... |
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A Week Long Trip To Italy Begins At The Gardasee Leaving Freising once again, we first head to the resort towns of Torbole and Riva del Garda on the shores of the Gardasee (Garda Lake) in the Trentino-Alto Adige district of Italy. April 4, 2008: Dusk along the Lake Garda Waterfront in the resort town of Riva del Garda,... |
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Historic City Of Lucca Tuscany Italy Another city steeped in history and historic architecture, we spend the day exploring Lucca by foot then end on a high note - dusk at the site of the old Roman Amphitheatre (1st century AD) in Piazza Anfiteatro. April 10, 2008: Site of the Old Roman Amphitheatre, Piazza Anfiteatro, at dusk in the City... |
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San Gimignano Dusk Tuscany Italy Picture at dusk of a few of the towers which adorn the San Gimignano skyline from the surrounding countryside in the Tuscany, Italy. April 11, 2008: Skyline of the Town of San Gimingnano at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site,... |
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Elusive Sunset In San Gimignano Tuscany Italy Exploring several historic towns in the Tuscany, we end the day waiting for a sunset over San Gimignano, which was to prove elusive. April 7, 2008: Sunset over the landscape surrounding the town of San Gimignano, a UNESCO... |
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Historic City Centre Of Siena In The Tuscany Italy The epitome of a medieval city, the historic town centre of Siena in the Tuscany, Italy has many gothic style buildings which date back to the 12th and 15th centuries. April 6, 2008: Torre del Mangia (bell tower) and Palazzo Pubblico (Town Hall) in Piazza del... |
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A Full Day In Florence Highlighted At Dusk From the grand Duomo cathedral with its outstanding architecture to the Piazza della Signoria dotted with famous statues, and the historic Ponte Vecchio which spans the Arno River, we spend a day exploring the beautiful city of Florence, Italy. April 8, 2008: Dusk over the Ponte Vecchio (bridge - built in 1345) spanning the Arno River... |
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