Vicenza’s history dates back to pre-Roman times, but it’s a Renaissance figure, Andrea Palladio, with whom the city is most associated. One of the preeminent figures in Western architecture, Palladio built more than twenty buildings here, including the Basilica Palladiana, the Palazzo Chiericati (home to Vicenza’s museum and art gallery), the Teatro Olimpico (his last and some say greatest work) and many other palaces and villas, leading UNESCO to designate the city as a World Heritage Site.
Tuscany (/ˈtʌskəni/ TUSK-ə-nee; Italian: Toscana, pronounced [toˈskaːna]) is a region in central Italy with an area of about 23,000 square kilometres (8,900 square miles) and a population of about 3.8 million inhabitants (2013). The regional capital is Florence (Firenze).
The former home of three of America's founding fathers, and the current home of the University of Virginia, the city of Charlottesville, Virginia is suffused with an appreciation of history and intellectual vigor. Take a tour of the university campus and walk through grassy malls and grand buildings designed by Thomas Jefferson, or peak into the dorm room once occupied by Edgar Allen Poe. The great homes of America's early presidents, Monroe, Jefferson and Madison, are also open to the public.
Apalachicola ('æpʰəlætʃ,koʊl) is a city in Franklin County, Florida, United States, on the shore of Apalachicola Bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico. The population was 2,231 at the 2010 census. Apalachicola is the county seat of Franklin County.
Discover the best top things to do in Chambery, France including Events et Loisirs, Ville Ancienne, Mediatheque Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Galerie Eureka, La Fontaine des Elephants (Fountain of Elephants), Cathedrale Saint-Francois-De-Sales, Le Petit Train Touristique de Chambery.
North Rhine-Westphalia (German: Nordrhein-Westfalen, pronounced [ˈnɔʁtʁaɪ̯n vɛstˈfaːlən] ( listen), commonly shortened to NRW) is the most populous state of Germany, with a population of approximately 18 million, and the fourth largest by area. Its capital is Düsseldorf; the largest city is Cologne. Four of Germany's ten largest cities (Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, and Essen) are located in this state, as well as the second largest metropolitan area on the European continent, Rhine-Ruhr.
The spirit of the "Land of Lincoln" is nowhere else so alive as it is in Springfield, one time home to old Honest Abe himself and present home of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site, the Old State Capitol State Historic Site, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site. The NAACP also holds Springfield at its roots, having formed after a particularly bloody race riot here in 1908.
Stretching from the wooded Dordogne to the towering peaks of the Pyrenees, this vast region is a popular winter sports destination, but one without the hordes that besiege the Alps. Spring's melted snows lure kayakers and rafting enthusiasts. In summer, amateur and advanced hikers take to the hills.
Berlin is an edgy city, from its fashion to its architecture to its charged political history. The Berlin Wall is a sobering reminder of the hyper-charged postwar atmosphere, and yet the graffiti art that now covers its remnants has become symbolic of social progress. Check out the Weltzeituhr (world time) Clock, topped by a model of the solar system, then turn back time by dining at the historic Zur Letzten Instanz, a 16th century restaurant that was frequented by Napoleon and Beethoven.
Sesto Fiorentino (Italian pronunciation: [ˈsɛsto fjorenˈtiːno]), known locally as just Sesto, is a municipality (comune) in the Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, central Italy.
Discover the best top things to do in Adrar Region, Mauritania including Kanaga Adventure Tours, Monolith of Ben Amera, Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata, Bibliotheque Habott, Terjit Oasis, Chinguetti Mosque, Azoueiga Voyages, Guide Touristique En Mauritanie, Guide Touristique En Mauritanie, Detours Mauritanie Voyages.
Discover the best top things to do in Kennebunks, United States including Kayak Excursions, Kennebunk Free Library, New England EcoAdventures, Rugosa Lobster Tours, Walker's Point, St. Anthony's Monastery, Gooch's Kennebunk Beach, Kennebunk Beach, Goose Rocks Beach, Ocean Avenue.
Discover the best top things to do in Cartagena District, Colombia including Anticuario El Arcon, Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver, Templo de Santo Domingo, Catedral Santa Catalina de Alejandria, Centro de Convenciones Cartagena de Indias, Caribe Jewelry Museum & Factory, Casa Museo Rafael Nunez, Centro Cultural Ciudad Movil, Biblioteca Bartolome Calvo, NH Galeria.
We've heard Toronto described as "New York City run by the Swiss," and it's true—you can find world-class theater, shopping and restaurants here, but the sidewalks are clean and the people are friendly. The best place to start is literally at the top—the CN Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the Western Hemisphere.
Washington DC is a hub for American politics and history. Attracting as many school field trips as it does travelers the district offers a peek into the country’s democratic origin. There are plenty of free museums to take advantage of but the real draw here is the memorials and monuments dedicated to great American leaders. Spend some contemplative time at the Reflecting Pool within the National Mall, among the most patriotic places in the country.
What kind of beachgoer are you? Chances are, you’ll find something in the Sarasota area that appeals to you. Soft sand, fishing piers, shells—you can find it around here. Just don’t go looking for a nude beach—that’s the one thing they don’t have.
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Prato, Italy including Ufficio Turistico a Carmignano, Biblioteca Lazzerini, Ufficio Informazioni Turistiche, Biblioteca Roncioniana, Ufficio Turistico a Artimino, Biblioteca Comunale Aldo Palazzeschi, Archivio di Stato, Fondazione CDSE - Centro di documentazione storico-etnografica.
The province of Ancona (Italian: provincia di Ancona) is a province in the Marche region of central Italy. Its capital is the city of Ancona, and the province borders the Adriatic Sea. The city of Ancona is also the capital of Marche.
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