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1 day ago · With an exterior area of 21,095 square metres (227,060 sq ft), [17] an interior area of 15,160 square metres (163,200 sq ft), [18] [19] St. Peter's Basilica is the largest Christian church building in the world by the two latter metrics and the second largest by the first as of 2016.
Apr 19, 2024 · The Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral in Florence by Filippo Brunelleschi, which has the largest brick dome in the world, and is considered a masterpiece of world architecture. This is a list of cathedrals in Italy, including also Vatican City and San Marino.
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Apr 5, 2024 · The Leaning Tower of Pisa is in the city of Pisa, in Tuscany, a region in west-central Italy. More specifically, the tower is on the grounds of the city’s cathedral complex, which is known as the Campo dei Miracoli or Piazza dei Miracoli, the “Square of Miracles.”
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1 day ago · Verona is a lovely, relaxed city famous for Shakespeare’s story of Romeo and Juliet. It has the third-largest Roman Arena in Italy, and I highly recommend catching an opera during your visit. UNESCO has awarded the city a World Heritage site status because of its urban structure and architecture, which include Roman remains and ancient castles.
Apr 14, 2024 · Piazza San Marco started in the 9th century as part of the grounds of the Doge’s Palace. Today, it’s home to many of the most famous landmarks in Italy, including St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. St Mark’s Basilica is the most photogenic of all the monuments around the square.
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Apr 26, 2024 · 30 Oldest Cities in Europe. For travelers seeking history, Europe is a must-visit. The continent's culture dates back to at least 20,000 B.C., and in the centuries since, it innovated during the Bronze Age, saw the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, and flourished during the Renaissance and Age of Discovery. Every city in Europe has fascinating ...
1 day ago · Italy, country of south-central Europe, occupying a peninsula that juts deep into the Mediterranean Sea. Italy comprises some of the most varied and scenic landscapes on Earth and is often described as a country shaped like a boot. At its broad top stand the Alps, which are among the world’s most rugged mountains.
