The Roman emperors used to bring various “souvenirs” from their travels. And so there was nobody surprised when they brought the whole Egyptian obelisks from a visit in Egypt. These huge monuments were really one of the most famous trophies of ancient Roman leaders. They were most valuable kind of prey, which proved their superiority over the pharaohs. Egyptian pharaohs
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When we consider Italian cuisine, most of us think of spaghetti or pizza. Yes, these are two main dishes, which came from Italy to our tables all around the world. But there is much more to what you can enjoy in this southern European country. Italian cuisine is tasty, healthy, light and easy to prepare, and is also considered one
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Did the son of a glove-maker visit Italy? Many of Shakespeare’s most famous plays are set amongst the gentility of Italy. Thirteen have at least some of the action in the region. As the son of a glove maker from Stratford many people argue that it isn’t possible he would have been able to visit the country, a luxury only
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Province of Arezzo is a typical example of Tuscany’s artistic, historical and natural beauty. The landscape is dotted with small towns and villages that have their own charm and individuality. Cortona, Cennina, Castiglion Fiorentino, Monte San Savino, Sansepolcro and San Giovanni Valdarno are among the best known. You can read more about the city of Arezzo here. Cortona, Arezzo, Tuscany,
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At the beautiful eastern coast of Sardinia you can find a small seaside resort of Budoni, whose main attractions are the long sandy and pebble beaches lined with cliffs. It is a very popular seaside town confirmed by thousands of tourists that are coming here every year. Beaches have a gradual entry into the warm Tyrrhenian Sea, and are suitable
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