UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ravenna – the resting place of Dante Alighieri

Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy

An ancient city which served as the capital of the West Roman Empire in the 5th century AD, today Ravenna is the capital of the province with the eponymous name. It is very well-known for its very impressive mosaics dating all the way back to the 5th century again. It is also the location of an impressive eight UNESCO World

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Portovenere – one of the most romantic villages on the Ligurian coast

Portovenere, Liguria

The picturesque town of Portovenere is located on the eastern tip of the region of Liguria in northern Italy. Along with the Cinque Terre and the nearby islands belong to the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Portovenere is a picturesque spot and spa resort at the end of the peninsula, stretching to the west of Golfo di La Spezia. Typical for

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Agrigento – well-preserved Greek temples in Sicily

Agrigento, Sicily, Italy 2

The city of Agrigento is located on the southwestern coast of Sicily and has 57,000 inhabitants. It is mainly famous for its well-preserved Greek temples. Agrigento is composed of two separate parts. The first is the city itself, characterized by narrow streets, old stone houses and many shops and bars. This town stands on a steep hill and is mostly

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