Palermo – totally different from any other European city

The capital city of Sicily, the fifth largest city in Italy, a home to about 660.000 inhabitants… At first glance, you might be disappointed and surprised – noise, traffic, disorder and misery in the streets. However, if you forget these unpleasant facts, eventually you will feel the unique atmosphere that is full of life. Tourists are often fascinated especially by

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Lecce – Florence of the Baroque

Roman Amphiteatre at Sant'Oronzo Square, Lecce, Puglia, Italy

Lecce is probably everywhere known as the “Florence of the Baroque.” This nickname is indicative of flourishing architecture, which is unmatched in southern Italy. The city contains signs of Greeks, Romans, Normans and Saracens but enduring link comes from Habsburg Spain. Its rulers who settled here, made great architectural transformation of the city during the 17th century. Duomo, Lecce, Puglia,

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Pordenone – another smaller Venice just few kilometres of Venice

Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Of all the towns located in the region of Friuli – Venezia Giulia, it is Pordenone which is closest one to Venice, and not only because of the geography. When you explore this town better, you’ll realize that Pordenone is very similar in the overall culture and mentality to Venice. Palazzo comunale and tower of Duomo di San Marco, Pordenone,

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