Italy

Italy, officially referred to as the Italian Republic, stands as a country nestled at the convergence of Southern and Western Europe. Embraced by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Italy predominantly comprises a peninsula framed by the towering Alps and adorned with a myriad of encompassing islands. Encompassing an area of approximately 301,340 square kilometers (116,350 square miles), this land shares its borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia and includes the enclaved city-states of Vatican City and San Marino. Notably, it boasts a territorial exclave within Switzerland known as Campione and boasts an archipelago, the Pelagie Islands, situated on the African Plate.

Italy

Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

The gallery is based on the collections of Cardinal Federico Borromeo: manuscripts, ancient books, paintings and sculptures, works by Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Tiepolo, Veronese, Dürer, Bruegel and Raphael.

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Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology

The Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology is the largest museum of its kind in Italy. It was opened in 1953 and is named after the great Italian scientist and artist Leonardo da Vinci.

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Palazzo Brioli and Clock Tower

Piazza Tre Martiri was once the site of Julius Caesar's speeches. There are several columned porticoes. several columned porticoes, all that remains of the Roman forum. Opposite is the Palazzo Brioli, first owned by the Carampi family, then by... read more

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Arch of Augusta in Rimini

The Arch of Augustus is a monument preserved from Roman times. The arch was put up in 27 BC after the completion of the road between Rome and the Adriatic coast. The main facade of the arch, on which the inscription "Golden Gate" is pres... read more

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Egypt

Khan Al-Khalili Market

Khan-Al-Khalili is a large market in the Muslim neighbourhood of Cairo, one of the city's striking landmarks. The square that Khan-Al-Khalili occupies was originally the site of the Saffron Tomb mausoleum, the burial place of the Fatimid caliphs. Emir Al-Khalili ordered the destruction of the Fatimid cemetery in 1382 in order to build a large caravanserai. At that time, this was the central... read more

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Israel

Church of the Visitation

The Catholic Church of the Visitation in the Jerusalem suburb of Ein Karem is named after one of the most beautiful Gospel episodes - Mary's visit to Elizabeth.

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Greece

Ancient Agora

In the heart of Athens, northwest of the Acropolis, lie the ruins of the Ancient Agora. During the period of ancient Greece (from about the beginning of the 6th century BC) it was the political, financial, administrative, cultural and religious ce... read more

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