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

Pantheon in Rome

The oldest building of the Pantheon, the temple of all the gods, was erected in 27 BC by Marcus Agrippa. Between 118-128, the temple was extensively rebuilt under Emperor Hadrian, and assumed the forms it retains to this day.

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Trevi Fountain

Rome's most famous fountain, the Trevi Fountain, was built according to drawings by Giovanni Bernini and a design by Nicolo Salvi in 1762. In a small square, the Trevi Fountain looks simply enormous: 26 metres high and 20 metres wide. The back... read more

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Piazza España in Rome

One of the most picturesque squares in Rome is Piazza España. The square got its name from the Spanish embassy building located on it. In the centre of the square is the famous Boat Fountain by Pietro Bernini (1627-1629). It is a truly vivi... read more

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Borghese Villa and Museum

It is not only the largest park in Rome, spread over six kilometres in circumference, but also one of the most picturesque. Created by Cardinal Cafarelli Borghese in the early 17th century, the park was completely redesigned in the late 18th centu... 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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