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The Most Interesting Historical Places in Italy

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Historical Places in Italy

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Ruin
Colosseum , Rome
4.7
Considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering, Colosseum is the largest amphitheater in the world. This world-fa
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World heritage site · Ruin
Pantheon , Rome
4.8
Nearly 2,000 years old, Pantheon is the only building from the Greco-Roman world that has remained substantially intact and in continuous use
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Church
St. Peter's Basilica , Vatican City
4.8
St. Peter's Basilica is not only among the most renowned works of Renaissance architecture, but it is also one of the largest churches in the
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Piazza San Marco ©
Historic Walking Area
Piazza San Marco , Venice
4.6
Venice's principal public space, Piazza San Marco has served as the city's social, religious, and political center for centuries. In fact, Na
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Piazza Navona ©
Historic Walking Area
Piazza Navona , Rome
4.6
Noisy and vibrant, Piazza Navona is the hub of artistic and commercial activity in this part of the city. Known for its Baroque architecture,
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Italy

4.7
Landmarks · Ruins · Sacred & Religious Sites
From ancient ruins to Gothic cathedrals, Byzantine churches, and Renaissance palaces, historical places in Italy attract travelers from all around the world. Some of the most visited ones--the world-famous amphitheater Colosseum and Gli Scavi Archeologici di Pompei, an almost perfectly preserved Roman city--date back to the ancient times. Some are not simply historical monuments, but also thriving works of architecture and art, such as the ornate Basilica di San Marco, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore that marks the transition from Gothic Revival style to the Italian Renaissance, and Duomo di Milano, a marvel of Gothic architecture.
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