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Europe Destinations Part 2

April 10th, 2008
Coliseum in Rome

Coliseum in Rome

The coliseum is an ancient structure that also has become the icon of Rome. It is the place where that marks the history of the Roman Empire. In this place, in the past, the gladiators fought for their life and for the excitement of the Emperor and the residents of Rome.

Besides the Coliseum, we can also visit the Pisa Tower or Torre di Pisa that has become of the World Wonder. The tower that stands in the city of Pisa Italy is actually built to stand vertically just like any other normal bell tower. However, not after its completion in 1173, the structure started to tilt until today.

There are other places that resemblance the greatness of the Roman Empire such as The Roman Forum, The Monument of Victor Emmanuel II, The Venice Piazza and The Trevi Fountain. All of them are great places to visit.

In Southern Italy, we can see wild life that illuminates its unique beauty during the summer. Napoli is famous for its buildings designed by Italian architects such as Palazzo san Giacomo and Castel Nuovo. Don’t forget also the city of Capri with its blue Grotto and also Pompeii, a city that was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 BC.

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