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	<title>Software Programming and Computing Experts Blog &#187; Italy</title>
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		<title>Il Barcaiolo Restaurant Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:40:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Restaurant Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Il Barcaiolo Restaurant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[italian food]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.spaceja.com/il-barcaiolo-restaurant-review/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://blog.spaceja.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/italian-food-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="italian food" title="italian food" /></a>When you want a piece of heaven on earth you should dine at Il Barcaiolo. This restaurant is ideal for anyone looking forward to enjoying a delicious fish dish served in a traditional Sicilian style. When you step into this Italian restaurant you will be surrounded by beautiful Sicilian architecture and absolute luxury. From the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.spaceja.com%2Fil-barcaiolo-restaurant-review%2F" ><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.spaceja.com%2Fil-barcaiolo-restaurant-review%2F" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p><a href="http://blog.spaceja.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/italian-food.jpg" ><img src="http://blog.spaceja.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/italian-food-150x150.jpg" alt="italian food" title="italian food" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1749" /></a>When you want a piece of heaven on earth you should dine at <strong>Il Barcaiol</strong>o. This <strong>restaurant</strong> is ideal for anyone looking forward to enjoying a delicious fish dish served in a traditional Sicilian style. When you step into this <strong><a href="http://blog.spaceja.com/gran-duca-taormina-restaurant-review/" >Italian restaurant</a></strong> you will be surrounded by beautiful Sicilian architecture and absolute luxury. </p>
<p>From the beautiful wooden furniture and the glass windows of the lower floor to the earth tones blended with the brightly colored table cloth, Il Barcaiolo will put you in an inviting atmosphere where you can taste a bit of <strong>Taormina</strong>. Il Barcaiolo has some gorgeous views of the bay of the Ionian Sea when you dine on the terrace, which makes dining at this restaurant a real treat (not only food wise).</p>
<p><strong>Contact:<br />
Via Castelluccio 43<br />
98039 Taormina, Sicily, Italy<br />
Tel.: 39 0942 625 633</strong></p>
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		<title>Gambero Rosso Restaurant Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:10:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Restaurant Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap restaurants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gambero Rosso]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gambero Rosso Restaurant Review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Italy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.spaceja.com/gambero-rosso-restaurant-review/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://blog.spaceja.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Sicilian-Cuisine-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="Sicilian-Cuisine" title="Sicilian Cuisine" /></a>Gambero Rosso is a family owned restaurant where you can enjoy delicious Sicilian cuisines in the garden or on the terrace when in Italy. Located off the Corso Umberto in Taormina, when you step inside this gorgeous restaurant you will enjoy a wonderful setting along with some mouth-watering treats. When you dine at this restaurant [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.spaceja.com%2Fgambero-rosso-restaurant-review%2F" ><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.spaceja.com%2Fgambero-rosso-restaurant-review%2F" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p><a href="http://blog.spaceja.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Sicilian-Cuisine.jpg" ><img src="http://blog.spaceja.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Sicilian-Cuisine-150x150.jpg" alt="Sicilian-Cuisine" title="Sicilian Cuisine" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1742" /></a><strong>Gambero Rosso</strong> is a family owned restaurant where you can enjoy delicious <strong>Sicilian cuisines</strong> in the garden or on the terrace when in <strong>Italy</strong>. Located off the Corso Umberto in Taormina, when you step inside this gorgeous restaurant you will enjoy a wonderful setting along with some mouth-watering treats.</p>
<p>When you dine at this <strong>restaurant</strong> you will feel the warm hospitality that the restaurant is known for, from the moment you step inside its doors. You will also enjoy the lovely Sicilian decor of this restaurant, which is the perfect blend of comfortable tones. Plus since Gambero Rosso is located on the steps from Corso Umberto, you will have something to look at when you dine as there are always people walking by.</p>
<p>Gambero Rosso means red shrimp, which means that seafood is at its best at this <strong><a href="http://blog.spaceja.com/casa-grugno-ristorante-taormina-ital/" >restaurant</a></strong>, and it is also very popular in the Sicilian Cuisine. So you can treat yourself to a delicious shrimp cocktail with a zest of Italian flavor or any other seafood creation when you visit this establishment.</p>
<p><strong>Address<br />
Via Naumachie 11<br />
98039 Taormina, Sicily, Italy<br />
Tel: 39 094224863 </strong></p>
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		<title>Tiramisú Restaurant Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:49:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Restaurant Reviews]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.spaceja.com/tiramisu-restaurant-review/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://blog.spaceja.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/taormina-italy-150x123.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="taormina italy restaurant review" title="taormina italy" /></a>Tiramisú Restaurant Tiramisu is an excellent restaurant in Taormina. Tiramisú offers two levels of beautifully decorated tables and chairs in Sicily restaurant. The restaurant features an unimposing facade at the entrance and has a very large interior. Dining at this restaurant will let you enjoy a cozy and intimate setting along with the taste of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.spaceja.com%2Ftiramisu-restaurant-review%2F" ><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.spaceja.com%2Ftiramisu-restaurant-review%2F" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><h4>Tiramisú Restaurant</h4>
<p><a href="http://blog.spaceja.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/taormina-italy.jpg" ><img src="http://blog.spaceja.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/taormina-italy-150x123.jpg" alt="taormina italy restaurant review" title="taormina italy" width="150" height="123" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1730" /></a><strong>Tiramisu</strong> is an excellent <strong>restaurant in Taormina</strong>. Tiramisú offers two levels of beautifully decorated tables and chairs in <strong>Sicily restaurant</strong>. The restaurant features an unimposing facade at the entrance and has a very large interior. </p>
<p>Dining at this restaurant will let you enjoy a cozy and intimate setting along with the taste of some authentic dishes out in the large outdoor dining area or in the restaurant. At Tiramisú, you can enjoy dishes like pasta with sardines, which is a specialty at the restaurant, peppery mussels, bruschetta and some really great pizzas. When you visit this <strong><a href="http://blog.spaceja.com/a-zammara/" >Taormina restaurant</a></strong>, if you are not sure what to try just ask your waitress. You will love the suggestions, as they are normally very good.</p>
<p><strong>Address:<br />
Via Cappuccini 1<br />
98039 Taormina, Sicily, Italy<br />
Tel: +39 0942 24803      </strong></p>
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		<title>Florence Italy Lodging</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:37:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[affordable lodging in Florence]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.spaceja.com/florence-italy-lodging/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://blog.spaceja.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Florence-Italy-lodging-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="Italy" title="Florence Italy lodging" /></a>Italy is the beginning of culture, and Florence is the birth place of renaissance complete with wine and cheese galore. Simply put Florence is a beautiful city with many museums, a wealth of history and culture tied up in the cobbled streets, Baroque style buildings and lovely chapels. Natural beauty flourishes in Florence so you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.spaceja.com%2Fflorence-italy-lodging%2F" ><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.spaceja.com%2Fflorence-italy-lodging%2F" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p><a href="http://blog.spaceja.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Florence-Italy-lodging.jpg" ><img src="http://blog.spaceja.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Florence-Italy-lodging-150x150.jpg" alt="Italy" title="Florence Italy lodging" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1057" /></a><strong>Italy</strong> is the beginning of culture, and <strong>Florence</strong> is the birth place of renaissance complete with wine and cheese galore. Simply put Florence is a beautiful city with many museums, a wealth of history and culture tied up in the cobbled streets, Baroque style buildings and lovely chapels. Natural beauty flourishes in Florence so you can expect to find accommodations to suit your budget and lifestyle.</p>
<p>If you want <strong>affordable lodging in Florence </strong><strong><a href="http://blog.spaceja.com/hotels-in-milan/" >Italy</a></strong> you will have to stay outside the historical center, as the area surrounding the train station are much cheaper, but very safe, especially for women travelers. For travelers wanting something more luxurious you can get these abundantly in the heart of Florence. However, some hotels offer ideal packages, especially for business travelers at very special rates. You can also get lots of discounts if booked online.</p>
<p>If you are traveling on a budget, here are many options for you to consider when it comes to <strong>lodging in Florence Italy</strong>. You can lodge with a few of the convents at a low cost (if you are a woman) and still see the historical sites, but you cannot go on any late night outings. Camp out at the very scenic hillside close to the <strong>Plaza de Michelangelo</strong>, but have in mind this area is usually crowded. The <strong>hostels in Florence</strong> offer clean rooms and normally include breakfast, dinner and internet access. Some some may even offer you a free walking tour. The <strong>Florence bed and breakfast</strong> facilities provide cozy rooms and economical rates with plenty of breakfast to eat. Some may offer private bath with a garden view. The hotels in the area offer rooms with charming courtyard and modern amenities for you to enjoy.</p>
<p>If you are into splurging then there are many of these types of accommodations available in Florence. You can choose to stay in <a href="http://blog.spaceja.com/italy-luxury-hotels-the-best-stylish-and-elegant-luxury-hotels/" >hotels</a> that offer a bit of history and luxury, at prices that are really affordable and based on the occupancy.</p>
<p>So, go ahead and shop around for the best accommodation to suit your <strong>Florence vacation</strong> needs. As you will be surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the Florence hills with the ability to venture to many artistic landmarks.</p>
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		<title>Italy Luxury Hotels: The Best Stylish and Elegant Luxury Hotels</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:37:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hotels in italy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.spaceja.com/italy-luxury-hotels-the-best-stylish-and-elegant-luxury-hotels/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" height="150" src="http://blog.spaceja.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/luxury_hotel_in_milan_italy_travel-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="luxury_hotel_in_milan_italy_travel" title="luxury_hotel_in_milan_italy_travel" /></a>Italy is on all travelers’ list of places to see, not only is the country famous for their distinguished World Heritage Sites, but also for their luxury Italy hotels. While enjoying your Italy tours, you&#8217;ll require accommodation in the cities you will visit. As you know CHEAP doesn&#8217;t normally concur with anything Italian, especially fashion, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.spaceja.com%2Fitaly-luxury-hotels-the-best-stylish-and-elegant-luxury-hotels%2F" ><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.spaceja.com%2Fitaly-luxury-hotels-the-best-stylish-and-elegant-luxury-hotels%2F" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p><img src="http://blog.spaceja.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/luxury_hotel_in_milan_italy_travel.jpg" alt="luxury_hotel_in_milan_italy_travel" title="luxury_hotel_in_milan_italy_travel" width="264" height="183" align="left" />Italy is on all travelers’ list of places to see, not only is the country famous for their distinguished World Heritage Sites, but also for their <strong>luxury Italy hotels</strong>. While enjoying your Italy tours, you&#8217;ll require accommodation in the cities you will visit.  </p>
<p>As you know CHEAP doesn&#8217;t normally concur with anything Italian, especially fashion, so once it refers hotels in Italy you&#8217;ll not be let down. Italy is well grounded inside the stylish and classy world of the contemporary western world and can be seen in the high rise luxury hotels inside its cities.</p>
<p>The Italian lodgings differ greatly in their design, stature and experience, however once it comes to getting the best of Italy; Rome, Tuscany and the Milan are at the top of the list. So whether you desire to relax in one of Milan&#8217;s luxury hotels or a country retreat in Tuscany, Italy&#8217;s vivid and brilliant culture of food, and art will charm just about anyone who’s in the mood for a vacation.</p>
<p>Plus the <strong>Italian luxury hotels</strong> have stylish and elegant guest rooms, all equipped with mini bar, satellite and Pay TV, direct dial telephone, internet connection and facilities to give each of its visitors an experience like no other hotel in the world. </p>
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		<title>Bargello Museum Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:44:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.spaceja.com/bargello-museum-guide/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" height="150" src="http://blog.spaceja.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/bargello-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="bargello" title="bargello" /></a>The Bargello, in Florence, Italy also called the Palazzo del Popolo or the Bargello Palace was a former palace then prison, and now an art museum. It is among the oldest public buildings in the city and is a fine representation of the Medieval Florentine architecture. The Bargello goes back to 1255 and was built [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.spaceja.com%2Fbargello-museum-guide%2F" ><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.spaceja.com%2Fbargello-museum-guide%2F" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p><img src="http://blog.spaceja.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/bargello.jpg" alt="bargello" title="bargello" width="264" height="183" align="left" style="padding-right:10px;"/><strong>The Bargello</strong>, in Florence, Italy also called the Palazzo del Popolo or the <strong>Bargello Palace</strong> was a former palace then prison, and now an art museum. It is among the oldest public buildings in the city and is a fine representation of the Medieval Florentine architecture. The Bargello goes back to 1255 and was built for Capitano del Popolo or the People&#8217;s Captain. It was the first seat of the Council of Justice of the Wheel Judges in 1574, during the time of Cosimo I de&#8217; Medici. In the 16th century it became the residence of the Bargello and was later converted into a prison where torture and executions took place during the entire 18th century. Executions were abolished in 1786 by the Grand Duke Peter Leopold but Bargello continued to be the Florentine police headquarters until 1865.</p>
<p>In 1865 the Bargello became Italy&#8217;s first National Museum outside the Vatican and was enriched with some of the most significant Renaissance sculptures with masterpieces from Verrocchio, Donatello,Cellini, Giambologna, Michelangelo and Luca della Robbia. The museum also stores many other fine art works and treasures.</p>
<p><strong>Features of the Bargello Museum</strong><br />
The Bargello Museum has many features such as:<br />
•	The Andrea Robbia Room which contains terracotta works by Andrea Robbia and Giambologna.<br />
•	Two rooms of the Bargello hold the renowned Medici coin collection, started by Lorenzo de&#8217;Medici.<br />
•	The Donatello Room carries statues by Donatello.<br />
•	The Giovanni della Robbia Room holds terracotta glazed works from Giovanni della Robbia, and a  portrait bust from Bernini.<br />
•	Michelangelo Room features works by Michelangelo.<br />
•	The Loggia holds the Mercury statue by Giambologna and his emblem of &#8220;Architecture&#8221;, in addition to sculptures by Bandinelli and Moschino. </p>
<p>The Bargello is open from Monday to Sunday at 8:15AM to1:50 PM and is closed on the first, third and fifth Sunday, and second and fourth Monday of every month. It is also closed on New Year’s Day, the first of May and Christmas Day.</p>
<p><strong><br />
Accommodation Near Bargello</strong><br />
When looking for a place to stay near Bargello, there are many options available to meet the needs and budget of everyone from hotels to hostels; like the Backpackers Proconsolo Rooms one of the first hostels in Florence, The Grand Hotel Cavour, Bagno a Ripoli Hotel and Bernini Palace By Baglioni Hotels Spa.</p>
<p>There are many interesting places around Bragello to visit like Palazzo Vecchio, Duomo &#8211; Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Vivoli, and Galleria degli Uffizi. Tours are also available with guides who speak English for those who don’t understand Italian.  </p>
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		<title>City Review: Rome</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.spaceja.com/city-review-rome/"><img align="left" hspace="5" width="150" height="150" src="http://blog.spaceja.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/rome-150x150.jpg" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="rome" title="rome" /></a>Rome the capital of Italy is an awesome travel destination. The city of Rome just emits culture and history and you can&#8217;t help but marvel around the city in totally astonishment. Hundreds of thousands of visitors come to Rome yearly and many keeps on coming back because there are just too many attractions and things [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="tweetmeme_button" style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.spaceja.com%2Fcity-review-rome%2F" ><img src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.spaceja.com%2Fcity-review-rome%2F" height="61" width="51" /></a></div><p><img src="http://blog.spaceja.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/rome.jpg" alt="rome" title="rome" width="264" height="183" align="left" style="padding-right:10px;"/><strong>Rome</strong> the capital of <strong>Italy</strong> is an awesome travel destination. The city of Rome just emits culture and history and you can&#8217;t help but marvel around the city in totally astonishment. Hundreds of thousands of visitors come to Rome yearly and many keeps on coming back because there are just too many attractions and things to do in just one visit.</p>
<p>What pictures come to mind when you dream of Rome? Maybe it is the Grandiose Coliseums that acted as emcee to the all-fired gladiator showcases of past times, or maybe it’s the large palaces and other old <strong>Roman architecture</strong> that are scattered around the city.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://blog.spaceja.com/italy-luxury-hotels-the-best-stylish-and-elegant-luxury-hotels/" >Rome</a></strong> has a colorful mixture of attractions to fit all flavor, be it sporting or differently, there are several museums that display the lavish history that has given the city a place in the world. Therefore whether you&#8217;re searching to explore a museum or the renowned street markets, Rome remains and is still of the most touristy city break destinations in all of Europe, with many capitalizing on the <strong>cheap flights to Rome </strong>and from Rome so they can explore and get a feel of the old city.</p>
<p>The smallest of the seven hills is the Capitol Hill and is the old spiritual center of the city; here you are able to admire the statue of Marcus Aurelius, on the other square. Leaving the Capitol Hill you will walk on Imperial Fora Street, one of Rome&#8217;s most implicative roads, until you reach the symbol of the old roman civilization, which is the Roman Forum. Your next stop in the ancient Rome, is a quick distant away from the <strong>Roman Forum</strong>, there you will be able to see both the <strong>Coliseum,</strong> and the Arch of Constantinople, one of the most renowned monuments globally. The real name is <strong>Flavian Amphitheater</strong> and in the olden times it was the place of several shows with battles between gladiators and animals, it could hold up to forty-five thousand people.</p>
<p>The Monument to VIttorio Emanuele II, Sant&#8217;Angelo Castle along the River Tiber, the Altar of the Fatherland and the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, in the Ostiense district; the Pantheon, a temple constructed by Agrippa, devoted to every gods; the Sistine Chapel with the very renowned Michelangelo&#8217;s fresco &#8220;The last Judgment&#8221;; <strong>Piazza Navona</strong>, is the place where some of Rome and Italy&#8217;s most exquisite hotels lies, the famous square has the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi.</p>
<p>The <strong>city of Rome</strong> has a lot to offer and there is something to suit the tastes and expectations of all who visits there. Rome has Jewish and exotic cuisine, and many different Indian restaurants that also provide dishes, like tandoori and kebab. Rome is powerful and spectacular as the capital of Italy with its gorgeous architecture and culture as it once was in ancient times.</p>
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