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Pyramid of Caius Cestius in Rome
The Pyramid of Caius Cestius is an ancient pyramid-shaped monument in the Testaccio neighborhood of Rome, Italy. It was built as a tomb for the Roman magistrate and priest Caius Cestius in 12 BC, during the reign of Emperor Augustus.
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Five Unusual Places to Visit in Milan
Milan is one of the leading destinations in Europe and the world, and many people visit the city every year. Most of them end up seeing the same places over and over again. Since our idea with Fotostrasse was always to bring excellent people to fantastic places, we decided to come up with this list of unusual places to visit in Milan.
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St Bartholomew Flayed inside the Duomo di Milano
There is one particular sculpture that caught my attention when I visited the Duomo di Milano for the first time. The piece is called St Bartholomew Flayed, and it was created by Marco d’Agrate back in 1562. And that skinless statue is so unusual that I had to research it and write this article with everything I know now about it.
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Il Dito in Milan: Libertà, Odio, Vendetta, Eternità in Piazza Affari
When you cross the Piazza Affari in Milan, you will need to stop and take a picture of a huge middle finger statue in front of the Palazzo Mezzanotte. This provocative art piece is the work of Maurizio Cattelan. It receives the name of L.O.V.E., but the Italians decided to call it Il Dito.
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The Devil’s Column in Milano
When you are leaving the Saint Ambrose Church in Milan, you can see a white marble column that looks like it has seen better days. There are even two prominent holes at its base, and they are the reason why its name is the Devil’s Column.
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Plan Your Mini-Break Perfectly
Are you tired of your usual routine and craving some relaxation in a foreign and exotic...
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Why is Scamporella a must see in Italy?
Imagine you and your loved one arriving in Italy for a romantic getaway? Asking yourselves what is...
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Where to go? : 5 Awesome Countries and What to Do There
Where to go next? 5 Awesome Countries and What to Do There ; Planning to go on a holiday trip?...
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Why Sirmione needs to be on your bucket list
Why Sirmione should be on your travel bucket list Discovering yet another astonishing destination...
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Where to go in Sicily
Where to go in Sicily A list of reasons, tips and much more about this wonderful island ...
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The Castle of Brescia: Our visit to the Falcon of Italy
Castle of Brescia Our visit to the Falcon of Italy ? When you look at the Brescia horizon,...
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Bosco Verticale and the new way of building a forest
In 2015, Bosco Verticale, or vertical garden in English, was elected as the prettiest and most...
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