Day: January 31, 2012

The Best Places In Venice – The Piazza San Marco And La Fenice Districts

San Marco in the heart of the city is Venice’s best-known area, one famous around the world. At the heart is the Piazza San Marco that Napoleon called “the world’s most beautiful drawing room.” Don’t be surprised that this is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in all Italy. Many buildings date back to the …

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Top Ten Landmarks and Historic Sites

The most famous national landmarks blend our colorful history with beautiful or quirky aesthetics. 1. Built over the course of 36 years, the Washington Monument sits on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The obelisk is the tallest structure in town.     2. Between 1892 and 1954, New York City’s Ellis Island processed more …

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