Venice, tickets to visit St Mark’s Basilica

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VENICE, TICKETS TO VISIT THE BASILICA OF SAN MARCO

Venice is a unique city in the world: it is developed entirely on water and contains works of art and architecture that are an expression of its cultural and economic history.

If gondolas are the most iconic image from a folkloric point of view, St Mark’s Basilica, with its Mark’s square in front, is the true symbol of the city. This monumental complex, overlooking the lagoon, takes quite some time to visit; there are various combinations of entrances to explore the religious building according to one’s needs, from standard tickets to combined tickets, as well as those that include access to the terrace or the Pala d’Oro.

Tickets to visit St Mark’s Basilica

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Fun Facts about Michelangelo

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FUN FACTS ABOUT MICHELANGELO

The famous painter, architect, and sculptor, Michelangelo Buonarroti, is a great artist of the Italian Renaissance period. Unfortunately, the artist spent most of his time in Rome and passed away at 88.

His work reflected intensity, pragmatism, and psychological perception. And probably, for this reason, he received commissions from wealthy, powerful men, including the popes of his time.
Some of the most recognized works that got him fame include the sculptures of David, Pieta, and the Sistine Chapel painting.

To learn more about Michelangelo, take a look at some of the interesting facts about the artist.

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Trevi Fountain: history and curiosities of a magical place in Rome

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HISTORY AND CURIOSITIES ABOUT THE TREVI FOUNTAIN: A MAGICAL PLACE IN ROME

The Trevi Fountain is one of Rome’s most famous and iconic fountains, located in the Trevi district. The fountain was built in 1762 by order of Pope Clement XIII and is considered an example of Roman Baroque.

The Trevi Fountain has been restored several times throughout its history, most recently in 2014, and is one of the most important symbols of Rome.

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Hop-on hop-off tourist bus in Rome: tickets for the best tours

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HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR BUS IN ROME: TICKETS FOR THE BEST TOURS

Rome is a must-visit destination for all lovers of art, history and even good food. The first metropolis of the West, it is still the city with the highest density and the greatest number of monuments; it would seem almost impossible to visit them all, also considering that it is the fifth largest city in Europe. But there is no shortage of ways not to miss the most important sights: specially designed walking itineraries, boat tours for an alternative viewpoint, and convenient hop-on hop-off tourist buses to get around Rome with ease.

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