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For three millennia Rome has played an essential role in
civilization, religion, art, architecture, and gastronomy. Known
as the ?Eternal City?, Rome is home to some of the most remarkable
sites in the world, like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and the
Vatican, to name just a few. With its mixture of ancient ruins and
contemporary living, Rome charms and excites all of her visitors.
Florence, the
?Cradle of the Renaissance?, is known for its spectacular
artwork, architecture, and literature. During the late Middle
Ages Florence was the center of European culture, birthplace of
Dante, Donatello, Da Vinci, and Michelangelo. Today you can
still see the stunning Duomo with its dominating dome, the
Academy of Fine Arts including Michelangelo?s David, and the
Baptistery featuring Ghilberti?s famous bronze door. With one
foot firmly planted in the past and the other in the present,
Florence is a truly remarkable city. aterways.
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