| ioning in lovely Italy can be a trip steeped in culture, arts | | | | Venice |
| and history. Visiting the one time roman colony of | | | | Venice is a sight to behold with it's sweeping gondolas |
| Lucce can provide entertainment for everyone. The | | | | traveling the waterway streets and it's old world flavor. |
| town center is enclosed in a brick wall from the | | | | Sites to visit while in Venice are Ponte di Rialto, a |
| sixteenth century that has a path along the top of the | | | | sixteenth century bridge that offers terrific views of |
| wall. The city is filled with churches, monuments and | | | | the waterways, opportunities for people watching, |
| gardens. The Cathedral of San Martino dates back to | | | | shopping and photo opportunities all from the bridge |
| the eleventh century, the Church of San Michele in | | | | itself. The famous St. Mark's square should be visited |
| Foro features a Romanesque marble facade, carved | | | | and offers wonderful Italian cafes. The Basilica di San |
| marble columns and artwork form the twelfth through | | | | Marco is where Gallileo first presented his telescope to |
| fifteenth centuries. Casa di Puccini is the fifteenth | | | | the public. The Venice Film Festival is hosted in late |
| century home of famous composer Giacoma Puccini | | | | August or early September and can provide for great |
| and is now a school o fmusic and museum dedicated | | | | photo shots of the stars if you are in the right place at |
| to the former dweller. Lucce National Picture Gallery | | | | the right time. |
| offers views of tapestries, frescoes and the artwork | | | | Rome |
| of artists such as Agnolo Bronzine Domenico, | | | | Rome is filled with art, architecture, history and religion. |
| Boccafini and Luca Giondone Spectacular views can | | | | Rome is also known for it's stylish clothing and |
| be seen from the 130 foot rises. Torre Guinigi and | | | | residents, so dress appropriately but be sure to bring |
| Lake Como offers a laid back look at small town life in | | | | comfortable shoes or pick up a pair in one of the |
| Italy. Villa Carlotta is an eighteenth century botanical | | | | many high quality shoe shops found in Rome. Visit the |
| garden and museum sure to delight the horticulture | | | | Colosseum, dating back to 80 AD where roman |
| lover. Fiesole features a roman amphitheater and | | | | emperors amused themselves and the Roman citizens |
| roman baths dated back to 1BC. The Nearby Florence | | | | with gladiator games, sporting events, and theater |
| hill offers trails for the bicycling enthusiast. | | | | productions. The Sistene Chapel is also a must see. |
| Sicily | | | | The painted ceilings of Michelangelo are often named |
| Sicily is known for it's burning volcanoes like Mt. Etna | | | | as the greatest artwork in all of history. The Pantheon |
| and should be visited during your tour of Italy for this | | | | temple is also a popular ancient site and should be |
| reason alone. Sicily also offers wonderful Italian culture, | | | | included in your travel itinerary. |
| shopping and entertainment for the whole family. | | | | |