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Places to see in ( Barletta - Italy )
Places to see in ( Barletta - Italy )
Barletta is a city, comune and capoluogo together with Andria and Trani of Apulia, in south eastern Italy. Barletta is also a provincia and its population is around 94.700 citizens. The city's territory belongs to the Valle dell'Ofanto, indeed, the Ofanto river crosses the countryside and forms the border between the territory of Barletta and that of Margherita di Savoia. The mouth of the river is in the territory of Barletta.
The area of Barletta also includes part of the battlefield of Cannae. This is a very important archeological site, remembered for the major battle in 216 B.C. between the Romans and the Carthaginians, won by Hannibal. The site has been recognisied as Città d'Arte (city of art) of Apulia in the 2005 for the beautiful architecture. Cannae flourished in the Roman period and then after a series of debilitating Saracen attacks, was finally destroyed by the Normans and then abandoned in the early Middle Ages.
Barletta is famous for the Colossus of Barletta, a bronze statue, representing a Roman Emperor (perhaps Theodosius II). This statue, called Eraclio by the inhabitants of Barletta, is about 4 metres (13 feet) tall, and remains the biggest statue that survives from the late Roman Empire (i.e. the Roman Empire after Constantine). According to a local folk story, Eraclio saved the city from a Saracen attack. Seeing the Saracen ships approaching Barletta's coast, Eraclio waited for them on the sea shore. Here Eraclio acted as if he was crying so the Saracens asked him why he was sad and Eraclio answered that he was sad because he was the smallest among Barletta's inhabitants and so everybody made fun of him. The Saracens thought that Barletta's inhabitants were all giants so left the coast, fearing to face them.
The principal monuments of the city are:
The Castle is a structure initially erected in the 10th century by the Normans as a typical motte and bailey structure. During the Crusade period, it was a used as a hostel for soldiers leaving for the Holy Land. It was upgraded and enlarged substantially under the reign of Frederick II between 1225 and 1228. This corresponds to the period in which he launched a crusade from here, the Sixth Crusade. The castle was later expanded under the House of Anjou, when Barletta became an important centre of Aragonese-Spanish control in the area, in 1527. Charles had the building expanded again and the four massive bastions added to create the present fortress form. In 1915 the fortress, then in use as a barracks and military store, was bombarded by the German battleship Helgoland. In September 1943 it was the setting of an Italian military defence unit against a German army.
The Colossus of Barletta, a large bronze statue of a Roman Emperor.
The nearby Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre (Basilica of San Sepolcro, built in the 12th century) and the former headquarters outside the city walls of the Knights of Malta, it stood next to a hospital for pilgrims (now demolished) to the Holy Land during the medieval period, a Romanesque church with particular Oriental influences from Jerusalem. The façade represents the Baroque style.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore on the former site of the temple of Neptune, is an example of the fusion of Gothic and Roman styles. In its interior, at a lower level, are grotticella tombs from the 3rd century BC, over which is the Palaeo-Christian basilica (6th century AD) with another basilica being added to that in the 9th century. In the 12th century a new building was erected in Romanesque style, being consecrated in 1267; this was renovated in the Gothic style in the 14th century
The Church of San Giacomo (11th century), named after St. John the Great 'Matamoros', was erected on the site of what had been the temple of Isis in Roman times. It was restored and re-consecrated in 1751 shortly after the last disastrous earthquake which destroyed the town of Barletta almost completely.
The Cellar of the Challenge, a former prison for galley slaves.
The Palace of the Marra, an example of Baroque architecture outside Salento and near the home of the municipal art gallery.
The archeological site of the Canne della Battaglia, the location of the Battle of Cannae.
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Places to see in ( Puglia - Italy )
Places to see in ( Puglia - Italy )
Puglia, a southern region forming the heel of Italy’s “boot,” is known for its whitewashed hill towns, centuries-old farmland and hundreds of kilometers of Mediterranean coastline. Capital Bari is a vibrant port and university town, while Lecce is known as “Florence of the South” for its baroque architecture. Alberobello and the Itria Valley are home to “trulli,” stone huts with distinctive conical roofs.
Puglia is Italy’s ascendant region, a place where savvy travellers bored or worn down by the crowds of Campania and Tuscany escape for something a bit less frenetic and manicured. Top of the list for prospective newcomers is the food. Puglia’s cucina povera is about as earthy as Italian cuisine gets without eating it straight out of the soil. Then there’s the exuberant architecture, best summarised by the word ‘baroque’ and exhibited in all its finery in the glittering ‘Florence of the South’, Lecce, and its smaller sibling, Gallipoli.
With the longest coastline of any region in mainland Italy, Puglia is larger than many people realise. In the north, the spur of land sticking out into the Adriatic is occupied by the balmy microclimates of the Gargano peninsula, a kind of miniature Amalfi with fewer poseurs. The Italian boot’s ‘stiletto’ hosts the land of Salento, a dry scrubby region famous for its wines, and bloodthirsty Greek and Turkish history. In between lies the Valle d’Itria, a karstic depression populated by vastly contrasting medieval towns that have little in common apart from their haunting beauty. Of the larger cities, Brindisi, an erstwhile Roman settlement, is one of the major departure points for Greece (by ferry), while Puglia’s largest metropolis, Bari has a university and trendier inclinations.
Alot of cities to see in ( Puglia - Italy ) such as :
Metropolitan City of Bari
Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani
Province of Brindisi
Province of Foggia
Province of Lecce
Province of Taranto
ANDRIA
BARLETTA
BISCEGLIE
CANOSA DI PUGLIA
CORATO
MARGHERITA DI SAVOIA
MINERVINO MURGE
SAN FERDINANDO DI PUGLIA
SPINAZZOLA
TRANI
TRINITAPOLI
Alot to see in ( Puglia - Italy ) such as :
Castel del Monte, Apulia
Basilica di San Nicola
Basilica di Santa Croce
Gargano
Lecce Cathedral
Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo
Trani Cathedral
Bari Cathedral
Pinacoteca metropolitana di Bari
Museo spartano
Castello Normanno-Svevo
Zoosafari Fasanolandia
Castellana Caves
Miragica
Lido Punta della Suina
Grotta Zinzulusa
Samsara Beach
Foresta Umbra
Castle of Charles V
Trani Castle
Grotta della Poesia
Roman Amphitheatre
Visita Castel del Monte Ass. Turistica
Parco naturale regionale Lama Balice
Castillo Aragonés de Tarento
Splash Parco Acquatico
Padre Pio Pilgrimage Church
Castle of Gallipoli
Porta Napoli
Parco naturale regionale Costa Otranto-Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase
Federician Castle
Museo Faggiano
Basilica santuario di Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae
Castello di Acaya
Monopoli Cathedral
Chiesa di San Matteo
Parco Acquatico Acquapark Ippocampo
Roman Theatre
Natural Reserve of Torre Guaceto
Via Ciolo
Ostuni Cathedral
Colossus of Barletta
Parco dei Dinosauri
Taranto Cathedral
Bitonto Cathedral
Torre Uluzzo
Acquapark Egnazia
Lucera Castle
Trullo Sovrano
Sedile
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THE PANTHEON of ROME ITALY TOUR - TEMPLE TO ALL THE GODS - 6 22 13
TOUR THE PANTHEON of ROME IN ITALY, IT IS STILL STANDING TODAY, IT WAS A TEMPLE DEDICATED TO ALL THE ROMAN GODS.
It was rebuilt by Hadrian in 125 AD. Originally built by Agrippa in 27 BC. Each door 25 feet high. weights 20 tons.
The (5,000 ton) weight of the concrete dome is concentrated on a ring of voussoirs (30 ft) in diameter which form the oculus. The thickness of the dome varies from (21 ft) at the base of the dome to (4 ft) around the oculus. The height from the floor to the oculus and the diameter of the interior circle are the same, (142 ft.), so the whole interior would fit exactly within a cube (and the interior could house a sphere of (142 ft.) in diameter). The dome was the largest in the world until 1781 when work was finished on the 46-meter dome of the St. Blaise Abbey in St. Blasien.
The Pantheon still holds the record for the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the history of architecture.
The original Pantheon was built by Agrippa, Augustus' most successful general, in 27 BC. It was a rectangular building dedicated to all the Gods of the Greco-Roman Pantheon. The term 'pan' means all and 'theon' means the gods in Greek.
The interior of the roof was probably intended to symbolize the arched vault of the heavens. The Great Eye at the dome's apex is the source of all light and is symbolic of the sun. Its original circular bronze cornice remains in position. The oculus also serves as a cooling and ventilation method. As wind passes over the dome of the Pantheon, it is accelerated and creates a negative pressure zone called the Venturi effect. This pulls air out of the oculus at the top of the dome, drawing more air in from the portico entrance.
Obviously, when it rains, the water falls straight through the oculus. However the floor beneath has tiny holes in it to allow the water to escape.
The interior features sunken panels (coffers), which originally contained bronze star ornaments. This coffering was not only decorative, but also reduced the weight of the roof, as did the elimination of the apex by means of the Great Eye. , the Pantheon was and still is a huge influence on European and American architects from the Renaissance, starting with Brunelleschi's 42 meter dome of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, completed in 1436 – the first sizeable dome to be constructed in Europe after Antiquity. The dome of the Pantheon can be detected in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries: numerous city halls, universities and public libraries echo its portico-and-dome
structure. Examples of notable buildings influenced by the Pantheon include
The Temple in Dartrey,
British Museum Reading Room,
Manchester Central Library,
Thomas Jefferson's Rotunda at the University of Virginia,
the Rotunda of Mosta,
Low Library at Columbia University, New York,
The Marble Hall of the Sanssouci palace in Potsdam, Germany,
the State Library of Victoria and the Supreme Court Library of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia
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The second niche has a statue of St Agnes, by Vincenco Felici. The bust on the left is a portrait of Baldassare Peruzzi, derived from a plaster portrait by Giovanni Duprè. The tomb of King Umberto I and his wife Margherita di Savoia is in the next chapel. The chapel was originally dedicated to St Michael the Archangel, and then to St Thomas the Apostle. The tomb consists of a slab of alabaster mounted in gilded bronze. The royal tombs are maintained by the National Institute of Honour Guards to the Royal Tombs, founded in 1878. They also organize picket guards at the tombs.
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Genoa City walk - Going through the beautiful old town as well as the central part and Piazza de Ferrari. Staying at Grand hotel Savoia that has spectacular panoramic views and is right across Piazza Principe train station.
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Places to see in ( Alassio - Italy )
Places to see in ( Alassio - Italy )
Alassio is a town and comune in the province of Savona situated in the western coast of Liguria, Northern Italy, approximately 80 kilometres from the French border. Alassio is known for its natural and scenic views. The town centre is crossed by a pedestrianised cobbled road known as the Budello.
The town has sandy beaches, blue sea and many bars and restaurants on the sea front. Alassio has also a pier known as Molo di Alassio or Pontile Bestoso which offers views of the town. Alassio is situated on the Riviera di Ponente coast, and it has a small tourist port (porticciolo) named Luca Ferrari. It was also known as a health resort in winter and a bathing place in summer, and has many hotels.
Alassio is one of the Italian Riviera’s best kept secrets. Once a top destination for Brits, it no longer draws the teeming crowds as it used to, outshone by its chicer French counterparts. Yet, this is possibly what makes it so perfect for a romantic getaway: what better way to connect with your other half than being immersed in a place that hosts few English-speaking tourists? Surrounded by the romantic Italians, you’ll truly get to experience Alassio as a local and maybe even pick up a few pointers. Indeed, the Italians know best when it comes to food, wine, and how to have a good time. Alassio’s silky beaches, sparkling clear water, and deep green olive hills are the perfect setting for a romantic getaway.
One of the best things about a holiday in Alassio is the fact that it is very easy to do very little. The stunning bronze-grey silky beach is shared among the various boutique hotels lining the shore and each has its private slice of the beach for its guests. You’ll be assigned a deckchair and a parasol (ombrellone in Italian) for the entirety of your stay and you’re free to come and go as you please. It’s very tempting therefore to spend your days soaking in the golden rays, settling down with a good read, and taking an occasional dip in the deliciously cool and mesmerizingly clear sea. The best thing is that you’re expected to do nothing more.
If you’re someone who needs to be out and about exploring, don’t fret, as there are many wonderful hiking trails of varying lengths and intensities. The trails take you up through the beautiful olive-clad hills and will reward you with stunning views of the coastline. Your hotel should be able to provide you with a map of all the different hiking trails. The views from Santuario Madonna della Guardia and Monte Bignone are both particularly spectacular. The hike up to Monte Bignone takes about two hours and a half there and back and is quite steep and rocky at some points so make sure to wear proper hiking boots and bring lots of water. Once you’re at the peak, you’ll be treated to a panoramic view of Alassio, the neighbouring town of Albenga, and of course the sparkling expanse of sea.
Alassio is also the perfect base for day trips. You’re a short train ride away from the glamorous Monte Carlo or the cosmopolitan Nice, which means that you get to experience these iconic cities without paying the exorbitant prices for accommodation. You might also want to visit traditional Italian towns in the sea-hugging Liguria region such as Zuccarella, an old market town with an arched bridge which made the cover of Time magazine in 1960, and Colletta di Castelbianco, a medieval hilltop town.
The English composer Edward Elgar wrote a concert-overture called In the South (Alassio) whilst staying on holiday in Alassio in the winter of 1903–04. Alassio is featured as the location for a holiday in the 1944 film The Children Are Watching Us. It is also the location of some scenes of The Pleasure Garden (film), The Snorkel and Inkheart (film). The painter Felix Nussbaum (1904–1944) stayed in Alassio in 1934 and it appears on many of his lighter paintings.
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Thanks to its strategic position in a central but quiet tree-lined street, the Meliá Genoa is a great choice for a business and leisure stay while discovering the city, but also for a romantic getaway or to celebrate special moments.
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Bari) is the capital city of the province of Bari and of the Apulia (, Puglia) region, on the Adriatic Sea, in Italy. It is the second most important economic centre of mainland Southern Italy after Naples, and is well known as a port and university city, as well as the city of Saint Nicholas. The city itself has a decreasing population of about 320,000, as of 2009, over 116 km², while the fast-growing urban area counts 653,028 inhabitants over 203 km². The metropolitan area counts 1 million inhabitants.
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