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The architectural language of The Palazzo Vecchio in Florence and The Palazzo della Raggione in Padua conveys the values defining civic identity of the cities.

Governments of Italian city states like Siena, Florence and Padua had a clear idea of thoroughly planned and well-organized urban development of their respective cities.

Monumental civic architecture in Late Medieval Italian city states articulated values of an ideal society through design and functions of their town halls.

The Virgin enthroned was a staple subject of religious art but had equally strong civic implications for Late Medieval Tuscan city states.

Travelers from all across the world visit Las Vegas, Nevada to experience three award winning luxury casino resorts, the Bellagio, The Palazzo and the Wynn.

Padua's historic center spans seven centuries of architecture and holds several must-see sights, including the University, Café Pedrocchi, the Duomo and Baptistery.

The Italian painter whose career demonstrates that artists of the Late Gothic period had begun to employ ingenious strategies to build their professional status.

The frescoes in the council chamber in the city's town hall, the Palazzo Pubblico, depict Maestá on its east wall and Siena as an ideal city on the west wall.

In choosing a cruise, look at the ports the ship will visit. Here are some favorites, with advice on whether or not a shore excursion offers the best experiences.

By what name is each of these artists known today and where can visitors see their paintings?

Italians often call Bologna "La Rossa," "La Dotta" and "La Grossa."

Genoa is Italy's gateway to the Mediterranean and boasts one of the largest historical centres in Europe. Art is everywhere, from church facades to hidden doorways.

The beautiful Amalfi Coast offers a range of luxury hotels with fine dining, spa and stunning sea views to please a discerning clientele.

In 1492, the same year that Columbus discovered America for Spain a rich nobleman in Italy was creating Ferrara, "the first modern European city."

Tour the must-see sights on foot in a two-hour itinerary from the Duomo and La Scala opera house through the fashionable shopping streets of the Quadrilatero della Moda.

Prada & Fendi to launch innovative new fragrances in the Fall.

Travellers to Milan or Milano Italy can feast on the 'Art Deco' architectural delights including Cà Brutta by Giovanni Muzio and Palazzo Montecatini by Gio Ponti.

Given its close proximity to the busy Milan Orio al Serio Airport, it is surprising to find that the medieval town of Bergamo is still such a well-kept secret.

There are many cheap hotels in Cebu where tourists and visitors can stay while vacationing this Christmas season.

An overview of the art and architecture of Florence, Italy. This town is home to the largest collection of Renaissance art and architecture in the world.

At the western edge of the Piazza Venezia, turn onto Via del Corso and there, tucked away at number 305, is the discrete entrance to one of Rome's greatest treasures.

The Gold Coast is an ideal location for newly married couples to take their first holiday together, with sand, sun and surf just some of the advantages.

A recent exhibit curated by Pina Ragionieri at Casa Buonarroti in Florence analyzed how Michelangelo Buonarroti was portrayed from his lifetime to the 19thCentury.

Take the long scenic route from Bologna to Florence, along the Adriatic Sea through Rimini and Ravenna and over the Apennine mountains, stopping in San Marino.

The Romans have been busy renovating and restoring the city's palaces, villas and museums, reopening four within the past few months.

Stop at a cantina or enoteca or visit the wine museum on a tasting tour of the wineries in the Veneto, near Verona.

The May 2008 opening of Jersey Boys at the Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas marks yet another success for this musical about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

The Venetians adore pageantry. Most fiestas in Italy are long-established events, rooted deep in history, but the most impressive festival is the Venice Carnival.

Art shows along a canal and private palaces on view are just the beginning of Milan's cultural calendar, which includes opera and a summer festival of outdoor concerts.

Since the day "Bugsy" Siegel arrived in town and opened his Flamingo casino, the Las Vegas Strip has been busy claiming its rightful title of "Sin City".

These are not the secret little places - these are the must-see sights, the best of the best, the icons of Italian travel, from Venice to Turin and the lakes.

Rome sightseeing can cost a fortune. But a map and advance planning can yield a host of low or no-cost experiences. Here's how to get the most from your Roman holiday.

Frescoes from the 14th century, paintings by Titian and Tiepolo and Venetian architecture compete with good restaurants and the United Colors of Benetton

The AAA has named its 5-Diamond rated hotels, casinos and resorts for 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada, including Bellagio, Wynn, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, and the Venetian.

Crete is the biggest of the Greek islands and has some of the country's best hotel accommodation, ranging from super spas and chic boutique hotels, to historic houses

If the line is too long at the Uffizi, there are other art museums in Florence that are also awe-inspiring, with no wait to get in. The best of these are described here.

Medieval towns and a 4th-century saint meet edgy 21st-century Italian design and luxury lodgings, at a little-known lake in the Piedmont, just west of Lake Maggiore.

The Wings of the Dove, an English drama by Douglas Moore: opera plot summary, character list, and other Moore opera information.

Brief review of four 4-star hotels in Florence, Italy. Luxury abounds for elite travel, and for art and architecture history buffs as well.

Tourists tend to overlook the quaint towns of central Italy's Lazio region for the ever-familiar marquee cities, but what they miss out on is the authenticity of a place

Since they were immortalized by Renaissance painters, Tuscany's landscapes have soothed souls. The best way to absorb their timeless beauty today? Stay 'on the farm'.

At the height of Athens' power and prominence, the Athenian Agora stood as a symbol of commerce, politics, law, and art.

The thin line between talent and lunacy in the works of uncommonly gifted artists such as Van Gogh, Kirchner, Munch, Ernst, Dix, Grosz, Guttuso, Mafai, Ligabue, Zinelli.

The Venice Film Festival will honour John Lasseter and the entire staff of Disney/Pixar with a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.

Love big cities? Speak some Italian? Want to live in an historic European capital? If the answer to these questions is yes, consider looking for an internship in Rome!

Planning on a visit to Italy? Don't miss one of the great tourist attractions, Florence, and all that this charming city has to offer.

New materials in bathroom sinks, bathtubs and vanity tops detail the modern bathroom. Brightly colored lucite and resin, and easy to clean quartz, transform the bathroom.

Looking for a beautiful, historic place to visit near the east coast of Italy? Consider spending the day in the charming town of Ascoli Piceno.

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (1591-1666) was an Italian painter who was known as "Il Guercino" ("The Squinting One") because he was cross-eyed.

If you're in Venice, take a side trip to nearby Padua, where artistic, culinary and religious treasures await