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Vatican

August 27th, 2010 — 4:00am

Year, four million tourists in the Vatican Museums

Almost all buildings in the city of Rome, Italy, a high historical value. Not surprisingly, the city became one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world’s citizens.

Understandably, if you read the history, the city of Rome from around 753 BC. In the city of the Roman Empire stood. The territory that covers nearly the entire continent of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. As a former Roman Empire, Rome has many historical buildings and archaeological sites are very attractive for tourists.

According to UNESCO, 60 percent of the ancient relics found in Italy. And in Italy, especially Rome.

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The Tower of Pisa – Lean and Curves

July 6th, 2010 — 6:28am

Tower of Pisa is one of the seven wonders of the world which was built in 1178. Construction aside, but are still strong, despite being more than 8 centuries, kept the unusual conditions in the belfry at the top is special.

If someone asks, “Is the tower, whose slope is greater every year might fall?” The answer is “Yes”. Leaning Tower had collapsed on 7 January 1990. The management decided to close the tower of Pisa to the public due to the inclination of the tower was in its early stages can be worrying and predicted collapse at any time.

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Colosseum

June 5th, 2010 — 10:53pm

The Colesseum is a relic of a large theater / amphitheater, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World. ” Located in the capital of Italy, Rome, called the original “Galleria”, founded by King finished by Vespasian and Titus.

On the year of manufacture, so far there are differences in beliefs. Some say that the Colesseum was made in 79 BC C. There is also the view that it was between 70-82. But most archaeologists believe that the Colosseum was made in the year 70-82 AD the Colosseum Origin of name comes from a statue of 130 feet or 40 meters called Colossus. The Colesseum is configured to accommodate 50,000 spectators.

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