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Luxury Lodging in Venice

One way to experience the splendor and romance of Venice is to stay in one of Venice's luxury hotels. Often housed in historic buildings and ornately decorated, most of these deluxe hotels have special amenities such as a spa, gourmet restaurant, or private dock. Here's a selection of top rated luxury hotels in Venice.

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Lake Garda Photos

rome travel pictureLake Garda, Italy's largest lake, is a popular vacation destination. Spanning three regions in northeastern Italy, the lake encompasses a variety of landscapes and offers both water sports and hiking opportunities. Picturesque villages and resort towns line the shore. Take a look at the lake with these Lake Garda Photos.

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Letters to Juliet Movie in Verona

Italy Travel Picture juliets balcony

The northern Italian city of Verona, thought of as the home of Romeo and Juliet, is the main setting for the romantic movie Letters to Juliet, which also has scenes from the nearby town of Soave and Siena in Tuscany.

Although Juliet is a fictional character, tourists flock to Juliet's House in Verona to take photos of the famous balcony and rub the right breast of Juliet's statue for luck and thousands of people write letters to Juliet for advice about love.

Verona is one of the most romantic destinations in Italy and makes a good stop on a Milan to Venice itinerary.

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Letters to Juliet Movie in Verona originally appeared on About.com Italy Travel on Friday, June 11th, 2010 at 07:50:40.

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Top Squares in Rome

Rome's Piazza NavonaThe piazza or public square is the center of life in Italy. Rome has many lively squares with beautiful fountains or statues but there are several that stand out as must-see sights.

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Top Squares in Rome originally appeared on About.com Italy Travel on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 at 07:12:57.

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Liberation Day in Italy

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