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The Myth of Leonardo in Otranto
The cultural association FROM ZERO - arts research group - in collaboration with the Municipal Administration of Otranto, hosts inside the Aragonese Castle of Otranto the exhibition “The Myth of Leonardo in Otranto”. Monna Lisa and the Naked Gioconda through five centuries”, curated by the Museo Ideale Leonardo Da Vinci. Such expo actualizes the previous performances carried out in Florida, Japan and Taiwan more ...
From 12th July to 30th September 2014 - Aragonese Castle Otranto |
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Excellence Apulia
Apulia, the most sought-after Italian locations for holidays, stands out as one ofthe most popular tourist destinations selected by millions of foreign tourists who flock to it every year: A record confirmed by important international awards: Apulia was included among the top twenty must-see places in the world by National Geographic in its 2014 prestigious ranking of the best trips ..... To be continued ..... |
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Otranto Martyrs Proclaimed As Saints
Spurred on by his triumph of having conquered the “Second Rome” – Constantinople – this drove the ambitious Ottoman Ruler Mehmed II to subject the “First Rome” also to the sword of the prophet. On the way to the West, the Turkish flotilla appeared in the southern Adriatic in 1480. The city of Otranto was conquered, the population either massacred or enslaved. To be continued .....
Otranto - 12th May 2013 |
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Via Francigena
The ancient Via Francigena is a pilgrim route starting as far away as Canterbury in England and in a sense is the "mother road" for Christian pilgrims in Europe. For centuries, pilgrims from across Europe would trek across the Alps using the famous Saint Bernard Passes on their way to the pilgrim churches of Rome. During the Middle Ages, the Via Francigena went further south to the port of Bari, home to the remains of Saint Nicholas and departure point for the Holy Land and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. While not as popular or well maintained today as the route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, the Via Francigena can still be traversed through Italy to Rome on foot for those who want to walk in the footsteps of so many faithful souls before them. To be continued .....
Otranto - 4th May 2013 |
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Language School
A language school is where one can learn a foreign language. Speaking a foreign language aids communication and hence global understanding. There are hundreds of foreign languages and dialects to learn. To be continued .....
Otranto - 28th February 2013 |
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10 Tourist Tips for Transportation While in Italy
Travelling in Italy? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know
- Bus SystemSubway
- Subway
- Driving
- Taxi, Private Cars, Tipping & Baggage Charge
- River Boat
- Biking
- Rental Cars
- Walking
- Organized Tours
- Driving with a Local Driver
Italy - 20th February 2013 To be continued .....
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