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A General Guide to Traveling to Italy Author: Bonex

While the Italian Lakes district is a very safe area, pick pocketing is a common problem in all areas of Europe. Use a credit card; they are accepted in most places and have the best exchange rate. Communication to countries outside of Italy is fairly easy these days. In Italy, it is not the norm to leave a tip. If you happen to be in Rome during the Christmas season, you should not fail to pay visit to the Piazza Navona Christmas Market. From the market, visitors will be able to spot famous Roman architecture in the surrounding areas.

It is is hedged in by a beautiful church and three fountains, namely, the Fountain of the Four Rivers, Fountain of the Moor and the Fountain of Neptune. Currently, the piazza Navona functions as a Christmas market that combines nostalgia with brisk business. It is an excellent location for this market since its rich cultural history and splendid fountains makes it popular with tourists. During the Christmas season, it comes alive as a spectacular market and features Christmas decorations, paraphernalia, statuettes, cribs, nativity figurines and Christmas tree decorations. You can find interesting seasonal food items and Italian Christmas cuisine specialities as well as souvenirs. more…

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Travel Guide to Italy Author: Bonex

A Long time popular destination, Rome is famous for the classic Roman buildings and the culture that surrounds the city. Rome is a beautiful, historic city full of architecture and the hustle and bustle of Italian life. The streets of the capital city of Italy are very busy, but have many quaint restaurants and lovely Gelato (a real taste of Italy, extremely sweet and refreshing hand made ice cream) shops spread about, particularly if you venture into some of the outskirts, so you will get a real Italian experience.

The Vatican City, home to the Pope of the Catholic Church, is nestled within Rome. With small shops lining the outer streets of this area, it is a good excursion and easy to get to from central Rome. Make sure you visit the Sistine Chapel, with Michelangelo’s painted ceiling and St. Peter’s Basilica while you are there and maybe even send a post card to get the Vatican’s post mark. more…

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