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1 Rome V I A L E B R U N O Greater Rome A1 City Map
From its early days as a settlement of shepherds on the Palatine VIALE V I A UL I SSE VIA CASSIA V. FLAMINIA VIA SALARIA VIA NOMEN TANA
hill, Rome grew to rule a vast empire stretching beyond western Tivoli
Europe. Later, after the fall of the Roman empire, Rome became BELLE ART I VIA P. RAIMONDI GRANDE RACCORDOANULARE S5 4This plots individual sights within
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the center of the Christian world. The legacy of this history can VIA FLAMINIA BORGHESE V IALE DELL'UCCELLIERA (GRA) VIA TIBURTINA A24
be seen all over the city. The Pope, head of the Roman Catholic VIALE D. ARANCIERA Civitavecchia
Church, still resides in the Vatican City, an independent enclave VIALE DEI CAVALLI MARINI VIA PINCIANA S1
at the heart of Rome. In 1870, Rome became the capital of a Flaminio VIALE DEL MU R O T O RTO CO R SO D'ITALIA VIA AURELIA VIA CASILINA the most important cities. The
newly unified Italy, and now has over 2.8 million inhabitants. PIAZZA DEL DEL BRASILE VIALE S. PAOLO S6
In summer, many of the grand Baroque piazzas and narrow POPOLO D'AN NUNZIO V .G. V. C AMPANIA VIA APPIA NUOVA S7 A1
medieval streets are crammed VIA DI RIPETTA Leonardo da Vinci S214 sights within a city, such as Rome,
with attractive sidewalk LUNGOT. IN AUGUSTA V. DEL BABUINO VITTORIO VENETO VIA VIA PIEMONTE (Fiumicino) A91 S148
bars and restaurants. LUNGOT. DEI MELLINI PIAZZA DI Spagna LUDOVISI VIA VIA CRISTOFORO COLOMBO Ciampino
V A T I C A N O PACIS VIA D. CROCE SPAGNA VIA L. BISSOLATI VIA G. CARDUCCI Tevere 0 km 4 are indicated with clear-bullet
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V I A L E T e v e r e TOMACELLI V. ARA E L C O R S O CONDOTTI V. DUE MACELLI VIA V. FRANCESCO CRISPI SISTINA Barberini VIA BARBERINI VIA XX SETTEMBRE Terme di Diocleziano (Tiber) Lido di Ostia 0 miles 4
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LUNGOT. LUNGOT. MARZIO M ARZIO TRITONE Barberini PIAZZA D. Repubblica
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PIETRO VATICANO LUNGOT. TOR Altemps VIA DELLA SCROFA Palazzo di Palazzo del VIA D. IV FONTANE V I A Museo Nazionale Termini Area of main map
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V. ALDO F ABRIZI VIA D. RIARI LUNGOT . DELLA DEI TEBALDI LUNGOTEVERE FARNESE GIUBB ONARI I VI A DEI V. ARE NU LA VIA DEI FORI IMPERIALI CAVOUR ANNIBALDI VIA D. VI A L E DEL MONTE OPPIO
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VIA G. GARIBALDI PIAZZA S. LUNGOT. D. BOCCA D. VERITÀ COLOSSEO V. DI S. GIOVANNI IN LATERA Visitors’ Checklist gives all the
V. GIACOMO MEDICI VIA G. MA MELI COSIMATO MASTAI PIAZZA V. D. GENOVESI RIP A A V E N T I N O PIAZZA VIA DEI CERCHI VIA DI S. GREGORIO PIAZZA DEL VIA CLAUDIA V. ANNIA S T E FANO ROTONDO NO GIOVANNI IN
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in Laterano
VIA DEL
V. DI VILLA
V I A DA N D OLO L U N G O T VIA D. NAV IC E LLA LATERANI VIA DEI
DI DIANA TEMPIO PIAZZA VIA DI S. PRISCA Massimo V. D. TERME plan your visit.
S. MELANIA S. VIA PARCO DI PORTA CAPENA PIAZZA DI VIA DRUSO
DI CARACALLA
The Roman Forum with the Colosseum VIA MARMORATA ALESSIO V. D.PIRAMIDE V. AVENTINO Circo S. BALBINA PIAZZALE NUMA Fontana della Barcaccia at the foot
rising behind VIALE G. BACCELLI Terme di POMPILO of the famous Spanish Steps
VIA AVENTINA
Getting Around CESTIA V. DI S. S A BA BERNINI PIAZZA Caracalla PARCO EGERIO
Sights at a Glance w Roman Forum Rome’s subway system is known Stazione G. L. G I O T T O
as la metropolitana (metro for
1 St. Peter’s pp376–7 e Palatine short). Line A crosses the city Roma-Ostia V I A L E VIAL E G UIDO BACCELLI VIA D. TERME VIA DI PORTA

2 Vatican Museums pp378–80 r Colosseum from northwest to southeast, Line Piramide DI CARACALLA S. SEBASTIANO 376  IT AL Y AND GREECE ROME  377
3 Castel Sant’Angelo t Santa Maria Maggiore B from southwest to northeast. Stazione Roma- Key
4 Villa Farnesina y Trevi Fountain The two lines meet at Stazione Ostiense
5 Santa Maria in Trastevere u Spanish Steps Termini, the city’s central station, Sight / Place of interest . Statue of St. Peter
6 Piazza Navona i Santa Maria del Popolo which is also the starting point 1 St. Peter’s Pedestrian street This 13th-century bronze is thought to VISITORS’ CHECKLIST

7 Pantheon o Museo e Galleria Borghese for many bus routes. A third Catholicism’s most sacred shrine, the . Dome be by Arnolfo di Cambio. The foot of the Practical Information
City walls

8 Galleria Doria Pamphilj p Villa Giulia metro line is due for completion The 137 m (448 ft) statue has worn thin from the kisses of Piazza San Pietro.
9 Gesù in 2018. Official taxis are white or 0 meters 750 vast, marble-encrusted basilica draws dome, designed by millions of pilgrims over the centuries. Tel 06-69 88 37 31.
0 Capitoline Museums yellow. Walking is preferable to 0 yards 750 pilgrims and tourists from all over the Michelangelo, was not ∑ vatican.va
world. A shrine was erected on the site
completed until 1590,
q Trajan’s Markets driving in the city’s narrow streets. long after his death. Basilica: Open 7am–7pm
of St. Peter’s tomb in the 2nd century (Oct–Mar: to 6:30pm) daily. 7
and the first basilica was commissioned Treasury: Open 8am–7pm
For keys to symbols see back flap
by Constantine. Centuries later, in 1506, (Oct–Mar: to 6:15pm) daily. &
Grottoes: Open 8am–6pm
Pope Julius II laid the first stone of a (Oct–Mar: to 5:30pm) daily.
new church while the original basilica Dome: Open 8am–6pm
was still in use. The present basilica, (Oct–Mar: to 5pm) daily. &
187 m (615 ft) long, took more than Strict dress code inside church.
Sights at a Glance lists the a century to build and all the great Transport
q Ottaviano S. Pietro.
architects of the Roman Renaissance
@ 23, 40, 49, 64, 81, 492.
and Baroque had a hand in its design.
numbered sights within the city. The dominant tone of the interior is set . Michelangelo’s Pietà
by Bernini, creator of the baldacchino
below Michelangelo’s Protected by glass since an attack in 1972,
magnificent dome. the Pietà stands in the first side chapel on
the right. It was created in 1499 when
Michelangelo was only 25.
Major Sights Baldacchino
Commissioned by Urban VIII
5Historic buildings are dissected in 1624, Bernini’s extravagant
Baroque canopy stands
above the Papal Altar, a plain
slab of marble, at which only
the pope may say mass. The
to reveal their interiors, while altar is sited directly above the decorated with reliefs
Filarete Door
This bronze door,
tomb of St. Peter in the
Grottoes below.
museums and galleries have KEY by Filarete (1439–45),
was one of the doors
of the old St. Peter’s.
color-coded floor plans to help you 1 The Treasury is reached via the Monument to Pope
Alexander VII
Sacristy. It houses ecclesiastical
Bernini’s last work in St. Peter’s was
treasures, including reliquaries,
tombs, and vestments. finished in 1678 and shows the pope
surrounded by the allegorical figures
find the most important exhibits. 2 The apse is dominated by of Truth, Justice, Charity,
Bernini’s spectacular bronze
and Prudence.
monument containing the
Throne of St. Peter in Glory. Entrance for stairs
3 Two minor cupolas by to dome
Vignola (1507–73).
4 The facade (1614) is by
Carlo Maderno, who lengthened
Stars indicate the features the basilica to create its Latin- Main entrance
cross floorplan.
that no visitor should miss. 5 From this window, the pope A fragment of this
blesses the faithful gathered in the
The Grottoes
piazza below.
6 The nave floor has markings that 13th-century mosaic by Piazza San Pietro
show the lengths of other churches Giotto, salvaged from the old The piazza in front of St. Peter’s is enclosed
compared with St. Peter’s. basilica, is now in the Grottoes, by a vast pincer-shaped colonnade by
where many popes are buried. Bernini. It is topped by statues of saints.
For hotels and restaurants see pp438–40 and pp441–3
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Verona’s patron saint, San Zeno
Maggiore is the most ornate Detailed Information
Romanesque church in northern
Italy, famous for its unusual
medieval bronze door panels.
The Duomo also dates from 6Cities, towns, and other sights
the 12th century and displays
Titian’s Assumption. Other notable
medieval churches in Verona are
San Fermo Maggiore, with are described individually. Their
many interior frescoes including
the Annunciation by Pisanello
(1377–1455), and Sant’Anastasia,
which houses 15th-century entries appear in the same
frescoes and holy water stoups
The Arena, Verona’s Roman amphitheater – the setting for spectacular summer opera performances supported by figures of beggars
known locally as i gobbi.
y Mantua frescoes by Mantegna in the u Verona The Basilica di Sant’Antonio in Padua, with its Byzantine domes order as the numbering on the
* 55,000. £ @ n Piazza Andrea Camera degli Sposi (1465–74), * 261,000. k Villafranca 12 km (7 T Arena statues. Beside it stands the o Padua
Piazza Brà. Tel 045-800 32 04.
are a highlight. They portray the
Mantegna 6 (0376-43 24 32). ( Thu. miles) SW. £ @ n Via degli Alpini 9
Gonzaga family and court, and Open daily (Mon: pm only). 12th-century Torre di Piazza. * 220,000. £ @ n Vicolo
Teatrale Veronese (Jun–Aug); Opera
A striking if stern-looking city of the room is completed by a (045-806 86 80). ( daily. _ Estate Closed Jan 1, Dec 25–26. & The Loggia del Capitaniato, Pedrocchi (049-201 00 80). country map at the beginning
fine squares and aristocratic light-hearted trompe l’oeil ceiling. Festival (Jul–Sep). + Castelvecchio to the northwest, was built ( Mon–Sat at Piazza delle Erbe.
architecture, Mantua (Mantova The nearby Duomo has an ∑ tourism.verona.it Corso Castelvecchio 2. Tel 045-806 26 by Palladio in 1571. Its upper ∑ turismopadova.it
in Italian) is bordered on three 18th-century façade and fine 11. Open daily. & = 8 (audio). rooms contain the city’s of the section.
sides by lakes. It was the interior stuccoes by Giulio Verona, a large and prosperous council chamber. Padua is an old university town
birthplace of the poet Virgil and Romano (c.1492–1546). city of the Veneto region, boasts i Vicenza Europe’s oldest surviving with an illustrious academic
playground for three centuries Piazza dell’Erbe is dominated magnificent Roman ruins, indoor theater, the Teatro history. The city (Padova in
of the Gonzaga dukes. Mantua by the Basilica di Sant’ Andrea second only to those of Rome * 116,000. £ @ n Piazza Olimpico was begun by Italian) has two major
was also the setting for Verdi’s (15th century), designed largely itself, as well as some important Matteotti 12 (0444-99 47 70). ( Tue & Palladio in 1579 and attractions – the Basilica di
opera Rigoletto, and is by the early Renaissance medieval monuments. Thu. _ Concert season (May–Jun). completed by his pupil, Sant’Antonio, one of the
mentioned in Shakespeare’s architect and theorist, Alberti. The Arena, Verona’s Roman ∑ vicenzae.org Vincenzo Scamozzi. It most popular sites of
Romeo and Juliet. These Across town is the early amphitheater completed in was Scamozzi who pilgrimage in Italy, and
theatrical connections are 16th-century Palazzo Tè, AD 30, is the third largest in the Vicenza is celebrated for its created the permanent the Cappella degli
celebrated in local street names designed as the Gonzaga world. Concerts, plays, and splendid, varied architecture. stage, built of wood Scrovegni, a beautifully
and monuments, and are family’s summer retreat. This opera productions are staged Known as the city of Andrea and plaster and painted decorated chapel. The Each entry begins with essential
reinforced by the presence in extraordinary palace is here. Other Roman sites include Palladio (1508–80), stonemason to look like marble. It exotic Basilica was built
the town of the 18th-century decorated with frescoes by the Roman Theater, and artifacts turned architect, it offers a represents Thebes, a from 1232 to house
Teatro Scientifico Bibiena, a Giulio Romano and has rooms from Roman times can be seen unique opportunity to study the Greek city, and uses the remains of the great practical information, including
masterpiece of late Baroque lavishly painted with horses and in the Museo Archeologico. evolution of his distinctive style. perspective to create Franciscan preacher,
theater architecture. signs of the zodiac. The tragic story of Romeo Piazza dei Signori at the an illusion of depth. St. Anthony of Padua.
Mantua is focused on three and Juliet, first set here by Luigi heart of Vicenza is dominated Palladio was also The chapel (1303) the address and telephone number
attractive main squares. Piazza P Palazzo Ducale da Porto in the 1520s and by the Palazzo della Ragione, responsible for the features a series of
Sordello is the site of the Palazzo Piazza Sordello 40. Tel 0376-35 21 00. immortalized by Shakespeare, known also as the Basilica. design of Palazzo frescoes depicting the
Ducale, the vast former home of Open Tue–Sun. Closed Jan 1, May 1, has inspired local monuments Palladio’s first public Chiericati which houses Memorial to Andrea life of Christ, painted
the Gonzaga family which also Dec 25. & 8 (audio). 7 Camera such as Romeo’s House and commission, this building has the Museo Civico, but Palladio in Vicenza by Giotto. The Museo of the local tourist information
incorporates a 14th-century degli Sposi: Tel 041-241 18 97. the so-called Tomb of Juliet. a roof like an upturned boat, the epitome of his work Civico Eremitani on
fortress and a basilica. The Open by appointment only. Verona’s focal point is Piazza and a balustrade bristling with can be seen in the Villa the same site has a rich
Erbe, scene of colorful markets Rotonda, in the country side coin collection and an art gallery. office. Opening times are given for
for 2,000 years. to the south of Vicenza. Other attractions include
The ornate tombs of members the Duomo and Baptistry,
of the Scaglieri family, who ruled P Piazza dei Signori which contains one of Italy’s major sights and museums.
the city for 127 years from 1263, Basilica: Tel 0444-22 28 11. Open daily most complete medieval fresco
are situated beside the entrance during exhibitions. & cycles (painted by Giusto de’
to the church of Santa Maria P Teatro Olimpico Menabuoi in 1378), and the
Antica. Another legacy of the Palazzo della Ragione, built in
family is Castelvecchio, an Piazza Matteotti. Tel 0444-22 28 00. 1218 to serve as Padua’s law
impressive castle built by Open Tue–Sun. Closed Jan 1, Dec 25. court and council chamber.
& 7
Cangrande II between 1355
and 1375. There is a fine art P Villa Rotonda R Cappella degli Scrovegni
gallery in the castle, which has a Via della Rotonda 45. Tel 0498-79 13 Piazza Eremitani. Tel 049-201 00 20.
collection of 15th-century late 80. Villa: Open Mar–Nov: Wed & Sat. Open daily (advance booking
Renaissance Madonnas. Built in The illusionistic stage set of the Teatro & Garden: Open Tue–Sun. & 7 necessary). Closed public hols.
∑ villalarotonda.it
The 13th-century facade of the Palazzo Ducale in Mantua 1125–35 to house the shrine of Olimpico in Vicenza 430  IT AL Y AND GREECE & 7 IT AL Y  431
For hotels and restaurants see pp438–40 and pp441–3
Practical Information Visa Requirements anything stolen, you should go traditional social formalities. and are usually open all day,
Citizens of the European Union to the nearest police station and Ciao should only be used as and also into the evening
Italy’s charm and allure help to mask an idiosyncratic (EU), US, Canada, Australia, and file a report (denuncia). a greeting for familiar friends, in resorts. However, they
infrastructure in which delays and long lines are common. Be New Zealand do not require a otherwise piacere (pleased to quite often tend to have less
visa for stays of up to three
favorable exchange rates and
prepared to wait in offices and banks, and to persevere when
meet you), buon giorno (good
Practical Information seeking information. However, communications – other than months. Most European Union Emergency Services day), or buona sera (good charge a higher commission
than banks. Post offices usually
visitors need only a valid
In case of emergencies while
evening) are polite greetings.
the post office – are good, and banking and exchange facilities
Say arrivederci on parting.
on vacation, the appropriate
identity document to enter Italy.
have the lowest charges.
is a visible police presence should a crisis arise. Personal belong­
7This section covers subjects are widely available. Italy is generally safe for visitors and there Citizens from other countries numbers to call are listed in Kissing on the cheeks is Communications
the directory below.
should contact their Italian
common among friends, but
consulate for visa information.
shake hands with strangers.
ings should nevertheless be watched at all times. Many shops
and offices close at lunch for the siesta, reopening in the late
Post offices open from about
Tipping of taxi drivers and
Health Issues
such as visas, security, travel, afternoon. Pharmacies are a useful first stop for health advice. Personal Security No inoculations are needed for waiting staff in restaurants is 8am to 2pm weekdays, and
from 8am to noon on Saturday.
not common practice among
Main post offices are usually
Italy, but it is advisable to carry
Although petty crime in the
Italians. However, when a service
cities is frequent, violent crime
open from 8am to 6pm or 7pm
mosquito repellent in the
charge is added to a restaurant
When to Visit
shopping, and entertainment. Italy’s towns and historic deals exclusively with an in Italy is rare. However, it is summer months. If emergency bill, it is non-negotiable. Hotel non-stop. The red mailboxes
porters expect a reasonable tip
common for people to raise
individual town. All can help
medical treatment becomes
(blue in the Vatican City) usually
if they have been helpful.
their voices aggressively during
have two slots labeled per la
necessary, you should go to the
sites are extremely popular
with hotel reservations and
attractions and it is worth local tour guides. They also an argument. Usually, remaining Pronto Soccorso (emergency città (for the city only) and
room) of the nearest hospital.
The larger countries are covered considering this when planning books in several languages. to defuse the situation. Various medical products, Facilities for the Disabled all other destinations). The
tutte le altre destinazioni (for
provide free maps and guide-
calm and being polite will help
your trip. Rome, Florence, and
including homeopathic
Venice are all crowded from
Unofficial tour guides, taxi
Public awareness of the needs
Italian postal service was once
medicines, are available in any
drivers, or strangers who try to
renowned for its unreliability,
spring to October and it is
of the disabled is improving
in greater detail. advisable to reserve a hotel Opening Hours advise you on accommodations pharmacy (farmacia), but a quickly in Italy. CO.IN.Sociale but has improved in recent
years. The standard mail service
may expect money in return.
prescription may be required.
(Consorzio Cooperative
Italian museums are gradually
well in advance. In August the
is called prioritaria.
Integrate) provides information
Thanks to a night rota (servizio
Women traveling alone in
conforming to new regu lations,
cities are generally slightly less
busy, and the seaside resorts particularly in the north, opening Italy are likely to meet with a lot notturno) – listed in the local on facilities for the disabled. The few public telephones
fill up. June and September daily from about 9am to 7pm, of attention, although this is pages of daily newspapers and remaining are generally card-
can be as hot as midsummer, but some still close on Mondays. often more of an irritation than on pharmacy doors – there is Banking and Currency operated. A telephone card
but the beaches are less In summer, many museums stay a danger. Staff at hotels and always a pharmacy open in all (scheda telefonica) can be
crowded. The skiing season open longer at weekends. In restaurants generally treat their cities and most towns. Italy has used the euro since purchased from bars, newspaper
runs from December to Easter. winter, opening times are more single female customers with 2002 (see p23). Banks open kiosks, post offices, and
limited. It is advisable to check extra care and attention. Language and Etiquette between about 8:30am and tobacconists (tabacchi). A corner
beforehand. Archaeological 1:30pm Monday to Friday. of the card must be broken off
Tourist Information sites usually open from 9am to People in Italy are very dress- Most also open from 2:15 to before use. Alternatively, many
Directory boxes give contact The national tourist board, ENIT, an hour before sunset, Tuesday Police conscious and unusual or risqué 3pm or 2:30 to 3:30pm. towns have telephone offices
to Sunday. Churches are open
(Telefoni) with low rates for
has branches in capital cities
Electronic exchange
clothes get noticed. Strict dress
There are several different police
codes are enforced in many
machines, with multilingual
long-distance calls. Here, you
worldwide and offers general
forces in Italy and each one
from about 7am to 12:30pm
information for the services information on Italy. Locally, and 4 to 7pm, but they often fulfills a particular role. Both the places of worship, where your instructions, are located at all are assigned a booth and pay
prefer not to admit tourists
there are two types of tourist
torso, knees, and upper arms
state police, the polizia and the
major airports, train stations,
after calls are completed. Credit
carabinieri, deal with crime in
should be covered. Forms of
office: an EPT (Ente Provinciale di
and banks. Bureaux de change
during services.
cards can only be used to make
and venues mentioned in the text. Turismo) has information on its Visits to some of the more general and they also conduct address are still governed by can be found in main towns, calls at major airports.
town and surrounding province,
popular tourist sights, such as
random security checks. The
DIRECTORY
whereas an APT (Azienda di
vigili urbani, the municipal traffic
Leonardo da Vinci’s painting of
Promozione Turistica) or a PIT The Last Supper in Milan, must police, issue fines for traffic and Tourist Offices ENIT UK Canada Emergency
(Punto di Informazioni Turistiche) be organized in advance. parking offences. If you have
Tel 020-7408 1254. Via Zara 30, Rome. Numbers
APT Florence ∑ italiantouristboard.
The Climate of Italy Tel 06-854 44 39 37. General Emergency
ROME VENICE Via Manzoni 16. co.uk ∑ canada.it Tel 113.
The Italian peninsula has a Tel 055-233 20. ENIT US UK Medical Emergency
varied climate falling into °C/ºF °C/ºF APT Milan Tel 212-245 5618. Via XX Settembre 80, Tel 118.
three distinct geographical 29/84 22/72 28/82 Galleria Vittorio Emanuele ∑ italiantourism.com
regions. Cold Alpine winters 18/64 19/66 13/55 12/54 17/63 18/64 18/64 II. Tel 02-84 45 55 55. PIT Rome Rome. Tel 06-42 20 00 01. Police (Carabinieri)
and warm, increasingly wet
Climate charts (see p21) are summers characterize the 9/48 6 10 7 4/40 5 7/44 7 9 9/48 4 7/44 0/32 2 APT Venice Via Nazionale. ∑ gov.uk/government/ Facilities for the
Tel 112.
northern regions. In the
world/organisations/
Tel 06-06 08.
Castello 5050.
british-embassy-rome
extensive Po Valley, arid
Disabled
hrs
hrs
provided for each country. summers contrast with mm mm hrs 21 hrs 95 mm mm hrs 87 hrs 112 108 hrs 134 mm mm hrs 90 Tel 041-523 59 13. Embassies US Via Veneto 121, Rome. CO.IN.Sociale
freezing, damp winters. The
51
Australia
rest of Italy has long, and
ENIT Rome
Via A. Bosio 5, Rome.
Via Enrico Giglioli 54A,
mm mm
often very hot, summers month Apr Jul Oct Jan month Apr Jul Oct Jan Via Marghera 2. Tel 06-85 27 21. Tel 06-467 41. Rome. Tel 06-712 9011.
and mild, sunny winters. Tel 06-497 11. ∑ enit.it ∑ italy.embassy.gov.au ∑ italy.usembassy.gov ∑ coinsociale.it
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