Archive for the ‘Venice’ Category
Monday, July 6th, 2009
With renowned attractions such as St Mark’s Square, the Palazzo Ducale, the Grand Canal, the Bridge of Sighs, it is no surprise that Venice in Italy is one of the world’s most magical cities. There is little surprise either in why it is one of the most sought-after spots ...
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Friday, March 6th, 2009
Property in Italy tends to be more affordable the further south you go. That fact was dramatically underlined in a new survey this week, naming Vibo Valentia in Calabria as the cheapest place in which to buy Italian property. In this sunny Calabrian resort, a home in the suburbs ...
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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
Being the fashion capital of the world means Milan always remains in demand. Property prices in the city – the new home of soccer idol David Beckham – defied the worldwide slump to rise 0.4 per cent in 2008, according to a joint study by Milan's Chamber ...
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Monday, November 24th, 2008
Too often it is overlooked by the tens of thousands of tourists who flock to Venice, some 25 miles east. But the stunning medieval city of Padua (Padova to Italians), famed for its art, university and architecture, boasts countless attractions in its own right. Padua is an ancient ...
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Thursday, May 8th, 2008
It’s not often Moses needed a hand in saving his people. But then again they have always done things differently in Venice. The Italian city has been undertaking a controversial €4billion project nicknamed Moses (Modulo Sperimentale Elettromeccanico), a series of 78 flood barriers to stem a ...
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