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  • Windstar-Cruises-Venice-gondola-002 - Find romance during an iconic gondola ride through the canals of Venice during your Windstar Cruises sailing.
  • nightfall-venice-italy - Nightfall at St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy.
  • Cunard-Queen-Elizabeth-in-Venice - Queen Elizabeth glides past St. Mark's Square in Venice, one of the memorable destinations on a Cunard cruise.
  • Royal-Clipper-in-Venice - Take in Venice as you've never seen her during a sailing on the clipper ship Royal Clipper.
  • canale-di-san-mattia-venice-italy - Northern bridge over the Canale di San Mattia in Venice, Italy.
  • gondolas-Venice - Gondolas in the waning afternoon hours in the Grand Canal of Venice, a city that combines history and romance.
  • Venice-canal-at-dusk - A painterly scene of Venice at dusk. The City of Canals is one of the destinations on a Tere Moana cruise.
  • Uniworld-River-Countess-exterior - Uniworld's River Countess offers itineraries in Venice, Florence, Rome and other gems in Northern Italy.
  • Uniworld-River-Countess-in-Venice - The award-winning boutique river cruise ship River Countess sails through the Grand Canal in Venice.
  • gondolas-venice-italy - Idle gondolas near Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy. All Venice gondolas are painted black in memory of 50,000 Venetians who lost their lives during the black plague.
  • small-canal-venice-italy.jpg - Off the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.
  • Poet-Picasso-Guggenheim-Venice - "The Poet" (1911), oil on linen by Pablo Picasso, is part of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, Italy.
  • Celebrity-Summit-Venice - Celebrity Summit is towed by the tugboat Vanna C as it departs Venice. In the background is the basilica Santa Maria della Salute.
  • Seabourn_Odyssey_in_Venice - Seabourn Odyssey coasts through spectacular Venice.
  • wine-shop-venice-italy - A local wine shop in Venice, Italy.
  • Tere-Moana-Venice-Grand-Canal - Paul Gauguin Cruises' small luxury ship Tere Moana sails through the Grand Canal of Venice, Italy, at dusk.
  • Venice-waterfront - Cafés, hotels and homes along the Grand Canal of Venice, one of the memorable stops aboard a Tere Moana cruise.
  • Venice-canal-boat - Tere Moana takes you to romantic Venice, the "City of Canals."
  • Pacific-Princess-in-Venice - Pacific Princess sails through the heart of Venice, Italy, before mooring to give passengers a day to explore the world capital of romance.
  • Sacred-Conversation-Bellini-Accademia-Venice - "Sacred Conversation" (c. 1490), oil on wood by Venetian Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini at the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice, Italy.
  • Holland-America-Nieuw-Amsterdam-in-Venice-2 - Nieuw Amsterdam sailing into Venice. Launched in Venice on July 4, 2010, Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates the cultural traditions of New York (named Nieuw Amsterdam once upon a time) with its interior design and art collection.
  • murano-venice-italy - Craftsman in Murano, Venice, which has a centuries-old tradition of exquisite glass-making.
  • Ponant-Venice-Grand-Canal.jpg - Enjoy the beauty of Venice on your next Ponant cruise.
  • Ponant-Venice-Romance-couple.jpg - Discover romance in Venice on your next Ponant cruise.
  • Venice-gondola-from-hotel - JD Lasica: "We opened our hotel window, peered down the narrow alleyway and spotted a gondola, as if offering a classic Venetian greeting."
  • Piazzetta-San-Marco-Venice.jpg - View of Piazzetta San Marco toward Grand Canal of Venice, at dawn, with Doges' Palace on the left and Biblioteca Marciana on the right. The two columns are, from left to right, Saint Mark's, protector of the city, and Saint Theodore's.
  • Venice-canal-at-daybreak-2.jpg - Buildings along the canals of Venice at daybreak.
  • Venice-canal-at-daybreak-3.jpg - Leaving the canals of Venice and entering Laguna Veneta (Venice Lagoon) at daybreak.
  • Venice-canal-at-daybreak.jpg - The canals of Venice at daybreak.
  • Venice-cat-mask.jpg - A cat mask in a shop window along the Procuratie Vecchie on Piazza San Marco, Venice.
  • Venice-decorative-glassware-2.jpg - Glassware in a shop window along the Procuratie Vecchie on Piazza San Marco, Venice.
  • Venice-decorative-glassware.jpg - Provocative glassware in a shop window along the Procuratie Vecchie on Piazza San Marco, Venice.
  • Venice-elephant-figurine.jpg - An elephant figurine and other decorations in a shop window along the Procuratie Vecchie on Piazza San Marco, Venice.
  • Venice-enoteca-osteria.jpg - An enoteca, serving food and drinks, along a walkway in Venice.
  • Venice-figurine-with-a-story.jpg - A beaked figurine appears to have a written backstory on its beak in a shop in Venice.
  • Venice-glass-figure.jpg - A pouty glass figurine, likely made in Murano, in a tourist shop in Venice.
  • Venice-glass-figures.jpg - Provocative glassware in a shop window along the Procuratie Vecchie on Piazza San Marco, Venice.
  • Venice-glass-horses-2.jpg - Stallions made of glass in a shop window along the Procuratie Vecchie on Piazza San Marco, Venice.
  • Venice-glass-horses.jpg - Horses made of glass in a shop window along the Procuratie Vecchie on Piazza San Marco, Venice.
  • Venice-glass-rhino.jpg - A glass rhino in a shop window along the Procuratie Vecchie on Piazza San Marco, Venice.
  • Venice-glass-vase.jpg - A colorful modern glass vase in a shop window along the Procuratie Vecchie on Piazza San Marco, Venice.
  • Venice-glassware-2.jpg - Three modern glasses vases in a shop window along the Procuratie Vecchie on Piazza San Marco, Venice.
  • Venice-glassware-3.jpg - Decorative home furnishings in a shop window along the Procuratie Vecchie on Piazza San Marco, Venice.
  • Venice-glassware.jpg - Modern serving plates in a shop window near Piazza San Marco, Venice.
  • Venice-gondolier.jpg - A gondolier prepares to take two travelers out to see Venice's Grand Canal.
  • Venice-gpld-masks.jpg - Gold masks in a shop window along the Procuratie Vecchie on Piazza San Marco, Venice.
  • Venice-handbags-and-luggage.jpg - Modern handbags and luggage in a shop in Venice.
  • Venice-jester-mask.jpg - A jester's mask in a shop window along the Procuratie Vecchie on Piazza San Marco, Venice.
  • Venice-lamps-store.jpg - Finely decorated glass lamps in a shop in Venice.
  • Venice-masked-animals.jpg - Animal masks in a shop window along the Procuratie Vecchie on Piazza San Marco, Venice.
  • Venice-pottery.jpg - Playfully decorated pottery in a shop in Venice.
  • Venice-shop-masks.jpg - Traditional Venetian masks in a shop window along the Procuratie Vecchie on Piazza San Marco, Venice.
  • Venice-shop-window.jpg - Masks and adornments in a Venice shop window.
  • Venice-womans-mask-3.jpg - A woman's mask in the traditional Venetian style in a shop window along the Procuratie Vecchie on Piazza San Marco, Venice.
  • Venice-womans-mask.jpg - A woman's mask in the traditional Venetian style in a shop window along the Procuratie Vecchie on Piazza San Marco, Venice.
  • Ponant-Venice.jpg - Sail on Le Lyrial to take in the romantic ports of the Adriatic Sea, including Venice.
  • venice-architecture.jpg - Buildings along the Grand Canal in Venice.
  • rialto-bridge-venice.jpg - The famed Rialto Bridge is the oldest bridge that spans the Grand Canal in Venice.
  • san-giorgio-maggiore-venice.jpg - San Giorgio Maggiore, one of the islands of Venice, is best  known for the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, begun in 1566.
  • Ponant-Venice-taxi.jpg - Take a water taxi or water bus on your next Ponant cruise to Venice.
  • gondolas-in-venice.jpg - Gondolas in Venice with San Giorgio Maggiore in the background.
  • gondolas-in-venice2.jpg - Gondolas at rest in Venice.
  • grand-canal-venice.jpg - Water taxis ply the Grand Canal of Venice.
  • koningsdam-venice.jpg - Gondolas bob in the Grand Canal as ms Koningsdam sails through Venice.
  • Ponant-Venice-woman-ship.jpg - Stroll the streets of Venice in style during a Ponant cruise.
  • venice-waterfront.jpg - Buildings along one of the more scenic stretches of waterfront in Venice, Italy.
  • Seadream-positano2.jpg - Positano, Italy, is one of the lovely ports of call you can see on a SeaDream cruise.
  • positano-seadream.jpg - A look at the charming hillside seaport of Positano, Italy.
  • view-from-ravello-amalfi-italy - View from Ravello, on the Amalfi Coast of Italy.
  • duomo-ravello-amalfi-italy - The town of Amalfi, Italy, centerpiece of the famed Amalfi Coast.
  • Italy-Amalfi-Coast -   Italy's stunning Amalfi Coast is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural landscape.
  • duomo-amalfi-italy - Duomo Sant'Andrea in Amalfi, Italy.
  • coastline-amalfi-italy - Amalfi Coast between Amalfi and Positano, Italy.
  • sailboat-amalfi-coast-italy - Sailboat off the Amalfi Coast of Italy.
  • statue-rock-amalfi-coast - Statue on the Amalfi Coast.
  • Ponant-Italy-Amalfi2.jpg - Cruise the Amalfi Coast on your next Ponant cruise.
  • Portofino-Italy-waterfront - Portofino, a small, colorful port on the northwest coast of Italy known for its upscale shopping and dining during your cruise aboard Tere Moana.
  • piazza-portofino-italy - The Piazza in charming Portofino, Italy.
  • Portofino-Italy-SeaDream - Visit the charming port city of Portofino, Italy, on a SeaDream cruise.
  • Regent-Seven-Seas-Navigator-Portofino - Discover the charming Italian fishing village of Portofino during a Mediterranean cruise aboard Seven Seas Navigator.
  • Portofino-Italy-2 - The picturesque harbor of Portofino, Italy.
  • portofino-harbor-italy.jpg - The timeless seaport of Portofino, Italy.
  • portofino-italy-seadream.jpg - A scene along the harbor in Portofino, Italy.
  • Italy-Taormina-Sicily-panorama - Taormina, on the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy, has been a popular tourist destination for 200 years.
  • Regent-Seven-Seas-ship-Taormina - Travel on Regent Seven Seas and explore ancient Greek ruins perched on a hillside during a shore excursion to Taormina, Silicy.
  • Sicily - Book passage to the beautiful, warm waters of Sicily, Italy.
  • Italy-Sicily-Etna - On your next cruise to Sicily, Italy, take in the view from Mt. Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
  • Seadream-mountain-bikes.jpg - SeaDream cruises include mountain bikes to take ashore to explore your ports of call such as Taormina, Sicily.
  • sicily-panorama.jpg - A panoramic view of the harbor in Trapani in western Sicily.
  • tower-pisa-italy - Built in the 1300s, the famed Tower of Pisa in Italy reaches 184 feet at its zenith.
  • Portofino-Italy-SeaDream - Visit the charming port city of Portofino, Italy, on a SeaDream cruise.
  • ponte-sant-angelo-rome-italy - Ponte Sant' Angelo — a bridge completed in 134 AD by Roman Emperor Hadrian to span the Tiber River — in Rome.
  • piazza-de-ferrari-genoa-italy - Piazza de Ferrari in Genoa, Italy.
  • rialto-bridge-venice-italy - The Rialto Bridge, the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.
  • via-di-san-callisto-rome-italy -  Via Di San Calisto in Rome, Italy.
  • ponte-vecchio-florence-italy - The Ponte Vecchio (Italian for Old Bridge) is a medieval bridge over the Arno River in Florence, Italy.
  • parco-sempione-milan-italy - Parco Sempione is located in the middle of Milan, Italy.
  • biosphere-genoa-italy - A giant biosphere in the port of Genoa created by famed Italian architect Renzo Piano.
  • canale-di-san-mattia-venice-italy - Northern bridge over the Canale di San Mattia in Venice, Italy.
  • anacapri-capri-italy - Stunning views from Anacapri, near Villa San Michelle on the Island of Capri, Italy.
  • nightfall-venice-italy - Nightfall at St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy.
  • tower-pisa-italy-1 - Built in the 1300s, the famed Tower of Pisa in Italy reaches 184 feet at its zenith.
  • st-peters-square-vatican-city - St. Peter's Square in Vatican City at night.
  • sunset-rome-italy - The Tiber River in Rome at sunset.
  • harbor-portofino-italy - Harbor in Portofino, Italy.
  • interior-st-peters-vatican-city - Interior scene from St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
  • faraglioni-capri-italy - The Faraglioni of Capri, Italy, are three geological stacks that have survived earthquakes and landslides.
  • cathedral-pisa-italy - Outside Pisa Cathedral in Pisa, Italy.
  • cathedral-genoa-italy - St. Lawrence Cathedral in Genoa, Italy.
  • boboli-gardens-florence-italy - Boboli Gardens in Florence, Italy.
  • bridge-pisa-italy - Bridge in Pisa, Italy.
  • buildings-florence-italy - A bank of buildings in Florence, Italy.
  • arcade-milan-italy - Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a shopping arcade in Milan, Italy.
  • duomo-florence-italy - Santa Maria del Fiore Basilica, more widely known as the Duomo, is the cathedral of Florence, known for its distinctive dome. Its construction began in 1296.
  • gondolas-venice-italy - Idle gondolas near Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy. All Venice gondolas are painted black in memory of 50,000 Venetians who lost their lives during the black plague.
  • santa-maria-della-vittoria-rome-italy - Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome, Italy.
  • santo-stefano-capri-italy - Santo Stefano is a Catholic church and former cathedral on the island of Capri.
  • small-canal-venice-italy.jpg - Off the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.
  • st-peters-vatican-city - Inside St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
  • stroll-capri-italy - A garden path and statue on the island of Capri, Italy.
  • spiral-stair-vatican-city - Vatican Spiral in the Museum in Vatican City.
  • sailboat-amalfi-coast-italy - Sailboat off the Amalfi Coast of Italy.
  • view-florence-italy - The cityscape of Florence, Italy.
  • night-pisa-italy - The River Arno in Pisa, Italy, at night.
  • piazza-della-repubblica-rome-italy - The Piazza della Repubblica in Rome.
  • piazza-della-signoria-florence-italy - Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy.
  • piazza-portofino-italy - The Piazza in charming Portofino, Italy.
  • Pieta-st-peters-vatican-city - Pietà by Michelangelo in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
  • Birth-of-Venus-Botticelli-Florence - "Birth of Venus" (1484–1486), painting by Sandro Botticelli at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.
  • violinist-rome-italy - A pinstriped violinist on Via del Corso in Rome.
  • wine-shop-venice-italy - A local wine shop in Venice, Italy.
  • biscotti-pisa-italy - Biscotti found in a merchant shop along the street in Pisa, Italy.
  • view-from-ravello-amalfi-italy - View from Ravello, on the Amalfi Coast of Italy.
  • military-parade-rome-italy - A military parade held in Rome to celebrate Italy's Republic Day on June 2.
  • pendulum-museum-milan-italy - Foucault's Pendulum in the Museum of Science and Technology in Milan, Italy.
  • san-lorenzo-milan-italy - Inside the Catholic church the Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore in Milan, Italy.
  • walls-pisa-italy - The medieval walls of Pisa, Italy.
  • Creation-of-Adam-Michaelangelo-Rome - "The Creation of Adam" (c. 1511), fresco painting by Michelangelo, part of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.
  • Ponant-Italy-general.jpg - Explore classic ruins along the coast of Italy on your next Ponant cruise.
  • Ponant-Italy-general2b.jpg - Visit smaller ports of call while enjoying the luxury of a Ponant cruise.
  • Ponant-Italy-general-3.jpg - Enjoy the smaller ports of call in Italy on your next Ponant cruise.
  • Royal-Clipper-at-Stromboli-Italy-2 - Royal Clipper passes Stromboli, one of the most active volcanoes on Earth. It's been erupting almost continuously since 1932.
  • Royal-Clipper-at-Stromboli-Italy - Get breathtaking views of Stromboli, Italy's large volcano, as Royal Clipper sails the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Mediterranean.
  • Royal-Clipper-in-Capri-Italy -   Royal Clipper, the world's only five-masted full-rigged sailing cruise ship, in Capri, Italy.
  • Royal-Clipper-in-Venice - Take in Venice as you've never seen her during a sailing on the clipper ship Royal Clipper.
  • portofino-harbor-italy.jpg - The timeless seaport of Portofino, Italy.
  • portofino-italy-seadream.jpg - A scene along the harbor in Portofino, Italy.
  • positano-seadream.jpg - A look at the charming hillside seaport of Positano, Italy.
  • seadream-ruins-pompeii.jpg - See the ruins of Pompeii on a SeaDream cruise.
  • Colosseum-Rome - Detail of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
  • coastline-amalfi-italy - Amalfi Coast between Amalfi and Positano, Italy.
  • Ostia-Antica - Ostia Antica, a large archeological site, was once the main harbor of ancient Rome. Today it's near the modern suburb of Ostia, and you can wander through ruins of Roman streets and many buildings.
  • Palatine-Panorama-Rome - A shot of Palatine Hill in Rome. Legend says this is where Romulus killed his twin and founded Rome in 753 BC.
  • Roman-Forum - For centuries the Roman Forum was the epicenter of public life in Rome, ranging from elections and processions to criminal trials and gladiatorial matches. It's in the San Paolo section of Rome.
  • Sistine-Chapel-ceiling - Michelangelo's masterpiece: The iconic ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.
  • Duomo-Florence - The ornate facade of the iconic Duomo in Florence, Italy.
  • Colosseum-panoramic-Rome - The Colosseum in Rome was long the largest amphitheater in the word, holding 50,000 to 80,000 spectators who watched gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. It was built between 70 AD and 80 AD.
  • duomo-florence.jpg - Il Duomo di Firenze (Florence), formally called the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, was begun in 1296.
  • duomo-florence-photoshop.jpg - An artfully photoshopped image of the front of Florence's Duomo, or Il Duomo di Firenze.
  • rialto-bridge-venice.jpg - The famed Rialto Bridge is the oldest bridge that spans the Grand Canal in Venice.
  • Palatine-Hill-Rome - A shot of Palatine Hill, or the Palatino, in Rome, between the Roman Forum and the Circo Massimo.
  • Santa-Croce-exterior-Florence - The Basilica di Santa Croce is the principal Franciscan church in Florence, Italy, and a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church. It's on the Piazza di Santa Croce, about a half mile southeast of the Duomo.
  • Italy-Verona-2 - The Northern Italian city of Verona, site of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," is about as romantic as it gets.
  • Italy-Verona - Some of Italy's most spectacular scenery is found around the northern city of Verona.
  • Colosseum-dusk-Rome - A color-enhanced view of the Colosseum in Rome at dusk.
  • Church-of-Sant'Ignazio-Rome - Andrea Pozzo executed this vault fresco in Rome's Church of Sant'Ignazio in 1694 celebrating the success of the missionary activities of the Society of the Jesuits. (The light of the Gospel illuminating the four corners of the world.)
  • Arch-of-Septimius-Severus-Rome - The white marble Arch of Septimius Severus at the northwest corner of the Roman Forum in Rome was dedicated in AD 203 following a military victory.
  • Uniworld-River-Countess-in-Venice - The award-winning boutique river cruise ship River Countess sails through the Grand Canal in Venice.
  • doge-palace-venice-italy - The Doge's Palace, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Venice, Italy.
  • dome-florence-italy - The interior of Florence Cathedral, the landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome.
  • painted-dome-st-peters-vatican-city - The interior cupola of St. Peter's Basilica Dome in Vatican City.
  • Venice-canal-at-dusk - A painterly scene of Venice at dusk. The City of Canals is one of the destinations on a Tere Moana cruise.
  • Venice-canal-boat - Tere Moana takes you to romantic Venice, the "City of Canals."
  • Venice-waterfront - Cafés, hotels and homes along the Grand Canal of Venice, one of the memorable stops aboard a Tere Moana cruise.
  • Currency-Exchange-Venice.jpg - A currency exchange in Venice, Italy.
  • Portofino-Italy-waterfront - Portofino, a small, colorful port on the northwest coast of Italy known for its upscale shopping and dining during your cruise aboard Tere Moana.
  • Ponte-Vecchio-Florence - Visit the Ponte Vecchio, which stretches across the River Arno, in the Renaissance city of Florence during your cruise vacation aboard Tere Moana.
  • murano-venice-italy - Craftsman in Murano, Venice, which has a centuries-old tradition of exquisite glass-making.
  • pillar-pisa-italy - Pillar in Pisa, Italy.
  • Ponte-Vecchio-florence-italy.jpg - Ponte Vecchio (Italian for Old Bridge), a landmark bridge crossing the Arno River in Florence, dates to 1345.
  • View-from-the-Bell-Tower-florence.jpg - View from the Bell Tower of the Duomo (including tourists at the top) and surrounding cityscape in Florence.
  • Basilica-di-Santa-Croce.jpg - The Basilica di Santa Croce, the main Franciscan church in Florence, is on the Piazza di Santa Croce, about 800 meters southeast of the Duomo.
  • Pacific-Princess-in-Sorrento - Pacific Princess cruises through the waters of picturesque Sorrento, Italy.
  • Pacific-Princess-in-Venice - Pacific Princess sails through the heart of Venice, Italy, before mooring to give passengers a day to explore the world capital of romance.
  • Regal-Princess-Trieste-Italy - Regal Princess preps for her maiden voyage in Trieste, Italy.
  • murano-venice-italy-1 - Craftsman in Murano, Venice, which has a centuries-old tradition of exquisite glass-making.
  • view-st-peters-rome-italy - View toward St. Peter's Basilica from Palazzo di Giustizia (Palace of Justice) in Rome.
  • bargello-museum-florence-italy - Bargello Museum in Florence, Italy.
  • arco-naturale-capri-italy - Arco Naturale on Capri, Italy.
  • arch-st-peters-vatican-city - Interior of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
  • duomo-ravello-amalfi-italy - The town of Amalfi, Italy, centerpiece of the famed Amalfi Coast.
  • ceiling-duomo-pisa-italy - Ceiling detail of the Duomo in Pisa, Italy.
  • Porto-Venere-Italy - Visit charming Porto Venere, on the west coast of Italy, on a SeaDream cruise.
  • Ponant-Italy-Amalfi2.jpg - Cruise the Amalfi Coast on your next Ponant cruise.
  • night-pisa-italy - The River Arno in Pisa, Italy, at night.
  • cathedral-pisa-italy - Outside Pisa Cathedral in Pisa, Italy.
  • Leaning-Tower-of-Pisa - Italy's iconic Tower of Pisa began tilting only a few years after construction began in 1173. On your next Royal Caribbean cruise, plan a day trip to Pisa and  climb to the top, if you're so inclined.
  • Italy-Pisa-tower - Visit one of Italy's most famous attractions, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, on your next cruise.
  • biscotti-pisa-italy - Biscotti found in a merchant shop along the street in Pisa, Italy.
  • tower-pisa-italy - Built in the 1300s, the famed Tower of Pisa in Italy reaches 184 feet at its zenith.
  • performers-piazza-dei-cavalieri-pisa-italy - Performers in Piazza dei Cavalieri, Pisa, Italy.
  • walls-pisa-italy - The medieval walls of Pisa, Italy.
  • pillar-pisa-italy - Pillar in Pisa, Italy.
  • ceiling-duomo-pisa-italy - Ceiling detail of the Duomo in Pisa, Italy.
  • tower-pisa-italy-1 - Built in the 1300s, the famed Tower of Pisa in Italy reaches 184 feet at its zenith.
  • bridge-pisa-italy - Bridge in Pisa, Italy.
  • Volterra-Italy-Tuscany - The beautiful town of Volterra, in Italy's Tuscany region.
  • Ruby-Princess-Livorno-Italy - Ruby Princess berthed at Alto Fondale wharf at the port of Livorno in Italy.
  • parco-sempione-milan-italy - Parco Sempione is located in the middle of Milan, Italy.
  • arcade-milan-italy - Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a shopping arcade in Milan, Italy.
  • san-lorenzo-milan-italy - Inside the Catholic church the Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore in Milan, Italy.
  • pendulum-museum-milan-italy - Foucault's Pendulum in the Museum of Science and Technology in Milan, Italy.
  • duomo-di-milano-interior.jpg - The interior of the Duomo di Milano in Milan, Italy.
  • Colosseum-dusk-Rome - A color-enhanced view of the Colosseum in Rome at dusk.
  • piazza-della-repubblica-rome-italy - The Piazza della Repubblica in Rome.
  • Vatican-Museums-Sistine-Hall-ceiling - All roads — and Mediterranean cruises — lead to Rome and the Vatican Museums, or at least they should. The beautiful Sistine Hall of the Vatican Library, one of the oldest libraries in the world, shows why.
  • interior-st-peters-vatican-city - Interior scene from St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
  • Vatican-Museums-Gallery-of-Maps-ceiling - Visit the Vatican Museums as part of your Rome excursion, and linger at the 16th-century Gallery of Maps to gaze on the beautiful ceiling frescoes.
  • Vatican-Museum-Library-Rome - Inside the Vatican Museum Library.
  • Spanish-steps-Rome - Sunset at the Spanish Steps (Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti) in Rome offers a perfect venue for people-watching. It's been a magnet for visitors since the 1700s.
  • Palatine-Panorama-Rome - A shot of Palatine Hill in Rome. Legend says this is where Romulus killed his twin and founded Rome in 753 BC.
  • Colosseum-panoramic-Rome - The Colosseum in Rome was long the largest amphitheater in the word, holding 50,000 to 80,000 spectators who watched gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. It was built between 70 AD and 80 AD.
  • view-st-peters-rome-italy - View toward St. Peter's Basilica from Palazzo di Giustizia (Palace of Justice) in Rome.
  • Arch-of-Septimius-Severus-Rome - The white marble Arch of Septimius Severus at the northwest corner of the Roman Forum in Rome was dedicated in AD 203 following a military victory.
  • View-Castel-Sant'Angelo-Rome - Looking down on the Ponte Sant'Angelo and the Tiber River from the top of Castel Sant'Angelo, Campo Marzio, Rome.
  • Trevi-Fountain-Rome - Trevi Fountain in Rome. Careful not to get hit by flying coins!
  • St-Peters-Basilica - Aisle leading up to the altar in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
  • St-Peters-Basilica-panorama - A panorama of the inside of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
  • Santa-Maria-Sopra-Minerva - The elaborately painted blue ceiling of the Santa Maria Sopra Minerva in Rome.
  • Ostia-Antica - Ostia Antica, a large archeological site, was once the main harbor of ancient Rome. Today it's near the modern suburb of Ostia, and you can wander through ruins of Roman streets and many buildings.
  • Sistine-Chapel-ceiling - Michelangelo's masterpiece: The iconic ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.
  • Palatine-Hill-Rome - A shot of Palatine Hill, or the Palatino, in Rome, between the Roman Forum and the Circo Massimo.
  • painted-dome-st-peters-vatican-city - The interior cupola of St. Peter's Basilica Dome in Vatican City.
  • st-peters-square-vatican-city - St. Peter's Square in Vatican City at night.
  • sunset-rome-italy - The Tiber River in Rome at sunset.
  • spiral-stair-vatican-city - Vatican Spiral in the Museum in Vatican City.
  • st-peters-vatican-city - Inside St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
  • santa-maria-della-vittoria-rome-italy - Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome, Italy.
  • Pieta-st-peters-vatican-city - Pietà by Michelangelo in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
  • ponte-sant-angelo-rome-italy - Ponte Sant' Angelo — a bridge completed in 134 AD by Roman Emperor Hadrian to span the Tiber River — in Rome.
  • via-di-san-callisto-rome-italy -  Via Di San Calisto in Rome, Italy.
  • piazza-del-popolo-rome-italy - Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
  • Piazza-dei-MercantiIn-Transtever-Rome - Dusk approaches at La Taverna dei Mercanti restaurant in the Trastevere district of Rome.
  • Colosseum-Rome - Detail of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
  • violinist-rome-italy - A pinstriped violinist on Via del Corso in Rome.
  • Italy-Rome-Flowers - Cruise to Rome, Italy, one of the world's greatest cities.
  • military-parade-rome-italy - A military parade held in Rome to celebrate Italy's Republic Day on June 2.
  • Trevi-Fountain-Rome-Tere-Moana - Visit charming Trevi Fountain in Rome. Don't forget to bring a penny and make a wish!
  • Church-of-Sant'Ignazio-Rome - Andrea Pozzo executed this vault fresco in Rome's Church of Sant'Ignazio in 1694 celebrating the success of the missionary activities of the Society of the Jesuits. (The light of the Gospel illuminating the four corners of the world.)
  • Creation-of-Adam-Michaelangelo-Rome - "The Creation of Adam" (c. 1511), fresco painting by Michelangelo, part of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.
  • Pantheon-light-Rome - One of Rome's iconic sights, the 2,000-year-old Pantheon is the city's best-preserved ancient monument.
  • Vatican-Museum-interior-art - Plan your Rome excursion to include the Vatican Museums, repository of some of the world's most important masterpieces of Renaissance art and classical sculpture.
  • trevi-fountain-with-tourists.jpg - Trevi Fountain, a popular tourist spot, is an example of Baroque architecture. It opened in 1762.
  • colosseum-rome-afternoon.jpg - The world-famous Colosseum in Rome seen during an afternoon excursion.
  • Roman-Forum-excavation.jpg - The Arch of Septimus Severus and the Temple of Saturn (built in 476 B.C.), right, at the Roman Forum.
  • arch-st-peters-vatican-city - Interior of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
  • faraglioni-capri-italy - The Faraglioni of Capri, Italy, are three geological stacks that have survived earthquakes and landslides.
  • stroll-capri-italy - A garden path and statue on the island of Capri, Italy.
  • anacapri-capri-italy - Stunning views from Anacapri, near Villa San Michelle on the Island of Capri, Italy.
  • italy-capri - The picturesque island of Capri, Italy, has been an inspiration to poets, lovers and artists for centuries.
  • santo-stefano-capri-italy - Santo Stefano is a Catholic church and former cathedral on the island of Capri.
  • arco-naturale-capri-italy - Arco Naturale on Capri, Italy.
  • SeaDream-in-Capri - A SeaDream ship sails past a dramatic cliffscape in Capri, Italy.
  • Royal-Clipper-in-Capri-Italy -   Royal Clipper, the world's only five-masted full-rigged sailing cruise ship, in Capri, Italy.
  • Seadream-sunrise-sorrento.jpg - A glorious sunrise in Sorrento, Italy, on SeaDream II.
  • Crystal-Serenity-Sorrento-Italy - Crystal Serenity cruises through Sorrento in southern Italy.
  • Pacific-Princess-in-Sorrento - Pacific Princess cruises through the waters of picturesque Sorrento, Italy.
  • Seadream-sorrento.jpg - Visit pretty Sorrento, Italy, on SeaDream II.
  • biosphere-genoa-italy - A giant biosphere in the port of Genoa created by famed Italian architect Renzo Piano.
  • piazza-de-ferrari-genoa-italy - Piazza de Ferrari in Genoa, Italy.
  • cathedral-genoa-italy - St. Lawrence Cathedral in Genoa, Italy.
  • gate-genoa-italy - Gateway in Genoa, Italy.
  • garden-home-columbus-genoa-italy - The gardens of the home of Christopher Columbus in Genoa, Italy.
  • View-from-the-Bell-Tower-florence3.jpg - View of the Duomo and surrounding cityscape from the Bell Tower in Florence.
  • duomo-florence-italy - Santa Maria del Fiore Basilica, more widely known as the Duomo, is the cathedral of Florence, known for its distinctive dome. Its construction began in 1296.
  • dome-florence-italy - The interior of Florence Cathedral, the landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome.
  • boboli-gardens-florence-italy - Boboli Gardens in Florence, Italy.
  • Birth-of-Venus-Botticelli-Florence - "Birth of Venus" (1484–1486), painting by Sandro Botticelli at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.
  • Regent-Seven-Seas-Florence-Duomo - Explore the Duomo and other historic buildings in Florence as part of a Mediterranean cruise aboard Seven Seas Mariner.
  • Santa-Croce-exterior-Florence - The Basilica di Santa Croce is the principal Franciscan church in Florence, Italy, and a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church. It's on the Piazza di Santa Croce, about a half mile southeast of the Duomo.
  • ponte-vecchio-florence-italy - The Ponte Vecchio (Italian for Old Bridge) is a medieval bridge over the Arno River in Florence, Italy.
  • view-florence-italy - The cityscape of Florence, Italy.
  • duomo-florence-photoshop.jpg - An artfully photoshopped image of the front of Florence's Duomo, or Il Duomo di Firenze.
  • View-from-the-Duomo-1.jpg - The view from high atop the Duomo in Florence, including the Bell Tower, center.
  • Basilica-di-Santa-Croce.jpg - The Basilica di Santa Croce, the main Franciscan church in Florence, is on the Piazza di Santa Croce, about 800 meters southeast of the Duomo.
  • side-view-of-Duomo-florence.jpg - Side view of the Duomo in Florence, Italy.
  • bargello-museum-florence-italy - Bargello Museum in Florence, Italy.
  • piazza-della-signoria-florence-italy - Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy.
  • statue-of-david.jpg - Michelangelo's Statue of David at the Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy.
  • duomo-florence.jpg - Il Duomo di Firenze (Florence), formally called the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, was begun in 1296.
  • Ponte-Vecchio-Florence - Visit the Ponte Vecchio, which stretches across the River Arno, in the Renaissance city of Florence during your cruise vacation aboard Tere Moana.
  • Uniworld-River-Countess-exterior - Uniworld's River Countess offers itineraries in Venice, Florence, Rome and other gems in Northern Italy.
  • florence-mercato-centrale.jpg - Stroll through stalls showcasing local vendors' goods at Mercato Centrale in Florence.
  • Ponte-Vecchio-florence-italy.jpg - Ponte Vecchio (Italian for Old Bridge), a landmark bridge crossing the Arno River in Florence, dates to 1345.
  • Boboli-Gardens-view.jpg - A view from atop Boboli Gardens in Florence, Italy.
  • san-lorenzo-market-florence.jpg -  Handbags and leather goods for sale at San Lorenzo Market in Florence.
  • florence-mercato-centrale-1.jpg - One of the stands at Mercato Centrale in Florence, Italy.
  • bronze-boar-florence.jpg - It's said that you rub Florence's bronze boar, Il Porcellino, for good luck.
  • fountain-of-the-fork-boboli-gardens.jpg - The Fountain of the Fork at Boboli Gardens in Florence.
  • florence-cityscape2.jpg - A look at the red-tiled cityscape of Florence, Italy.
  • boboli-gardens-entrance.jpg - The main building at the entrance of Boboli Gardens in Florence.
  • boboli-gardens-fountain.jpg - A fountain, with cherubs at the ready, near the entrance of Boboli Gardens in Florence.
  • boboli-gardens-statue.jpg - One of the statues on the grounds of Boboli Gardens in Florence, Italy.
  • detail-of-Duomo-exterior.jpg - Detail of a section of the Duomo in Florence, Italy.
  • duomo-basilica.jpg - The Duomo basilica in Florence, Italy.
  • florence-architecture.jpg - Some of the masterly architecture travelers will see on a visit to Florence.
  • florence-cityscape1.jpg - The classic cityscape of Florence, Italy.
  • florence-cityscape5.jpg - The cityscape of Florence, Italy.
  • florence-cityscape3.jpg - The cityscape of Florence, Italy.
  • florence-cityscape4.jpg - A closeup of centuries-old buildings in Florence, Italy.
  • Ponte-Santa-Trinita.jpg - Ponte Santa Trinita (Holy Trinity Bridge) spanning the River Arno in Florence.
  • buildings-florence-italy - A bank of buildings in Florence, Italy.
  • Italy-Naples-3 - Discover the charms of Naples on your next Italy cruise.
  • Italy-Naples - Cruise Italy and explore Naples, internationally famous for its art, architecture, cuisine and wine.
  • Italy-Naples-2 - When you're exploring Naples, Italy, stop to admire the curved façade of the San Francesco di Paola church, located in the city's grand public square, Piazza del Plebiscito.

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