The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is a must visit during your Italia trips. One of the four papal basilicas, this one is situated in Rome. This building was initially used as the papal residence, after the end of Avignon papacy. Later, this papal residence got shifted to the Vatican City. The building of Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore was actually built in the fifth century, over a pagan temple of goddess Cybele. The church of Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is dedicated to the worship of Virgin Mother Mary.

During an Italy travel, the “fairy tale city” of Venice is the place to be. This city has successfully kept itself untainted from the ugliness and hustle-bustle of regular metropolitan cities. The innumerable number of canals and bridges built across the city, with their sheer architectural magnificence, are sure to cast an everlasting spell on the person witnessing them. The Canal Grande, the Fondaco dei Turchi, the Ca’ Pesaro, the Ca’d’Oro, the Piaza San Marco and the Basilica de San Marco all boast of the rich architecture and historical roots of Italy. Venice is also the best place to experience Italian cuisine in all its might and glory.

The Center of Italy’s art and beauty, Florence, boasts of the best of art collections of the World. The Piazza della Signoria, the Loggia della Signoria, Renaissance gardens of Palazzo Pitti should never be missed during Italy trips. The holder of best of Florentine and Italian art collection, the Galleria delgi Uffizi should not be missed by any art lover of the world. This gallery is also the home for the masterpieces of historically celebrated sculptures like Michelangelo. The works of Botticelli, Van Dyck, Durer and Tintoretto, also add to the glory of this world famous gallery.

When in the beautiful city of Venice, the Hotel Gritti Palace is the place to be. The hotel can give you the best view of Venice and directly overlooks the very popular Grand Canal. The hotel is a star attraction for all the elite and high profile guests from all across Europe. In fact, Hotel Gritti Palace is one of the most renowned luxury hotels of the world. Its world class service is sure to make your Italy travel more pleasant.

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