Here is a destination among the most visited by tourists in Italy: the church and monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie. They were founded around 1463 by Dominicans on land donated by Gasparo Vimercati. The tourists can admire Leonardo’s Last Supper, which is in the refectory of the monastery.
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Issogne Castle is one of the most famous castles of the Aosta Valley. It is located in the city of Issogne, on the right bank of the Dora and appears as a majestic Renaissance house, creating a contrast with the austere castle of Verres. Famous are its inner courtyard with pomegranate fountain and colorful arcades, […]
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The Sforza Castle or Sforzesco castle is one of the main symbols of Milan and its history, located on front of the Arch of Peace It was built in the fifteenth century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, on the ruins of a previous fortification dating from the fourteenth century , known as Castrum Porte […]
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Verres Castle is one of the most famous medieval castles in the Aosta Valley. Built as a military fortress by Ibleto of Challant in the fourteenth century, was one of the first castle in one body, composed of a single building. It stands on a rocky promontory overlooking the village of Verrès and the road […]
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Santa Maria della Scala is a museum of Siena, located in Piazza del Duomo, right in front of the cathedral of Siena. It was the first hospital in Europe. Today, Santa Maria della Scala is one of the most important museums and cultural centers of the city of Siena. It is without doubt a tourist […]
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