Travel to Italy

The Colosseum

The Colosseum is a giant amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, used for the Gladiators fights and public spectacles, during the time of the Roman Empire. Gladiatorial games, animal hunts, executions, reenactments of famous battles, were held at this place for over 500 years, and it is considered an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome, and one of the finest examples of the Roman architecture.

Ponte di Rialto

The Ponte di Rialto, or Rialto Bridge, is the oldest bridge across the Grand Canal, in Venice, and the most famous in the city. It used to be a floating bridge, but the Rialto market developed importance, so it was replaced by a wooden bridge around 1250. It collapsed a couple of times, so in 1503  the idea of rebuild it in stone was suggested, and the idea was carried out in 1591, designed by Antonio da Ponte, and becoming an icon of Venice.

Lido

Lido is an island (actually, a sandbar) in Venece, that splits the sea and the lagoon, very famous nowadays for its Movie Festival held every year. Back in 1920 it used to be the most important beach in Italy, and still maintains its aristocratic atmosphere. You can enjoy the beach bathed by the Adriatic Sea, ideal for swimming. A couple of interesting facts: Thomas Mann wrote "A Death in Venice" on this island, and some scenes of "The English Patient" were shot here, inside the Hotel Des Baines.