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SS. Apostoli
Church of the Holy Apostoles, founded in ancient time, lends its name to an area that was one of the earliest centres of the Rialtine islands to be inhabited by refugees from the mainland. The temple was many times restored and entirely renovated in 1575. In the 18th C under the architect Giseppe Pedolo it assumed its present appearance. There is a single nave interior with a double row of pillars.

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Palm Wings Beach Resort is situated honorable close to gorgeous Didim beach, nearly 1 km from the port of Didyma and 80 kilometres from Bodrum airdrome. Content large and rich flat, a pick of contemporary facilities and near and friendly ambiance. Nearby guests module feel Altinkum‘s resort confection brimming with great shops, bars, street cafe’s, superior restaurants and nightly amusement to proceeding all tastes and budgets.

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Trianflor Dania Magec is an great 3-star hotel set fair 600 m from Jardin beacg and Center del Charco in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. There are myriad shopping venues, exerciser and restaurants set in the extent close the hotel.

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Madonna dell’Orto
A church dating from the 14th century, rebuilt in the 15th century, overlooking Campo della Madonna dell’Orto, one of the few squares still displaying its original herringbone pattern brick paving. The façade is of great interest, as it is the most complete surviving example of an early 15th century Venetian Gothic façade. The niches arrayed down the slopes of the aisle roofs shelter the statues of the Apostles. In the interior, interesting paintings by J. Tintoretto – who is buried here – including The Last Judgement one of his early masterpieces. Nearby, at number 3399, was the celebrated Venetian painter’s house. For more information – click here.

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Situated near the beach in Adeje’s Playa de las Americas community, Bungalows Parque Cristobal Tenerife is near to Torviscas Beach, Playa de Troya, and Puerto Metropolis. Also nearby are Los Cristianos Beach and Magma Art and Congress Heart. Southernmost Island airfield lies around 20 km forth. The stunning tortuous was full renovated in 2006.

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The vast number of cupolas and church spires is probably the first thing that one notices when looking at the city from above. Actually, Venice has an incredible 79 churches, a number that few cities in the world can boast. Now, we are presenting you lesser-known Venetian shrines. These churches are filled with artistic treasures – they all merit a visit inside.

•    Sant’Alvise
Built in the second half of the 14th century, the church conserves its original Gothic façade. In the interior, besides important paintings attributed to pupils of P. Veronese and three works by G. B. Tiepolo – including the masterpiece Christ’s Climb to Calvary, the church features the fist example of a woman’ choir stall / known as a barco/. Behind the church is an interesting 14th century brick bell tower. Open: from Mon. to Sat. 10am-5pm. Sun. 1pm-5pm. Closed: 25December, 1 January, 15 August.

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With its primal emplacement, El Patio De Tita Hotel is within comfortable communicate of most tourist attractions and playacting addresses in Los Realejos. The El Patio De Tita Hotel boasts a convenient positioning with contemporary amenities in every guestroom and superior employment.

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Santa Maria di Nazareth o Chiesa degli Scalzi was built in the 17th century on the initiative of the Barefooted Carmelites on a project by Baldassarre Longhena. The construction of the temple, dedicated to Santa Maria di Nazareth, spanned from 1660 to 1705 when the church was consecrated. This masterly example of baroque art where by G. B. Tiepolo is still visible on the vault of the left aisle that had originally also frescoed the ceiling. Now only the sketch remains of Tiepolo’s fresco and a few fragments kept in the Accademia Gallery. The façade, a work by Guiseppe Sardi, is the only one in Venice made of Carrara marble.

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Ideally located in Icod de los Vinos with wonderful sea views from its sun terraces Estrella del Norte is a tortuous of luxury hotel rooms and apartments. This family-run tangled has a spa syndicate enclosed by loungers and area trees and a rooftop terrace overlooking the depression.

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Situated in the tranquil residential extent of Torviscas Low, in Playa de las Americas, this leisure hamlet is ideal for a ancestry spend in the sunny southwest of Tenerife. It offers a shuttle-bus mating every 45 transactions to the nearby beaches and port property.

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