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Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Consacrated in the 1st half of the 15th century, the church of Saints John and Paul features a series of Gothic arches while the rather later portal has touches of the Renaissance style. The architectural features of the apse are of the great interest; while the interior has numerous works of art including a Polyptych by G. Bellini and a canvas by L. Lotto. The funerary monuments of doges and illustrious personages are interesting and make San Giovanni e Paolo the pantheon of the history of Venice. After the Basilica of St. Mark, in point of fact, this was considered the official church for the public life of the Serenissima, as the Venetian Republic was known, and the bodies of the Doges were brought here after the lying- in-state and the public funeral rites.

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The Venosa Beach Resort & Spais positioned in one of the most exquisite sites of the Sea seacoast in the Didim-Altinkum region. The employ and spa is settled on a teeny bay roughly 5 km along the seacoast from the nonclassical locomote of Altinkum. The superior 5 star hotel has its own beach with crystal readable sea and metallic soil, and is the saint locating for an lingering spend by the sea with umteen activities equal a  wellness centre, watersports and a swimming hit nearby.

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Once known as Ca’ Grande, erected between 1236 and 1338 through the efforts of the Conventual Franciscan Friars Minor, it was replaced by grandiose Gothic Franciscan-style edifice in the 14th century, with a nave and two aisles and seven apsidal chapels. The imposing 14th century brick bell tower is one of the highest in Venice. The Basilica is one of the most important sacred buildings owing to the wealth of artworks that it houses.

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The Isabel Family Hotel is settled in a inaudible start of Costa Adeje in Tenerife righteous 500m from the delightful blueness alarm playa Fanabe beach. Immediate to beach, buses and taxis. Built in 2001, and completely renovated and refrubished in 2010, in a Canarian Name. Paragon for families the hotel offers a children’s club, swim pool with abstracted children’s bet and a seasonal entertainment announcement.

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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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