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Chianti
In a country famous for its vino (wine), Chianti is easily one of the most famous wines produced in Italy. This red wine gets it’s distinct flavour and taste from the sangiovese grapes that are grown on the hill sides of Tuscany. The Chianti wine takes it’s name for the region of Italy where it is produced – the Chianti region – just outside of the Tuscan Capital of Florence. Sienna, Pisa and... more »
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Galleria dell'Accademia
by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe This museum in Florence, Italy is most famous for being the home of Michelangelo’s original sculpture of David. The Accademia is about a 5 minute walk from the Duomo in the center of Florence and seeing David, (perhaps the most famous of Michelangelo’s sculptures) is worth the price of admission. Although the replicas in the... more »
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Florence
Florence (Italian: Firenze) is only a small city on the banks of the Arno River in Italy. The capital of Tuscany, it is easily most famous for being the focal point and home of the Renaissance period of history (late 15th through 17th centuries). During this time the city was home to the likes of Leonardo Da Vinci, Machiavelli,Michelangelo, Donatello, Botticelli, Lippi and many, many more. History, ... more »
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A must do in Paris is to visit one of those Crepe stands. Nutella and Banana crepes....Mmmmmmmmmmm
A tip for people looking for a decent coffee shop.. if you don't already know about it, you will because most Contiki travellers find out about it - its The Grasshopper. Ask a local and they should be able to tell you where to find it.
A great way to spend the afternoon in Paris? Grab some cheese, a baguette and some wine from the shops on the Champs Elysees and head down for a picnic in front of the Eiffel Tower!
