Italy - 2011
In 2011, I took a 12 day Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona to Venice. The ship made stops in Rome, Naples and Florence. The cruise ended in Venice, where the ship spent 2 days. I thought one day at Rome was not enough, so I took the train from Venice to Rome and spent a few more days in Rome.
In Rome I saw the Vatican Museum and the magnificent paintings of the Sistine Chapel. Photos are not allowed in the Sistine Chapel, so I was only able to sneak a few when no-one was looking. I saw St Peter's Basilica. The interior is just amazing. I visited the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain.
Venice is really worth a visit. The canals are very interesting, especially the Gondola rides. St Mark's square, St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace are beautiful.
At Naples, I went to Capri and Sorrento, both of which are pretty seaside towns. After lunch, I went to see the ruins of Pompeii.
In Florence, I saw the beautiful Cathedral and Clock Tower, and the statue of Michael Angelo's 'David'. In Pisa I saw the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the adjoining Cathedral and Baptismal Font.
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Rome
Venice
Pompeii, Capri, Sorrento
Florence
