Rome is the third-most-visited tourist destination in the European Union, and its historic centre is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Monuments and museums such as theVatican Museums and the Colosseum are amongst the world's 50 most visited tourist destinations. The city is home to the CinecittąStudios[12], which are the largest film and television production facilities in continental Europe, and famous classic films, such as "La Dolce Vita" and "Ben Hur" have been filmed in the city.
Corsica is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and with 600 miles of unspoilt and uncrowded coastline, and wild scenery soaring dramatically to nearly 9,000 feet at Monte Cinto, it seduces every visitor. For centuries, visitors have returned home with their own deep impressions of this unique and beautiful island, an island which draws people back to it again and again.
Florence is one of the most beautiful and ancient cities in Italy and the world. It gave to birth many of the men who have more profoundly influenced the course of human history in every field of knowledge, art, literature and philosophy. Most of the world artistic patrimony is believed to be here, in Florence. Florentia, the city of flowers was the place where the Renaissance grew and anticipated Enlightenment and thus Modernity as a whole.
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Saint Tropez has been one of the more popular beach resorts in southern France. The town enjoys a spectacular setting on the French Riviera and in the past was the holiday destination for many a celebrity in search of sun and sandy, with some of the biggest names including everyone from Pablo Picasso to Brigitte Bardot.
Today, Saint Tropez still attracts many movie stars and other celebrities, although many go quite unnoticed, being masked behind their fancy sunglasses. Away from the glorious sandy beaches and the yacht-filled marinas, Saint Tropez features some historic cobbled streets, endless cafes and gift shops, with its main tourist information outlet being located on the bustling Quai Jean Jaurčs.
Monte Carlo, an exquisite emerald in a setting of craggy rocks rising from the azure-blue Mediterranean Sea, basks between enchanting French Medieval villages and the ski trails of theAlps. With over 300 days of sunshine a year and mild temperatures, it celebrates with passion the arts, culture, outstanding cuisine, restoration of mind and body, and high-adrenaline activities like the Formula One Grand Prix, casino gaming, land and water sports and exciting nightlife.
Barcelona, more than just a single city, is really a collection of multi-faceted and diverse cities. The visitor unfamiliar with its history might be surprised that such a modern and enterprising city preserves its historic Gothic center almost intact, or by the curious contrast between the maze of narrow streets and the grid-like layout of the Eixample, the urban planning "Enlargement" project of the end of the 19th century.