Verona: The Roman Arena Tour
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe. In this episode: Verona: We tour the
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Venice
Venice’s Regata Storica
Regata Storica, held since 1825, marks the annual trial of strength and skill for the city’s gondoliers and other expert rowers. On the first Sunday of September every year, thousands of Venetians turn out to do what the Venetians do best – indulge in a spectacular display of pageantry and race their gondolas.
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Mystery and Intrigue: The Venice Carnival
At carnival time, Venice is packed with party-goers in costume and tourists who are eager to experience the event in one of the most beautiful and unique cities in the world.
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Stradivarius and the history of violin making in Cremona
Cremona is Violin City, the most famous centre for the production of stringed instruments in the world. Cremona claims to be the birthplace of the violin and it has been its champion since 1566 when Andrea Amati invented the prototype modern violin from the viol – the Medieval fiddle.
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