<strong>Artistic journey</strong>: Follow in Leonardo da Vinci's footsteps in Florence, Italy. Da Vinci grew up in Tuscany and headed to the beautiful city of Florence to kickstart his career.
Artistic journey: Follow in Leonardo da Vinci's footsteps in Florence, Italy. Da Vinci grew up in Tuscany and headed to the beautiful city of Florence to kickstart his career.
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<strong>Uffizi Gallery: </strong>Visitors can see<strong> </strong>da Vinci's painting "the Annunication" and the restored "Adoration of the Magi"<strong> i</strong>n Florence's Uffizi Gallery.
Uffizi Gallery: Visitors can see da Vinci's painting "the Annunication" and the restored "Adoration of the Magi" in Florence's Uffizi Gallery.
<strong>Special gallery:</strong> The Uffizi has a special gallery devoted to da Vinci's work. The Renaissance master's paintings -- including "Adoration of the Magi" -- hang in climate-controlled cases.
Special gallery: The Uffizi has a special gallery devoted to da Vinci's work. The Renaissance master's paintings -- including "Adoration of the Magi" -- hang in climate-controlled cases.
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<strong>Milan calling: </strong>In Milan, da Vinci created stunning artwork and filled notebooks full of extensive research into the sciences and engineering.
Milan calling: In Milan, da Vinci created stunning artwork and filled notebooks full of extensive research into the sciences and engineering.
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<strong>Portrait of a Musician: </strong>Hanging in Milan's Ambrosiana Library is da Vinci's "Portait of a Musician," an oil painting on wood depicting an unnamed musician.
Portrait of a Musician: Hanging in Milan's Ambrosiana Library is da Vinci's "Portait of a Musician," an oil painting on wood depicting an unnamed musician.
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<strong>The Last Supper: </strong>Also in Milan is one of da Vinci's most famous works -- "The Last Supper" which is located in Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan.
The Last Supper: Also in Milan is one of da Vinci's most famous works -- "The Last Supper" which is located in Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan.
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<strong>Santa Maria delle Grazie:</strong> Visiting Santa Maria delle grazie, the home of "The Last Supper" is a must when you're visiting Milan.
Santa Maria delle Grazie: Visiting Santa Maria delle grazie, the home of "The Last Supper" is a must when you're visiting Milan.
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<strong>Glamorous eatery:</strong> Milan's Cavoli a Merenda! is a glamorous restaurant with white-washed walls and airy windows located in an 18th century former apartment building.
Glamorous eatery: Milan's Cavoli a Merenda! is a glamorous restaurant with white-washed walls and airy windows located in an 18th century former apartment building.
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<strong>Château Monfort</strong>: Château Monfort is a 5-star, fairytale-and-opera-themed hotel in the middle of Milan.
Château Monfort: Château Monfort is a 5-star, fairytale-and-opera-themed hotel in the middle of Milan.
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<strong>Rome: D</strong>a Vinci also worked for several years in Rome.
Rome: Da Vinci also worked for several years in Rome.
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<strong>Vatican Museums:</strong> Visitors to Rome's Vatican Museums can see "Saint Jerome in the Wilderness," an unfinished painting thought to be completed circa 1480.
Vatican Museums: Visitors to Rome's Vatican Museums can see "Saint Jerome in the Wilderness," an unfinished painting thought to be completed circa 1480.
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<strong>Roman holiday</strong>: Residenza Paolo VI is a Roman boutique hotel that's in an old Augustinian monastery. It's located close to the Vatican City.
Roman holiday: Residenza Paolo VI is a Roman boutique hotel that's in an old Augustinian monastery. It's located close to the Vatican City.
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