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Monday, 24 Jul 2006 12:44
Leaning Tower of Pisa Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the world's most recognisable structures, and was designed to act as the bell tower in the Italian city of Pisa.
Venice Venice, Italy
Rides in gondolas are one of the best ways of seeing the unique city of Venice, thanks to its intricate network of canals.
ColosseumColosseum, Rome
The Colosseum in Rome used to attract tens of thousands of spectators to witness gladiatorial contests in the first century, but now is a popular tourist trap and historical document.

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