The giant steps to the Basilica di San Francesco

The giant steps to the Basilica di San Francesco

The gondolas have been part of Venice since the 11th century[Venice - Italy]

The Gothic Duomo with its spires piercing the skies [Milan - Italy]

The interior has the same layout as the Upper Basilica of St Francis

The interior is divided into the nave and two aisles which maintains the fascination of its ancient splendour

The magnificent bowl vault apse

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The Palazzo Capitano del Popolo, built between 1212 and 1305, was the first public building to be erected in Piazza del Comune

The Palazzo Comunale is home to the Pinacoteca Comunale, an art gallery with works by local medieval artists

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The preservation of the streets and buildings over the centuries has helped to maintain the charm of the town.

The Rialto Quarter

The treasury lies below the main alter and contains much medieval gold and silver works [Duomo - Milan - Italy]

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