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Explore the Treasures of Ravenna, Italy
The city of Ravenna in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy has a long and illustrious history stretching back to before 49 B.C. when Julius Caesar gathered his forces there before his famous crossing of the Rubicon River. Ravenna later served as an important base for the Roman imperial fleet and as the seat of the Western Roman Empire. These days the fascinating city of Ravenna is landlocked with a canal connecting it to the Adriatic Sea and serves as the capital city of the province of Ravenna.
The Beloit International Film Festival
The first Beloit International Film Festival was held in the year 2006, and the eagerly awaited 2008 Beloit International Film Festival is guaranteed to be an event of magnificent proportions. In a mere three years, the festival has been named amongst the top four of its kind and it has even been suggested that the festival is a great alternative for those who aren’t attending the Sundance Festival. Filmmakers from as far as London and even Seoul have scrambled to get their films entered into the festival, which is keenly anticipated.
Bamburg – A Gem in Germany’s Crown
Located alongside the Regnitz River in Bavaria, Germany, the town of Bamberg has the distinction of being the only town in Germany that stood intact through the bombing raids of World War II. The old town center is a cultural and architectural delight which is appreciated by its inhabitants and marveled at by visitors.
The Prestigious Nobel Day in Sweden
Each year Stockholm, the beautiful capital of Sweden, plays host to one of the most spectacular and esteemed formal occasions in the world – Nobel Day. This fantastic annual event has been held on December 10 since 1901 and is a memorable day for all involved.
Fontainebleau Castle and Forest in France
The Fontainebleau Castle (also known as the Royal Château of Fontainebleau) is the largest of the French royal châteaux in France. It is located in the midst of the beautiful Fontainebleau forest, a 25,000 hectare forested area surrounding the city of Fontainebleau and nearby villages about 50 kilometers south-east of Paris.
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