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Already Swamped With Tourists, Venice Snubs EU Culture Capital Bid

CORRIERE DELLA SERA, LA STAMPA (Italy) Worldcrunch VENICE – The city famous for its canals and occasional “high water,” has withdrawn its candidacy to become European Capital of Culture in 2019 because it is already flooded with tourists, reports Corriere della Sera Forrestn While other cities line up for all the residual payoff of getting […]

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The Eternal Charm And Winding Canals Of Amsterdam

AMSTERDAM – Land of tulips, windmills and canals, the Netherlands is always an enchanting country to visit. But 2013 holds some special surprises. Here in the capital, the eccentric and transgressive mix with more classic beauty and history: from the coffee shops and red light district to the many museums and over 7,000 monuments sprinkled […]

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