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Francesco Marchesani

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returns 02/20/2012
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I`m interested and have deep knowledge in Italian history, traditions and culture. I can answer your questions on my country`s history and cultural heritage, as well as everyday life, and travel tips too.

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I live in Pavia (northern Italy, near Milan) and have travelled alot through Italy, discovering it's less known (but not less beautiful) secrets.

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2011-09-07 train and hotel:

Hello,  there are trains leaving Ancona at 12:11, 12:27, 12:35, with a change at Faenza or Bologna.  The trip lasts between 3 and 4 hours, and prices vary between 24 and 55 euro (depending on the train

2011-02-22 generic traveling in Italy:

Hello,  a trip to Venice, Florence, Rome and Milan is doable in 10 days, even though, obviously, it wouldn't allow very in-deep visits.  From Luxembourg you might reach Milan, stay a day then move to Venice

2011-02-01 Looking for a particular building:

Hello,  the most famous church in Italy where an astronomer created a sun dial as you described is Santa Maria Novella in Florence:   http://brunelleschi.imss.fi.it/itineraries/place/BasilicaOfSantaMariaNovella

2011-01-27 TOWN IN PALERMO:

Hello,  plese contact the city of Palermo's office of records, they should be able to provide all the information you need:   servizio.anagrafe@comune.palermo.it    Please note that Francesco Giordano's

2011-01-24 Euro travellers cheque:

Hello,  all banks accept traveler's cheques, so you shouldn't have any problem in exchanging them for cash.  To be very sure, you could use this Amex' website to find suitable banks in the area you are

 

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