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PORTS OF CALL
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BARCELONA, SPAIN
Barcelona is located in the northeastern
part of the country, 90 miles south of the French border. People from all
around the world enjoy visiting this city for its individuality, cultural
interest and physical beauty. When Hans Christian Andersen visited in 1862,
he remarked that Barcelona was the "Paris of Spain." You're likely to agree.
The city is a major cultural center with a fascinating history. Everywhere
are archives, libraries, museums and buildings of interest - plus superb
examples of modernist and Art Nouveau décor and architecture.
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NICE (VILLEFRANCHE), FRANCE
Villefranche is your gateway to the one-of-a-kind
French Riviera, home to Monte Carlo, Cannes and Nice. Shaded by jagged mountains
touching deep blue shores, Villefranche offers sunny beaches, sophisticated
resort cities, quaint red-roofed villages and spectacular views.
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FLORENCE/PISA(LIVORNO),ITALY
Livorno, in the Tuscan region of Italy,
is ideally located for exploring some of the most beautiful cities in Italy,
including Florence and Pisa. Florence is most noted as the birthplace of
the Renaissance. Highlights include impressive piazzas and an incomparable
15th-century skyline - sure to offer charm and an unforgettable experience
to any visitor.
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ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA), ITALY
Civitavecchia is the gateway to all the
magnificence of the ancient city of Rome. Whether it's the Forum, the Sistine
Chapel, the Pantheon or St. Peter's Basilica that sparks your interest and
intellect, Rome is home to a lifetime's worth of historical, architectural
and spiritual sites. Depending on traffic, the drive from Civitavecchia to
Rome takes approximately an hour and a half.
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NAPLES/CAPRI, ITALY
Naples is not only picturesque, it's also
one of the world's greatest cultural centers, filled with extraordinary works
of art and architecture in the classical Greek and Roman styles. Several
interesting tours are available of the city itself and the fascinating places
that lie just outside of Naples.
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SICILY (PALERMO),ITALY
Palermo's history is marked by the multitude
of conquerors and subsequent cultures that settled there. The Phoenicians,
Carthaginians, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Romans, French Angevins, Spanish
Aragonese, and even the Mafia are among those who have contributed to Palermo's
collective cultural history. The resulting cultural blend emanates from Palermo's
buildings, art, and people. From the Cappella Palatina with its stunning
biblical mosaics and Arab-style stalactites and alveoli ceiling to the Quattro
Canti, a city square in the heart of Palermo containing four seventeenth-century
palaces, Palermo has played host to those seeking adventure for centuries.
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Photos and some text courtesy of Royal Caribbean International.
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