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![Visit Naples Sicily, and the South](images/h_t5a.gif) For 18th-century travelers, Naples was a mythic place dominated by the powerful presence of
Mount Vesuvius. The volcanic landscape and ancient ruins made Naples an exotic locale for travelers whose principal destination was Rome. On the island of Sicily could be found the most complete examples of ancient Greek architecture in Italy. Click the objects for details.![Click the object for more details.](images/zoom.gif) |
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