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The Amalfi Coast is a stunning part of Italy that many dream of visiting. One of the most immediate draws are the intense colours of the sea, sky, beaches and buildings. The bright blues, reds, shining whites and golden hues of sand, terracotta tiles, crystalline water, lush cliffs, citrus groves and whitewashed walls burn themselves into ones memory and make the area utterly unforgettable.

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One especially colourful and memorable town on the Amalfi Coast is the little gem of Vietri sul Mare. Set on the cliff-side above the swirling sea, it is a charming small town that has been famous for ceramic production since the 15th century and is adorned by brightly painted tiles, murals and more all throughout the streets.

The Scuola Grande di San Marco, located in the Campo di San Giovanni e Paolo in the Castello district Venice, is an incredible building and institution that was once one of the six, “great schools,”, or, “scuole grandi,” of Venice. This confraternities were an important part of Venetian religious, civic and cultural life and the riches of its appearance reflect this, with its might marble facade and stunning interiors.

Maiori is a fishing town and peaceful bathing resort on the Amalfi Coast that boasts one of the largest beaches in the area, a colourful nightlife, great restaurants, cute shops, and plenty of pretty buildings. Once the Republic of Amalfi's principal port, with streets lined with stunning patrician palazzi, in the Middle Ages King Filippo IV even declared the town the Città Regia.

Located at the mouth of the valley of Tramonti, the town is said to have been founded by the Etruscan Lucumone Reghinna, though there is debate about whether the Romans, Etruscans or Greeks were the actual founders.

Its ancient name is Reghinna Major, in contrast to the nearby town of Reghinna Minor (called Minori today). Reghinna Major and Reghinna Minor were actually the names of two rivers, with Maiori having been built at the mouth of the Reginna Major river.

Man Ray was one of the most famous American artists of the 20th century. A causal follower of both the Dada and Surrealist movements, he worked in a variety of media and considered himself, first and foremost, a painter above all but is best known for his photography. In particular, he is famous for his work with photograms, his so-called "rayographs." Most iconic is his image, “Ingres's Violin,” which transposes the f-holes of a violin on a nude by one of Man Ray's heroes, the 19th century French painter, Ingres.

Ca' Rezzonico, is a Venetian palace designed by Baldassare Longhena and located in the Dorsoduro district. It is one of the grandest of the palaces on the Grand Canal. A seventeenth and eighteenth century building, it is owned by the City of Venice and is home to the Museo del Settecento Veneziano (Museum of Eighteenth-Century Venice), which is understandable, as it is a truly stunning example from the period.

Filled with collections of period architecture and art, boasting ceilings frescoed by Tiepolo, the last home of poet Robert Browning and a one-time home to the studio of painter John Singer Sargent, it is a multi-faceted and fascinating space that has a long history and lots to offer. It is also probably one of the only places to experience a Grand Canal palazzo's interior outside of the Biennale festival. If you're an interiors lover or have been to Venice plenty of times, it is a perfect spot to spend some hours wandering around in awe. Just find a vacation rental in Venice and drop by to go back to the 18th century.