Athens

The location of Raymond's grave as the national hero. Perdita wants to live in a cottage nearby his grave. When she is taken to a ship headed for England, she plunges into the sea with a note, "To Athens" in her hand.

Piazza Aracoeli

The Piazza Aracoeli is a square in Rome located near the slopes of Campidoglio. The Quirinal is visible from this location. The Piazza has had two demolitions, one in 1885 and the other in the 1930s. These demolitions have left the square much different than it once was. Two of the city’s towers once stood here: the Torre del Mercato and Torre del Canchele. The centerpiece of the Piazza is a fountain made by Giacomo Della Porta.

Uffizi Gallery

The Uffizi Gallery is the main public gallery in Florence. The center of their collection is derived from the Medici family. Originally began in 1560, the Uffizi Palace was built for the Grand Duke of Tuscany and originally housed government officials. It was built by Giorgio Vasari. The Uffizi Gallery is most well-known for their collection of  Florentine Renaissance paintings, but they also hold other outstanding work from both Italian and Italian artists.

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