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Aug 5
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Museums, Landmarks and Sightseeing in It...

Postcards from Italy Podcast
About this episode

In today’s episode, we learn about visiting cultural landmarks and etiquette for enjoying the art, history and natural beauty of Italy, from its museums to its churches. Elisa also teaches us how to talk about what we see, as well as tips about tickets, opening hours, tours and guides.

But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our website and subscribe to our premium online course. You’ll get:

  • A phone-friendly & clickable PDF of all our mini-glossaries ← the perfect travel buddy for Italian learners!
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  • … and so much more!

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