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The Arc de Triomphe is located in Place Charles de Gaulle, at the top of Champs Elysées. It was commissioned in 1806 by Emperor Napoleon to honour those who fought and died in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. It was completed in 1836 and, in 1840, the remains of Napolean passed under the arch on their way to the Emperor's final resting place. The arch was inspired by the arch of Titus, in Rome, and has a total height of 50m. Under the arch there is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I. It was the first eternal flame lit in Europe since the Vestal Virgins' fire was extinguished in the 4th century. Opening Hours: 10 am to 11 pm (10.30 in winter) Entrance fee: €12 How to go:  Charles de Gaulle-Étoile metro station. Site:   http://www.paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr/en/

The Fontana della Barcaccia is one of the many Baroque fountains in Rome, part of the Papal project to have a fountain in every major piazza in Rome. It is located in Piazza di Spagna. The fountain was commissioned by Pope Urban VIII to Bernini, who took inspiration from a boat that had been deposited on the piazza by a flood, many years before. The fountain was concluded in 1629.

The baths of queen Giovanna are a waterhole, located about 2km from Sorrento, protected from the sea by towering limestone cliffs. A natural arch connects the pool to the sea. The baths have been attracting bathers for centuries, and nearby are the 2000 years old remains of a Roman villa. The baths namesake is queen Giovanna d'Anjou, sovereign of Naples between the late 14th century and the early 15th century, who is said to have used the pool as a backdrop for her loving encounters. How to go: Take the orange bus ( line A) from Corso Italia in Sorrento. There's also a less frequent bus leaving from the train station. After leaving the bus at the baths there is still a 500m walk, not accessible by car. 

Rubens House is the former home of painter Peter Paul Rubens. The Palazzo, designed by the painter himself after spending eight years in Italy, started being built in 1609. It included an adjacent studio where Rubens worked with his students and produced many of the works for which he is famous. Rubens lived in the house until his death. The house was eventually sold a few decades later. In 1937 the city bought it to turn it into a museum. The impressive portico connecting the studio to the residence is one of the few original parts. Other parts were renovated according to the original plans. In 1946 Rubenshuis opened to the public. Opening hours: Tues. to Sun. 10 am to 5 pm Entrance fee: €10