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Italy is well known for the artistic taste of its people. Mediterranean trade; especially comprising of luxurious items from the east, made a big impression on Italian people. Impact of such trade on production is amply reflected in Italian art objects.

Many imported art objects made major contributions in improving the new varieties in decorative art in Italy. Starting from the textiles to ornamental articles, the impact was clearly visible. More than others, the Islamic and Asian motifs were discernible in the art objects that Italians started producing. It was the natural influence of the imported oriental goods that effected the creation of such objects for nearly three centuries.

Decorative art traditions in Italy emerged with textiles, ceramics, bookbinding, glass works and metal works. But the greatest influence that was marked was in the field of paintings. Italian paintings were thus a combination of multiple culture and heritage assuming an international character.

Italian painting thus reflected trans-Mediterranean trade and commerce. Whether it was carpets or ceramic works or textiles or bunds of writing, a lot of influence from the East, Middle East, and Far East were evident in every sphere of art objects in Italy. Such influences were evident in the Arabic script replicated by Italian writings and Islamic motifs absorbed in Christian contexts in the paintings.

Even when during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries import scenario went under big transformation; the influences still continued. While large quantity of goods was coming in from other parts of Europe, the Italian merchants were still going for products from the East. Despite some of the imported European goods being superior in quality, the demands of oriental products never dwindled in Italy.

Changes however were imminent in the making of Italian art objects as continental styles started creeping into their oriental traditions. An artistic and social movement called "futurism" originated in Italy. It continued to be an Italian phenomenon primarily though parallel movements were coming up in England, Russia, and other parts of Europe.

Influence of futurism was imminent in every form of arts. It encompassed painting, graphic designs, sculpture, ceramics, interior and exterior designs, theaters, films, and operas, fashion, textile, literature, music, as well as architecture. A new era had dawned in Italy and it was part of the overall Italian Renaissance.

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Day 1 : Paris

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Day 2: Paris – Disneyland - Paris

Become a child for today and get ready for a fun filled day at Disneyland Paris and meet all your favourite Disney world characters in the five theme parks and enjoy fun filled rides for the whole day. Early evening transfer back to Paris. Experience the breath taking views of Paris by night with a cruise on the River Seine. Overnight. (B/D)

Day 3: Paris – Lucerne

This morning you leave Paris and drive across France taking in the breathtaking scenery to Switzerland. Early evening arrival in Lucerne, in time for dinner. Overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 4: Lucerne – Mt Titlis – Lucerne

Today you have an excursion to Mt Titlis and a ride on the Titlis Rotair the world’s first revolving cable car. Experience the stunning sights from the snow-capped mountains. Early afternoon return back to Lucerne and have an orientation tour of this beautiful medieval tow, including the famous 14th century chapel bridge, the Lion Monument and the Jesuite church. Time to explore Lucerne and the quaint cobbled streets, which are dotted with fountains and picturesque churches. Overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 5: Lucerne – Jungfraujoch – Lucerne

Experience the beauty of the Swiss Alps by taking the cogwheel train to the highest mountain railway station in Europe Jungfraujoch. Visit the amazing Ice Palace and the beautiful ice sculptures. Early evening return back to Interlaken the pretty town nestling at the foot of Jungfrau. Time at leisure dinner at an Indian restaurant in Interlaken and then head back to Lucerne and overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 6: Lucerne – Florence

Leave behind the magic of Switzerland and its breath taking scenery and head towards one of the most historical and majestic countries of Europe; Italy late arrival in Florence in time for dinner .

Overnight (B/L/D)

Day 7: Florence – Pisa – Rome

Begin your morning with a ½ day walking tour of this magnificent city with your local guide. Amongst other sights you will see the Signora Square, the colourful marble cathedral and the beautiful narrow streets where you can enjoy the splendour of the architecture and the amazing sculptures. After some time at leisure you leave Florence and head to the majestic capital Rome En route you stop to marvel at the magnificent Leaning Tower of Pisa, arrival in Rome for dinner. Overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 8: Rome

Today unravel this historical metropolis with your local guide who will guide you to, the amazing views of the Colosseum, the Pantheaon, where you can marvel at the Trevi Fountain, walk along the Piazza Navona and join the locals at the Spanish steps. After a short break in the afternoon you continue your discovery of Rome with a visit of the Vatican museums and including the famous Sistine Chapel by Michel Angelo. Overnight. (B/LD)

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Day 9: Rome – Venice

This morning you leave majestic Rome and head to one of the most enchanting cities of Europe: Venice. Early evening arrival in Mestre, in time for dinner and overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 10: Venice – Innsbruck

Today you take the Vaparetto (water bus) from Mestre to Venice Island where you will meet your local guide for a ½ day city tour. This will include St Mark’s Square, Doges Palace, the famous Bridge of Sighs and your sightseeing will end at a glass blowing factory. Then early afternoon depart for your journey to Innsbruck and en route stop at Wattens and visit the world famous Swavrosky Crystal World. And then head to Innsbruck to arrive in time for dinner. Overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 11: Innsbruck – Heidelberg – Mannheim

Today your short orientation tour of Innsbruck will include the famous Maria Teresa Square in Innsbruck, after which you leave Austria and drive through the Bavarian Alps and continue your journey to Heidelberg Germany’s oldest university city, A short orientation tour will include to the famous castle ruins and the Jewish quarter. Overnight (B/L/D).

Day 12: Mannheim – Amsterdam

Today you drive through the picturesque Rhein Valley and also have a cruise on the river Rhine, passing by the beautiful castles perched on the leafy hilltops. Then you continue onto Cologne where you have a short stop to visit the majestic ‘ Dom’ cathedral. Then you proceed to Amsterdam or area. Overnight. (B/L/D)

Day 13: Amsterdam – Brussels – London

Today you head to the city Amsterdam and have a 2 hour guided city tour of this amazing city of Bridges including a cruise on the canals and see the Dam Square and the Royal Palace and the beautiful 17tthcentury houses. You then continue to visit the world famous Tuilip Gardens ‘Keukenhof’ or ‘Madurodam’ the model village of Holland in miniature. Then you continue to Brussels and take a Eurostar to London. Arrival in London and transfer to the hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 14:London

Today your local guide will take you for a half day city tour including the famous Buckingham Palace (and the Changing of the Guards), Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, and Piccadilly Circus to name a few. Visit Mme Tussauds the world famous Wax Museum. Afternoon is free to shop along the famous.Oxford Street or Bond Street or at Harrods in Knightsbridge. Dinner at an Indian restaurant Then you have a ride on one of London’s most popular attractions, ‘The British Airways London Eye’ from where you will have breathtaking views of London. Transfer back to your hotel and overnight (B/D)

Day 15: Departure

After breakfast transfer to the airport with magical memories of your trip.

Tour cost includes the following:

- 14 nights accommodation in 3* hotels based on twin share basis

- 14 continental breakfasts + 12 lunches + 14 dinners

- Entrance to Eiffel tower level 3, Seine cruise ticket, Entrance to Disneyland Paris

- Entrance to Mt Titlis, Jungfraujoch

- Entrance to Vatican Museums, Vaparetto return ticket

- Entrance to Swavroski

- Rhine cruise ticket

- Entrance to Madurodam or Keukenhof

- Canal cruise ticket in Amsterdam

- Eurostar train from Brussels to London single journey 2nd class

- Entrance to Madame Tussauds, Entrance to Londosn Eye.

- Local English speaking guides for full day city tour of Rome and half day city tours of Florence,

Venice, Amsterdam, Paris and London.

- Coach at disposal from day 1 to day 13

- Day 13, Transfer from Waterloo station to hotel.

- Day 14, Coach for ½ day city tour of London and evening transfer to dinner/ London Eye and hotel

- Day 15, Transfer to Heathrow airport

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Demon names?

I'm working on a sculpture of a demon head (synthetic taxidermy head) and would like to find a name for a horned demon. It would be cool if there was a specific story of how the demon was slain in battle. The name can come from any source; christian, oriental, egyptian, japanese, etc. Thanks!

Marduk, i believe was a demon name from the Necronomicon.And don't forget Legion from the Bible.If I think of more, i'll get back 2 u.

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