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st.lorenza prep is a prestigious secondary school. they often get lots of exchange students due to their extensive foreign exchange program.

st.lorenza university is a small private university. it offers a plethora of majors and, like the local academy, has an extensive foreign exchange program.

st.lorenza is home to many vineyards. most have been run by the same families for generations and some even offer tours.

it's a coffee shop similar to starbucks. a great place to come if you need caffeine and also a peaceful atmosphere.

whether you live in a colossal villa or a one room apartment, it's home. everyone's residences are here, but we're too lazy to worry about sub-boards.

although it specializes in gelato, they also sell chocolate, candies and other sweets. everything, of course, is sugary.

beppe bistro serves smaller portioned meals and often has wine tastings as well as many appetizers.

giuseppina is the more elegant of the restaurants. it's a heavy price to pay, but the food is delectable and it has a five-star atmosphere.

mia pizzaria is a pizza shop opened twenty-four hours a day for both pick-up and delivery orders. there's a small restaurant inside if you wish to eat there as well.

mama loretta's market is a family owned market that's been around for many generations. it's open twenty-four hours a day and has all of your shopping needs.

this bed-and-breakfast inn was opened a few years back by brynne golightly. the inn is situated near the golightly vineyard and also has it's own stables.

the stables are actually a part of the local inn, but they are also open to anyone who wishes to ride or board their horses here. there's two indoor riding arena's, outdoor arenas and paddocks, as well as trails that go through the vineyard.

originally over a hundred acres owned by angelo agosto, the agosto winery and vineyard has been reduced to 50 acres run by angelo agosto's two eldest children. the other half of this acre is found in california and both locations produce and ship some of the finest wine above the equator.

cielo vita is the local club. they always have a dj and sometimes book live performances.

fabrizio's is the local dive bar. they've got greasy food, pool tables and all the alcohol you could want.

bernardo's books and more is much more than just a book store. it also has movies, music and novelty items.

although it's a small hospital, it has a very pristine record and it's the only real medical center around. whether you're just getting a check up or you need your life saved, here is where you would come.

florence is one of the most culturally artistic and historic of italian cities. it lies on the river arno and attracts many tourists.

venice is another big tourist city. famous for it's waterways and carnival, it's home to many canals and st.mark's basilica.

naples is located near the coast of gulf of naples. it's a tourist attraction due to it being near mount vesuvius.

this board is guest friendly. it's the only board where you can shamelessly advertise your boards. there's no rules per se, but common courtesy would be to just post once and in the appropriate sub-board.

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