Leyte Gulf (CG 55) - Naval Cruise Book

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w Livorno, Italy Livorno IS one of northern Italy ' s largest ports and proved to be a busy, modern port facility. As with other ports, Livorno pro- vided easy access to other cities in northern Italy, including Florence and Pisa. Florence is a pristine city with a truly astounding collection of re- naissance art and architecture. Pisa, on the other hand, is a quaint little town that offers a breathtaking view of the famous leaning tower constructed in the 12th century. 89

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Naples, Italy At a glance, the first sight of Naples is overshadowed by the awesome presence of Mount Vesuvius which rises high over the city. Naples is the commercial, cultural and artistic center of southern Italy. While strolling through the piazzas our senses were overwhelmed by the smells of home- made bread, brick-oven pizzas and fresh pastries. Naples was also the hub through which the men of LEYTE GULF took ex- citing and historical tours throughout the rest of Italy.

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Corfu And Rhodes, Greece Rhodes is a historic island dominated by an imposing 15th century walled city, Greek temples and miles of unspoiled beaches. One of the seven wonders of the an- cient world, The Colossus of Rhodes, once overlooked the city harbor. Corfu gave us the opportunity to relax on the beach and walk the narrow, picturesque streets, observing the little squares and churches with their tall belfries. When the sightseeing was done in these wonderful Greek cities, many crewmembers set out to enjoy the superb dining experiences with such favorites as souvlakia, dolmades, gyros and baklava. 90