Squarely on the path of all the major routes across the country, and situated pretty much at the head of the Shannon estuary, the city of LIMERICK seems a logical place to make for, but it's a disappointment. Though it's the Republic's third...
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Situated on the River Brenta where it widens on its emergence from the hills, BASSANO has expanded rapidly this century, though its historic centre remains largely unspoiled by twentieth-century mistakes. It's better known for its...
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Adjacent to the Columbia River, north of Mount Hood, charming little HOOD RIVER is a gusty center for river windsurfing and mountain biking, with outfitters' shops lining the streets and a riverfront park to take in the local sporting scene....
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