Quote by Fanny Burney

There is no looking at a building here after seeing Italy.

There is no looking at a building here after seeing Italy.

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This quote suggests that after experiencing the beauty and charm of Italy, other buildings or architectural wonders around the world may seem insignificant or underwhelming in comparison. It implies that the magnificence of Italy's architecture sets a standard that is hard to match or surpass, making it difficult to appreciate other architectural masterpieces to the same extent.

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