I saw that everything famous and beautiful in the world, if we judge by the descriptions and drawings of writers and artists, always loses when we go… - Giacomo Casanova

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I saw that everything famous and beautiful in the world, if we judge by the descriptions and drawings of writers and artists, always loses when we go to see it and examine it closely.

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About Giacomo Casanova

Giacomo Casanova (2 April 1725 – 4 June 1798) was an Italian adventurer and author; also known as Jacques Casanova de Seingalt. He was famous for his elaborate love affairs and his encounters with famous contemporary figures.

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Native Name: Giacomo Girolamo Casanova
Alternative Names: Casanova • Kazanova • Giacomo Girolamo Casanova di Seingalt • Giacomo Girolamo Casanova de Seingalt • Giovanni Giacomo Casanova de Seingalt • ג'אקומו קאזאנובה • Jacques Casanova de Seingalt • Jacques Casanova • Dzhiakomo Kasanova • Джакомо Казанова • Giacomo Girolamo Casanova De Seingalt • Casanova de Seingalt
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