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San Giovanni in Persiceto. Photo courtesy of Alex Sakalis
Cycling Adventures in the Bologna Countryside
A new cycleway connecting the villages of the Bologna hinterland is a rewarding way to experience rural Emilian life.
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Spanish Steps in Rome at night
Valentino to Fund Restoration of Rome’s Baths of Caracalla
The iconic Italian fashion house Valentino will showcase its autumn-winter collection at the Spanish Steps in Rome.
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Great Foods of Italy: Mozzarella in Carrozza
Mozzarella in carrozza is simple, yet filling and delicious.   
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Chocolate Truffles: Cioccolatini di Fregula Sarda
Unique chocolate truffles using Sardinian Fregula pasa that are seriously easy to make 
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Baths of Diocletian
New Museum in Rome Displays Italy’s Recovered Art Treasures
The Museum of Rescued Art will display ancient artifacts from across Italy that were stolen, dispersed, sold or illegally exported.

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Pasta with Sausage and Black Figs
Figs, with their jam-like sweetness, add pizzazz to the sausage, building a smoky, and deeply satisfying pasta dish.
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Virgin Cakes: Cassatine di Vergini
Almondy shortbread domes filled with custard and topped with icing, these classic Sicilian sweets were first created in the 1800s at the Monastero di Santa Maria dell Vergini in Palermo.   
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A totally nut-free pesto, that is ready in minutes, and is sophisticated, yet simple.  
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Strawberry Pie | Torta di Fragole
Unlike most American fruit pies, this specialty of Italy is best served icy cold so it makes a fabulous warm-weather dessert, perfect for strawberry season  

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