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Orta Lake, island Isola S.Giulio and Alps view Piedmont

Five Italian Villages to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 02/04/2020 - 06:03

With Valentine's Day falling on a Friday this year, why not make it a romantic weekend escape to one of Italy’s picturesque villages, which are often set in…

Culture

Miniature reproduction of Brunelleschi's dome in Anconella Park in Florence

Florence Off the Beaten Track: The Park with Brunelleschi’s Dome

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 01/09/2020 - 00:00

Along the western bank of the Arno river, slightly outside the historic center in south-eastern Florence, where few visitors venture, is Anconella Park,…

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Aerial view of Venice's St. Mark's Square area

Venice’s Royal Gardens Adjacent to St. Mark’s Square Reopen

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:56

The Royal Gardens of Venice, located adjacent to St. Mark’s Square, have reopened just ahead of Christmas, barely a month after a series of floods caused by…

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Living in a Palazzo on the Grand Canal

by Myra Robinson | Mon, 11/25/2019 - 12:55

Visitors to Venice cannot help but wander around admiring the facades of endless palazzi, perhaps wondering what they are like on the inside. The Biennale…

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Italy's First Plastic-Free Ski Area To Launch This Winter

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00

Beautiful Val di Pejo, in the northern Italian region of Trentino, has announced a complete ban on plastic starting with the upcoming winter season, making it…

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Borgo of the Month: In the Wilderness of Abruzzo’s Barrea

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00

Perched on a rocky spur, the village of Barrea is set amid the natural beauty of the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, surrounded by mountains, beech…

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Exploring Calabria: A Guide to the City of Crotone

by travelista73 | Wed, 11/06/2019 - 12:27

From Michelin-starred dining and DOC wines to crystal clear marine protected waters and ancient temples, Crotone is a province rich in nature and history…

Culture

Chioggia and Pellestrina: The ‘other’ Venice and An Escape to a Quieter Island

by Myra Robinson | Tue, 11/05/2019 - 02:54

Everyone wants to go to Venice – that’s why it gets so crowded. But if you’d like to experience the atmosphere of Venice without the crowds, try Chioggia. A…

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Discovering Calabria: Exploring the Land of Two Seas, Catanzaro

by travelista73 | Mon, 10/21/2019 - 11:42

Known as the Land of Two Seas, Catanzaro offers scenic vistas over the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west and the Ionian Sea to the east, while its Michelin-starred…

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Tips to Help You Find an Ideal Room to Rent in Milan

by Anonymous (not verified) | Thu, 10/10/2019 - 04:42

Milan is the second-largest city in Italy. However, it leads in the country in terms of fashion and finance. For this reason, the city attracts lots of…