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Venice’s iconic Rialto Bridge is on everyone’s Top 10 must-see list. But apart from taking a selfie at the top or a beautiful panoramic photo down the Grand Canal, few stop to consider the history behind the bridge. Fewer still …

If you want to visit Italy this summer, why not soak up the sun in the mild 65 to 68 degree temperatures of the Aosta region, Italy’s smallest region. Although it is in Italy and bordered on the south and …

Let’s say you are a curious traveler who finds him or herself dawdling under the ever-present portici of Bologna on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Let’s also say that you are passionate about Italian art and culture and that you want …

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It is the kind of Sicilian town where you’d either like to buy a house, spend your honeymoon or simply enjoy a vacation. Everything is built of ivory-colored stone, blinding in the sun and contrasting splendidly with the endless blue …

Since the town of Civita da Bagnoregio has been listed for a candidature as a UNESCO world heritage site, Italy committee nurtures hope for town’s campaign and states that the town has all it takes to pass the phases of the application …


In the Castel of Lispida, surrounded by the foothills of Monselice, is produced a totally natural wine with an archaic method dated back to three thousand years ago. A perfect example of innovation in reverse!   ► Visit Lispida Castle …

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Susan’s trip to Ventotene goes on and she helps us learn more about local traditions and foods. The next day for lunch, we were greeted with big smiles by Pina (center) and her family at their restaurant, Un Mare di …

Allied bombs and rough seas have reduced the once mighty turn of the century giant into an armless ruin. Il Gigante continues to shoulder the weight of the terrace for the one time famous Villa Pastine. Arriving in Monterosso after …

New lighting is illuminating the mix of art, fashion and music forming the background for the 90th edition of international trade fair Pitti Uomo.   Events include a concert by the ensemble Piano Twelve of 12 pianists and a solo …

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You might assume that all the greatest sculptures in Italy are by Michelangelo or Bernini, and that you’ll find them in the galleries of Rome and Florence. But you’d be wrong. One of the most beautiful, moving works of art …

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