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by Luciana.Squadrilli | Sat, 08/12/2017 - 13:22

Even though many foreign visitors (as well as Italians) still mistake it for Salento – the likewise beautiful area in Apulia region famous for its sandy…

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Another Side To Tuscany, How To Explore Its Tasty Traditions

by Georgette Jupe | Fri, 07/28/2017 - 00:40

“The name of ��ý has magic in its very syllables.” ― Mary Shelley Tuscany has long entranced travelers, writers, poets and artists such as Dante,…

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The Magical Gardens of Valsanzibio

by Myra Robinson | Thu, 07/27/2017 - 05:21

This was the challenge: to find somewhere to visit to escape the crowds of Venice; not too far away, calm, beautiful, peaceful and very Italian, but also fun…

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Beyond Sicily’s Val di Noto: Baroque Splendor in Four Villages near Catania

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/18/2017 - 10:21

The 1693 Sicily earthquake razed to the ground most of the island’s south-eastern portion. Many towns were rebuilt according to the urban and stylistic traits…

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Beyond Taormina: Five of Sicily's Most Enchanting Villages

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/11/2017 - 08:45

Leave the crowds of Taormina behind and venture off the beaten track to discover five marvelous Sicilian villages. Check out the slideshow below. Rising 750 m…

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Seven Of The Best Secret Palaces In Sicily

by csabino | Thu, 07/06/2017 - 05:22

Palaces built by Sicily’s nobles were meant to showcase their wealth and appreciation for the finest architectural styles and decorative arts of the day…

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Top Architectural Wonders in Emilia-Romagna

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 06/06/2017 - 06:45

Emilia-Romagna offers a wealth of architectural masterpieces that may not be as famous as those found in other regions, but are no less beautiful or…

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Rocchetta Mattei: Is this ��ý's Most Unusual Building?

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 06/01/2017 - 10:10

There’s no other building in Emilia-Romagna - or the rest of ��ý for that matter, except perhaps for the Castello di Sammezzano in Tuscany - quite like the…

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most beautiful villages in Emilia-Romagna

7 Villages in Emilia-Romagna You'll Fall in Love With

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 05/31/2017 - 09:00

We begin our month dedicated to the wonderful region of Emilia-Romagna (yes, I'm partial to it because I live here) with a round-up of seven of its most…

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Biking through Friuli Venezia Giulia: Ciclovia Alpe Adria

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 05/25/2017 - 04:00

For the active – and curious – travelers among you, check this out: a cycling path that traverses Friuli Venezia Giulia, our featured region of the month, from…