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The Best Events and Festivals in Italy this June

by John Bensalhia | Wed, 05/29/2019 - 06:08

John Bensalhia tells a tale of June 2019 Italian events and festivals... Hello Summertime! The Summer season begins with a wealth of event treasures. With many…

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An installation from Venice Art Biennale 2019 edition

Your Guide to Venice Art Biennale 2019

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 05/21/2019 - 00:00

May You Live in Interesting Times is the title of the 2019 Venice Art Biennale, one of the most important contemporary art exhibitions in the world, held every…

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Leonardo's Codex Atlanticus at Palazzo Vecchio in Florence

Celebrating Leonardo: The Must-See Exhibitions in Italy

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 05/10/2019 - 00:00

May in Italy sees the opening of major exhibitions centered around the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci , on the 500th anniversary of his death. Here’s a…

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Riders during the Giro d'Italia cycling race

Italy’s Most Beloved Bike Race To Kick Off May 11

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 05/09/2019 - 05:06

Italy’s most prestigious road bicycle race, the Giro d’Italia is set to begin in just a few days: on May 11, the 102nd edition of the Giro, one of cycling's…

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Things to Do and See in Italy in May 2019

by John Bensalhia | Tue, 04/30/2019 - 04:24

John Bensalhia packs a lot into the month of May with a wide range of event and festival subjects ranging from the piano to the farm Italy is covering all the…

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How Locals Spend Easter in Southern Tuscany

by elisascarton | Tue, 04/09/2019 - 05:06

Even if you’re not religious, Easter in Italy’s smallest towns is a chance to see century-old traditions that continue to bring together their communities like…

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Take Advantage of These Special Openings on Easter Monday in Italy

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 04/05/2019 - 00:00

Pasquetta is a day to be out with family and friends, why not add a visit to a historic or natural landmark, complete with picnics and guided visits? Check out…

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St. Jerome in the Wilderness by Leonardo da Vinci

Exhibition of the Month: Leonardo’s St. Jerome at the Vatican

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 04/03/2019 - 00:00

As part of the celebrations for the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death, St. Jerome in the Wilderness, the only painting by Leonardo in Rome, will…

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Six Super Spring Sights You Don't Want to Miss in Italy

by John Bensalhia | Mon, 04/01/2019 - 18:08

John Bensalhia greets the Spring season in Italy with some traditional events... Spring is officially here. After the Winter season has shuffled off for a few…

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Things to Do and See in Italy this April

by John Bensalhia | Thu, 03/28/2019 - 03:48

Spring gets into its stride with some great events this April. John Bensalhia reports. A typically eclectic line-up for you this April. There's lots to enjoy…