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Escaping the City: How a Small Tuscan Village Is Trying to Attract New Residents

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 02/02/2021 - 10:22

Small towns and villages in Italy have suddenly become more attractive for people looking to escape stressful and crowded city life. With the advent of remote…

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Italian flag draped over Castle of Montechiarugolo Emilia-Romagna

Discover the Latest Additions to Italy's 'Most Beautiful Villages'

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 11/19/2020 - 00:00

Italy’s network of most beautiful villages, I borghi più belli d’Italia, an association created to protect and promote Italy’s small towns that have a…

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Heart-shaped Scanno Lake in Scanno Abruzzo

7 Magical Places To See in Abruzzo

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 10/09/2020 - 00:00

We can never write enough about Abruzzo and its many beautiful places. Save these ideas for your next trip! Rocca Calascio Standing atop a hill at 1,460…

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7 of the Most Colorful Villages in Italy

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 09/30/2020 - 00:00

Enjoy this virtual tour around Italy’s most colorful villages.

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Painted doors in the village of Valloria Liguria

Valloria, the Ligurian Village with Painted Doors

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 07/08/2020 - 03:00

Valloria, near Imperia in western Liguria, has become known as ‘the village with painted doors’. Its center features more than 150 hand-decorated doors, each…

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View of church and trees in Ariccia suburb of Rome

Summer Travel in Italy (Series): Where to Go Near Rome

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 05/07/2020 - 00:00

Summer vacations are going to be quite different this year; international travel isn’t going to happen much, and the most feasible option seems to remain close…

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Aerial view of Mercatello sul Metauro in Le Marche

Borgo of the Month: Mercatello sul Metauro (Marche)

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 04/16/2020 - 05:18

Yes, we’re all stuck at home now, but that shouldn’t prevent us from dreaming of our next Italian trip. There are so many undiscovered places besides the usual…

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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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Mountain village in Fassa Valley of Italy

The Timeless Charm of Trentino-Alto Adige's Mountain Towns

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 03/29/2019 - 01:00

Exploring small towns and villages is one of the pleasures of a trip to Italy. Our Trentino-Alto Adige expert and avid hiker Silvia selects some of her…

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Five Italian Villages to Visit in the Fall

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 11/09/2018 - 00:00

Hop in the car, drive the countryside roads, enjoy the fall colors and stop at one of these charming villages for a dive into the past and a taste of delicious…