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Culture

Staircase inside the Doge's Palace in Venice

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 11/06/2020 - 00:00

As regular travel to Italy is not expected to resume any time soon, and as museums remain closed following the latest emergency decree by the country’s prime…

Travel

Details of Duomo complex in Florence Italy

The Rise of Virtual Tours - Are They Worth It?

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 06/12/2020 - 00:00

On a recent Saturday afternoon, I went on a guided walk of Florence. I saw all of the city’s famous sights, starting at the panoramic viewpoint of Piazzale…

Lifestyle

Empty tables in St. Mark's Square in Venice Italy

Discussing Virtual Tours and the Future of Tourism in Venice with Tour Guide Luisella Romeo

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 05/01/2020 - 00:00

In Venice, the lagoon, like the rest of the city, is resting. There are no giant cruise ships damaging its fragile ecosystem; there’s very little boat traffic…

Smart Phone Application Allows Customised Tours of Tuscany

by Natalie Aldern | Thu, 10/06/2011 - 09:10

Exploring Italy’s immense cultural heritage can now be done with a modern twist. A new application for smart phones will allow visitors to customise their own…