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10 Photos To Make Matera Your Next Must-See Destination

by Georgette Jupe | Mon, 08/17/2015 - 04:10

Matera in the Basilicata region of Italy has long been a mysterious location for travelers looking to get a bite of Italy's 9,000 year-old past —and a city…

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August Nights in Campania Let You Experience the Ancient Greek and Roman Worlds

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 08/11/2015 - 10:30

Enter the archeological site of Paestum at night and wait for the first rays of sun to shine their light on the temples, the forum, the amphitheater. It’s an…

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Be Amazed by Siena’s “Divine Beauty”

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 08/05/2015 - 00:00

Go on a mesmerizing journey to relive the history of Siena. The city has launched a pilot project, named “La Divina Bellezza – Discovering Siena”, which…

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World-Famous Pompeii's Mosaic Dog Restored and On Display

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 07/24/2015 - 00:00

Improvements at the archeological site of Pompeii continue with the restoration of one of its most famous symbols: the dog mosaic found in the vestibule of the…

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Flower Power: "La Fiorita" Brightens Up Umbria's Castelluccio Plateaus

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/21/2015 - 06:39

Between late May and mid-July, the Castelluccio plateaus (Piani di Castelluccio) within the National Park of the Sibillini Mountains, at the border between…

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Italy's Best Kept Secret, Discovering The Region of Calabria

by Georgette Jupe | Tue, 07/21/2015 - 04:31

One of Italy's best kept secrets, nestled in the 'toe' of Italy's boot is without a doubt the region of Calabria. While it is well-known for being the poorest…

Culture

Marvelous Rose Window of Florence's Duomo on Temporary Display for Unique Up Close View

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 07/16/2015 - 01:00

For the first (and only) time, visitors to Florence’s Duomo will be able to admire up-close the monumental rose window of the façade, or “rosone”, designed by…

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Lake Bolsena: A Volcanic Miracle

by Nicola Ferlei-Brown | Tue, 07/14/2015 - 00:30

Bolsena is a 'miraculous' lake in the Tuscia area, between Rome and Tuscany, which is dotted with enchanting towns that dominate the 'path of the Etruscans'.…

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"Il Parco Più Bello" Contest Crowns Italy's Ten Most Beautiful Parks

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 07/13/2015 - 11:15

Italy boasts many beautiful parks and gardens, in fact there are over 1,000 of them affiliated with the network “Il Parco Più Bello d’Italia” (Italy’s Most…

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"One Step from the Sky": South Tyrol's Puster Valley

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 07/09/2015 - 05:25

If you love the outdoors and being active, head to South Tyrol’s Puster Valley. I have just returned from a marvelous trip there and, given the hiking lover I…