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by Silvia Donati | Tue, 09/16/2014 - 02:45

The residence of Emperor Augustus’ wife, Villa of Livia, has reopened to the public after undergoing partial restoration. The villa, which is located in the…

Culture

Royal Villa in Monza Opens to the Public

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 09/10/2014 - 05:28

The historic Royal Villa in Monza is opening to the public after a long restoration project. Built for the Archduke Ferdinand of Austria by Giuseppe Piermarini…

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Tempio Voltiano on Lake Como: A Museum for Alessandro Volta

by Barry Lillie | Sun, 09/07/2014 - 03:15

A ten-minute walk along the shoreline of Lake Como from the cathedral at Piazza Duomo will take you to Viale Guglielmo Marconi where the neoclassical monument…

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10 Things You Can Do in Venice, For Free!

by Katia Amore | Fri, 09/05/2014 - 06:48

Venice is a unique, incredible city, but most visitors just scratch the surface missing out on so many interesting experiences the city has to offer. While…

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Discovering Volterra

by Magda Lauer | Mon, 09/01/2014 - 08:55

Winding roads and a new landscape at every turn, a sense of wonder and anticipation heightens the senses as one reaches the ‘flying city’: Volterra. The name…

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Discovering the Mountain Resort of La Thuile

by Carla Passino | Tue, 08/26/2014 - 06:02

The jagged peaks of the Alps soar white and mighty towards a crystalline sky. A crown of snow-capped trees rings a village of pretty wooden chalets. And daring…

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The Sword in the Stone at Montesiepi

by Barry Lillie | Sun, 08/24/2014 - 02:00

We’ve all heard the story of King Arthur, his mythical kingdom of Camelot and the legendary sword in the stone, but in a Tuscan abbey, fact is stranger than…

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Villa dei Mulini: Napoleon's Residence on Elba

by Pat Eggleton | Sat, 08/23/2014 - 03:00

The Tuscan island of Elba, Italy’s third largest island after Sardinia and Sicily, is famous in history for being the location French emperor Napoleon…

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Ten Tips to Visit Italy On a Budget

by Katia Amore | Wed, 08/20/2014 - 03:00

Reading about luxury hotels in the Venice lagoon, a Michelin star restaurant in Modena or the season fashion week in Milan can be both…

Culture

Amalfi's Paper Museum

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 08/15/2014 - 03:00

The Museum of Paper (Museo della Carta) in Amalfi celebrates the long-established paper-making tradition of Amalfi. The museum is located in a 14th century…