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Teatro Dell’Opera: Rome’s Premier Opera House

by Carol King | Sat, 04/26/2014 - 02:30

The Italian capital was surprisingly late in getting its first opera house: the Teatro Dell’Opera – originally named the Teatro Costanzi – was built in 1880.…

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Renting a Car in Italy

by Barry Lillie | Fri, 04/25/2014 - 02:30

No one can dispute that the best way to see any country is by car; although organised trips are enjoyable, there’s nothing to compare to the thrill of getting…

Travel

Hotels in Italy Rank Relatively Low in Hotel Price Radar Report

by Katia Amore | Mon, 04/21/2014 - 02:15

Despite the growing perception of rising hotel prices in Italy tends to make people believe the Bel Paese is getting too expensive, HRS Hotel Price Radar, a…

Culture

Teatro Antico Di Taormina: Ancient Wonder Meets Contemporary Chic

by Carol King | Sat, 04/19/2014 - 02:30

The Sicilian town of Taormina has long been a destination for the cognoscenti. It has been the Sicilian tourist destination of choice since the 19th century…

Lifestyle

A Museum for Pope John Paul II

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 04/19/2014 - 02:00

Pope John Paull II will be canonized on April 27 in Rome. Perhaps, if you are traveling to Italy for the event, this could be a good occasion to visit a little…

Culture

When 600 Years Old Statues Can Move You to Tears

by Katia Amore | Thu, 04/17/2014 - 19:16

Easter is probably the most important Christian festival because it celebrates the resurrection of Christ, but I have always considered it also as the…

Travel

Rediscovering Paestum

by Barry Lillie | Wed, 04/16/2014 - 20:15

Many holidaymakers staying along the Amalfi coast will undertake the 72-minute drive north to visit the ancient sites of Herculaneum and Pompeii. However,…

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Romagna Visit Card Lets You Discover Romagna at Bargain Prices

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 04/14/2014 - 20:00

Romagna is prepping for summer by launching a card that allows visitors free or discounted entry at several museums, churches, theme parks, as well as offering…

Culture

La Venaria Reale: A Haunted Palace?

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 04/12/2014 - 02:30

Is Turin's Royal Palace of Venaria haunted? The EPAS, the National Institute for the research and study of paranormal phenomena, thinks so. A series of sound…

Lifestyle

Museo della Paglia e dell’Intreccio: Home Of The Straw Hat

by Carol King | Sat, 04/12/2014 - 02:00

In the 21st century, a baseball cap is the hat of choice for many. However, in the 18th century the straw hat was ubiquitous thanks to the inventiveness of an…