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by Andrew Edwards | Tue, 04/08/2014 - 20:00

It takes a while to really get to know someone; superficial appearances, smiles and everyday exchanges are sometimes all that’s needed to establish a simple…

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Sabina: Medieval Villages, Superb Olive Oil, and Tranquility in the Roman Countryside

by Barry Lillie | Sun, 04/06/2014 - 23:14

Anyone visiting Italy would like to think they’ve found a largely undiscovered part of this wonderfully diverse country, and many are lucky enough to achieve…

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Palazzo Abatellis: A Sicilian Surprise

by Carol King | Sun, 04/06/2014 - 02:00

Built as a palace in the 15th century, Palermo’s Palazzo Abatellis was constructed as a luxurious home by the then prefect of the city, Francesco Abatellis, to…

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Porcelain Museum at Boboli Gardens Re-Opens

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 04/05/2014 - 02:00

In the image: Bacchus, from the Meissen Manufacture. The Porcelain Museum located at the top of the Boboli Gardens has re-opened to the public. Located inside…

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Villa D'Este Makes National Geographic's Top Ten Most Beautiful Gardens

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 03/31/2014 - 00:15

National Geographic listed the Top Ten world’s most beautiful gardens – among them is Italy’s Villa D’Este. Located in Tivoli, near Rome, and listed as a…

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Palazzo Farnese: Home To The Curious Etruscan Liver

by Carol King | Sat, 03/29/2014 - 04:00

One of the appealing things about Italy is that each city, town or village has impressive architecture often of historical interest, whether that is a palace,…

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Ecomuseo dell’Alabastro: The Story Of Alabaster

by Carol King | Sun, 03/23/2014 - 03:30

Volterra’s Ecomuseo dell’Alabastro (Alabaster Ecomuseum) chronicles the Tuscan town’s centuries-long association with alabaster. The calcareous stone has been…

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Utveggio Castle in Palermo Opens to the Public

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 03/22/2014 - 03:15

Since its recent opening, the Utveggio Castle, a liberty palace resembling a neo-Gothic castle, located on Mount Pellegrino overlooking Palermo, has attracted…

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The Garden of Ninfa: Organized Chaos

by Barry Lillie | Fri, 03/21/2014 - 00:15

Set within the ruins of the town of Ninfa, just 85km from the centre of Rome, is a garden that is regarded as one of the most enchanting in Europe. In fact,…

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FAI Spring Days: 750 Cultural Sites Open for Free

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 03/21/2014 - 00:00

750 cultural sites throughout Italy will be open to the public for free this weekend, in celebration of FAI Spring Days (22-23 March). FAI stands for Fondo per…