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by Silvia Donati | Thu, 03/06/2014 - 23:00

After extensive renovation, the Cathedral of Siena is re-opening its “Gateway to Heaven” (Porta del cielo) at the very summit of the church - hence the name.…

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Discover Tuscany's Nature Train

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 03/05/2014 - 23:15

A spectacular yet relaxing steam train ride through the countryside south of Siena along an old rail line closed to traffic more than 20 years ago and recently…

Lifestyle

Fantastic Costumes and Masks: Venice Carnival 2014

by Nicola Ferlei-Brown | Tue, 03/04/2014 - 00:01

Every year the excitement of the Venice Carnival is boosted by the diversity of its theme, which changes with every new edition. In 2014, “La Natura Fantastica…

Culture

Castelvetrano Church, Jewel of the 16th Century, Reopens

by Silvia Donati | Sun, 03/02/2014 - 03:00

After more than 40 years of closure due to the Belice earthquake in 1968, and five years of restoration, the Church of San Domenico in Castelvetrano (Trapani…

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Italy's Orange Flag Program

by Barry Lillie | Sun, 03/02/2014 - 02:30

Holidays can be expensive things, with day trips and tours to pay for, and when you’ve only a limited time, nobody likes to be disappointed when a trip you’ve…

Culture

Teatro Alla Scala: Milan’s Top Opera House

by Carol King | Sat, 03/01/2014 - 02:30

The anticipation surrounding the opening night of the annual opera season at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala opera house reaches fever pitch by late autumn.…

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Top Ten Italian Islands as Rated by Trip Advisor

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 02/27/2014 - 02:00

Five Sicilian islands – Lampedusa, Favignana, Lipari, Vulcano and Salina – are in the Top Ten Islands voted by Trip Advisor users in the 2014 Travelers’ Choice…

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World’s Largest Maze Set To Open In Italy In 2014

by Carol King | Thu, 02/27/2014 - 01:30

Fontanellato near Parma in Italy is home to the largest labyrinth in the world. The maze has taken eight years to construct and is scheduled to open to the…

Lifestyle

Volandia: The Museum Celebrating Flight near Malpensa Airport

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 02/27/2014 - 01:00

If you ever get stuck or have some time to kill while waiting for your connecting flight at Malpensa Airport, you may want to check out Volandia – Park and…

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Teatro Petruzzelli: Bari Opera House Restored To Its Former Glory

by Carol King | Tue, 02/25/2014 - 02:15

The Teatro Petruzzelli in Bari is the fourth largest theatre in Italy. It was built between 1898 and 1903, registered as a building of historical and artistic…