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Torre Prendiparte in Bologna Top Place to Stay As Ranked by Lonely Planet

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 02/24/2014 - 01:45

Lonely Planet, the largest travel guide book publisher in the world, has published a list of the “Top Ten Extraordinary Places To Stay In 2014.” Coming in…

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Museo dei Viaggiatori in Sicilia: Travelling in Sicily

by Carol King | Sun, 02/23/2014 - 02:30

Tourists visiting the small town of Palazzolo Acreide in southeast Sicily will find a museum dedicated to their predecessors, the delightful Museo dei…

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Opera dei Pupi: Sicilian Puppet Theatre

by Barry Lillie | Sat, 02/22/2014 - 03:00

Opera dei Pupi (Puppet Theatre) is a traditional form of Sicilian entertainment and it seems that almost every souvenir shop in Palermo sells marionettes. But…

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Naples’ Toledo Metro Station Named Europe's Most Impressive by CNN

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 02/22/2014 - 02:00

In the words of CNN, which compiled a list of Europe’s 12 most impressive metro stations, “more than 150 years after the London Underground opened, there's a…

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The Most Irreverent Italian Carnival: Viareggio

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 02/20/2014 - 03:43

Italy’s ousted prime minister Enrico Letta appeared dressed as Santa Claus carrying a big sign that read: “Cedesi attività” (“Out of Business”). Matteo Renzi,…

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Lemon Grove at Florence's Boboli Gardens Opens to Public

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

The lemon grove (limonaia) at the Boboli Gardens in Florence will be open to visitors starting today, for ten mornings until April. Visitors will have the…

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Grotte di Frasassi: Italy's Most Spectacular Caves

by Barry Lillie | Sun, 02/16/2014 - 03:00

One hour from Ancona, in the Marche region, is the town of Genga; with a population of less than 2,000 people, the Gengarini are literally standing on top of…

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Teatro Olimpico: Architect Andrea Palladio’s Last Masterpiece

by Carol King | Sat, 02/15/2014 - 03:30

The Teatro Olimpico (Olympic Theatre) in Vicenza is the oldest surviving Renaissance theatre in the world. It is also thought to be the world’s oldest indoor…

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Terme di Saturnia Among Best Hot Springs and Spa Resorts in the World

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 02/08/2014 - 03:00

Already recognized by Lonely Planet and Fodor’s as one of best hot springs and spa resorts in Europe, the Terme di Saturnia, nestled in the heart of the Tuscan…

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Musei Del Cibo: Parma’s Homage To Food

by Carol King | Sat, 02/08/2014 - 02:30

Prosciutto di Parma ham, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Fossa cheeses, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar from Modena, Sangiovese and Lambrusco wines, cured meats such as…