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Honeymoon Inspiration: Piedmont Is The Perfect Destination Choice!

The untouched Piedmont region can be considered a wonderful off-the-beaten path destination since most of the region lies outside of the focus of Italy’s mass tourism. It is known for its breathtaking mountains, charming villages, magnificent lakes, exquisite cuisine, and noteworthy wines. Turin, the first capital of Italy, is home to the Shroud of Turin,

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5 Things Tourists Should NOT Do in Venice while on Vacation

Venice is a particular city with its own unwritten rules and local customs. Unfortunately most visitors are unaware of these practices, much to the annoyance of the Venetians. Therefore, keep these five tips in mind the next time you travel to Venice and not only will you feel more like a local, but the actual

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Italy Cities: Dive into Polignano a Mare In Bari, Apulia

Polignano a Mare is a charming seaside town located near Bari in the Apulia region of southern Italy. Its name, meaning “Polignano at Sea”, could not be more appropriate since the town rests atop a limestone cliff that suspends it 65 feet directly above the Adriatic Sea. This ancient town was founded by the Greeks

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Italian Fun Facts: The Majestic Padovana Chicken

The Padovana chicken, also known as “Padovana dal gran ciuffo” (Padovana chicken with the great tuft), is an unusual breed of chicken found in the province of Padova in northern Italy. This chicken is known for its characteristic crest, with males having a long, curved crest and females having a shorter, more rounded crest. The

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Italian Culture: Luminara Festival of San Ranieri in Pisa

For the people of Pisa, June is a time for celebrations. There are many festivities and cultural events during this month; in the city under the leaning tower, in fact, this period is known as “Giugno Pisano” (The June of Pisa). From the Festival of San Ranieri to the Game of the Bridge, passing through

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Art In Italy: History Of The Floating Piers on Lake Iseo

Married artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude have created stunning works of environmental art together for decades. From wrapping Berlin’s Reichstag with a tarp in 1995 to placing brightly colored gates through New York City’s Central Park in 2005, their art has always been about creating unique experiences and recreating familiar places. Their latest project, entitled The

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Sicily Caravaggio Dionysus Geek Mythology but is not a painting

The Ear of Dionysus is a unique cave carved out of the Temenites hill in the city of Syracuse, in the region of Sicily. Geologists believe that the original purpose of the cave was to provide water storage for Syracuse during Roman times. The cave strongly resembles the shape of a human ear and somewhat

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Consonno: an Abandoned City of Toys

For most of its history, Consonno, located in the hills of Brianza, in the Lombardy region, was an agricultural town with a population that never surpassed 300 inhabitants. The town has its origins in the Middle Ages, but thanks to its remote location and only one road leading to the town’s entrance, Consonno never truly

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Gluten-Free food in Italy: a new path to Italian flavors

Italy, a land whose cuisine is known world-wide thanks to gluten-rich staples such as pasta and pizza, is actually quite celiac disease friendly. Nearly one percent of Italians test positive for celiac disease, which is an intolerance for gluten, a protein found in wheat. This percentage is on par with the global average, so the

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Ponte delle Torri – A bridge between two fortresses

In a large gorge south of Spoleto, an imposing limestone bridge arises from a sea of lush vegetation. The precise, man-made structure juxtaposes with the wild, organic flora that surrounds it to create a breathtaking panorama unforgettable to those who have the chance to admire it. Spoleto’s Ponte delle Torri (Bridge of Towers) is not

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Trips 2 Italy

Honeymoon Inspiration: Piedmont Is The Perfect Destination Choice!

5 Things Tourists Should NOT Do in Venice while on Vacation

Italy Cities: Dive into Polignano a Mare In Bari, Apulia

Italian Fun Facts: The Majestic Padovana Chicken

Italian Culture: Luminara Festival of San Ranieri in Pisa

Art In Italy: History Of The Floating Piers on Lake Iseo

Sicily Caravaggio Dionysus Geek Mythology but is not a painting

Consonno: an Abandoned City of Toys

Gluten-Free food in Italy: a new path to Italian flavors

Ponte delle Torri – A bridge between two fortresses

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