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What’s Outside the Wall – Top 5 Churches in Italy Outside the Vatican

Italy has earned an international reputation for being a land of grand architecture and religion, with an estimated sixty thousand plus churches scattered throughout the country. Since religion is such an integral part of Italy’s past, present, and future in terms of architecture and history, touring these basilicas and churches is frequently at the top

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Michelangelo's Creation of Adam is a must see when on vacation in Italy

Adam was the First: Michelangelo’s Top 4 Most Famous Works of Art

Michelangelo is one of the most renowned artists in history, with much of his work having close ties with the country of Italy. Being born, working, and passing away in his homeland, much of his work can still be found in museums or churches across Italy. Make Michelangelo’s finest masterpieces a part of your next

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Discover The Rich History Of The Valadier Temple In Marche, Italy

In Italy, the more you explore the more you realize that in every corner you can find a piece of art, a secret, or some joy for the eyes. In the Marche region, The Temple of Valadier is one of those places lost among the Apennines and sheltered inside a karst cave. This place mixes

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Italy History: Santuario Santa Maria dell’Isola in Tropea, Calabria

In Italy some sealed books are best retained by locals. Italians, especially in the south part of Italy, are very proud and jealous of their areas. Some hidden spots are confidential and reserved only for those who have connections in site or who have decided to live inside the boot shaped country. For this reason,

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Italian Monuments: Nuraghe Santu Antine in Sardinia, Italy

The Sardinia region has a distinct culture that sets it apart from other regions in Italy, as evidenced by the island’s particular cuisine, language, and traditions. These differences are mostly a result of geography; since the island is physically separated from the rest of the Italian peninsula, its history has unfolded in different ways. One

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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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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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Matera: European Capital of Culture 2019

The European Capital of Culture is a title given to a European city for an interval of one year during which the city will organize cultural events showcasing both the city and its role in Europe. Established in 1985, this distinction aims to promote European unity. The title is an opportunity for European cities to

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Flower Festival of Genzano

Relax And Smell The Roses…Plus A Million Other Flowers In Italy, everything is about beauty, art and celebration. In the second week of June, they all come together in the “Infiorata”, or Flower Festival, held in Genzano, which is just outside of Rome. It is a tradition that started in the 1700s, but it pays

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Ronciglione Carnival and Ussari parade

In the region of Lazio, in the province of Viterbo, there is a town called Ronciglione that celebrates a unique carnival throughout its streets. The Ronciglione Carnival is a great moment for the city and this events attract a lot of visitors. Usually the Ronciglione Carnival takes place from the Thursday before the Shrove Tuesday

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Art and History

What’s Outside the Wall – Top 5 Churches in Italy Outside the Vatican

Adam was the First: Michelangelo’s Top 4 Most Famous Works of Art

Discover The Rich History Of The Valadier Temple In Marche, Italy

Italy History: Santuario Santa Maria dell’Isola in Tropea, Calabria

Italian Monuments: Nuraghe Santu Antine in Sardinia, Italy

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

Ponte delle Torri – A bridge between two fortresses

Matera: European Capital of Culture 2019

Flower Festival of Genzano

Ronciglione Carnival and Ussari parade

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