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Italy boasts an artisan tradition whose richness and variety have few rivals in the world. Italian handmade paper, however, is not necessarily the first thing that comes to mind when talking about Italy, yet the spread of paper in Europe was due to local master paper makers. This very useful and versatile product, in fact, came to us in the Middle...

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We’ve often found that the most beautiful villages in Italy are small, off-the-beaten-track towns that we never heard of, ones we find serendipitously or are told about by friends. These diminutive destinations tend to be more authentic and far less touristed. And, as a rule, the residents are more likely to welcome visitors more warmly than the de...

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More than a holiday, Christmas is a state of mind projected towards the search for harmony, fun and well-being. It usually “infects” us between November and December, but we're sure everyone would like to continue it even longer. There is no more magical moment than this during the year and to celebrate it we certainly don't have to wait for Christ...

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Set your alarm early, and a tableau of sculpted hills, steeply angled fields, scattered oak forests and medieval villages will materialize slowly from the gloom. As the sun eases slowly over the horizon, the vista will conjure up all the magic of a Renaissance painting.  Setting out before sunrise through the streets of San Ginesio – a delightful s...

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Churches, squares and museums, a long musical tradition, the vibrant summer life along the low and sandy seafront, a strategic location that provides easy access to nearby places, towns and cities where every visitor can easily find whatever they want: nature, art, history or entertainment. All these features will make you fall in love with Pesaro....

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With the introduction of the Cammino dei Cappuccini ENIT, the Italian National Tourist Board, aims to do more than just offer a spiritual journey: it seeks to breathe new life into Italy’s hinterland, specifically the Marche region, which is often overshadowed by its more famous neighbors like Tuscany and Umbria. Despite being a treasure trove of h...

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The evolution of Street Art has radically revolutionized the art world, transforming inhospitable concrete walls into exciting urban canvases. This art began as a way to convey social, political and cultural messages, evolving over time and eroding the austere image of art as the domain of a small elite. This within the reach of all represents how...

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The origins of the three different breeds of Vitellone Bianco dell'Appennino Centrale IGP (White Veal from the Central Apennines) are ancient and distinct. The Romagnola breed comes from the Caucasus region of the Ukraine and arrived in Italy with Agilulf’s Lombards in the fourth century A.D. However, it was the engineer Leopoldo Tosi, who created...

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Textile weaving with vegetable fibres (especially silk) and wool has been a fundamentally important activity in the Piceno area for centuries. Almost all rural homes had at least one loom, around which the women would be engaged in spinning, warping, weaving, tailoring and embroidery. Complete bridal trousseaux were made at home, as well as dresses...

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In Italy there are several Literary Parks dedicated to famous authors and literary works known all over the world, itineraries that start from literature and skillfully intertwine with history, music and traditions of a territory. Literary parks are a good opportunity to experience cultural tourism, giving places a rich and different added value. L...

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