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A ghost is said to roam the rooms and gardens of the Castle of Agazzano, in the province of Piacenza: the spirit of Pier Maria Scotti, a noble adventurer who lived between the 15th and 16th centuries, and who – according to some 18th-century chronicles, was “feared much more than Caesars’ entire army in Piacenza”, where he “provoked the scourge of...

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Frances Mayes has spent years traveling through Italy and writing about it in her best-selling books like Under the Tuscan Sun. Her latest book, See You in the Piazza: New Places to Discover is a travelogue about all the undiscovered and overlooked gems in Italy, which she reveals to us here. Writing See You in the Piazza: New Places to Discover in...

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The recently-opened Classis museum in Ravenna may very well be your first stop when you visit this Emilia-Romagna city most people know for its extraordinary mosaics, part of Unesco’s World Heritage sites. Perhaps not many are aware though of the important role Ravenna played in the past, and this museum aims to provide not only an overview of the...

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With a population of some 7000 people, Pieve di Cento is one of Italy’s most charming small towns. Located in Emilia Romagna, the town sits smack in the middle of a geographic triangle formed by the region’s larger and better-known cities: Bologna, Modena and Ferrara. The town doesn’t receive many tourists even though it is less than an hour’s driv...

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Milano, Bologna, Firenze e Roma sono le città che ospiteranno, dall’8 all’11 Aprile prossimi, il “Florida Roadshow” organizzato dalla Italy - America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) per presentare alle aziende italiane le opportunità offerte da uno dei più dinamici Stati degli USA, verso il quale l’export italiano ha un valore di oltre 2 mil...

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The origins of the ancient art of wrought iron are interlinked with those of man, whose evolution was marked by his learning the secrets needed to use this metal. Despite being the most abundant element, historically, the spread of iron has been rather slow and difficult. The iron age (1000 BC), which followed the stone age, was a huge step for man...

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Cibus, the major professional Show for authentic Italian food products, comes back to Parma, Italy, on April 10 & 11 2019. "Cibus Connect", Cibus's smart edition that runs every other year, returns with its simplified formula and lay-out allowing a more efficient visiting experience. Organized by Fiere di Parma, in collaboration with Federalimentar...

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The Garden of the Finzi-Continis is not a real place. We should say that first. You’d be forgiven for thinking that it is, and you wouldn’t be alone. It was invented in Giorgio Bassani’s 1962 historical novel of the same name, and in the 1970 Oscar-winning movie adaptation. It is a place of young love, refuge, and tennis, a place so carefully and l...

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Parmigiano Reggiano is one of the most ancient cheeses ever known. To honor this great formaggio, we're declaring Parmigiano Reggiano DOP Days on Saturday, March 9 and 16. Join us for a wheel opening and special tastings in the afternoon, then bring home our finest Parmigiano Reggiano with 30% off. Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, the “King of Cheeses,” ca...

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Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP di nuovo protagonista sulla scena gastronomica statunitense: il Consorzio di Tutela, ha infatti portato il prezioso condimento a fregiarsi negli ultimi giorni, di prestigiose vetrine nel principale mercato d’Oltreoceano con una serie di iniziative promozionali. La più importante è stata certamente quella che dal 19 al...

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