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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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I had never considered food a time machine. Yet, here I was, holding a fresh piece of focaccia, and suddenly I was transported back to a decade ago, when I first visited the positively quaint community of Camogli, a village nestled along the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea in northern Italy. As I watched the waves gently lap the pebble-laden beach in...

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Today, as the warm summer sun bathes the Italian Riviera in a golden glow, my childhood memories begin to take shape. My parents and I would often visit a dear friend who had a home in Rapallo, a pretty town on the Riviera di Levante. Those were the days of carefree laughter, endless exploration, and giant slices of Recco-style focaccia, enjoyed wa...

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“How did you even know about this place?” It’s the question I’m asked by nearly every Italian in the small town of Ospedaletti, Liguria. Travel writers love being the first to “discover” a place. We pride ourselves on scouring the globe for hidden gems so we can share them with the world. But here’s the rub: Sometimes a  place is so charming and so...

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Jagged-edge coasts, enormous cliffs that go on for miles, enchanting, characteristic sea villages: each one is different from the other, yet each one is a reflection of the setting that is the Italian Riviera (also known as the Ligurian Riviera). The Riviera is subdivided into the Riviera di Ponente (Coast of the Setting Sun) and the Riviera di Lev...

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Whether it's a quaint little chocolate box village nestled in the rolling English hills or a sprinkle of colourful houses glistening on the Med, the world is full of gorgeous tiny towns and villages. But which villages are the world’s prettiest? The experts at Faraway Furniture have scoured Instagram to find the answer. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Euro...

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Stunningly located along the Ligurian coastline, the quaint town of Bogliasco often goes unnoticed by those who set their sights on more famous Italian destinations. However, this charming seaside village, with its rich history, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering cuisine, is well worth a visit. Located just 13 kilometers southeast of Genoa, Boglias...

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The showstopping beach town of Sestri Levante on the Italian Riviera takes the meaning of a fairy-tale setting to a new level—the Mediterranean enclave is believed to be the inspiration behind the story and recently reimagined movie “The Little Mermaid.” The Danish fairy-tale author Hans Christian Andersen stayed in Sestri Levante in 1833—four year...

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What could possibly be more romantic than a stroll along the stunning Italian Riviera, hand-in-hand with your beloved? Recently dubbed the prettiest village in the world, Cinque Terre (which is technically a string of five villages) is home to a coastal walking route that delivers on that fantasy.  The route is called Via dell’Amore – aka ‘Lover’s...

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The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) and the Municipal Government of Genoa have embarked on a dynamic partnership aimed at promoting education, research, cultural exchange, and economic growth in their respective nations. The two organizations recently inked a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that solidifies their collaborati...

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