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Are these the new Dark Ages? From weavers to gold smiths, the artisans that filled Europe with museum-quality handicrafts have largely disappeared, their skills outsource to machines. But, now one top hotel is working to support and showcase traditional trades—and naturally it’s located in the cradle of the Renaissance: Florence. Starting this week...

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A pas de deux by the sea to live a dream of love in a breathtaking setting. Discover the ideal destinations for a romantic weekend in Campania. We have rounded up a sweet selection with some of the region's most suggestive destinations. Not only Naples but also less obvious (but highly dazzling) places like Monte di Procida and Cetara. Take a look...

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At first glance, Solomeo appears to be another picture-perfect sleepy hilltop hamlet in Umbria, Italy. But a closer look reveals that not only is the medieval village home to Brunello Cucinelli and his eponymous global brand that started with cashmere knitwear, it’s also what he calls the “essence” and “heart” of his personal entrepreneurial and sp...

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This is a place where you can do lots and see lots even within the span of a day. As the lake is quite big though, it’s important that you know in advance exactly what you want to focus on during your visit. This could be enjoyable moments spent in picturesque lakefront towns, hikes in lush nature, or explorations of historic sights – from medieval...

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In 2019, the problem was much the same. Seventy percent of the 115.2 million foreign cultural vacation presences in Italian art cities in 2019 are concentrated in nine cities: Rome 28.3 percent, Venice 15.8 percent, Florence 10.7 percent, Milan 6.1 percent, Naples 4.5 percent, Palermo 1.7 percent, Verona 1.3 percent, Catania 1.3 percent and Pisa 1....

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For nature lovers there is no better time of year to visit the majestic Parco della Maiella: in fact, you can take advantage of regenerating walks in the green without the nightmare of the crowd. Let’s find out what not to miss! Abruzzo is a land rich in treasures, but the Maiella or Majella Park is an oasis of unparalleled beauty not to be missed....

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Are you going to eat at that place with the life-changing zucchini pasta?” a friend joked after I spoke of plans to visit the Amalfi Coast. Of course, she was referencing the Campania episode of Searching for Tucci where the actor visits a Positano restaurant to see how spaghetti alla Nerano is made. While I laughed and conceded that I wasn’t going...

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If you’re looking for an authentic Italian experience that’s off the beaten path, then Vermiglio is the place for you. This charming town is located in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region of Northern Italy and offers visitors a glimpse into rural Italian life. Here’s everything you need to know about Vermiglio. History Vermiglio has a rich hist...

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“We triestini always used to tell ourselves that Trieste was la città in fondo a destra, ‘the city at the end on the right’,” says Barbara Franchin. “Now we’re starting to wake up to the fact that we’re slap-bang in the middle of things.” Franchin is the president and artistic director of ITS Foundation – International Talent Support, a Trieste-bas...

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As soon as you arrive here, the excitement is so great that you wish time would stretch indefinitely so that you could do for good all the unmissable things Venice has to offer. Although small, in fact, this extraordinary city, suspended between the sea and the lagoon, offers a treasure of wonderful experiences and activities that you cannot do any...

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