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La Ramera of Francesco Gerbasi is a wide, one-story structure whose ordinariness, from the outside, belies the treasure trove that it contains. Upon crossing the threshold there is no mistaking what this place is all about—a workshop, store, and museum honoring Agnone’s centuries-old history of copper production. Even on a cloudy day, the room vibr...

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The oldest tree in Europe is found in Italy: but how do we know? And who established it? It is well known that nature can always surprise us with its miracles, its beauty and its power. And that the human being, although often disrespectful of what surrounds him, nourishes at the same time great curiosity for what Mother Nature offers him, too. And...

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THE Blues train built by Hitachi Rail for Trenitalia, recently exhibited at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin, is to enter service in Sicily, making it the first tri-mode (battery, diesel and electric) train in regular passenger operation. Hitachi has a framework agreement with Trenitalia to supply 135 Blues trains with a total value of €1.2bn. Of that orde...

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The land of food, wine, art, culture, stunning landscapes and dangerously active volcanoes, Italy makes for a bucket list destination. Sicily and Tuscany are, broadly speaking, two of Italy’s most iconic destinations and bringing them together in one trip offers the enviable opportunity to combine Sicily’s rustic and pastoral countryside with the r...

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Famous in Italy and in the world, the mini-cruise between the Venetian Villas of the Brenta Riviera (that is, from Padua to Venice and vice versa) aboard the Burchiello is romantic, unforgettable, exciting and above all unmissable. In the past, the Burchiello was a typical Venetian boat used for the transport of passengers equipped with a large woo...

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Naples’ busy metro is probably the last place you'd expect to find a contemporary art gallery. Yet gliding on an escalator 131 feet up to Toledo station in the Spanish Quarter mimics the experience of moving underwater.  The immersive art piece “Crater de Luz” is one of more than 250 works by 80 international artists across 12 metro stops. Named on...

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Italy is a country full of culture, history, and beauty. From the picturesque landscapes of Tuscany to the romantic canals of Venice, Italy offers something for everyone. With over 50 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, you’ll never run out of awe-inspiring sights to see in Italy. Rome is home to stunning monuments such as the Colosseum and St Peter's Bas...

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Think apple strudel, dumplings and potatoes, ski slopes, forest foraging, mountain views, saunas and uber-chic design hotels. Believe it or not, this isn't Austria or even Germany. Say "hello" to Italy's Dolomites. Particularly South Tyrol and the surrounding area. The beautiful region is another Italy. One that has its own language, Laden, and whe...

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It is one of the most popular Italian destinations for tourists from all over the world and an open-air museum: we are talking about the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. Here’s what not to miss during the visit! Pompeii is one of the most famous Italian cities in the world thanks to the archaeological findings of the Archaeological Park that “tell”...

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IN THE PROVINCE OF AREZZO rise the Balze del Valdarno, mountains that were formed after the drying up of a lake during the Pliocene era and, subsequently, thanks to the action of exogenous forces such as water and wind. One striking feature of the Balze is its three distinct layers. The top of these mountains is brown because many pebbles and fine...

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