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Apart from the famous Sassi di Matera, Basilicata isn’t a major region for tourism, but it holds a very special hidden gem. In the province of Potenza, 20km from the capital, a small town called Pietragalla is home to some unique structures not seen in the rest of Italy. Tiny, whimsical white stone houses pop out of the earth like mushrooms. They l...

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Radicofani’s ancient fortress tower stands watch from the mountaintop like a medieval lighthouse over Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia. For over a thousand years, this important landmark has remained visible across the swath of this uniquely picturesque valley. It warned, it beckoned…and today it greets and welcomes all within its sight to the enchanting vill...

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Who here is dreaming of traveling to Italy? *waves hand dramatically* Gimme some of ‘La Dolce Vita’; the sweet life with smooth sunsets, romantic culture, lemons as big as your head, and the most delicious food you can imagine. Oh, take me back to the rolling hills of Tuscany! The cliffs of Cinque Terre! The weaving cobbled streets of Assisi! For c...

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When summer arrives, celebrations of the solstice happen all over the world. In Italy, la dolce vita unfolds in Sperlonga, between Rome and Naples, in the middle of a coastal stretch called the Riviera of Ulysses.  Sperlonga is set on a promontory, with a curve of beach clubs below, adorned with perfect rows of colorful umbrellas. Bordering the bea...

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Porto Civitanova is the port town of the Municipality of Civitanova Marche, as well as the seat of the Municipality of which Civitanova Alta is part. It is a city of high tourist appeal, because it combines the beauty of its beaches with the high quality craftsmanship of its industry. In addition to seaside and sports entertainment, the area offers...

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Cultured, charming, and welcoming: Parma is the elegant heart of the Emilia Romagna region and one of the most exciting cities to visit in Italy. Located along the legendary Via Emilia, the road constructed by the Romans to connect Rimini to Piacenza, Parma proudly boasts a legacy as the city of illustrious musicians like Verdi and Toscanini, where...

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Do you know we have over 2,000 fountains in Rome? Yes! You read that right. Rome boasts many famous fountains such as the Four Rivers Fountain (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi) in Piazza Navona and iconic fountains such as the one and only Trevi Fountain. There are also small drinking fountains all over the city. Read on to find out why we have so many b...

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Southern Italy just happens to be one of the most popular coastal vacation destinations in the world. However, due north the country is filled with whitecapped mountains, serene lakes and breathtaking terrain covered in apple orchards and wine vineyards. It’s worth ditching that limoncello in Positano for an adventure into Italy’s northern side. In...

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Votigno di Canossa is a charming medieval village nestled in the green hills of Emilia-Romagna. Its beauty, almost magical, and its perfect state of conservation are the main features that rank it among the most attractive villages in Italy for tourists and not only, so much so that it has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.  Visit Votig...

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Here I am sitting at a table with complete strangers I only met five minutes ago while looking out of the window of my B&B. They gestured for me to join their little dinner party and are now feeding me beautiful food and wine accompanied by laughter and good music. This makes it click that something amazing is about to happen. It’s the Saturday eve...

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