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The first time I visited the Domus Aurea in 2002, I knew I was lucky to see such an extraordinary site from Ancient Rome. I couldn't believe we could go underground and visit this incredibly intact 2000-year old ruin, and see such vivid paintings and well-excavated rooms. I was awed by the details I could see in the ancient artwork, and the octagon...

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I was born in this area and carry it in my heart. Here I grew up seeing the sunsets and sunrises over our hills. I’ve visited the Palladian villas and tasted dishes and wines that have been handed down for generations. In short, Vicenza is my home and I am proud of it. Today, I am taking you with me on a journey of history, culture and, food and wi...

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The lovely coastal town of Sorrento, Italy sits 55 meters above the sea on the south side of the Bay of Naples. This holiday destination is the perfect Italian town for those looking to enjoy old-world architecture, cobblestone streets, and fabulous coastal views while being surrounded by lemon trees. Sorrento’s proximity to famous places like Napl...

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Every time you turn a corner in Rome you stumble upon another ancient temple or Renaissance masterpiece but have you ever wondered what lies beneath your feet? Acres and acres of tombs! Rome is home to a vast underground maze of catacombs carved out of the soft, volcanic tufa stone that surrounds the city. There’s a myth that during their persecuti...

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Venice is often thought of as the be all and end all of Italy. Yes: the Amalfi Coast might be pretty, Positano might be photogenic, and Rome might be home to some famous old dude. But Venice is iconic. For that reason, it has been its own worst enemy, with its attraction proving fatal to any hopes you might have had of a laid-back holiday. Some arg...

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After a night in Sorrento and a day in Pompeii, we drove to Soriano Nel Cimino, our favorite base in Italy. As a small, picturesque charmer with lots of history, the town not only gave — and gives, as we have a timeshare space there — us the chance to experience Italian life but also to explore the province of Viterbo in Central Italy. It helps tha...

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Anna King Shahab and family find peace and perfect pasta in some of the Amalfi Coast's less touristy areas A 50km stretch of villages wedged between sea and mountain, connected by a perilous zig-zag of roads better designed for Vespas than the burden of buses that prevail today – Italy's Amalfi Coast is a tourist hotspot. The time we spent there wa...

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A comprehensive list of beautiful lakes near Rome just a drive away from the Italian capital.  Lago AlbanoThis volcanic crater lake presents visitors with beautiful views of its clear water and surrounding forests. The picturesque towns along the shores serve as popular summer resort areas for Romans, including Castel Gandolfo, home to the summer p...

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Italy has picked a group led by U.S. private equity fund Certares, backed by Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines Inc, for exclusive talks on buying a majority stake in ITA Airways. The consortium beat a rival bid presented by shipping group MSC and Germany's Lufthansa for the chance to buy control of the successor to Alitalia. The Certares offer, de...

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In the hinterland of Agrigento, some 20 kilometres from the seaside town of Sciacca, lies one of the most beautiful villages in Italy: Sambuca di Sicilia.  The village, of Arab origins, was founded as far back as 830 A.D. but still retains traces of its Islamic matrix. Walking through its streets will be like going back in time. Sambuca is a true c...

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