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Ah, the Italian Alps! With their majestic peaks, fragrant pine forests, and sun-drenched valleys, they are a dream for slow tourism enthusiasts. Today, allow me to guide you on a journey through time, a journey beyond the hustle and bustle of typical tourist destinations, and into the heart of Italy’s most charming Alpine villages, to enjoy beauty,...

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Where better to spend your lake vacation than in Italy? Our peninsula has a significant number of lakes, to be precise we are talking about 1500, all with different characteristics. For your lake vacation in Italy, you can choose any destination: from north to south and you can even choose the region that most appeals to you. Preferring a lake vaca...

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Symbol of the Middle Ages, the Castle of Fénis is one of the best examples of military and civil architecture of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, its history has known the pomp and ruin and today, restored, you can visit it through guided tours and accompanied by local tour guides: is an interesting destination for everyone, families, adult...

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Italia has many fascinating regional coffee drinks and traditions. Let’s begin at the top of the boot and explore a few. In the Italian northwest Aosta Valley near France and Switzerland, one can enjoy a Caffè alla Valdostana.  This popular coffee drink includes sugar, lemon peel, cloves, cinnamon and juniper.  Traditionally drank from a wooden cup...

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Italy is a country that never ceases to amaze us. From the breathtaking landscapes to the rich cultural heritage, it offers a unique blend of experiences to visitors. One of the hidden gems of Italy is the Aosta Valley, also known as the Valle d’Aosta. Located in the northwest of Italy, this region is known for its stunning natural beauty and rich...

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According to the findings of a study conducted by the Politecnico University of Turin, Piedmont, the research carried out of 270 villages belonging to the list "I borghi più belli d’Italia," showed that short term rentals and realities such as Airbnb grow rural tourism and Italy's artistic heritage. In particular, they help boost the local economy,...

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In Valle d’Aosta, the production of Fontina DOP is an art that has been handed down for entire generations. Some might confuse it with Fontal, but we must not be fooled by this assonance. Because numerous attempts to imitate this extraordinary cheese exist, its characteristics, linked to a strict production specification, are unmistakable. Fontina...

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When one thinks of Italy, they often picture bustling cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice. But if you venture off the beaten path, you’ll find small towns and villages that are just as charming and rich in history and culture. One of those hidden gems is San Giacomo, a small town in the northeastern region of Italy. San Giacomo is a picturesque...

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Valle d’Aosta is known for its beautiful mountains and for the ancient Roman heritage of its most important town, Aosta. Architecture and history lovers, however, are probably also familiar with its majestic castles: according to 19th-century Piemontese playwright and historian Giuseppe Giacosa, there are 72 castles, fortified houses, and keeps in...

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When we think of the Aosta Valley, the first images that appear to mind are certainly the snowy mountains, but this region that is also the smallest in Italy is not only a paradise for winter sports: rich in a thousand-year history, has preserved a rich heritage from every point of view, both naturalistic and cultural landscape. In addition to the...

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