Pitigliano is one of the most picturesque villages in Tuscany. Included in the list of the “Association of the Most Beautiful Small Towns of Italy”, Pitigliano lies a few km from the boundary between Lazio and Tuscany, bordering with the …
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If the travelers in Italy who are familiar with the Etruscan civilization are few, even fewer are the ones who know something about Etruscan art. The responsibility of this and a mirroring situation are found in Italy. Too little time …
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Whenever I feel the need to get away, I flee to Southern Tuscany, which is about 200 km from where I live. When I talk about Southern Tuscany, I refer to the area just beyond the border with Lazio (the …
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If you dream of traveling to those destinations in Italy that are off the travelers’ radar, you’ve come to the right place. Do you want to experience Italy off the beaten path? Do you want to know some of the …
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Bread in Italy, along with pasta, is the pillar of nutrition in every region of the country, north to south. Italian bread has many shapes and many names. Different kinds of Italian bread serve different purposes. At an Italian restaurant, …
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Italy lovers and everyone longing for a virtual tour of Italy will find incredible resources available at their fingertips. At the time I’m writing this article, Italy is under exceptional political measures reducing the freedom to travel. In some Italian …
Calcata is one of the most fascinating villages near Rome. The locals gave Calcata several nicknames like “artists’ town”, “witches’ town”, and “cats’ town”. I didn’t have the guts to verify about the witches, but the artists are real, and …
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Would you like to learn more about Italy by exploring contemporary Italian literature and culture? I’ve chosen these great Italian novels by famous Italian authors because they’re all set in Italy and you can get them in English from your …
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This is a photo diary of my recent visit to the Basilica di Sant Elia in central Italy. The Basilica is an outstanding example of Romanesque art, sculpture, and architecture. It’s located in the archeological and natural area known as …
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2020 will be remembered as the first year in a long time that the Italians, along with many other nations, won’t be able to go out of their houses and enjoy the Easter break as they would love to. On …
Read MoreEaster in Italy: traditions, favorite foods, facts, and curiosities