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Contemporary artist Michelangelo Pistoletto’s Venere degli Stracci (“Venus of the Rags”) will be re-installed in Piazza Municipio in Naples early next year, in what local leaders are calling a “symbol of rebirth” for the city after the monument’s destruction by arson this past summer. One of Pistoletto’s most noted artworks, the original Venere deg...

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As Dana Point looks to officially establish a sister city relationship with its current friendship city Sorrento, a local delegation that Mayor Mike Frost and Mayor Pro Tem Jamey Federico led shared thoughts on the trip after returning from the coastal Italian town in late-October. During the roughly weeklong visit, the delegation took part in meet...

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Italian cuisine is a perennial favorite both in the U.S. and abroad. So it's not surprising that three Italian cities—Rome, Florence, and Naples—were ranked among the top 10 best food destinations around the world. These destinations were selected as part of Tripadvisor’s “Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards.” The list highlights hotels, rest...

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Nearly two thousand years ago, in 79 A.D., the city of Pompeii was trapped in a time capsule by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Practically forgotten, it began to be unearthed in the 1700s, when the King of Naples, Charles of Bourbon, gave impetus to the excavations. The amphitheater, the villa of Cicero and the temple of Isis were uncovered. Soon,...

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From north to south, Italy is bursting with wine producers that feature some of the most unforgettable experiences imaginable. Whether you're looking for a guided tour, tasting, or a decadent lunch, there's something for every kind of visitor.   Ornellaia, for example, offers guests everything from tours and tasting to wine dinners, and even the ch...

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Italy is a beloved European destination, with hotspots from Rome to Ravello, and yet the boot-shaped nation still has some low-key treasures to uncover. These lesser-known places offer travelers that special feeling of discovering a hidden gem — a place that’s not teeming with crowds or overflowing with touristy souvenir shops and restaurants that...

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As Rome rose and took over the Italian peninsula, southern Italy and Sicily were full of ancient Greek colonies (the Romans called the region 'Magna Graecia'). One of the oldest Greek colonies in Italy was Cumae near Naples (also a Greek colony). One of the best and most significant ancient attractions at Cumae is the Cave of the Sibyl. The Cave of...

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We want to share a story with you. Well, actually, we have 10 of them. Each one reveals a special journey of passion, hard work, simplicity, and dedication. They have stood the test of time and are a testament to the enduring nature of love for both wine and land. As you delve into our tales, you'll notice that while the characters change, the subs...

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“La dolce vita” translates into “the sweet life” in Italian, and if you are thinking of retiring soon, you might want to set your sights on the nation that is known for pasta, wine, culture, scenery and so much more. But with all Italy has to offer, perhaps it is out of your price range, especially if you are going to be on a fixed budget once you...

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If people think of Trudie Styler and her association with Italy, they are most likely to conjure up an image of the wine-making estate she owns with her husband, Sting, in Tuscany. Few people would know her as a woman raised on a council estate in the English Midlands who wandered through the labyrinthine, mafia-ridden backstreets of Naples for her...

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