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The Dolomites constitute the eastern part of the Alpine Mountain Range, and are one of the 55 Italian sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The zone recognized as composing UNESCO covers 141,903 hectares and three regions (Trentino Alto Adige, Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia) and five provinces (Trento, Bolzano, Belluno, Pordenone and Udine); i...

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Hot summer evenings have always been the setting of our best memories. But there is one thing that cannot miss from said best memories: a nice glass of wine. Since ancient times, wine has always been considered as something so delicious, that had to be shared with other people thus ending up being associated to moments of conviviality. Already the...

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If there is one lesson that the COVID pandemic has left us it is the importance, if not the urgency, of making our territories resilient. But what is the state of health of the regions in Europe? We get the picture from an ESPON study programme survey devoted to the quality of life in the Old World. In particular, the researchers tried to gauge the...

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Our country is home to vast expanses of lavender. The purple, blue and lilac-coloured flower gives shape to fragrant parks, which are the most popular destinations for lavender lovers. A walk through Italian villages and lavender fields is therefore one of the best ways to leave the greyness of winter behind and to welcome spring and its scents wit...

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Friuli’s best-known prosciutto crudo is arguably San Daniele, though it’s not the region’s only prosciutto of note. The cool air of the Julian Alps and the warm Adriatic air coupled with the mediation of the Tagliamento River results in a backdrop that provides ideal aging conditions for Italy's national ham. These Friuliano prosciutto crudo variet...

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Ciao from Rome, welcome to another wonderful issue of our magazine. On the cover of this issue we celebrate the fantastic victory of the Italian national soccer team at the recently concluded European Championships. All of Italy was filled with joy, and it was wonderful to see so many Italians happy again after so many difficult months. Dear friend...

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In highlighting Ramato wines of Italy this month I was shocked to see that I haven’t discussed these wines on my sight yet.  With the rosè market on the rise it is the perfect time to highlight these wines.  They’re not red, white or rosè wines, but the best of all worlds.  Ramato wines are home to the Friuli Venezia Giulia region in the northeaste...

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Specialties from Friuli may be more discreet than those of other Italian regions, but they're no less delightful. On a global level, Friuli-Venezia Giulia might get overshadowed by locales on the usual tourist circuit, such as Umbria, the Veneto, Lazio, and Campania, the northeastern Italian region is a force to be reckoned with – to know it is to...

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A few days ago, the first containers containing frozen pizzas stuffed with meat products destined for the US market left the Meduno (Pordenone) plant of Roncadin, the Italian company based in Friuli specializing in the production of frozen pizzas. This is an important milestone for a food company which has always relied on high quality, Italian raw...

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Summer is just around the corner. It's time for new experiences, to explore new places and spend unforgettable moments. We are in Friuli Venezia Giulia, where nature will play an important role. A journey through Friuli's famous bridleways that will make you fully enjoy the beauty of its natural landscapes. A Covid-Free Experience on Horseback We a...

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