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In Portofino, one of Italy's best known and most visited villages, two “red zones” have been established to limit the pedestrian traffic formed by tourists. These are areas where people can walk freely, sit in a restaurant or go shopping, but where visitors cannot stop for safety reasons, as the human density has become too high. “Portofino belongs...

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And on the menu at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), an entirely edible battery. Researchers in Milan have developed the rechargeable prototype out of common-place food stuffs with the hopes of revolutionising ingestible medical devices. "The core of the device is represented by a couple of electrodes... To have it working we are using two...

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About 350 meters in length by one ton in weight and more than 15 thousand portions to be distributed for free: these are the numbers of the world's longest focaccia, produced by 14 bakers of the Genoa Bakers Association on Saturday, April 15 in the streets of the center of the Ligurian capital.In front of the Ducal Palace there was the official "pr...

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So begins the ever-strange ode to the inhabitants of Genova made by the master of the Italian tongue himself, Dante Alighieri. In a way, that simple sentence defines in every sense how the rest of Italy views the people I’m proud to call my own. Indeed, we Genovese are a strange people compared to what’s considered the Italian norm. When the averag...

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Exploring coastal Italian villages is a must-do for a first-time traveler to Italy. Your destination of choice will often come down to either Cinque Terre in the north or the Amalfi Coast in the south.  Both are amazing places to visit in the summer months and have some similar characteristics. Especially the colorful houses built into steep waterf...

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The geographical diversity of North Italy is its most outstanding feature. It has a sun-drenched Riviera and Adriatic coastal areas contrasting with Alpine Alps and glacial lakes. Many local delicacies and cultural gems are there in the towns. Italy Northern cities include some of the country’s wealthiest counties and are a top location for premium...

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On Thursday, March 23, the Centro Studi Amadeo Peter Giannini was presented in the presence of President Cristina Bolla. The instituion was established to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Genoese-born banker. The Centro Studi Amadeo Peter Giannini aims to create a bridge between Liguria and the United States, particularly with Los Ang...

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Sanremo in Fiore takes place every year and it is one of the most beloved traditions in town, second perhaps only to Sanremo’s famous Festival della Canzone Italiana. Sanremo is perhaps the most popular of all towns along the Ligurian Riviera dei Fiori, which borders its most famous French cousin, the Côte d’Azur.  The feast has ancient origins, pr...

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Researchers in Italy have engineered an artificial leaf that can be embedded within plants to create electricity from raindrops or wind. It functions extremely well under rainy or windy conditions to light up LED lights and power itself, according to a report by IEEE Spectrum published on Wednesday. Fabian Meder, a researcher studying bioinspired s...

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The spongata of Pontremoli is an ancient dessert of mixed origin, that is, it belongs to three regions: Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna and Liguria. The recipe has its roots in very ancient times and represents a timeless and delicious dessert that, even today, populates the Italian tables (especially in the center and north) during the period of festivals...

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