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Alberobello is famous for its unique architecture and specifically for the white houses characterized by a stone conical roof, known as Trulli. About their technical construction, these are small, round houses made of white bricks, then grey stones and above this, they feature conical roofs built up of corbelled limestone slabs. It is a main touris...

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In the latest episode of CNN’s Searching for Italy, actor Stanley Tucci continued his journey in southern Italy with a stop in Puglia (POOL-ya), located, as he says, “in the heel of Italy’s boot…with 500 miles of coastline and 60 million olive trees, one for every Italian in Italy.”  The town of Foggia, he noted, is the “bread basket of Italy,” pro...

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Crunchy yet tender, sweet and high in calories, there's a peculiar Italian snack which is sandwiched between two pieces of Christian communion wafers. The ostie piene, or "filled hosts" -- a mouthwatering mix of almonds and honey stuffed between two wafers -- are one of Italy's most delicious cookies. And they could also be one of its most sacrileg...

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With the end of the pandemic, the Belpaese seems to have regained its leading role in the food and wine industry both in Europe and overseas. From the Langhe to Sicily, Italy has awakened by reintroducing wines of excellence that represent the true pride of our country, with renowned labels to be enjoyed in private and luxurious settings that tell...

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A trip to Italy wouldn’t be complete without at least a glance around you at the  architecture. Look closely (or perhaps not even that closely) and you’ll find an incredibly varied range of architectural styles. In Venice, there’s the byzantine Basilica of Saint Mark with its intricately decorated golden facade. Travel slightly further south to Emi...

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One could discuss at length what characterizes us as humans; undoubtedly, one particular quality we share with few other species is a sense of beauty. The instinct to adorn and decorate ourselves is as old as mankind: and this is proven by this extraordinary archaeological find in Salento, in Apulia, at the famous site of the Grotta del Cavallo. Ye...

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Mississippi State University and Italy’s University of Salento leaders are celebrating new collaborations aimed at utilizing smart technologies to advance sustainable agriculture. MSU Provost and Executive Vice President David Shaw and University of Salento Rector Fabio Pollice signed a memorandum of understanding this week in Italy promoting oppor...

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Many of us who have researched our Italian immigrant family history find it to be a very rewarding experience. We develop our family tree and may even find relatives we never knew existed. The research provides a sense of closure in knowing our roots, who we are and where we come from.  Just as in any aspect of life today statistics and its data/nu...

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Also this year, Apulia is on the podium of the most loved places to have a holiday. It’s simple to understand why: crystal clear waters, sand and rocks, good and genuine traditional food. Next to the most famous locations, there’s a special place, maybe less touristy:  Taranto and its district. A city surrounded by other villages with old town, can...

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Puglia is a region to be discovered even if today we will focus on the Baia del Mulino d’acqua, in Otranto. This is located in the sub-region of Salento, known and appreciated not only in Italy but by tourists from all over the world who, every year, rush here to spend their holidays. As it happens for other areas of the heel of the boot: in fact,...

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