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In 1787, Goethe wrote: “To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything.” I’d go one step further and claim it’s impossible to really understand what makes the island tick without visiting Catania. Located on the east coast of the island, Catania is Sicily’s second-largest city an...

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I feel like we should go to Italy that weekend.” It had become a small tradition in my home to get the hell out of Dodge after important or stressful medical appointments—a welcome distraction from the interminable waiting for results delivered bloodlessly by a no-nonsense nurse. And so, in advance of another tedious interlude that April, I stuck m...

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One of the most fascinating historical icons of Lake Maggiore, suspended between myth and memory, is about to reopen its doors to the public. Indeed, next June 28 marks the official opening of the Castles of Cannero, ancient fortifications dating back to the 15th century located on three rocky islets off the town of Cannobio, in the heart ofPiedmon...

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Italy is a top summer travel destination for Americans; that’s really nothing new. What could be as alluring as the idea of sipping Aperol Spritzes, gorging oneself on pasta, and strolling sun-drenched cobblestone streets? And while major cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice will always be popular for those experiences, other destinations across...

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Is San Marino a heroic ode to liberty or just a glorified souvenir shop that declared independence?  My skepticism toward the world’s oldest republic — a small enclave bordered by Italy (but mostly the province of Rimini) on all sides — had put me off visiting, despite living a short train and bus ride away. The Italians I know harbor generally bad...

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  Aperti per Voi sotto le Stelle 2025: a nighttime journey through Italian beauty Acquiring citizenship in Italy is not hard just for the Italian Americans Europe’s boldest AI project has a Latin name and an Italian brain behind it Italian parents deal with the problem of a too long summer break in schools When memory fails us: early detection of A...

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Italy is once again shaping up to be one of the most popular destinations for international travelers this summer. Travel forecasts show strong interest in vacationing across the country, with 18.6 million international air passengers expected. Demand is clearly rising, with bookings up 17.9% compared to the same time last year. These numbers place...

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Castles are undoubtedly among our favorite architectural treasures. Majestic and imposing, they offer breathtaking views from their towers and evoke a fairytale-like and romantic atmosphere. While we’ve previously focused on specific areas or regions, in this journey we’d like to broaden our horizons and include some territories rich in castles. We...

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Lake Como has a way of sneaking into your heart without much fuss. Sitting comfortably at the foot of the Alps, it offers stunning views that never get old, alongside a lifestyle that’s more about enjoying the moment than rushing around. The towns spread along the lake are small but full of character, where locals go about their day with a relaxed...

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Rome is to continue its redevelopment of the Celio Park in a semi-forgotten corner of the Caelian hill, hidden in plain sight between the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus. The project was presented on Tuesday by the city's mayor Roberto Gualtieri at the Casina del Salvi, a newly-opened coffee house and study hall in the archaeological park on the C...

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