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Venice, the Italian lagoon, attracts millions of visitors every year. In fact, its huge international popularity is putting a strain on residents as well as the city's infrastructure, and has seen the local government enforcing a series of measures in recent months aiming to curb the impact of overtourism. The temporary entry fee imposed on daily t...

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Located in the heart of the Italian Alps, in Alta Val Camonica, Ponte di Legno is a destination that enchants with its natural beauty and authentically alpine atmosphere. This resort, located in the province of Brescia, is known for its ski slopes in winter, but offers much more throughout the year. One of the most fascinating experiences is a visi...

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Deep in the heart of the Italian Apennines lies a hidden gem: The Sasso Fratino Integral Reserve, a protected natural monument listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This jewel in the Casentino forests symbolizes the unspoiled beauty of nature, barely touched by human hands for thousands of years. The forest invites you with its canopy. It dances...

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The final stage of the 2024 Ferrari Tour could only be held in Emilia-Romagna, home region of the historic Maranello-based company and cradle of Italian sports car culture. But there’s more to it than that: the region was the ideal location for all the Ferrari enthusiasts who took part, offering enchanting landscapes, plenty of local businesses t...

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On September 19th, 2023, my partner Michael and I departed from Boston to Rome for a three-month trip to Europe. How did we get to this point in our lives where we could drop all responsibility and go? I call this our “semester abroad”. If the college kids do it, why can’t two adults in their early 60’s? We planned and embarked on an amazing journe...

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Florence is famous for its stunning buildings, romantic restaurants, shopping and history. It is also known for being very busy in the summer months. Now new measures have been put in place to crack down on this overtourism. Mayor Sara Funaro approved a 10-point plan that, among other things, would ban key boxes on buildings in Florence’s historic...

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In Tuscany there are many, many hidden gems to discover, each one as beautiful as others, but there’s one that particularly fascinates visitors with its perfect balance between history, art and architecture, breathtaking landscapes and quality products. Today our journey takes us to Montepulciano, a town perched on a hill between Val d'Orcia and Va...

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The Domus Aurea, or “Golden House,” is perhaps the most recognizable and widely known symbol of Emperor Nero’s extravagant ambitions; built between 65 and 68 AD after the Great Fire of Rome — remembered because of the (fictitious) image of Nero playing his lyre while watching the city turn into ashes, the palace stretched across 300 acres and incor...

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In 2023, the tourism sector in Italy generated a value equal to 18% of GDP: 368 billion euros, compared to an expenditure of 155 billion, with a multiplier effect of 2.5. These are the numbers compiled by Tor Vergata University, which also emphasize the growth in numbers related also to business travel and tourism triggered by trade fairs, which sh...

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Italy is a country of artisans, and virtually every territory and even some very small towns, villages or hamlets are in fact custodians of very ancient knowledge and crafts. These include the small town of Castelsardo in the province of Sassari, which has just over 5,000 inhabitants. Even in such a small reality there is a tradition of craftsmansh...

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