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The Amalfi Coast is a marvelous example of a Mediterranean landscape with extraordinary natural and cultural value. Located along the Tyrrhenian coast of southern Italy, just south of Naples, it is an area of great natural beauty. It features steep cliffs and a jagged coast dotted with small beaches and pastel-colored fishing villages. The coastal...

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From the frescoes of Pompeii to the art installation by Gian Maria Tosatti at the Madre Museum. From the ancient catacombs to the masterpieces of the Baroque era. The beauties of Naples are available on your screens thanks to this project realized by Google Arts and Culture in collaboration with the main Italian Museums and Cultural Institutions an...

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The first time I ever tasted a fava bean was after landing in Rome on my very first trip to Italy, back in May of 1991, and driving to Todi (in Umbria), where I was spending the whole glorious summer. Our host’s father, an American ex-pat who lived down the hill outside the medieval town walls, had stopped by to show us the ins and outs of the apar...

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As Italy gradually emerges from its two-month coronavirus lockdown, tourism operators in the hard-hit Val Seriana valley look ahead with trepidation at an uncertain summer season that could make or break them. An Associated Press photographer ventured into towns in Italy's hard-hit Bergamo province along the Orobie mountain range to capture residen...

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A visit to the Italian Riviera, a destination for millions of travelers each year, may not be in the offing for a while because of the pandemic, but you can keep its home region of Liguria front of mind through virtual tours and performances and by sampling some of its special flavors at home. Here’s what to do until the clouds break and you’re abl...

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After reports surfaced recently that Italy was going to close its borders to tourists until 2021, Giorgio Palmucci, president of the Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT) set the record straight: Italy will not be closed off to tourists this year. “Tourism in Italy will start again, with all precautions and in maximum safety,” said Palmucci in a st...

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As a great lover of New York, a few years ago I started to notice a particular character on social media, unique in his way of talking about the city that fascinates me so much. I contacted him, and we met, and we became friends. One year we also walked in the Columbus Day Parade together. His name is Piero Armenti, and today he is a real star. Ten...

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Over the past 15 years or so I’ve spent much of my time travelling the country for Lonely Planet. I’ve covered countless kilometres on foot and traversed the boot by plane, train, ferry, car and, on one terrifying occasion, riding shotgun on a scooter in Naples. So while it may be some time before Italy re-opens to visitors, here’s why I think we s...

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Maratea has a small, enchanting port where to see the most beautiful summer sunsets, but it also has many beautiful beaches, all characterized by a crystal clear sea, and spectacular backdrops, which in addition to being a paradise for snorkelers, have often brought to light historical finds of Greco-Roman age. The coast of Basilicata is varied, a...

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AN EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF ITALIAN medieval religious art lies hidden in the historic town of Anagni, located about an hour southeast of Rome. Also known as the City of Popes (four Popes hailed from the town), Anagni is crowned by its beautiful Romanesque cathedral dating back to the turn of the 11th and 12th centuries.  Under the cathedral floor,...

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