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Italy is full of beautiful cities, but visitors to the southern European country only ever seem to visit its most popular areas, namely Rome, Florence and Pisa.  But, found in the Basilicata region of southern Italy lies Matera - which has been described as one of the most authentic cities to visit. The city is full of unusual places to discover, a...

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You’ve probably daydreamed at some point about staying in a villa in the bucolic countryside or on the shores of a grand lake — after all, who hasn’t? If it seems like a fantasy, it may be more achievable than you think. The Encyclopedia Treccani defines a villa as a “residence, usually elegant and with a park or garden, situated either in the coun...

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Venice is gorgeous. The problem is everyone else in the world seems to think so too. In recent years, its issues with overtourism have become so desperate that it has introduced an entrance fee for day trippers in an effort to reduce visitor numbers. So a day or two of complete contrast – a trip to a tranquil, traditional Italian town stuffed with...

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During my junior year of college, I studied abroad in Siena, Italy. The apartment I shared with my roommate was located on the floor above a restaurant. While two college students on a budget certainly weren't eating out at restaurants every night, we didn't have to go far when we dined out. The first time we ventured downstairs for dinner, I remem...

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The Jury for the selection of the Italian Capital of Culture City 2027, chaired by Davide Maria Desario, has chosen the ten finalist projects after reviewing the 17 applications received. They are: Alberobello (province of Bari, Puglia): “Pietramadre” Aliano (province of Matera, Basilicata): “Terra dell’altrove” Brindisi (Puglia, Italy): “Navigatin...

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Known for its Roman history, Italy is home to some of the most impressive Greek temples outside of Greece. They provide a unique window into the ancient Greek world that once flourished on Italian soil and are primarily found in southern regions such as Campania, Basilicata, and Sicily. The region of the "bel paese" known as "Magna Graecia," or Gre...

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In the early 1960s, a dam also contributed to the “economic miracle” of Italy. Nestled among the Alps of Sondrio, precisely halfway between Italy and Switzerland, the Val di Lei dam “lit up the lights” of Milan and Lombardy, ensuring the energy supply needed to drive the engine of one of the richest regions in Italy. The story of this infrastructur...

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Nestled in the heart of Italy, Umbria is often referred to as the “Green Heart of Italy.” Unlike its more famous neighbor Tuscany, Umbria offers a quieter, Italian experience. This region is a tapestry of rolling hills, medieval towns, lush vineyards, and historic treasures, all waiting to be explored. If you’re considering an Umbria adventure in t...

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Do you love medieval villages and dream of living in a place where peace and beauty reign, far from the chaos of city life? Italy, with its extraordinary historical and cultural richness, offers numerous well-preserved and charming villages, especially in Tuscany. If you’re exploring villages to relocate to in Tuscany, this region presents an unmat...

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On a recent visit to the west coast of Sicily, I fully expected to see the traditional trappings of a Mediterranean coastline: rocky coves, dramatic cliffs and spectacular sunsets over deep-blue waters. What I did not expect to see were pink flamingoes and windmills, yet both were plentiful and easy to spot along the picturesque coastline near Trap...

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