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Christmas is probably the most loved festivity in Italy. Lights, Christmas carols and trees decorate every corner of the country, from the smallest villages to the largest cities. During this time of the year, Italians love going for walks, shopping and breathing in the magic atmosphere of the season, especially if there is an authentic Christmas m...

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From the shop windows of Naples, hundreds of faces lure us with their expressions: proud, sad, joyful, lewd, angelic, humorous. Few artistic traditions have this ability to pull at our heartstrings, to surprise and delight us, to make us laugh out loud. More than any other Neapolitan tradition, nativities (called o’presebbio in Neapolitan dialect)...

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In Italy, it is not only people who gets ready for Christmas, but cities, too. It is especially Christmas street lights and decorations that help creating that special holiday mood everywhere, so much so that walking around, shopping or simply strolling enjoying the atmosphere, is one of people’s favorite activities this time of the year. There is...

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Un nuovo record storico, quello di quasi 430 milioni di presenze nelle strutture ricettive nostrane. Di questo parlano i dati Istat turismo 2018 ma non solo: quello appena passato, infatti, sembra essere stato l’anno della ricettività turistica sul modello Airbnb. Interiorizzata l’idea di condivisione o forse attratto dalla notevole possibilità di...

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Frasassi Caves Italy or Grotte di Frasassi, are one of the Italy’s top caverns and it is well worth a visit. One of the largest known cave systems in Europe, it’s located in the municipality of Genga, in the province of Ancona, Le Marche. First discovered in 1971, the massive cave system wasn’t opened to the public until 1974. The caverns are open...

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Many Italians take to the mountains for a winter holiday. But it's not all about the Alps. If you want to explore further, here are some alternative ski destinations around Italy. Camigliatello Silano, Calabria – The ‘toe’ of Italy’s boot-shaped peninsula might be more commonly associated with beaches and summer sunshine, but within the woods of Ca...

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“When I shoot during a vacation, I generally have one chance to get the shot and I have to hope it works out,” says food and travel photographer Sandy Noto. "I've learned that my travel companions do not appreciate pulling over 50 times on the side of the road. But it has taught me how to be faster on my feet. I am a better photographer for it.” No...

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The three monumental doors of Florence’s Baptistery, bronze and gilded masterpieces of late Medieval/early Renaissance art, have been reunited after almost 30 years apart. The South, North and East doors can now be admired next to one another inside the Museo dell'Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore, the museum containing many of the original works of a...

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It’s almost always tourist season in Rome, thanks to its prolific assortment of museums, landmarks, food tours and parks everybody will recognize. However, as Rome is just as famous for its equally impressive tourist numbers, Turin — the first capital of Italy, which underwent an extreme makeover for the 2006 Winter Olympic Games — provides a pleas...

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Italy may be considered one of the world’s best summertime escapes but there are many advantages in visiting during the winter months. When you travel during low season, you’ll find fewer tourists, optimal skiing conditions in the north with mild temperatures in the south and a festive spirit around the holidays. Not to mention, Italy’s most beauti...

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