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The important city of Bolzano mixes the old and new effortlessly. Visitors can stroll the winding streets and gaze at the impressive examples of Gothic and Romanesque architecture or visit the modern university, where classes are taught in Italian, German and English. The Austrian influence on Bolzano is visible everywhere, from the multilingual st...

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National carriers often try to reflect the national characteristics of their countries, the reason you’ll hear Hawaiian music when you board a Hawaiian Airlines flight or are served great dim sum when you board Cathay Pacific among many other examples. Italy’s flag carrier Alitalia has too often reflected chaos, currently evidenced again in the car...

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When holiday-makers call for romance, culture and effortless style, Europe puts its best foot forward in the form of Italy’s boot-shaped land. And, it’s here, in this country's charming north, that idyllic waters flanked by majestic mountains prove summers aren’t always best spent on a beach… For an authentic Italian escape dripping in glamour, it...

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In the hills of the Valley of the Temples, in the heart of Sicily, everything seems to tell the story of ancient stories and important heroes. Even the ringing of bells from a herd of goats with twisted horns, which the locals refer to as "inturciniate" horns in local dialect, is a reflection of the area's unique history. This is where Valeria and...

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While the church itself is beautiful and Baroque, with a gorgeous nave featuring the last intact carved wooden ceiling in Livorno, the real attraction is in the surrounding rooms and hallways. On the walls hangs Italy’s largest collection of ex-votos (votive offerings, short for the Latin ex voto suscepto: “from the vow made”) giving thanks to the...

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The boundless blue that one can see from every corner of the Italian peninsula, the unmistakable noise of the waves crashing on the shore, the taste of iodine that fills the lungs with health and freedom...it is the sea! In fact, the sea can not be associated only with the idea of nature, but it is also culture, tradition, work, and free time. For...

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From the Latemarium panoptic platform, located at 2,200 meters of altitude, you can enjoy an amazing view over the Latemar and the wonderful surrounding Dolomites. It is an unparalleled rocky embrace, especially at dawn and sunset – when the walls of the mountains turn an iridescent hue, ranging from reddish to violet. The phenomenon is known as Al...

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Brescia is a city located at the foot of the Alps in Lombardy Italy. The city has had a fascinating history going back centuries. Even before it was conquered by the Romans in 225 BC, it already had a lot of history behind it. The signs of this history can still be seen everywhere in the old town of Brescia, although, the new town doesn't have much...

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The island of Sardinia has much to offer tourists, from its postcard-perfect azure sea to its luxury summer locales, which are full for three months every year. However, this island of the Nuraghe and of myrtle-scented sunsets has much more to offer, and the discovery of its endless flavors and culture can be enjoyed 365 days a year with the people...

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You want to live in Italy, but where to start? Relocation coach Damien O'Farrell, who has spent 30 years helping foreigners make the move, runs through the top ten must-knows on his checklist. 1. Be legal. This is so important, especially if you are a non-EU citizen. After the 90 days allowed by the visa waiver programme or tourist visa, if you sta...

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