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Milk, salt and rennet. These three ingredients - as absolute as they are essential, as simple as they are basic - make up the recipe for an unrepeatable Italian gastronomic marvel: we are talking about Parmigiano Reggiano, also known as the "King of Cheeses". The white gold of Emilia Romagna has embraced countless palates since time immemorial; it...

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Unveiling Italy’s crown jewel of wealth and exclusivity, this enchanting Ligurian town isn't just famous for its breathtaking coastline and glamorous lifestyle—it also boasts the highest per capita income in the country. Based on the income declared in 2023, referring to the 2022 tax year, the richest town in Italy is Portofino, in the province of...

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It’s that time of year again: Babbo Natale is rubbing his hands together with glee at the thought of another bumper year for business. “Christmas in Italy” can conjure up images of the charming wooden huts set up in Florence’s Piazza Santa Croce (running until December 22), the transformation of Rome’s Piazza Navona into a fairytale village (until...

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Florida's little slice of Italy, with plenty of stunning landmarks, Mediterranean elegance, and Italian fine dining, is easily the most underrated town in the state. You may think that this charming neighborhood is no secret, yet this is a place that many overlook when visiting the region in favor of bigger cities like Orlando and Miami. While it i...

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Romagna, with its green lands and hills silhouetted against the sea, is a region that tells a story of great dynasties, art, power and battles. Among the most famous and powerful families that have marked the history of this land are the Malatesta. Over the centuries, the Malatesta left an indelible mark on Romagna, with a network of castles, fortr...

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Italy's Trenitalia has been ranked as the best rail operator in Europe according to a new study published on Monday by the European NGO Transport & Environment (T&E)."Trenitalia stands out for its travel experience," T&E said in the report which assesses 27 rail operators in Europe based on eight criteria including ticket prices, reliability and bo...

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Italy is a mosaic of traditions, culture and craftsmanship that tells a story unique in the world. Among the alleys and squares of Italian cities, historic stores are the silent guardians of this heritage, handing down for generations the knowledge, techniques and values that help define the identity of our country. To protect and enhance this pric...

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Tuscany is an Italian region that offers a wide range of tourist choices. From the sea to the mountains, via the hills with their vineyards and of course the cities of art, first and foremost Florence. If your idea is to stay in Tuscany, we thought you might find a guide to the 10 most beautiful villages useful. A journey back in time where history...

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Visiting the Sacro Bosco (Italian for Sacred Grove), a 16th-century garden in Bomarzo, Italy, is no ordinary walk through the park. The seven-acre site’s sculpted monsters, open tombs and dramatic depictions of supernatural combatants make the experience more akin to braving a Renaissance version of a haunted house. Visitors can wander through a ti...

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Many Italian wineries proudly name their wines after the towns around which their vineyards are spread —Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, Fiano di Avellino and the lovely small city of Frascati, less than an hour south of Rome (if the autostrada is not jammed up) and within the province of Lazio. The wine named Frascati itself has not, until recently...

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