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“So, what is it?” Moreno Faina wafts the perfume towards me. I inhale. Tropical fruit is my first guess, and I’m wrong. Then, suddenly, my nose knows — it’s jasmine. I’m with the director of Illy’s Università del Caffè in Trieste, and we’re sniffing out the 16 notes that comprise the Italian coffee’s signature scent. “We worked with ‘The Nose’ — Ve...

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Microsoft has unveiled Julia, a new Artificial Intelligence-based virtual assistant designed to help the 35 million visitors expected in Rome for the Vatican's Jubilee Year 2025. The virtual guide, which was developed in collaboration with OpenAI and the city of Rome, will be accessible via digital channels such as WhatsApp and all main messaging c...

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The Leonardo3 Museum, a renowned institution celebrating the research and inventions of Leonardo da Vinci, is situated near the prestigious Piazza della Scala in Milan. It is a must-visit for scholars and enthusiasts eager to deepen their understanding of this extraordinary 16th-century artist, inventor, and scientist. This exceptional exhibition i...

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The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport has unveiled a new partnership with Italian airline Neos, the latest carrier to commit to operating from the all-international terminal, which is set to welcome customers in 2026. The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's $19 bill...

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Many medieval villages in Italy are beautiful, and many are proclaimed to be the most beautiful. However, the enchanting village of Gangi, located in the Madonie Mountains in Sicily's hinterlands, can say confidently and with proof that it really is one of the most beautiful. In 2014, it was awarded the prestigious title of "Il Borgo dei Borghi" (T...

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I always say the golden ticket to having a good time on the trail is having a sense of humor. And being prepared—prepared for anything. And when it comes to the Alta Via 1 Dolomites hike, these are all essential, especially the planning part. The Alta Via 1 (aka AV1) is a multi-day hut-to-hut hike in Italy that cuts through some of the most beautif...

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It’s not easy to carry a basilica on your shoulders, but, despite the summer heat, these men aren’t breaking a sweat. Carved into the honey-hued exterior of the Basilica di Santa Croce, the stone figures kneel in a line from one side of the wall to the other, seemingly supporting the upper facade with their bare hands. Above them, the building is s...

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Rolling hills blanketed with vineyards and olive trees, medieval towns that make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time, a beautiful Mediterranean coastline, and delicious cuisine made using fresh ingredients — this is what Tuscany is all about. The central Italian region that’s home to Florence — consistently ranked among the best cities in Eur...

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Italy has long been celebrated for its incredible food culture, but there’s a growing movement that goes beyond the well-known restaurants and trattorias: agritourism. This trend is changing the way people experience Italy’s culinary traditions by offering a deeper connection to the land and its produce. Agritourism invites visitors to stay on work...

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Like many parts of Italy, Sicily has enjoyed a boom in tourism since the pandemic with more than five-and-a-half million visitors turning up in 2023, reports Regione Siciliana. The television series, The White Lotus Season 2, filmed in various parts of Sicily was an accelerator, although the enduring charms of Italy’s largest island—Baroque towns b...

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