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The churches of Naples are an immense heritage. Visit Italy invites you to discover the 20 unmissable churches in the city: the cathedral where the blood of the saint contained in an ampoule, San Gennaro, melts up to three times a year, but also the old church of San Gregorio Armeno where the liquefaction of the blood of Santa Patrizia takes place...

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Italy's seaside helped define the jet-set lifestyle of the 1950s and 1960s, with lidos and gelato-cool beach clubs setting the scene along with people-watching destinations such as Portofino and Positano. Dotted across the country's coastline, you'll find some of Italy's best beaches on quaint islands, remote shores with postcard-perfect views and...

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Nature lovers have the chance to explore the stunning views of the Italian region of Sardinia by embarking on a 500km trail in the southwest of the island. The trail, known as the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara's Mining Trail), is made up of 30 stops steeped in history and culture. And for visitors under 35, the autonomous region...

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The impossibly beautiful town of Ravello sits perched in the mountains that kiss the Amalfi Coastline and is a must-visit while in southern Italy. Home to immaculate gardens, Italianate architecture, and romantic scenery, here’s your ultimate guide to the best things to do in Ravello, as well as what to know before you go. Ravello’s prominent posit...

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The excavation works for the construction of the high-speed railway between Naples and Bari continue, and the ground yields extraordinary discoveries, as has happened in Avellino, where important archaeological evidence has been unearthed. The exceptional find occurred during the construction of the technical areas serving the excavation front of t...

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Learning another language is a worthy endeavor, but Princeton High School (PHS) students who participated in an Italian exchange program — travel to Italy last fall and hosting a return visit last month by students from Italy and their teachers — were able to add several dimensions to the educational experience. “I greatly appreciated the opportuni...

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With their mild, sunny climate and glorious Alpine views, the Italian lakes have drawn visitors to northern Italy since Roman times. Today they’re an outdoor playground for all kinds of travellers, from couples who love the glam grande dame hotels and villas – which have drawn the likes of George and Amal Clooney to these shores – to families who w...

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We can call them “homes of the fairies” or “homes of the witches,” if we are so inclined. In Sardinia, however, they are known as Domus de Janas, and they are the latest treasure to be officially proposed for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List for 2025. This initiative, named Art and Architecture in the Prehistory of Sardinia: the Domus de...

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Gaiola Island is located offshore in the Gulf of Naples in southwestern Italy. It looks like one of the many beautiful islands that dot the clear blue water of the Tyrrhenian Sea. This bright and sunny island has a dark history that has given it a ‘cursed’ reputation. As per urban lore, whoever owns the island ends up facing misfortune. The first k...

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Italy is many Britons’ dream holiday destination. With world-class cuisine, gorgeous beaches and UNESCO World Heritage sites, it’s not hard to see why. However, some of the country’s top destinations such as Rome have become a little overcrowded in recent years. Venice is so busy that the city has even introduced a new charge for tourists visiting...

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