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The Emilia Romagna region in northern Italy is a perennial favorite of travelers interested in history, art, and architecture. This year marks the 80th anniversary of UNESCO, a United Nations agency dedicated to preserving the world’s cultural and natural heritage. An essential part of the agency’s mission is to promote sustainable tourism. The Emi...

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Gardens have always played a fundamental role in Italian culture and landscape, representing the harmonious interaction between man and nature. Italy has been called the “Garden of Europe” thanks to the beauty of its landscapes, the result of a skillful combination of natural elements and human intervention, including some of the most beautiful gar...

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In Genoese dialect they’re called crêuze—narrow cobblestoned paths that cross the hillsides along Italy’s dazzling Ligurian coast. These centuries-old mule tracks were originally used by farmers to transport grapes, olives, and lemons grown on terraces cut into the steep, mountainous landscape. Today locals use the trails to walk into town from the...

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Italian scientists turn light into a solid. It’s Incredible! Rome Fiumicino airport is the best in Europe for the 8th consecutive year Renewable energy: Italy is fourth in the world among the largest markets for network development projects Pordenone in Friuli Venezia Giulia is the Italian Capital of Culture 2027 La Sapienza University of Rome is...

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Palmanova is a one-of-a-kind destination with an unmistakable identity. Designed from the ground up as the ideal city, it features a striking nine-pointed star shape when viewed from above. But what was its purpose, and why was it inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017? Palmanova was conceived as the ideal city, but what does that mean?...

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Visiting Rome in a special year like the Jubilee is certainly an exciting idea, but due to the many tourists and pilgrims who will land in the city, it could be difficult to navigate the confusion of a crowded city and easily fall into tourist traps, but don't worry! This article is a vademecum, full of tips and practical advice for enjoying the ca...

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As one of the most important tourist centers of Sicily, Taormina (also known as the "Pearl of the Mediterranean,") truly lives up to its nickname, with its pastoral beauty and stunning beaches. Since Ancient Roman times, Taormina has been frequented by holiday-goers and is now internationally accepted as one of the most beautiful and luxurious plac...

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I’ve traveled to some of Italy’s most popular destinations, intent on visiting the famous museums, architectural wonders, master artworks, and historical sites—all while indulging in amazing food and wine along with hundreds of other people yearning to see and do the same things. As one of the world’s most popular countries to visit, it’s hard to e...

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Viterbo, Italy, styles itself as the "City of the Popes" and this Gothic-style, palace, known locally as Palazzo dei Papi, is the reason why. Most people think of Rome (or more specifically, Vatican City) as the home of the pope, but this is not written in stone. Many people remember the abandonment of Rome during the Avignon Papacy of the 14th cen...

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Lake Garda has long been legendary as the largest lake in Italy, towered over by picturesque mountains and dotted with charming villages and historic villas. A lush cypress-lined hillside unfurling into the southeastern shores of the lake, the petite yet prestigious peninsula of Punta San Vigilio is one of the most idyllic destinations on Lake Gard...

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