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Tucked between Tuscany and Lazio in central Italy is Umbria, a region that remains, somehow, just out of the spotlight. Often called Italy’s “green heart,” it may feel less polished and be less photographed than its more well-known neighbors, but it's no less enchanting. The little-known region was recently named Europe’s most underrated, luxurious...

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Italy is home to almost 1,200 rivers but the three best known are the Po, the Arno, and the Tiber. The Tiber, also called the Tevere, is not the longest river in Italy but it is the longest in central Italy and has played a crucial role in the development of several regions and the Eternal City of Rome. The river flows from two springs separated by...

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On January 14, 1968, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit the Belice Valley in western Sicily. In less than two days, the farming village of Gibellina—and its neighboring towns—were reduced to ruins. “All that remains is a shapeless pile of rubble, twisted beams, and crumbled walls. Reconstruction on the site will be impossible: just clearing the rubble...

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Italy’s southern cities are experiencing a vibrant surge in tourism that is opening fresh economic opportunities and revitalizing communities. This growth is driven by strategic efforts to attract visitors while investing tourism revenue into local development. However, alongside this promising expansion, residents face challenges such as rising ho...

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In recent years, the desire for authentic travel experiences has grown rapidly among visitors. More and more travellers are looking to venture off the beaten track, seeking not just the postcard-perfect landmarks, but genuine connections with the territories, their traditions, and their inhabitants. Choosing to experience the real Italy means more...

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Nestled right down in the heel of Italy’s boot, Lecce is called the “Florence of the South”, known for its extravagant Baroque architecture and winding old town. With a population hovering around 95,000, Lecce is big enough to offer a bit of buzz, but small enough that you’ll quickly recognise familiar faces at your favourite pasticceria. The town...

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The Ducal Castle of Agliè is part of the Royal Residences of the Savoy, a collection of twenty-two structures created by the Savoy dynasty in the splendid setting of Piedmont between the 16th and 18th centuries. From the sumptuous palaces of Turin, the center of political power, to the magnificent residences nestled among verdant landscapes, where...

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The Vittoriano, also known as the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II or the Altar of the Fatherland, is a national monument located in the heart of Rome, in Piazza Venezia. Dedicated to the first king of a united Italy, it stands as a symbol of national unity as well as democratic and European values. Its strategic position and imposing size make it on...

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There’s a certain romance to driving in Italy. It’s not just the switchbacks that climb through olive-dotted hills or the highways that stretch lazily along the coast. It’s the freedom to veer off the expected path—to stop for a vineyard that wasn’t on your itinerary, to chase the sunset across unfamiliar villages. But for anyone visiting from abro...

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"I learned how to work in the US, but I learned how to live in Italy," says Lucia Comnes, an American from the West Coast who has been living in Italy for the past 10 years. Growing up in San Francisco, Lucia heard many Californians speak highly of Italy, saying it was their favorite place they had ever traveled to. Although she, too, wanted to vis...

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