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From October 18-20, 2024, the Veneto region is preparing to host the third edition of Venetian and Friulian Villas Day, an event that celebrates the cultural, artistic and historical heritage of the magnificent Venetian and Friulian villas. After the great success of the last edition, which attracted more than 20,000 visitors, the event promises to...

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2023 was an incredible year for Italian museums, which recorded nearly 58 million visitors and generated over 313 million euros in revenue. A significant achievement, also reached thanks to the strategic efforts by the Ministry of Culture to implement paid entry across many previously free museums, and the successful launch of the Musei Italiani ap...

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Rocca Imperiale is one of the most picturesque medieval towns in Italy. The landscape and the surrounding sea coupled with the heritage of the site make for a unique place to explore. The village is located between Pollino National Park, the Sibari plain and the Metapontino area which means tourists can access Rocca Imperiale via many routes. A fam...

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Yes, Turin is worth a visit! Plenty of history, culture, and natural beauty are all to be found here. As Italy’s first capital, it has stunning architecture like the Royal Palace and Mole Antonelliana, marvelous museums (eg. the Egyptian Museum and the National Museum of Cinema). Foodies will love Turin's local dishes like agnolotti and vitello ton...

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The EU's post-Brexit Entry/Exit System (EES) will launch on 10 November, EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson has confirmed.  “The moment is finally there. There may have been times you believed it will never happen,” Johansson said during a visit to the Tallinn-based eu-LISA, the EU agency in charge of the IT infrastructure behind the EES. ...

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Cisternino is a picturesque town located in the province of Brindisi, in Puglia. Standing proudly atop a hill, it overlooks the scenic Itria Valley and part of the Murgia dei Trulli. Like most Apulian villages, Cisternino is renowned for its whitewashed old town, adorned with colorful flowers hanging from windows and balconies. It also has an incre...

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"That?" my waitress said, looking over my shoulder to see what dish I was pointing at. "That's fried Tyrolean cheese with polenta, mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy. It goes excellently with a Paulaner." Half a day prior to this interaction at Chalet Rifugio al Faggio at the northern end of Val Concei, I had been on the shore of Lake Ledro, sippin...

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Val Ferret, located at the foot of Mont Blanc, is one of the most fascinating valleys in the Aosta Valley. Surrounded by towering peaks and unique landscapes, it is the ideal place for those seeking a deep connection with nature without sacrificing the discovery of local traditions and culture. Between scenic hikes, encounters with alpine wildlife,...

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A picturesque town in Italy's lush Umbria region is often likened to a "mini Rome" due to its stunning Roman ruins and medieval architecture but without the throngs of tourists. Recognised as one of Italy's largest and best-preserved medieval towns, Gubbio transports visitors back in time with its rich history dating back to 1000 AD. Despite being...

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Italy has more than its share of legendary drives for the perfect Italy road trip. Many of the country's most spectacular routes are well traversed, first by the Romans and then by the subsequent civilizations and peoples who followed, carving out picturesque paths that offer much more than a means of getting from A to B. While some are particularl...

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