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My husband and I have 25 and 16 years, respectively, of guiding experience in Rome. He's a licensed guide who leads cultural, archeological, and art tours, and I am a certified sommelier who leads food and wine tours. When visiting Rome, tourists often make several common mistakes that can detract from their experience in the Eternal City — ranging...

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Michelangelo is without a doubt one of the most remarkable, brilliant and universal artists of all time. And among Michelangelo’s many showrooms, you’ll find Rome filled with his statues, paintings, frescoes and architecture all around. To cite his friend Vasari: ‘Among the living and the dead he who carries the palm is Michelangelo, foremost not j...

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Often when we book a holiday stay our search focuses on accommodation with bed and breakfast. Breakfast traditions across Europe vary widely, reflecting the diverse cultures and culinary preferences of each region. With this in mind, the online travel agency Weloveholidays has compiled a ranking of the European cities with the best breakfasts, a ra...

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For the seventh year in a row, Fiumicino's Leonardo da Vinci Airport was voted Europe's best airport in the category of airports with more than 40 million passengers, joined for the first time by Rome's second airport, Ciampino Airport, which was awarded the continent's best airport in the 5 to 15 million passenger category. Conducting the "Airport...

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The Eternal City has historically been a leading in numerous different art forms, especially painting, sculpture, and architecture from the High Renaissance. Today, Rome has some of the most magnificent museums and galleries in the entire world, with many that unveil fundamental historical and cultural events through the display of world-famous art...

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Etruscan civilization predated the Roman Empire by hundreds of years, and as such, the Romans were profoundly influenced by many Etruscan practices, including types of farming, methods of artwork, religious rituals, and even clothing styles. The Etruscan civilization flourished in Central Italy between the 8th and 3rd century BC, dominating the reg...

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Every country in the world has its own Father's Day. In Italy, on 19 March, people thank their fathers for the gift of life and what they do for their children day after day. All children recite a poem or prepare greetings cards with a thought for their father. Father's Day is the opportunity to thank fathers for their sacrifices. For some years no...

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As they walked through the stunning palazzo and gazed up at its frescoed ceilings, Kelly and Jesse Galloway, originally from Australia, knew that their lives were about to change. The pair, who’ve been divorced since 2013, decided to purchase the historic property, situated in the village of Stimigliano in the central Lazio region of Italy, almost...

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In an era where the concepts of multiethnicity and multiculturalism are pervasive and dominate conversations in our highly connected and globalized world, it’s important to remember that this isn’t a new phenomenon in the annals of history. Indeed, our very own forebears, the inhabitants of the ancient Roman Empire, stand as living proof of this en...

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Italy stands as a quintessential European travel destination, drawing visitors from all over the world. Besides the famous landmarks, the country also harbors numerous hidden gems for those seeking less crowded locales. Calcata is one of those destinations that often escapes the radar of Korean tourists exploring Italy. It is located about 29.2 mil...

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