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Sarsina is a sleepy, rural town of barely 3,000 residents straddling the pristine Apennine mountains in Italy’s Emilia Romagna region, surrounded by stunning views and grazing sheep. While it has a glorious past, as a strategic defensive outpost for the Roman Empire and the birthplace of the famed playwright Plautus, today there’s not much to do be...

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Imagine a place where beauty is not just a concept, but a thriving industry where innovation and entrepreneurial spirit lead the way. Welcome to the Beauty Valley, a lesser-known powerhouse of Made in Italy, nestled between the regions of Lombardy, Emilia Romagna, and Veneto. This vibrant hub is the pulsating heart of Italy’s cosmetics industry, ac...

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To help travelers decide which places to prioritize and which ones to avoid on a trip to Italy, the learning platform Preply analyzed online reviews of over 3,000 popular attractions to discover the 30 tourist attractions that disappoint visitors the most. The ranking, curated by Preply, is the result of a comprehensive evaluation of reviews and ra...

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Bologna is about to be “discovered.” Over 175 travel experts recently named it the most underrated city in the world which is poised to become the new “hot spot” for travelers. Bologna is the capital of the region of Emilia Romagna and is located north of Florence between the Reno and Savena rivers. It is the seventh most populous city in Italy, wi...

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Who doesn’t know that Italy is one of the global food meccas? There are people who visit the country just so they can enjoy its astounding variety; from the butter-based cuisine of the north to the renowned “red” tomato-based of the south, there is a glorious experience awaiting the tourist at every mealtime.  Nominated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultu...

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Travel suggestions for those who wish to run along Italy from Friulian Carnia to the sea overlooking Africa. The freedom of a holiday in campervan in Italy is much more than a "different" idea of tourism. It is a lifestyle, the outdoor holiday par excellence but in the comfort of beds to sleep on and an engine under the bonnet. It is true full-mode...

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Emilia Romagna, region of art and history, culture and tradition, good food and kindness. Visiting it all would take a long time, and believe us, it would be worth it. However, if you want to visit the main cities of Emilia-Romagna you can do so in a week. What will you need? A means of transportation, a navigator or a map and a great desire to wal...

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When you think about the wines from Emilia Romagna which wines do you think of? Personally, I think of Lambrusco. I’m not talking about the low-quality, overproduced, old-school Lambrusco from the 70’s and 80’s that set the negative image for Lambrusco that some may remember today. Lambrusco has come a long way since those days with various clones...

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When is a cheese not what it seems? When it’s a fake parmesan. Italy’s renowned parmigiano reggiano, favoured for finishing off bowls of pasta and rocket salads, is one of the most counterfeited cheeses in the world. Now its manufacturers have found a new way to hit back against the lookalikes: by adding microchips.  The move is the latest innovati...

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Italy was ground zero for the Roman world (at least until it split into East and West) and is where many of the most impressive Roman ruins are found today. Italy is full of excellent ancient Roman ruins worth visiting. Some of them are well-known while others are lesser known (like the peculiar Mouth of Truth in Rome). Here are 10 of the best anci...

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