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Trieste being named one of Italy's top 10 most livable cities shouldn't come as a surprise. This ancient port city, which has changed hands countless times throughout history and weathered the fierce Bora winds, is truly captivating. While it spent time under Roman rule, Trieste isn't traditionally Italian. The Austrian Habsburg influence is partic...

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Gorizia, a border town right in the heart of Europe with one foot in Italy and one in Slovenia, is considered the ultimate melting pot of Friuli Venezia Giulia and, together with Nova Gorica, will be the European Capital of Culture 2025. It goes without saying that, now that Gorizia and Nova Gorica have been chosen as the European Capital of Cultur...

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Italy is renowned for its rich agricultural heritage, and cherries hold a special place in this tradition. From the sun-drenched hills of Sicily to the fertile plains of Emilia-Romagna, Italy's cherry varieties are celebrated not only for their taste but also for their deep cultural significance. There are 18 officially recognized specialties. Whet...

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What? Where is that? Never heard of it," most people would say. I hadn't either, until I came across some stunning mosaics - quite a few of them, I might add. And 'stunning' doesn't even begin to cover it. Aquileia was one of the most important cities in the inhabited Western world between 300 BC and 500 AD. The story of what was at the time, the n...

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Northern Italy is a region where history, culture and nature collide, offering travellers a captivating mix of medieval castles and outdoor adventures. From the towering peaks of the Dolomites to the serene lakes of Lombardy, each area has its own historic landmarks and unique story to tell. Here are eight of the best regions to experience the nort...

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Thrill seekers and extreme sports lovers will find Italy is the ideal place in which to experience their passions. The "Belpaese" in fact offers endless opportunities to practice all types of extreme sports: ground, air or water ones. This is the country of national parks, mountain ranges and rivers full of water which make rafting one of the most...

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I thought I knew everything there was to know about Italian coffee. I’m a three-cup-a-day man, and my standby is a single shot with a bit of foamed milk: a classic macchiato. When in Rome, I frequent Caffè Sant’Eustachio, where the baristas make a gossamer crema, masking their technique behind a hulking Cimbali machine. In Naples, I make sure to as...

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If you’re keen to visit Italy but you’re reluctant to deal with the hordes that swarm Rome and Venice, there’s always the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, writes Penny Sadler. From the sparkling Adriatic Sea to the Austrian Alps, Friuli Venezia Giulia is an Italian gem hiding in plain sight. Blissfully free of crowds found in nearby Venice and Vero...

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Italy is an endlessly fascinating and surprising vacation destination, brimming with fabulous food, rich ancient history, strong cultural identity, and diverse landscapes spanning picturesque islands, alpine regions, and ancient cities. Just when you think you've uncovered all of its secrets, Italy offers something new to capture your imagination....

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Massimiliano Fedriga, President of the Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia in Italy, last October met with Governor Glenn Youngkin of Virginia to sign an important Memorandum of Understanding, signaling the start of a new era of international cooperation between the two regions. This strategic agreement is poised to strengthen the economic,...

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