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Welcomed by the Italian national anthem, the Amerigo Vespucci ship (which turned 94 years old last February 22) arrived last Saturday at the port of Trieste, in Friuli Venezia Giulia, after two years of sailing around the world, during which it visited 30 countries, five continents, 35 ports, and covered 46,000 nautical miles. The salute of the Fre...

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The Fagagna village is actually made up of seven ancient and separate suburbs that construction development put together in a single urban centre over the last decades, extending spaces of the countryside to new buildings. Like other areas in the north-east, here progress made its mark on ancient rural physiognomy as well: modern roof tiles, alumin...

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Established twenty years ago, this commemoration aims to keep alive the memory of the victims along the eastern border in the post-World War II era and of the exodus of Italians from Istria, Fiume, and Dalmatia following the advance of Tito’s army. A year ago, the government approved a bill to establish the Museum of Remembrance in Rome.   The...

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The presidents of Italy and Slovenia on Saturday attended official ceremonies to inaugurate the European Capital of Culture, shared between Gorizia and Nova Gorica. In a historic first, two towns from neighbouring countries - Gorizia in northeastern Italy and Nova Gorica in western Slovenia - joined forces to share the status of European Capital of...

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All roads lead to Rome, the old saying goes. But in Italy’s twenty-first-century strategic ambitions, the roads now converge on a rather different city: Trieste. The city and the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) are pivotal to Italy’s future, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni declared during her keynote address at the Med Dialogue in November....

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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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