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“And the winner is... Palermo!”. The Sicilian capital has been named “Italian Capital of Culture 2018.” The decision was made yesterday by a jury appointed by the Culture Ministry and will result in a million-euro award for promotion and investments, as well as a likely increase in tourist visits. Palermo, one of the most beautiful cities in Italy—...

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di Giampaolo Colletti   Nel 2015 sogno di ripartire da quell'Italia che ho ammirato anche nel corso del 2014. Quante strade, quanti viaggio, quante persone ho avuto il piacere di incontrare nell'anno che sta per chiudersi. Un futuro che si prova a disegnare a immagine e somiglianza della propria comunità locale, cercando nelle nuove tecnolo...

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by Elisabetta Povoledo   Looking for a home? One Sicilian town is making an offer that is hard to refuse: It is giving away houses. There is a catch, naturally. The properties in Gangi, a picturesque central town that straddles the Madonie Mountains, are generally dilapidated, some abandoned generations ago.    The structure...

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The Commission for Cultural Exchanges between Italy and the United States – the bi-national agency that on the behalf of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the U.S. Department of State has been managing since 1948 the Fulbright Program in Italy promoting study, research and teaching opportunities in Italy and the U.S. through a program of...

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By Alice Philipson It was home to a young Sicilian prince, a symbol of an aristocratic world in decline that was bombed during the Second World War and has lain in ruins ever since. Now a palatial white stone building in Palermo that inspired classic Italian novel The Leopard has been restored to its 19th century glory and is available for re...

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Monocle's Quality of Life survey ranks cities around the globe according to how 'liveable' they are, based on a complex set of metrics that uses both scientific and subjective data. Factors taken into consideration when drawing up the list include: climate, architecture, crime rate, environmental issues, food and drink, business and design. &...

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by Tom Robb   The mayor of Elk Grove Village's Italian sister city, Termini Imerese in Palermo, Sicily, arrived at O'Hare Airport last week with a small delegation to visit his sister city and fellow mayor Craig Johnson. Termini Imerese Mayor Salvatore Burrafato and four others visited Chicago and Elk Grove Village.   They joined...

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by Claudia Baroncelli From breathtaking frescoed palaces to wonderful churches, beyond its most popular buildings, Palermo also boasts many lesser known yet beautiful spots must discover while in town. And with Le Vie dei Tesori festival running until the 1st of November, you can enjoy guided tours and events through the city's hidden treasures....

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C'è l'ingegnere che ha insegnato a volare a Neil Armstrong, il primo uomo sulla Luna, e il fotografo di sei presidenti degli Stati Uniti che insegnò il dialetto siciliano a Robert De Niro prima del film "Il padrino". Lo stilista di Lady Gaga e Beyoncè e la designer dei foulard di Michelle Obama.   Lo scultore del celebre Toro di Wall Street...

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From the North to the South, Italy has so plenty of beautiful places rich in history boasting breathtaking landscapes, that it's always a good moment for spending there a couple of days in the name of relax. Swide has rounded up some of the best destinations for your next Italian weekend getaway.   Whether you are a sea lover or prefer visit...

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