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The boom in American tourism has been touching all Mediterranean countries for some time now. American travelers in Spain grew by 14.6 % in a single year, in Portugal by 34.2 %, and in Greece by nearly 30 %.At home, record tourism numbers are more than just a trophy to show off. Tthe boom in tourism is practically holding the Italian economy up. “I...

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An exceptional discovery at Gallicano in Garfagnana: excavations have unearthed the precious remains of the 11th-century Pieve di San Cassiano, of which there had been no trace since the late 15th century. The finds were unearthed by archaeologists from the paleopathology division of the University of Pisa engaged in the Gallicano Project, directed...

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In the long fields of the Pisan province, among hills, crags and blue sky, we come across some installations that blend with the environment in a very striking and innovative way. And they certainly do not go unnoticed. We are talking about the Giants of Peccioli: human-shaped sculptures that ’emerge’ from the ground to reach up to 9 meters in heig...

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Dear friends, July is also now almost over, and if anyone thought that after our Gala we would rest, they were very wrong. We the Italians is working on at least three very ambitious and exciting projects, and we already have some ideas on how to turn the gala into something even bigger, starting next year. Between July and August we will be return...

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As the name says, a "house museum" is a habitation or palazzo that has been transformed into a museum. It could have been the abode of illustrious gentlemen, or of common citizens, site of familiar intimacy or a center of power: that which renders a house museum exceptional is its capacity to re-enact or represent the life that was, the traditions...

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City of marble par excellence, Carrara has always found in the precious rock of the Apuan Alps its identifying mark, the element that historically distinguishes it in the national and international artistic panorama. Carrara also represents a reality strongly projected into the Future, characterized by skilled workers and advanced technology, full...

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The Island of Elba is the largest in the Tuscan Island chain; an itinerary in itself, it contains a secluded charm, yet is rich in history, civilization and flora. A tour through this splendid island’s different municipalities, each of which reveal themselves to be tiny worlds apart, begins in Portoferraio, one of the Island’s mooring points. Here,...

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From my freshman year in high school in Pennsylvania, I constantly thought about which competitive private university I would end up at on the East Coast. But when it came time to apply to college, I decided I wanted to explore a new place, away from the comfort of my high school and local community and so, to my surprise, I found myself in Califor...

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A contingent of leaders from the Italian American Baseball Foundation traveled to Italy for several youth baseball clinics and transformational meetings, further extending the organization’s impact, growth, and potential abroad.  As a board trustee of IABF, I chronicled the journey with video and images on social media throughout the week. This is...

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The best sweet wine in the world? It comes from Italy and it is Tenuta di Capezzana’s Vin Santo di Carmignano Riserva 2016, once again “Champion” in its category at the “International Wine Challenge” 2024 in London, a prestigious event that crossed the finish line of edition No. 40 and awarded prizes to producers from 38 countries around the world....

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