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Porchetta is one of an ever-increasing number of regional dishes that has gone, if not quite global, then certainly globe-trotting, a phenomenon to which Italian cuisine seems particularly inclined. The evidence points to porchetta having originated in the town of Ariccia in Lazio, although there are inevitably counterclaimants—a notable one from N...

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Tuscany isn’t just rolling hills and vineyards — it also boasts a stunning coastline and the enchanting Tuscan Archipelago, made up of seven rugged islands with unspoiled charm. According to legend, the islands were formed from pearls dropped by Venus into the Tyrrhenian Sea. The best islands for tourism are Elba, Giglio and Capraia thanks to their...

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Although AILO was conceived in 1974 as an extension of the Ladies’ Guild of St. James American Church, it was officially transformed into the American League of Florence in 1975. Soon thereafter it became the American International League of Florence, welcoming like-minded, English-speaking women from all over the world. Initially, the intent was t...

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Italy has no shortage of picturesque medieval villages, from a unique Scottish-Italian medieval town to Gangi, which was ranked as one the most beautiful in all of Italy, but there is only one with the title of "Little Jerusalem." In the Tuscan countryside, far away from the hustle and bustle of Florence, Venice, and Rome, lies the enchanting hillt...

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Pisa is a city that immediately conjures up iconic images: its famous leaning tower is known throughout the world. But beyond the famous Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa hides a variety of historical, artistic and cultural treasures that deserve to be discovered. If you only have a weekend available, from Friday to Sunday, you can still enjoy the best the...

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2025 is the perfect time to tick off all the places you've always wanted to visit. Planning ahead can help you save money and find the best travel and accommodation options. If you're still undecided, National Geographic's "Best of the World 2025" list highlights 25 incredible destinations to explore next year, including Italian destinations. Among...

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In a bleak year for the Italian wine market, Brunello di Montalcino stands out as a unique success. During the first nine months of 2024, the US wine market experienced a general decline: -8% in volume and -7% in value. Yet, within this context, Tuscan wines—particularly Brunello—defied the trend, achieving an impressive +5% in volume and +1% in va...

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As visitors reach the end of the European painting section on the second floor of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, they come across a dark entryway with two black walls reading the word “Siena” and “1300-1350,” a time period foreign to most viewers. Once inside, visitors are magically transported to a small medieval Italian city. “Siena: The Rise of...

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Dear friends, We are back from a new interesting trip to the East Coast, where We the Italians participated in some important events: in Washington DC there was the annual meeting of the Transatlantic Investment Committee at the Italian Embassy, and then the traditional reception of Ambassador Mariangela Zappia at Villa Firenze, and again the day d...

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Saturnia, near Grosseto in Tuscany, is considered the best spa in the world and is therefore a traditional destination for wellness tourism, which accounts for countless visitors.  Saturnia, resting on the high part of the plain within the Albegna Valley, dominates the magical environment of the inland area around Grosseto: think tuff landmasses, g...

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