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Visits to the dome of St Peter’s are possible every day from 08.00 to 18.00, during April to September, and from 8.00 to 17.00, during October to March. The cupola was designed by Michelangelo who worked on the basilica's construction beginning in 1547. On Michelangelo's death in 1564, his pupil Giacomo Della Porta took over the direction of the wo...

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Most travellers to Italy opt for the same: Venice, Florence, Rome and Amalfi Coast. However, the Italian South offers a completely different feel than the typical popular tourist destinations. Next time you make your way over to Italia, try venturing out from the usuals and add one of these overlooked southern cities to your Italian itinerary.

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A mountainous region rich in pastures and forests, surrounded by two seas, the Ionian on one side, the Thyrrenian on the other, Basilicata boasts a varied cuisine and strong agricultural traditions. Olives, flavorful vegetables and legumes are extensively cultivated. Wheat is also an important crop, used to make pasta and bread. Recipes make extens...

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Baglioni Hotels & Resorts officially welcomes its newest property in the collection with the highly anticipated launch of Baglioni Masseria Muzza located in Puglia, southern Italy. Ideal for American travelers rediscovering Italy this summer, the heart of the newly transformed Masseria is an ancient whitewashed building, dating back to the 17th cen...

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For the sixth consecutive year, Italy wins Best Destination Country and Best Hotel (with Grand Hotel Villa Feltrinelli on the Garda Lake). Half a million readers of the British magazine The Times voted the Bel Paese as the best destination. This is an audience of discerning and high-spending travelers. The event is considered among the most prestig...

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In the heart of Rome, near the Trevi Fountain, you will find a gallery unique in the world. The first Museum dedicated to the Italian Queen…Pasta When you say "Italia," one is the word that comes to your mind: pasta! Our beloved Italy is known for its unique cuisine and mainly for its pasta-based dishes. Pasta is undoubtedly the undisputed Queen of...

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All this is super exciting, climbing to the top to see its craters up close and a unique viewpoint over Catania and Sicily. For a safe visit, we recommend a guided day or half-day excursion. Equip yourself with trekking shoes and a windproof jacket and explore one of the most beautiful volcanic territories in the world. First, an essential question...

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The classiest gem of the Italian Riviera, Portofino is a playground of the rich and famous with enchanting tales attached, and yet retains a rare, pristine charm. If you have ever wanted to indulge in la dolce vita (I cannot imagine anyone who hasn’t dreamt of a life of self-indulgence and indolence!), you must visit Portofino once in your lifetime...

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The Colosseum is a symbol of Rome and Italy, with which everyone is familiar, even those who’ve never visited us. It is majestic and grandiose, as its name suggests, but also reassuring in a way: just like an old friend or a great grandfather who still dispenses advice to the family, the Colosseum has always been there, as sturdy as a rock. It is p...

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The heat has arrived and we can not help but think about where we will go on holiday this summer. Among the many destinations already proposed, the Liguria is certainly one of the most accredited, where in a few kilometers we can find ourselves discovering the treasure of the abbey of San Fruttuoso, the crystal clear waters of Portofino and the bea...

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