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A new project inside the Pompeii archaeological site is reviving ancient textile dyeing techniques to show another side of daily life before the city was destroyed by a volcano in A.D. 79 The inspiration comes from frescoes unearthed inside the archaeological site that show winged cupids dyeing cloth, gathering grapes for wine and making perfumes....

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Rome is second only to London for attracting the world's top luxury hotel brands in 2023, according to a new report by Luxury Travel Intelligence. The LTI rankings put Rome ahead of other key destinations including New York, Qatar, Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo and all other European capitals "in terms of attractiveness and present and future tourist vi...

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Who hasn't booked a holiday well in advance, perhaps to save money or to reserve a safe place during peak tourist periods. Booking in advance has many advantages but also many disadvantages, one of which is the unknown 'weather conditions'. It can happen to anyone to book a trip perhaps taking advantage of a bridge or simply a weekend not caring ab...

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Europe, and Italy in particular, has enjoyed several blockbuster years, drawing tourists in droves as pandemic-era restrictions disappeared. And two new travel advisor surveys -- one from First in Service (F1S), the other from American Marketing Group (AMG) -- both put Italy in the top spot again for 2024. "The ongoing desire among Americans to vis...

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Once branded a source of “national shame”, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and European Capital of Culture, the city of Matera boasts a past with as many twists and turns as the honeycomb of cave dwellings that make up its ancient town, the Sassi.  Situated on the border between Puglia and Basilicata, a lesser-known region in Italy’s deep south, M...

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You can explore Rome in many different ways: walking along the ancient streets, choosing the sacred paths or those of traditional food. But if you are a true movie lover, then we suggest you discover the places chosen by great Italian and foreign directors for the set of some scenes of their movies. Among these places, there are also numerous attra...

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Sardinia, not just the sea and white beaches: the richness of the island is found - and tasted - above all in its typical products, the true pride of this territory. Kissed by the sun and cradled by the sea wind, the Sardinia region is characterized by a mostly mild climate all year round, as by an astonishing variety of endemic species, and by anc...

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Nestled on the stunning Adriatic coastline in northeast Italy, Trieste is a captivating city steeped in history and rich in cultural diversity. With its charming winding streets, elegant architecture, and vibrant café culture, it’s no wonder that this hidden gem is becoming an increasingly popular destination for international travelers seeking an...

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The year was 1370, and even the shimmering canals of Venice brought no joy to Francesco Petrarch. Over the last two decades, the world-renowned scholar and poet had travelled the length and breadth of Italy. But with every passing year, he found himself retreating more from social life, seeking to escape the "ignorance" of his age. "I escape the ci...

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Meeting Tommaso Romano is like stepping into a kind of fairy tale, and I can’t help but feel a bit like Alice in Wonderland when I visit him at his home and studio in Palermo. But it’s more than just a home or studio – it’s better described as his ‘album of life’. This is because it’s not merely a place where the professor lives his life as an ordi...

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