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Peggy Guggenheim collection is a fundamental stop for anyone visiting Venice. Located in Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, a beautiful residence overlooking the Grand Canal, this palace was the private home of Peggy Guggenheim from 1949 to 1979, becoming a museum in the 1980s. Today it represents one of the most important museums in Italy for European and...

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City life, you know, offers a lot, but a sweet escape on the weekend è what you need to be able to recharge your energy. Lovers of the nature, of the borges, of the slow tourism that live in the cityà, this post è for you: today we suggest a location full of charm, a a few km from Bergamo, Brescia, but also from Milan. We are in Lovere, a village n...

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Its central location places Agira at the heart of Sicilian culture and history, making it easily accessible from various parts of the island. Recently honored as one of Italy’s Borghi più Belli d’Italia,  “Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages” Agira, with its rich heritage and picturesque surroundings, is a great destination for all those interested in...

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A journey through the sweetness of the hills and the majesty of the mountains, passing through the enchanting scenery of the lakes, the cultural attractions of the historic cities and the irresistible flavors of typical products: our journey of 7 days in Piedmont runs through the wonderful places of a fascinating, varied and complex region.  7 stag...

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When visiting the Tuscany region of Italy, most people see the usual cities like Siena, Montepulciano, Florence, Perugia, and Cortona. However, these places can get very crowded, especially during the height of the tourist season. There is a wonderful alternative place to visit in the region that is a mere ferry ride away from the coastal town of P...

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The "world's largest Christmas tree" is lit up each year on the slopes of Monte Ingino, overlooking the mediaeval town of Gubbio in Italy's central Umbria region. To mark the festive season, the town illuminates its magical Christmas tree-shaped installation with more than 700 lights in an annual ceremony that started in 1981. This year the lightin...

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At the beginning of 2023, I went to Santa Maddalena, a writers’ retreat run by the Baronessa Beatrice Monti della Corte. It was dark when I arrived at the train station and was driven up a bumpy Tuscan hill. I entered the threshold of the big stone house, and someone in the blur of new faces called out: “Buonasera.” I returned the greeting. “Parli...

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The Christmas markets that take place in Abruzzo turn this region into a magical place, offering unforgettable experiences linked to local culture and traditions. They are an opportunity to do some shopping and enjoy local delicacies in a special atmosphere: the landscape offers unmissable scenery, ranging from the Adriatic coastline to the inland...

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Year after year, between November and December, the tradition of Christmas markets in Veneto rekindles the magic of the holidays in this amazing region of northern Italy, decorating the cities with stands, shows, delicious food and typical products. For many people this is the perfect time to find the gift they were looking for, purchase unique han...

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For the first time, the Vatican is allowing the public to enter a necropolis. On November 17, it opened a gate along its walls to enter the Via Triumphalis Necropolis, an ancient Roman burial ground that lies beneath Vatican City. It is replete with marble sarcophagi, open burial graves, and Roman mosaics and frescoes. The tombs date between the 1s...

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