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The rituals of Holy Week, marked on the calendar this year from March 24th to March 31st, commence with Palm Sunday and feature special celebrations each day. This year, 83 Sicilian cities will honor these traditions, with many of the events listed in the Registry of Sicily’s Intangible Heritage. The complexity and symbolism they express make it ne...

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In Sicily, in Enna, precisely in Piazza Armerina, stands the Villa del Casale, a wonderful example of Roman luxury construction of the late-periodand important testimony to study and understand the life of the Roman civilization thanks to the precious mosaics perfectly preserved that illustrate scenes of everyday life. Given the many past dominatio...

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When one thinks of Italy, images of art, food, fashion, and history come to mind. And when it comes to history, there is no shortage of iconic landmarks and architectural marvels that make Italy a must-visit destination for any history buff. Among these is Porta Rosa, Italy’s oldest arch, located in the city of Enna, Sicily. Built-in the 4th centur...

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Sometimes in life, we have occasions to pause and take stock of the good we can do in the world around us. For this week’s guest, it was two particular occasions (when she received TWO double lung transplants at University of South Florida-Tampa General Hospital) that inspired her to say “Grazie” to both the hospital that saved her life and the anc...

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This trip will be an authentic surprise. All different and incredible, Easter traditions in Italy will certainly leave you speechless. Suggestive, misterious and moving: in this article, we'll introduce you to 10 of the most authentic and unmissable Easter traditions in Italy. Piedmont: where Jerusalem is on stage every 2 years. Speaking of Italian...

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