When I saw down to write this article, I certainly wanted to acknowledge the world health crisis we are all experiencing; however, I did not want to write a news report as there are plenty of those out there. Instead, I decided to ask my friends...
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Pompeii was established in the 7th century B.C. in the lands of the Samnite society. The Samnite were an ancient people who lived in south-central Italy. They warred against the Romans until ceding power in the 1st century B.C. The city of...
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The small town of Arquà Petrarca, in the province of Padova, made it on the list of the Borghi più Belli d’Italia (most beautiful villages in Italy) not just for its stunning hilltop views and medieval streetscape but also for its culinary...
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Trevi Fountain if the biggest fountain in Rome; however, it is sometimes hard to find as it is hidden between the buildings of the small Piazza di Trevi. Its name comes from Tre Vie (three streets) and refers to the location where the three roads...
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The story of Paolo and Francesca is more than just a legend; their tragic love story still fascinates many people and has been the subject of many compositions by poets, musicians and writers; even Dante puts them in his “Divine...
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The night of San Lorenzo is one of the most anticipated events of the whole summer, with the Perseids meteor shower also known as the “tears of San Lorenzo.” Shooting stars have always aroused emotions in anyone who looks at them. It...
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The peculiar nature of Burano, a charming island in the Venice lagoon, is engaging: small colorful houses, typical restaurants, and the voices of tourists wandering through shops, stalls, and lace shops, typical product of Burano’s economy...
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By Francesca Marelli Stresa, the ancient Strixia, overlooks the Borromeo Gulf, the widest and liveliest point of the Verbano area. It includes three major and two minor islands. In 1400 it became a fief of the Visconti, then of the Borromeo, then...
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A few months ago, talking to one of my university colleagues, I discovered something cool about one of the most beautiful Italian cities: Bologna. She told me how this city is architecturally stunning, how cordial local people are and how...
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In Bobbio, a quaint village in the province of Piacenza, there is a bridge, dating back to Roman times, that crosses the Trebbia river and connects the two main areas of the borgo. The bridge is considered the symbol of the town but why is it...
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Bella domanda! Great question! There are many saints with the name Valentino and while we know that they were all martyrs, we only have more details about two. The first one, born in Terni in 176, used to protect lovers, guiding them to the altar...
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What is now St. Peter Basilica and St. Peter Square used to be the famous Circo di Nerone (Nero’s Circus) for shows and horse races. The dome of St. Peter, known in Roman as Er Cuppolone, is not the only marvel. Its majestic piazza, designed by...
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