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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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Italy is certainly known to be a country rich of historical, architectural and cultural marvels; but among everything else it is first and foremost the kingdom of delicious, healthy, and fresh food. And what better way to celebrate this...
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The Venice International Film Festival is one of the first – and most famous – festivals of world cinema (alongside with the Cannes Film Festival and the Berlin Film Festival, also known as the “Big Three”). Its official...
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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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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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