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Discovering Pavia, From Noble Palaces to "Paradise" Cake

by Liz Shemaria | Tue, 08/09/2022 - 09:47

As you walk from Pavia’s train station towards its historical center, you'll spot a 26-foot-tall woman holding a shield in one hand and a spear in the other,…

Lifestyle

Exploring Porta Ticinese, Business-Driven Milan's Bohemian District

by faith | Mon, 07/11/2022 - 03:10

There’s a distinct bohemian buzz as you walk through Corso di Porta Ticinese, the street connecting Colonne di San Lorenzo to Piazza XXIV Maggio. Ticinese is…

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A Weekend of Relaxation and Indulgence in the Alta Langa

by Alexa Ahern | Tue, 06/21/2022 - 04:25

A patchwork of geometric plots alternate between lines of green grapevines, bushy orchard groves and fields ablaze with poppies. We are in wine country. But…

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A Western Sicily Trifecta: Sunny Beaches, Ancient Ruins and Free-Flowing Grillo Wine

by jaredranahan | Tue, 06/21/2022 - 03:54

With close to 10,000 square miles of land to explore, the massive Mediterranean island of Sicily sometimes feels more like its own country than a southern…

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statue at the garden of Bella island on lake Maggiore in Italy

5 Romantic Gardens in Italy

by Toni DeBella | Thu, 02/17/2022 - 01:50

With everything from trimmed topiaries and burbling fountains to storybook-colored flowers lining shady footpaths, these Italian gardens are so romantic,…

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5 Places in Italy to Visit for Good Luck

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 02/03/2022 - 03:12

There are several "lucky" spots in Italy where performing a simple but probably centuries-old ritual or even just making a visit is thought to attract good…

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A Day Trip to Reggio Emilia, an Overlooked Gem of Northern Italy

by Alex Sakalis | Sat, 01/22/2022 - 00:24

Poor Reggio Emilia. Though picturesque like all north Italian patrician towns, it lacks the showstopper sights of nearby Milan or Ferrara. It’s one of the…

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Black Sky Thinking: Best Destinations for Stargazing in Italy

by Phoebe Hunt | Tue, 07/20/2021 - 02:33

The latest trend in “Astrotourism” across Italy has thankfully got nothing to do with the rather exclusive million-dollar space travel being touted by Elon…

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A Guide to Italian Beaches to Suit Every Taste

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 07/09/2021 - 11:22

With its 7,500 kilometers of coastline, Italy is a paradise for beach lovers. It’s hard to make a list of Italy’s most beautiful beaches because there are so…

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People walk down the historic Via Rastello in the north eastern Italian city of Gorizia in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region

48 Hours in Gorizia: Beauty, Intrigue and Goulash on Italy’s Balkan Borderland

by Alex Sakalis | Mon, 06/22/2020 - 12:05

Ed., March 21, 2023: We're re-sharing this article as it was originally published in 2020. Gorizia and Nova Gorica will share the title of European Capital of…