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by Silvia Donati | Fri, 10/23/2020 - 00:00

The Roman Forum was for centuries the center of Rome’s public life. All important social and political events took place here, from elections to public…

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Rimini, Beyond the Beach

by Luciana.Squadrilli | Wed, 10/21/2020 - 09:48

Depending on your age, and how deep your knowledge of Italian movie and pop culture is, the Italian city of Rimini brings to mind a visionary atmosphere of…

Travel

Heart-shaped Scanno Lake in Scanno Abruzzo

7 Magical Places To See in Abruzzo

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 10/09/2020 - 00:00

We can never write enough about Abruzzo and its many beautiful places. Save these ideas for your next trip! Rocca Calascio Standing atop a hill at 1,460…

Culture

Rome, Discovering a Quieter Dolce Vita

by Luciana.Squadrilli | Wed, 10/07/2020 - 06:20

Let me confess: although I have called Rome "home" for almost twenty years now, I have never visited the Vatican Museums. Too many crowds too many lines, too…

Culture

How to See Raphael in Rome

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/25/2020 - 00:00

To pay homage to Raphael on the 500th anniversary of his death, here’s a walking itinerary in the center of Rome to visit the places that contain his works or…

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View of mountains and of the Great Dolomites Road

Great Mountain Roads: Driving Along the Grande Strada delle Dolomiti

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/18/2020 - 00:00

The Strada Statale 48 delle Dolomiti (SS 48 - State Road of the Dolomites), also known as the Great Dolomites Road, is a scenic mountain road that runs through…

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Exploring the Land of Saints and Warriors in the Heart of Abruzzo

by rebeccawinke | Tue, 09/15/2020 - 04:00

From the pristine Tirino Valley to the towering heights of Gran Sasso: an eco-sustainable itinerary in one of ��ý’s most picturesque corners. Known as…

Lifestyle

Smiling couple wearing face masks in ��ý

��ý Lifts Travel Ban for Unmarried International Couples

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 09/09/2020 - 04:40

International couples who have remained separated due to the Covid-19 travel ban can now reunite, according to the latest emergency decree signed by Italian…

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Four Places in ��ý That Will Remind You of World Famous Landmarks Overseas

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/04/2020 - 00:00

There are places in ��ý that resemble or remind of world-famous locations around the world. Let’s look at four of them. The Marmore Waterfalls, Umbria…

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The Arno river and riverside buildings in Pisa

Day Tripper: Pisa Beyond the Leaning Tower

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 08/28/2020 - 00:00

How limiting to be visiting a place based on just one world-famous site in order to take a quick snapshot to post on social media and then leave. This is often…