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Teatro Dell’Opera: Rome’s Premier Opera House

by Carol King | Sat, 04/26/2014 - 02:30

The Italian capital was surprisingly late in getting its first opera house: the Teatro Dell’Opera – originally named the Teatro Costanzi – was built in 1880.…

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Renting a Car in ��ý

by Barry Lillie | Fri, 04/25/2014 - 02:30

No one can dispute that the best way to see any country is by car; although organised trips are enjoyable, there’s nothing to compare to the thrill of getting…

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Hotels in ��ý Rank Relatively Low in Hotel Price Radar Report

by Katia Amore | Mon, 04/21/2014 - 02:15

Despite the growing perception of rising hotel prices in ��ý tends to make people believe the Bel Paese is getting too expensive, HRS Hotel Price Radar, a…

Culture

Teatro Antico Di Taormina: Ancient Wonder Meets Contemporary Chic

by Carol King | Sat, 04/19/2014 - 02:30

The Sicilian town of Taormina has long been a destination for the cognoscenti. It has been the Sicilian tourist destination of choice since the 19th century…

Lifestyle

A Museum for Pope John Paul II

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 04/19/2014 - 02:00

Pope John Paull II will be canonized on April 27 in Rome. Perhaps, if you are traveling to ��ý for the event, this could be a good occasion to visit a little…

Culture

When 600 Years Old Statues Can Move You to Tears

by Katia Amore | Thu, 04/17/2014 - 19:16

Easter is probably the most important Christian festival because it celebrates the resurrection of Christ, but I have always considered it also as the…

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Rediscovering Paestum

by Barry Lillie | Wed, 04/16/2014 - 20:15

Many holidaymakers staying along the Amalfi coast will undertake the 72-minute drive north to visit the ancient sites of Herculaneum and Pompeii. However,…

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Romagna Visit Card Lets You Discover Romagna at Bargain Prices

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 04/14/2014 - 20:00

Romagna is prepping for summer by launching a card that allows visitors free or discounted entry at several museums, churches, theme parks, as well as offering…

Culture

La Venaria Reale: A Haunted Palace?

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 04/12/2014 - 02:30

Is Turin's Royal Palace of Venaria haunted? The EPAS, the National Institute for the research and study of paranormal phenomena, thinks so. A series of sound…

Lifestyle

Museo della Paglia e dell’Intreccio: Home Of The Straw Hat

by Carol King | Sat, 04/12/2014 - 02:00

In the 21st century, a baseball cap is the hat of choice for many. However, in the 18th century the straw hat was ubiquitous thanks to the inventiveness of an…