Singular, multicolored vineyard chapel on the Langhe hills of Piemonte
(updated March 2018) The Cappella della Madonna delle Grazie, also known as Santa Maria delle Grazie, is a singular, colorful
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15 women who changed Italy
In this article we will be talking about the women who made or changed Italy; fifteen famous and pioneer
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Cookies, Candies and other confections from Piedmont
Following up on our article about the Historic cafés of Turin, we will continue our Turin and Piedmont tour
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CioccolaTò, Turin’s Chocolate Festival, and a little taste of chocolate history
A true feast for the chocoholic’s eyes and palate, Turin’s annual chocolate festival, CioccolaTò, will run from March 2
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Italian Love Foods: aphrodisiac foods in Italian cuisine
Named after Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love, aphrodisiac foods are substances or ingredients thought to provoke or
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Top 8 Venetian bridges with the most unusual names
(updated October 6, 2016) Venice, the Serenissima, is also known as the “City of Bridges“. About 400 bridges connect the
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Turin’s historic cafés: where insurrection rhymes with literature and chocolate
What better way to experience Turin’s refined atmosphere than by sipping a bicerin in one of the city’s elegant and
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Weather prediction day: Candles and Groundhogs
Today is Groundhog Day in the US and Canada. In Italy, it is il giorno della Candelora, which celebrates the
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Meandering through Dozza’s multicolored murals
Dozza is a litttle town situated between Bologna and Imola, known for its Rocca (fortress) and colorful murals in
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The Four River Gods of Piazza Navona
The four river Gods are the protagonists of the Fountain of the Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi) by Bernini
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