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Caltagirone, the colorful capital of ceramics

October 28, 2014June 19, 2015 Slow Italy

Caltagirone is one of the eight towns of south-eastern Sicily known as the baroque towns of the Val di Noto,

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Artist residencies in Basilicata: room and board in exchange for creativity

April 1, 2014March 4, 2015 Slow Italy

“Hospitality for young people in exchange for their creativity”. That’s the proposal made by the Basilicata Region, with a new

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New Leonardo Da Vinci painting has been reliably authenticated

October 4, 2013March 4, 2015 Slow Italy

A painting by Leonardo da Vinci that has been missing for 500 years was recently found in a Swiss bank.

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‘Gates of Paradise’ finally to be unveiled in Florence after 27 years

June 8, 2012March 4, 2015 Slow Italy

After more than 27 years, the restoration of Ghiberti’s ‘Gates of Paradise’ has been completed and the results will finally

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7 unusual and legendary walls of Italy

March 28, 2012March 4, 2015 Slow Italy

While Italy is known for its many historic walls – Roman, Etruscan, Norman and Aragonese, among others – some Italian

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Meandering through Dozza’s multicolored murals

February 1, 2012October 20, 2017 Slow Italy

Dozza is a litttle town situated between Bologna and Imola, known for its Rocca (fortress) and colorful murals in

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Following Folon in Florence’s Rose Garden

November 1, 2011June 18, 2018 Slow Italy

(updated February 28, 2015 and June 18, 2018) The Rose Garden of Florence, located just off Piazzale Michelangelo, is probably

10 Reasons why Turin should be on your Italy bucket list

Here are at least ten reasons why the bubbling and inspiring city of Turin should definitely be on your Italy bucket list.

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10 reasons to visit Genoa next time you are in Italy

Genoa, like Turin, is one of these fascinating Italian cities that remain off the tourist radar.

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Secret and unusual Sicily: 10 places off the beaten path

Far from the crowds and the usual archaeological sights and main cities, Sicily still reserves any number of hidden treasures

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5 charming little towns in ancient Umbria

Ancient Umbria is the territory once inhabited by the Umbri, the people who had settled east of the Tiber river in pre-Roman times.

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Cinque Terre: a photo and foodie tour

The five picturesque villages, known as the Cinque Terre, count among the most scenic and colorful villages of Italy.

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Top 10 most beautiful and famous villas of Italy

Some of the most beautiful villas on the Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, Capri, in Tivoli, Tuscany and the Castelli Romani.

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Top 15 reasons that make Molise the new coolest region to visit in Italy

After a 1,000 km road trip in a sanctuary of peace and silent poetry, here are 15 reasons to visit Molise

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Top 10 Historic cafés and pastry shops in Trieste

More than any other city in Italy, Trieste is inextricably linked to the world of coffee. Since the 18th c. the town has been the Mediterranean’s main coffee harbor

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Superga : a basilica, a tragedy and the birth of a legend

Located at 10 km of Turin, the Basilica of Superga, site of a regal vow and of a terrible tragedy, is one of these sites where history and story meet.

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