Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo
Situated on the slope of the Montalbano, amid the rolling hills of Tuscany, lies the town of Vinci, the birthplace
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Author: Slow Italy
Sacra di San Michele: a Mysterious Monastery high up in the Mountains
Symbol monument of the Piedmont region, the abbey of San Michele is undoubtedly one of the most striking architectural
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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 century
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How to order a coffee in Trieste
Trieste’s long tradition as a coffee hub is most visible in its historic cafés and… in its unique coffee jargon.
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Top 10 Italian towns where to celebrate carnival
Carnival is celebrated in many cities of Italy, with celebrations usually starting on the first Sunday of February and lasting
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Sophia’s Romantic Roman Villa
Aside from being a beautiful and extremely talented actress (she was the first artist ever to win an Oscar for
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6 Foodie Road Trips to Little-known places in Emilia-Romagna
The idea for this article arose as I was reading the book Emilia Romagna – A Personal Guide to Little-known
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Hunchbacks of Italy
Hunchbacks are present in many local legends and fairy tales across Italy, especially in the North. Except for a few
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Italy’s Top Hotels according to Mr & Mrs Smith
Fourteen Italian hotels recently made it into the top list of the 2015 Smith Hotel Awards, celebrating exceptional hotels worldwide. Out
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The Way of St Francis: in Francis of Assisi’s footsteps on his 550km pilgrimage from Florence to Rome
The idea for this article was submitted by Hannah of Cicerone Press, who asked me if I would be interested
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