More than just ham and cheese: hidden and historic Parma in 40 photos and a few anecdotes
Known abroad primarily for its prosciutto and parmigiano cheese, Parma is, first and foremost, a town with a rich
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Author: Slow Italy
The Day of Four Popes
Today is a unique day in the history of Vatican city and Rome. Not only will two former popes, John
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Artist residencies in Basilicata: room and board in exchange for creativity
“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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8 lovely hilltop villages in Umbria
After our Umbria articles, about the Valnerina, our selection of 5 charming little towns in ancient Umbria, and the most
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1. 10 Reasons why Turin should be on your Italy bucket list A visit to one of Italy’s most unsung
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10 Reasons why Turin should be on your Italy bucket list
Turin must be one of Italy’s most unsung cities. While most travelers to Italy head to the triptych Rome-Florence-Venice, Turin
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Superga : a basilica, a tragedy and the birth of a legend
Located at 10 km of Turin, on top of the Superga hill after which it takes its name, the Basilica of
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15 Ghost Towns in Italy
Ghost towns are towns or villages that have been abandoned by their original inhabitants, either due to a natural disaster,
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Chocolate Festivals in Italy
(last updated January 25, 2018) Italy has a long tradition of chocolate making, with famous and historic chocolatiers located in
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New Leonardo Da Vinci painting has been reliably authenticated
A painting by Leonardo da Vinci that has been missing for 500 years was recently found in a Swiss bank.
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