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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The Green Hills of Umbria – a trip across the Valnerina
Famous for its fortified hilltop villages, castles and authentic character (see: 5 charming little towns in ancient Umbria), Umbria is
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6 delicious types of Shellfish you will not usually find on a restaurant menu
The delicious molluscs and crustaceans in this list may be considered rare or unusual in the sense that they are
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The Moretto Artichoke of Brisighella
The area of Brisighella, in the province of Ravenna (Emilia-Romagna), boasts a variety of typical, local food products, one of
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Florence’s historic palaces open their courtyards and gardens to “Wine Town” on May 17 and 18
On Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 a selection of great Florentine historic palaces will open their courtyards and
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From Turin to Rome, the “Italia Gelato Tour” celebrates traditional gelato-making in May and June
Mid-may will see the start of the Italia Gelato Tour, an itinerant festival celebrating the traditions and protagonists of Italian
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‘Gates of Paradise’ finally to be unveiled in Florence after 27 years
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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Sagra delle Fragole (Strawberry Festival) in Nemi, June 2-3 and 9-10
Located at the heart of the Castelli Romani (Roman Castles), the town of Nemi will host its 79th annual Strawberry
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Slow Sea Land, discovering the Sicilian food heritage in Mazara del Vallo, June 8 to 10
The first edition of Slow Sea Land will take place in the historic center of Mazara del Vallo (Trapani, Sicily)
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