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Lactating fountains of Italy

November 20, 2012February 18, 2018 Slow Italy

Often considered a funny attraction, lactating nereids, sirens and godesses were in fact a manifestation of the high Mannerist style, popular

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5 beautiful Italian sights seen through the lenses of 5 different photographers

April 23, 2012March 4, 2015 Slow Italy

[Updated August 30, 2013.] Five beautiful sights in Italy each seen through the lenses of five different photographers.

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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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Asymmetric and contrasting windows of Italy

March 23, 2012March 4, 2015 Slow Italy

Recently we talked about the fascinating and singular door knobs and knockers you can find in Italian medieval buildings all

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Singular, multicolored vineyard chapel on the Langhe hills of Piemonte

March 9, 2012March 13, 2018 Slow Italy

(updated March 2018) The Cappella della Madonna delle Grazie, also known as Santa Maria delle Grazie, is a singular, colorful

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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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The Four River Gods of Piazza Navona

January 31, 2012March 4, 2015 Slow Italy

The four river Gods are the protagonists of the Fountain of the Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi) by Bernini

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Door knobs and knockers in Italy

January 27, 2012October 16, 2013 Slow Italy

One of the things we like about strolling through the narrow, cobbled streets in Italy are the magnificent door

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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