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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Piedmont
A relaxing lakeside weekend in Orta San Giulio, Lake Orta
Orta San Giulio is a charming little town located on a peninsula jutting on the eastern shore of
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5 Italian Towns for chocolate lovers
Italy may not be as famous for its chocolate as Switzerland and Belgium, yet the country has a long tradition
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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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Top 5 most amazing and unusual Chapels in Italy
1. Cave chapel of Genga (Marche) In 1971 a group of speleologists from Ancona discovered a complex system of
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5 beautiful Italian sights seen through the lenses of 5 different photographers
[Updated August 30, 2013.] Five beautiful sights in Italy each seen through the lenses of five different photographers.
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Singular, multicolored vineyard chapel on the Langhe hills of Piemonte
(updated March 2018) The Cappella della Madonna delle Grazie, also known as Santa Maria delle Grazie, is a singular, colorful
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Cookies, Candies and other confections from Piedmont
Following up on our article about the Historic cafés of Turin, we will continue our Turin and Piedmont tour
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CioccolaTò, Turin’s Chocolate Festival, and a little taste of chocolate history
A true feast for the chocoholic’s eyes and palate, Turin’s annual chocolate festival, CioccolaTò, will run from March 2
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