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Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre One of the most visited sites in Italy and particularly appreciated by tourists, the Cinque Terre National Park, is in the Liguria region and it is listed in the UNESCO environmental and cultural worldwide patrimony, which has to be guarded and improved. The name literally translates into “the Five […]
The happy, almost human-like presence of the glorious sunflower is finally dwindling in the fields and gardens of Italy now that we’re approaching late summer. However, its happiness and sunshine can often remain in our minds for long into the winter months… Sunflowers in Castiglioncello, Tuscany. Ph. Borghy52 on […]
The main square in Deruta. Ph. frankix on depositphotos Deruta is a small town located in Umbria, more precisely in the province of Perugia. Deruta is located on top of a hill and its origins are not very clear. However, it is believed that Deruta did have plenty of important links to […]
Triora is a small village located in the Liguria region of Italy in the province of Imperia. The village is close to the cities of Imperia and Genoa and is on the border with France. Triora is known as the Village of Witches, as it was see of some of the most gruesome witch killing […]
If you’re planning a trip to Italy next summer, and more specifically to Umbria, you might want to consider coming when the Spoleto Festival of Two Worlds takes place, usually the first two weeks or seventeen days in July. The 60th edition takes place from June 30 through July 16 in […]
The name itself suggests that an Italian herb garden should, in fact, be treated as a ‘garden’ and not just a dull area with a few dry basil plants struggling to survive on it… gar·den (gärdn) N. 1. A plot of land used for the cultivation of flowers, vegetables, […]
Glass of a Sicilian Red Wine So, you’ve come to realize that your home is in one of the premier wine regions in the country. You begin to make the rounds to the various wineries, engage in wine tasting and develop a cultured palate for the stuff. Over time […]
Italy’s Largest Train Station Rome – Termini Train Station Rome’s Termini train station is Europe’s second largest station, only Paris’ Gare du Nord, sees more travelers. The name derives from the nearby ruins of the Baths of Diocletian, hence the name ‘Termini’ from ‘Terme’ for baths. After the opening of the two papal […]
Third part of a diary of a motorbike tour of the Dolomites. Here you can read the first parts: Tour of the Dolomites part I Tour of the Dolomites part II From Belluno to Agordo The weather today is very dramatic. Some of those fluffy cumulus clouds look […]
PIZZA OK, I like American pizza once in a while – but Italian pizza is a very different thing. The establishments which specialize in pizzas are called “pizzeria” and often they have menus listing 20 or more types. In Italy, pizza is always made to order (with somebody in the […]