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History

Italian Secret Societies

In recent years secret societies have gained cachet with the general public. From Yale’s Skull and Bones to the Freemasons and the Knights Templar, movies and literature have been rife with these groups. Taking into account Italy’s rich and varied history it is not a surprise that the country has […]

Learn Italian, Verbs

Trapassato Prossimo

  The trapassato prossimo is a tense that is used to express what you had done. example: By the time you arrived we had already finished = Ora che tu arrivavi noi avevamo già finito. Here’s how you do it: For most verbs you will need to use the imperfect […]

Travel Destinations

Mercatello sul Metauro

  Mercatello sul Metauro is a medieval village located in the Marche region of Italy at a distance of 30 kms from Urbino. It comprises of a population of around 1500 people and the area is surrounded by mountains and valleys with an elevation of 490 meters. The farmhouses and […]

History

Life in Italy from Baroque to Napoleon

As the Italian Renaissance spread throughout Europe, the next wave of innovation in art, culture and science was emerging. The 17th and the 18th centuries in the history of Italy are considered part of the early modern period. However this period, at least the first half, is often closely associated […]

Parks

Alta Murgia National Park

  The Italian national park of Alta Murgia, located in the Apulia region of the Murgia area, offers six different sightseeing itineraries to help visitors discover the wonders of the area. The park was established in 2004 and is famous for the floral and fauna and animal species it protects, as […]

Lakes

Lake Orta

The Lake, Once Described as a “Pearl” by Balzac, is a Treasure Waiting to be Discovered   Lake Orta and San Giulio Island, Piedmont Ph. depositphoto.com/Crisferra   Lake Orta and its surroundings are quiet, beautiful and filled with gorgeous architecture. It is an enchanting spot, much less crowded than the larger lakes […]

Lazio, Shopping

Open-Air Markets in Rome: Via Sannio

People living in Rome are accustomed to open-air markets and their bustling shopping experience. Traditionally, tourists visit the historical places of any region they are visiting and look for the architecture, museums, sightseeing, and alike. However, I believe that for a tourist it is a complete cultural experience and a […]

Activities

Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park

  The area covered by Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park is home to glorious natural landscapes and rare flora and fauna, which the park was instituted to protect. Located in the beautiful region of the South Eastern Alps the park includes imposing mountains like Mount Serva and Vette di Feltre, as […]

Art Cities, Tourism

Cherasco

Cherasco is a small town in Italy’s Piedmont region. It’s part of the Cuneo province, close to the cities of Turin as well. The town’s area amounts to 81 sq km and the town has a population of roughly 7600 people. The town still retains its medieval essence with the old […]

Art Cities

Prato

  Prato is the capital of the Province of Prato in Tuscany, Italy. Over the centuries, Prato has mainly been famous for its textile industries, with its products being sold to various parts of Italy as well as Europe. Prato has also played an important role in the slow food […]