Valsesia is not only the land of great mountaineering ascents to the peaks of Monte Rosa or the home of the monumental complex of Sacro Monte di Varallo. There is a widespread network of less celebrated but equally valuable trails that…
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Rima, a small mountain town now part of the municipality of Alto Sermenza, in the province of Vercelli, represents one of the most characteristic historic nuclei of Upper Valsesia. Situated at 1,417 meters above sea level in a green basin…
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The link between Ferrara and cinema has its roots in an urban planning that seems to have been conceived for cinematic staging. Often referred to as Europe's first modern city because of the Addizione Erculea, an extraordinary work of…
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A Liguria that goes beyond the summer postcard and finds its strength in the continuity of the seasons. The town of Finale Ligure belongs to this dimension: a destination that is not exhausted in beach tourism but builds its identity on a…
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The cultural landscape of the Piedmont region has seen in recent years the consolidation of a strategic project called MUVV, an acronym that identifies the network of Vercelli and Varallo Museums. This initiative stems from the need to…
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Walking has gained more and more enthusiasts in recent years, becoming a travel experience that combines movement, reflection and discovery. Some routes, however, are not simply paths: they offer a deeper contact with history and culture…
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Lonato del Garda, a charming town with ancient roots, is revealed in the immediate Brescian hinterland of Lake Garda. With a history spanning as many as seven thousand years, this place offers an almost uninterrupted sequence of cultural…
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A very ancient fair that this year even celebrates 600 years of history, and the world's largest gathering of madonnari, who have been animating the fair for 51 years. We are talking about theAntichissima Fiera delle Grazie, which this…
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Ferrara is the custodian of an extraordinarily rich and complex Jewish history, which has its roots in the 13th century and continues to leave an indelible mark on the city's urban and cultural fabric. The Jewish presence in Ferrara has…
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One of the most fascinating historical icons of Lake Maggiore, suspended between myth and memory, is about to reopen its doors to the public. Indeed, next June 28 marks the official opening of the Castles of Cannero, ancient fortifications…
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Modena, one of the most precious pearls of Emilia-Romagna, is a city that enchants because of its happy union of art, history, culture and gastronomy. Famous in the world for its traditional balsamic vinegar, luxury cars such as Ferrari…
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A fortress that was the home of Caterina Sforza, the scene of battles, a bulwark defending one of the most prosperous cities in northern Italy during the Renaissance: we are talking about the Rocca di Ravaldino di Forlì, also known…
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Romagna, with its green lands and hills silhouetted against the sea, is a region that tells a story of great dynasties, art, power and battles. Among the most famous and powerful families that have marked the history of this land are the…
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A journey through a land where history has shaped every stone, every tower, every village, in the heart of Romagna and particularly of Tuscan Romagna. Thehinterland of Romagna is marked by the presence of several Medici fortresses: in…
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A castle that seems to come out of a fairy tale, on a hill overlooking the Po River from above, in the middle of the Monferrato hills. It is the Castle of Gabiano, a historical monument of extraordinary importance that, in addition to its…
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Veronese autumn brings with it a symphony of colors that illuminates the valleys, hills and shores of Lake Garda. The leaves are tinged with warm, vibrant hues, the forests and villages of the area become ideal destinations for foliage…
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The Savio Valley, located in southern Romagna, stretches from the headwaters of the Savio River near Mount Fumaiolo to the city of Cesena. The stream springs from the slopes of the mountain, which is one of the valley's main natural…
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Not one, not two, not even three, many more: there are as many as seven gardens at the Kränzelhof Estate in Cermes, South Tyrol, a short distance from Merano. This historic winery is located here, where lush vineyards have long been…
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Vallagarina, one of the most fascinating valleys in Trentino, is a destination that combines natural beauty, thousands of years of history, plenty of art , and a vibrant food and wine culture. Located along the course of the Adige River…
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Mantua, located in the heart of the Po Valley, nestled between the calm waters of the lakes formed by the Mincio River that embrace it like a precious jewel, is a city that seems to have stepped out of a fairy tale. Known for its rich…
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Valsugana, Trentino is an ancient valley full of history and natural beauty. It is the ideal place for those who love nature and relaxation. It extends along the Brenta River, and has a landscape that is home to nature trails, forests…
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Among the Cottian Alps in Piedmont, lies a valley that is probably among the most fascinating in Italy: it is Valle Maira, which still retains its ancient history, giving visitors unparalleled landscapes, enchanted places and sometimes…
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Val di Funes is located in the center of the Dolomites in South Tyrol and gives visitors unique views and an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Here in the valley, some of the best known spots undoubtedly include the Odle Mountains…
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Between the Little Dolomites and Mount Pasubio, Val Leogra with its colors and ancient places is a valley positioned in the province of Vicenza, on the border with Trentino. Its main characteristic is a landscape that features hills and…
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Located on the beautiful Riviera Ligure di Ponente, Savona is a port city that combines history, culture, and natural beauty. The city is dominated by the majestic Priamar Fortress, an imposing construction that offers panoramic views of…
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Val di Non is a valley located in the Trentino-Alto Adige region. It is surrounded by the Dolomites and the Rhaetian Alps, and its notoriety is due to its unnatural landscapes and colors. The valley features several lakes, such as Lake…
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Located amidst the greenery of the Euganean Hills is the oldest existing maze of greenery in the world: it is the maze of Villa Barbarigo in Valsanzibio, a hamlet of Galzignano Terme, located at the foot of Mount Gallo, which rises 385…
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A labyrinth of damask roses, all arranged along a circular path, similar to that of the labyrinth in Chartres Cathedral, with rows, however, that are arranged all around to create like rays, an image reminiscent of that of the sun: this is…
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Val Chisone, located in the Western Alps of Piedmont, is a valley known for its natural landscapes, characterized by green forests, meadows, lakes and mountains with remarkable peaks. There are various activities that Val Chisone offers…
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The Val di Cembra, in Trentino-Alto Adige, is a valley characterized by breathtaking landscapes and a remarkable winemaking tradition marked by grape terraces that rise up to 900 m above sea level. The grapes grown include mainly…
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Cremona, a city located in the region of Lombardy is renowned for its history and art. The center of Cremona is Piazza del Comune, which houses some of the city's most famous monuments such as the Cathedral, the Loggia of the Militia, the…
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It is known as the "queen of the Venetian villas." and indeed, Villa Pisani in Stra is a significant, elegant, majestic presence; it is impossible not to notice it as one travels along Veneto Regional Road 11, or the long road that leads…
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The Brembana Valley is the ideal place for a vacation that brings together outdoor life, culture and relaxation. The Val Brembana is nestled between the spurs of the Orobic Alps and preserves within it fairy-tale landscapes and villages…
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Vicenza, founded in the 2nd century B.C., prospered under Venetian rule from the early 15th century to the late 18th century. Famous for its architectural heritage, the city holds the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to the works…
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"My entrance into the labyrinth is an invitation into the meanders of a path, where time is transformed into space and space in turn becomes time. " These are the words of the artist Arnaldo Pomodoro himself when we find ourselves inside…
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The Egyptian Museum of Turin, founded in 1824 by King Charles Felix of Savoy, is one of the most prestigious Egyptian collections in the world outside Cairo. Since its creation inside it found space for the first antiquities from the…
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The labyrinth, it is known, is a symbol rich in meaning and suggestion, a journey both physical and metaphorical through the depths of the human soul.This is also the case in Merano, where since 2001 the local Trauttmansdorff Castle has…
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When he moved to Italy after World War II, landscape architect Russell Page (Tattershall, 1906 - London, 1985) found, in the gardens he had the opportunity to visit, an old-fashioned and unfashionable country. At a time when labor in large…
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In the heart of the Caravino area, about 55 kilometers from Turin, stands the majestic Masino Castle together with its enchanting park, witness to more than ten centuries of family history of the noble Counts Valperga. Originally erected…
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After the itineraries dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci and Lucrezia Borgia, Piero della Francesca and Leon Battista Alberti, the journey to discover Renaissance Romagna ends with two more itineraries, where nature is the protagonist…
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Exploring the concept of the labyrinth involves an immersion in something ancestral and, perhaps, as ancient as the very fabric of human history itself. It means approaching a symbol that has presumably kept steadfast company with…
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Bologna is famous for being one of the oldest cities in Europe, with a cultural heritage reflected not only in its magnificent medieval and Renaissance architecture, but also in the art scene that continues to grow every day. Bologna is…
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Nestled among the majestic Dolomites inSouth Tyrol lies Val Badia, a natural jewel that enchants every traveler with its history, its landscapes, and the many opportunities it offers to lovers of hiking, mountaineering, and sports. The…
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Romagna dresses up in anticipation of Christmas and the New Year and concludes 2023 with many initiatives under the sign of art and culture, including exhibitions, guided tours and great concerts. An opportunity to admire monuments…
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Less than an hour from Bergamo, between the ValSeriana, the alpine valley of the Serio river basin and which, starting from Bergamo, extends northeastward for some sixty kilometers, and the Val di Scalve, the valley of the Dezzo stream in…
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We continue the series of articles that have led you to discover Renaissance Romagna with two more itineraries promoted by Visit Romagna, aimed at getting to know places among art, nature and culture in the provinces and municipalities of…
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The year of Bergamo Brescia Capital of Culture 2023 comes to a close in the Castle of Palazzolo sull'Oglio (Brescia) with an exhibition that compares two great painters who each represent the two protagonist cities of this year that is…
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The Christmas season, with its twinkling lights, enveloping scents and magical atmosphere, reaches one of its peaks in the picturesque Christmas Markets of Trentino-South Tyrol. This region, with its towering mountains and gorgeous…
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We begin today a series of articles that will take you on a discovery of Renaissance Romagna: six itineraries through the provinces and municipalities of this territory, between art and nature, where some of the most important seigniories…
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Nestled in a remote and rarefied atmosphere, in the heart of the municipality of Due Carrare, stands the Castle of San Pelagio. It is an ancient building that, despite its much more recent reconstruction, entangles its roots with the…
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Between new and great classics, visiting Mantua is always a good idea, both for those who choose it for the first time and for those who have already known it, even in different seasons of the year. Two exhibition events dedicated to…
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In ancient Rome, upon entering a domus of some noble family, it would not have been uncommon to come across a floor covered with a mosaic in the shape of a labyrinth. Several have been found: as we wrote on these pages, the oldest known…
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The Sigurtà Garden Park in Valeggio sul Mincio is now also known outside Italy's borders for being one of the most beautiful parks in Italy. On the contrary: in 2013 it was awarded "Italy's most beautiful park" while in 2015 it took…
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Among Ferrara's Renaissance buildings , Palazzo Costabili certainly occupies a top place: it was built between 1495 and 1504, designed by Biagio Rossetti (Ferrara, c. 1447 - 1516), architect of the court of Hercules I, and commissioned by…
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Val Cenischia is one of the most beautiful valleys in Piedmont: located in the west of the region, lateral to Val di Susa, it is formed by the Cenischia stream and is known for its natural beauty, rich history and mixed culture (the upper…
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Can one talk about the current climate crisis through a labyrinth? According to Piero Gilardi (Turin, Italy, 1942 - 2023), anArte Povera artist in the late 1960s and later among the artists who most worked on the connections between art…
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A sumptuous eighteenth-century mans ion now at the center of a vast agricultural estate, transformed into a sumptuous resort: this is Palace of Varignana, a residence that stands in the hills of Bologna, not far from Castel San Pietro…
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It can be said that, in the 16th century, the Gonzaga court in Mantua nurtured a real passion for labyrinths. Those who walk through the Hall of Horses in the Ducal Palace and linger on the east wall will easily notice a fresco depicting…
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On the shores of Lake Garda lies the charming Salò, located on the western shore of the lake, a destination that enchants visitors with its well-kept historic center, lake views, long history, and location: surrounded by a backdrop…
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This enchanting corner of the world that is Valchiavenna, with its rugged landscapes and charming perched villages, offers an extraordinary fusion of man's art and nature's magnificence. The melting of massive ice sheets that took place…
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Lake Como is one of Italy's most fascinating tourist destinations, famous for its scenic beauty and the historic villas that line its shores. This Lombard jewel has attracted the attention of numerous writers and famous people over the…
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Val Varaita is a beautiful valley located in the Cottian Alps in Piedmont, at the foot of Monviso, the mountain where the source of the Po River is found. Characterized by a natural beauty that has few other equals, the Varaita Valley…
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The Ossola Valley is one of the most beautiful valleys in Piedmont, corresponding to the catchment area of the Toce River, which runs through its entire length. Val d'Ossola is located in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, occupies the…
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We are in the far north of Piedmont: the Formazza Valley is the last offshoot of the Ossola Valley, crossed by the Toce River whose source lies in the mountains on the Swiss border. Nestled in the Lepontine Alps, Val Formazza, totally part…
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They say Trieste is the most Central European city in Italy. What is certain is that, besides being a wonderful city, it has been a meeting place of different cultures for centuries, a multicolored city where different languages have…
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The Stelvio National Park is one of the largest and oldest in Italy: established in 1935, it is the fourth in the history of our country (after those of Gran Paradiso, Abruzzo and Circeo) and covers an area of more than 130,000 hectares…
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The Palladian Villas, the set of sumptuous patrician residences designed in the mid-sixteenth century by Andrea Palladio (Andrea di Pietro della Gondola; Padua, 1508 - Maser, 1580), one of the greatest architects of his time, are one of…
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An ancient marquisate, a land of art, wines, ancient legends, and great writers: this is Monferrato, the territory of Piedmont that roughly corresponds to the present provinces of Asti and Alessandria, extending from the hills bordering…
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Like a gem set in the southern side of Lake Garda, rises Sirmione, a small village celebrated over the centuries by the dreamy pens of important literary figures from Catullus to Goethe. The lake water skims the millennia-old walls of the…
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To follow in the footsteps of two great protagonists of the Italian Renaissance such as Leon Battista Alberti and Piero della Francesca in order to explore in Romagna the historical-artistic and intellectual heritage that these artists…
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After theflooding that hitEmilia Romagna last month, in Faenza, among the cities most affected, the Pinacoteca Comunale (Municipal Art Gallery ) reopened its doors to visitors on June 9, thus continuing its primary goal of making its…
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Passionate about art, nature and maybe even cycling? Visit Ferrara leads you to discover the province of Ferrara with three new itineraries in which the natural scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the bicycle and the river coexist…
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Intellectuals of all kinds and ages have often sought, carried away by fascination and an almost carnal love, to recount what they have seen and experienced in the city of Como. The shores of Lake Como have enchanted and engulfed great…
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Bergamo, a marvelous city with a very ancient history, divided into two parts(Bergamo Alta and Bergamo Bassa) equally fascinating and rich in monuments, set in one of the most active productive areas in all of Italy, an important center…
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It is perhaps a little-known aspect, but the land of Romagna is rich in... street art: cities and towns are literally invaded by works of urban art created by the most famous Italian and international street artists. Here is where you can…
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One thinks of the Gulf of the Poets and one's imagination immediately runs to the beautiful colorful villages that overlook the waters of eastern Liguria, the steep cliffs that provide unique views of the world, the literati who passed…
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If you do not know Brescia, you will be amazed: it is not only factories and crafts in the heart of Lombardy, the economic locomotive of Europe. It is also so much to discover in terms of history, art, architecture. It has been chosen…
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Whether you are bewitched by it like Woody Allen or have never been there, for everyone Venice represents one of the wonders of the world to be known and discovered again and again. The most apt adjective is "unique"-there is nothing else…
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"With that face a little bit like that, with that expression a little bit like that that we have before we go to Genoa...": so sang Bruno Lauzi (or Paolo Conte, depending on which version you prefer) in that habanera tango with the…
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In the "drinking" and business Milan, the city of skyscrapers and technology, modernity and design, where people work and produce, there is a whole artistic heritage to discover and appreciate. And we are not just talking about the…
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The Susa Valley is a cradle of life and civilization nestled in the heart of the Alps, a magical place that straddles Italy and France and for centuries has seen kings and emperors, soldiers and pilgrims pass through. All this has left the…
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Almost on the border with Switzerland, between the upper edge of Lake Maggiore and the Toce River, on a gentle plateau around 800 meters above sea level lies Val Vigezzo, also known as the Painters' Valley. We are in Piedmont, at the…
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If you find yourself passing through the provinces of Como and Lecco, you cannot fail to drop by Lake Pusiano, "the pearl of Brianza," in the Lambro Valley Natural Park. Lake Pusiano is one of the few remaining totally swimmable lakes…
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A short distance from Lake Maggiore is Lake Mergozzo. We are in Piedmont, in the Leopontine Alps, and Lake Mergozzo is renowned for its waters, which are among the cleanest and clearest of European lakes. The lake, which was once part of…
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It can be said that Lake Viverone, in Piedmont, is a rarity in Italy, as it is fed by the same watercourses that cyclically inject water or bring it out of the reservoir. A rarity that has been specially studied by the Piedmont Regional…
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Over time, Cremona has increasingly defined itself as the "city of music and violin making," as it in its history counts such figures as the composer Marcantonio Ingegneri (Verona, 1536 - Cremona, 1592), his pupil Claudio Monteverdi…
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The Berici Hills embrace the city of Vicenza and hold among their reliefs a rich treasure of art and architecture. Among their gentle slopes, the Berici Hills offer the visitor a succession of evocative scenery with the emerald green woods…
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The City Life neighborhood in Milan is a small, human-scale center in the heart of Italy's most modern city. At once a new symbol of Milan and a new standard for sustainable and architecturally innovative development throughout Italy, City…
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Lake Idro is a gem set among whitewashed peaks on the border between Lombardy and Trentino. Lake Idro is a pristine body of water that is a symbol of sustainable and respectful tourism. Lake Idro is the natural boundary of the Chiese…
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In 2012 Cremona received UNESCO recognition as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity: the history of Cremona cannot be separated from that of the violin makers' workshops that populate it, places where the violin was born more than…
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Say San Daniele del Friuli and you immediately think of the joys of the table. San Daniele del Friuli is world-renowned for its famous prosciutto, but this village nestled in the hills also has much more to offer. San Daniele del Friuli is…
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In the province of Vercelli, on a scenic hillside between Valsesia and Valsessera, stands Guardabosone, a small village known as the"living museum town." Despite its small size, it offers as many as four museums, a botanical garden and a…
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Bologna is known in the world's imagination above all for the medieval splendor still visible in the features of the historic urban fabric, testifying to its rise as one of the most important cosmopolitan centers in Europe between the 13th…
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Lords of Mantua, the Gonzagas ruled the Lombard city bathed by the banks of the Mincio River for several centuries: from their seizure of power with the famous expulsion of the Bonacolsi, masterfully depicted in the large painting…
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The San Sebastiano Diocesan Museum in Cuneo celebrates its first ten years of activity: it was in fact September 29, 2012, when it opened its doors to the public in Contrada Mondovì, although its history began in 2000, with the…
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Last leg of our journey to discover fantastic animals and creatures in Italian museums. With the twentieth stage we arrive in the mountains of the Aosta Valley to see what creatures lurk in these parts. The project is led by Finestre…
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Traveling along roads and narrow streets immersed in the endless expanses of fertile Lower Mantuan countryside, one reaches San Benedetto Po, a village of almost 7,000 inhabitants just over twenty kilometers from Mantua that holds…
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When one thinks of Varallo, the small town in the province of Vercelli, in Valsesia, one unhesitatingly links it to Sacro Monte, but in reality it reveals quite a few surprises to its visitors: in addition to the aforementioned Sacro Monte…
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Nineteenth and penultimate leg of our journey to discover animals and fantastic places in Italian museums. Today we travel to Trentino-Alto Adige to find out what creatures lurk in the institutions of Italy's northernmost region. The…
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TheOltrepò p avese is a rich and evocative land capable of combining picture-postcard landscapes with centuries-old traditions. TheOltrepò p avese is framed by the great river Po that always flows placidly in the background…
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The Borromean Islands are a daydream just a stone's throw from Milan. The Borromean Islands are the most resplendent jewel of Lake Maggiore, a unique place in terms of nature as well as history and culture, a destination for many tourists…
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Cattolica is known everywhere as a land of vacations, endless beaches and nightlife, but it is also a land of art and culture. Still Romagna, but with Le Marche just around the corner, Cattolica over the years has become a point of…
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The hills of Bologna are natural parks, they are villages and castles just a stone's throw from Bologna, one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, they are museums and adventurous trails, they are unmissable gastronomic specialties, yet…
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A marvelous land squeezed between the sea and the mountains immediately behind: this is Liguria, and even among the museums of this region it is possible to come across the presences of fantastic animals and creatures. From the coasts of…
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Some places in Friuli-Venezia Giulia are still intimately linked to the life and education of Pier Paolo Pasolini, one of the greatest intellectuals, poets and filmmakers of the 20th century. Although born in Bologna in 1922, he came to…
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The eleventh leg of our journey to discover animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums takes us to Veneto. Indeed, in the city of the lagoon and other cities in Veneto, one can find dragons, strange creatures, tritons, jellyfish heads…
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Franciacorta is an oasis of peace and tranquility just a stone's throw from Milan. Franciacorta covers an area of about 200 square kilometers overlooking the shores of Lake Iseo (here is our 10-stop itinerary on Lake Iseo) and includes as…
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The journey through Italy of museums to discover fantastic animals and places comes to stop number eight,Emilia Romagna. As usual, many fantastic creatures we found in the region's museums, from the Apennines to the sea. Animals and…
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Soave: wine, history and culture. Soave is an enchanted village located just a half-hour drive from the center of Verona. Soave is famous for the excellent wine grown in the surrounding countryside, but it is above all a magical place for…
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Stage number seven for our journey through Italian museums in search of fantastic animals and places. Today it is Friuli-Venezia Giulia's turn: here are the creatures we found in the institutions of this northern Italian region. The…
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If you are fascinated by castles and fascinated by their stories related to the people who populated them, the legends around which sometimes still hover a veil of mystery, and theart that you can find inside them, we let you discover in…
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Lake Varese: among nature walks, artistic treasures and traces of a distant past. Lake Varese is a perfect place to take a break from hectic city life and relax in an environment endowed with a unique charm. First and foremost, the entire…
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The journey among the animals and fantastic creatures of Italian museums reaches its fourth leg with Piedmont: here are the creatures we found at the foot of the Alps, in these museums teeming with life, to visit safely, to spend time…
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The territory of Vercelli is characterized by rice cultivation: in fact, here in the spring season the landscape turns into a checkered sea because the water submerges the rice fields in which the entire natural surroundings and the…
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Today begins our journey that will take you on a discovery of the animals, creatures and fantastic characters depicted in the works of art in museums in all regions of Italy, from North to South, including painting, sculpture and art…
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San Pellegrino Terme: thermal waters, towering mountains and unparalleled style. Just 20 kilometers from Bergamo lies one of the most famous spas in the Belpaese. San Pellegrino Terme has been known for centuries for the quality of its…
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A center of great artistic production in the Piedmontese Renaissance, especially in the 16th century, is certainly Vercelli, whose main exponent is considered Gaudenzio Ferrari (Valduggia, c. 1477-80 - Milan, 1546), to whom we had already…
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Lake Garda: it is unspoiled nature nestled between the plains and the Alps, it is still living testimony to a very ancient past and the cradle of artistic and architectural masterpieces(here we talked about the 10 must-see art destinations…
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Valtellina is undoubtedly one of the most iconic places in the entire Alpine region. Thanks to the beauty of its mountains and the many resorts that dot its entire territory, Valtellina is a land that offers so much to the traveler in all…
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One of the three main valleys of Valsesia, along with Valgrande(here an in-depth look at the churches in the latter valley) and Valsermenza, is the Mastallone Valley , which takes its name from the Mastallone stream, a tributary of the…
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The Po delta is a cradle of nature and civilization on the border between Veneto and Emilia-Romagna. The Po delta is a symbol like few others of how close the relationship between the environment and man can be and how one can shape the…
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Lake Iseo is a gateway to the central Alps and at the same time a place easily accessible from the main cities of Lombardy. This dual nature of it, glamorous and wild at the same time, is perhaps the best key to understanding how much Lake…
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In the heart of the Venetian plain, the Euganean Hills are an almost unexpected surprise for the traveler who has arrived in these parts to stop in the many cities of art: from Padua to Verona to, of course, Venice. The Euganean Hills with…
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The Langhe's rolling hills, forests, rivers, towns and small villages are endowed with a charm at once melancholy and almost magnetic. The Langhe, not surprisingly, have been not only the backdrop but the true protagonists of authentic…
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Lake Maggiore is a unique place in terms of nature as well as history and culture. Framed by the majesty of the Alps, Lake Maggiore is characterized by a particularly mild climate that has made it a kind of ecological laboratory for Mother…
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Lake Como, fascinating and rich in history, an inexhaustible source of inspiration for artists and writers, is not only a glamorous destination but also a destination forart and culture lovers. With its deep blue waters set "between two…
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Lake Garda: the deep blue of its crystal-clear waters, the green of lush vegetation, but also the white and gray of the mountains that surround it, and then again the austere colors of castles and forts that contrast with the rich colors…
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The Val Grande is the largest of the valleys in Valsesia, in the province of Vercelli: traversed by the Sesia River, it is famous not only for the marvelous landscape it offers to anyone who crosses it, but above all because it is dotted…
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When we think of the Renaissance, the wonders of cities such as Florence, Venice, Urbino, Padua, Mantua, Vicenza, partly of Rome, Bologna automatically emerge from our imagination. However, not many people immediately name Milan among the…
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Mantua is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and its most visited treasures are famous: the Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo Te, the basilica of Sant'Andrea, and the Rotonda di San Lorenzo. Those who have more time may want…
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Val di Fiemme is one of the best-known valleys in the Dolomites, located mostly in Trentino, but with some of its offshoots also in South Tyrol, squeezed between the Lagorai mountains to the south and the Latemar mountains to the…
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When one thinks of a prominent artist from the area of Vercelli and its surroundings in Piedmont, it is inevitable that Gaudenzio Ferrari (Valduggia, c. 1477-80 - Milan, 1546) immediately comes to mind. He is in fact considered the…
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To discover the beauties of Friuli Venezia Giulia and visit its main museums, exhibitions, monuments and caves for free, as well as take part free of charge in guided tours organized by PromoTurismoFVG or have audioguides available or even…
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From October 2 to 10, 2021, Mercanteinfiera, an event now in its 40th edition aimed at all fans of antiques, vintage collecting and historical design, returns to the Parma Fairs. One can find here iconic objects of designer design…
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Wonderful landscapes, hidden coves, sheer cliffs, colorful villages: the Cinque Terre, in Liguria, attract millions of travelers from all over the world every year for their unquestionable scenic charm and uniqueness, which shows how, in…
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Many people may not know that Lombardy is a land of important archaeological sites ranging from prehistory to the Middle Ages. Usually people do not visit the region to take a trip into archaeology, but what we want to propose here is…
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It's common knowledge: in Venice, you pay an entrance fee almost everywhere. Even in churches: if in the main cities of Italy it is usually the larger and more complex to maintain churches that charge an entrance fee, in the lagoon capital…
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Nestled between the Alps, the Stura di Demonte Valley stretches in Piedmont, in the province of Cuneo, for more than sixty kilometers along an axis that joins Italy to France: starting from Cuneo it leads to the Colle della Maddalena, an…
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The second Italian campaign of Napoleon Bonaparte (Ajaccio, 1769 - St. Helena, 1821) ended, on June 14, 1800, with the Battle of Marengo: the French army led by Napoleon defeated, against expectations, the Austrian army led by Michael von…
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Ravenna 's past is inextricably linked to the period when the city was part of theByzantine empire: in particular, Ravenna was for almost two centuries the capital of theExarchate of Italy, the district of the empire that controlled in…
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In art history, "Leonardesque" painters are defined as those painters who studied together with Leonardo da Vinci (Vinci, 1452 - Amboise, 1519) or whose art looked to that of the great Tuscan genius. They were a group of artists active in…
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When one thinks of the city of San Remo, the association of ideas with the two reasons for which it is famous, namely the Italian Song Festival and the Casino, is almost natural. But San Remo is not only the San Remo Festival, nor is it…
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He is one of the most eccentric artists of the 16th century: he is Girolamo Francesco Mazzola, but he went down in art history as the Parmigianino (Parma, 1503 - Casalmaggiore, 1540). A very precocious artist, a restless genius, a…
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Year 1524: one of the greatest artists of the time, Giulio Romano (Giulio Pippi de Iannuzzi; Rome, c. 1499 - Mantua, 1546) arrives in Mantua, called by the city's marquis, Federico II Gonzaga. It was the beginning of an indissoluble…
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There is a piece of Montagnana that ended up in Rotterdam: it is a drawing depicting the Castle of San Zeno, a thirteenth-century fortress built by Ezzelino III da Romano (its keep, the Ezzelinian donjon, is still there, almost forty…
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We are in the easternmost part of Liguria, on the border with Tuscany, on the alleys of a village perched on the top of a promontory: Tellaro, a dream of colorful houses hidden among the rocks of one of the most beautiful areas in Italy…
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The traveler arriving from Fiorenzuola d'Arda, from Lugnanano or from Bacedasco, will immediately be attracted by the crenellated towers of Castell'Arquato, by that "beauty that mysteriously reveals itself at the abrupt turn of the access…
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Pilgrimage routes are not only paths of faith, but also journeys through art and history, immersed in nature, and capable of often leading the pilgrim or traveler to discover little-known and little-visited places. Emilia-Romagna is one of…
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1. Aquileia It was founded in 181 B.C. and soon became one of the most important cities in northern Italy, given its location, a crossroads of trade between East and West, North and South. It was then destroyed by Attila in the 5th…
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1. Castelrotto It is located in a scenic area of great value, within the Schlern Nature Park and on the slopes of the Seiser Alm, a circumstance that has made Castelrotto (Kastelruth in German) a summer and winter resort. However, it is…
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1. Saint-Pierre Attestations from prehistoric times testify that the site of today's Saint-Pierre was the site of the first settlements in the Aosta Valley: the village is built around two medieval castles, belonging to the two families…
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Travel Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
1. Barolo Barolo is one of the main centers of the Langhe and is universally known for the wine produced here, which bears the same name as the village. But that's not all: it is also an important international center for music and…
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1. Dolceacqua A picture-postcard village in the province of Imperia, not far from Ventimiglia and the French border, Dolceacqua lies not far from the sea and occupies a hill near the Nervia stream: the humpback bridge that crosses it is…
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1. Castell'Arquato On the hills of the Val d'Arda valley lies the medieval village of Castell'Arquato, situated on the top of a hill overlooking the surrounding landscape. In fact, Castell'Arquato originated in the Middle Ages (there is a…
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1. Valeggio sul Mincio The town lies on the border between the provinces of Verona and Mantua, and the territory of the municipality ranges from the moraine hills surrounding Lake Garda to the plains. Settlements in the vicinity of today's…
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We are inaugurating a new column today, #torneremoaviaggiare: a hashtag to give you travel ideas to mark for when we can finally get back on the road. In each issue, ten different villages for each region of Italy, including hidden gems…
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