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Magna Graecia in Salento, what to see: 10 places to visit

Magna Graecia in Salento, what to see: 10 places to visit

Salento is a land that fascinates tourists not only for its natural beauty, such as the sea and beaches of Torre Lapillo and the Bauxite quarries of Otranto, but also for its rich artistic, architectural and historical heritage. Located in the Italia...
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The centerless labyrinth of Catanzaro's Mediterranean Biodiversity Park

The centerless labyrinth of Catanzaro's Mediterranean Biodiversity Park

More than sixty hectares of greenery, two thousand tall trees, twenty thousand ground cover plants, a ten-thousand-square-meter lawn, an Italian garden, a pond and a waterfall, and then a 1,400-meter bicycle and running path, a playground area with v...
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A British labyrinth in Molise: the caerdrome of Petrella Tifernina

A British labyrinth in Molise: the caerdrome of Petrella Tifernina

A village of a thousand inhabitants nestled in the mountains of theMolise Apennines, a medieval church finished construction in the early 13th century, and a strange graffito that has no other equal in Italy. It is a very special labyrinth that is en...
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The House of the Labyrinth in Pompeii: the first known labyrinth mosaic

The House of the Labyrinth in Pompeii: the first known labyrinth mosaic

It is a fairly common occurrence to find Roman mosaics depicting labyrinths. They have been discovered in several cities of the Roman Empire, are made with great attention to detail and can vary in complexity, and were usually placed in the most impo...
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A labyrinth in the archaeological park: the Basileus Archaeopark in Basilicata

A labyrinth in the archaeological park: the Basileus Archaeopark in Basilicata

The only, large outdoor labyrinth in Basilicata is located at an archaeological site. About fifteen kilometers from Potenza, along the Appian Way, is the village of Baragiano, where two and a half thousand years ago a king of the peuketiantes, a pop...
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Lake Hvar, what to see: the 5 places to visit

Lake Hvar, what to see: the 5 places to visit

Lake Lesina is a beautiful body of brackish water located along the coast of Puglia, between the Tavoliere and the Gargano promontory. It is one of two coastal lakes in Apulia along with Lake Varano. The lake, which communicates with the Adriatic Sea...
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Hermitages of Majella, which ones to see: the 10 most spectacular ones

Hermitages of Majella, which ones to see: the 10 most spectacular ones

Majella, a majestic and rugged mountain in the heart ofAbruzzo, holds centuries-old places of worship set in the pristine wilderness of its National Park, which, with an area of more than 740 square kilometers, offers spectacular landscapes rich in b...
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Tropea, what to see: the 5 places not to miss

Tropea, what to see: the 5 places not to miss

Tropea is one of the most popular seaside destinations in Calabria and the Tyrrhenian Sea, because of its fine beaches, crystal-clear sea, landscapes, quality of life, and gastronomic specialties, starting with the renowned red onion of Tropea, widel...
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Cilento museums, which ones to visit: the 10 not to be missed

Cilento museums, which ones to visit: the 10 not to be missed

There are many museums dotting the territory of Cilento, a land rich in history, art, nature, and beautiful villages. What are the museums to visit in Cilento? From archaeology to art via paleontology and sea life, Cilento's museum scene is o...
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Ravello Cathedral, a concentration of medieval art on the Amalfi Coast

Ravello Cathedral, a concentration of medieval art on the Amalfi Coast

A destination of the Grand Tour and a place beloved by such notables as Richard Wagner, Winston Churchill and Virginia Woolf, Ravello, on the Amalfi Coast, opens to the traveler as a very ancient town that, according to tradition, was founded by the ...
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Naples, 10 unusual places off the beaten path of mass tourism

Naples, 10 unusual places off the beaten path of mass tourism

When you say Naples, you say Italy, with all its cultural and hospitality background. Among the stereotypes of the Italian abroad is not for nothing the famous "spaghetti-pizza-mandolino," or three elements that characterize Naples. Therefore, it can...
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Majella Park, what to see: 10 stops among nature, history, art

Majella Park, what to see: 10 stops among nature, history, art

In Abruzzo there is a natural park "overlooking the sea": it is the Majella National Park, which with the mountains of the Majella Massif, the Pizzi Mountains, the Mount Porrana group and the Morrone chain is one of the green hearts of Italy that for...
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Gran Sasso Park, what to see: 10 places not to be missed

Gran Sasso Park, what to see: 10 places not to be missed

The Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park represents one of the highest expressions of Mother Nature in Italy. It would be enough to start from the numbers to understand its richness and biodiversity, but what makes it even more of a recommen...
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Capri, what to see: the 10 must-see stops on the island

Capri, what to see: the 10 must-see stops on the island

Capri is known throughout the world for its timeless charm of the ancient world and the modern world, mentioned in movies, and TV series, it is in the collective imagination for "VIP" vacations. A destination for international tourism in every season...
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Casertavecchia, what to see: eight-step itinerary

Casertavecchia, what to see: eight-step itinerary

Casertavecchia is a piece of the Middle Ages ten kilometers from one of the most celebrated masterpieces of Baroque architecture: the Vanvitellian Palace of Caserta. Casertavecchia lies on the slopes of the Tifatini Mountains, just over 400 meters ab...
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Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Abruzzo

Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Abruzzo

The journey to discover fantastic animals in Italy's museums reaches stage number seventeen: let's find out today which creatures can be found in the museums ofAbruzzo. The project is conducted by Finestre sull'Arte in collaboration with the Ministry...
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Porto Cesareo, what to see: 5 places not to miss between sea and history

Porto Cesareo, what to see: 5 places not to miss between sea and history

Porto Cesareo: crystal clear waters, white beaches and a very rich history. Porto Cesareo is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Salento, able to attract many visitors every year thanks to a unique mix of natural beauty, hospitality and a...
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Animals and fantastic places in the museums of Italy: Calabria

Animals and fantastic places in the museums of Italy: Calabria

Calabria is the thirteenth stop on the journey among fantastic animals in Italian museums: from Reggio Calabria to Kaulon, from Vibo Valentia to Cosenza, mermaids, dragons, sphinxes, sea monsters and more arrive. The project is led by Windows on Art ...
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Tremiti Islands, what to see: 7 places not to miss

Tremiti Islands, what to see: 7 places not to miss

The Tremiti Islands are a corner of paradise bathed by the waters of theAdriatic Sea. The Tremiti Islands are located off the coast of Gargano, and among enchanted coves, crystal clear waters and unspoiled nature they preserve the traces of an import...
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Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Basilicata

Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Basilicata

We reach stage number ten in our journey through Italian museums in search of fantastic animals and places, and our new destination is Basilicata. A region teeming with fantastic creatures: dragons, sphinxes, chimeras, harpies and many others. Let's ...
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Venosa, what to see: 10 places in the city of Horace

Venosa, what to see: 10 places in the city of Horace

Venosa, the city of Horace. Venosa, crossroads of people and goods. Venosa, cradle of a millenary culture and treasure chest of precious artistic and architectural treasures. In the province of Potenza, on the border between Basilicata and Puglia, on...
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Pollino Park, what to see: 10 stops among villages, art and nature

Pollino Park, what to see: 10 stops among villages, art and nature

The Pollino Park is a place where art, traditions and nature combine to perfection going to enhance the beauty of a truly unique territory. The Pollino Park straddles Basilicata and Calabria and ranges from the Tyrrhenian Sea to the Ionian Sea in a s...
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Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Molise

Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Molise

Fifth leg of the journey in search of animals and fantastic places among the museums of Italy: we move to Molise to see what this small region nestled between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines has to offer. We remind you that museums and places of c...
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Underground Naples: how to see it, what to see, which sites to visit

Underground Naples: how to see it, what to see, which sites to visit

There is another Naples, besides the one that can be seen under the blue sky of Campania: it is the underground Naples, a sort of city within a city that develops underground in the Campania capital. A thousand-year stratification with tunnels, galle...
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Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Campania

Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Campania

Second leg of the journey along Italy to discover animals, creatures, characters and fantastic places around the country: today we go to Campania. A project that Windows on Art conducts in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture to find a new, int...
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Paestum, what to see: the 8 must-see stops

Paestum, what to see: the 8 must-see stops

Paestum is one of the symbols of the magical land of Cilento. With its millennia-old history Paestum offers visitors the possibility of a journey back in time to discover the remains of the ancient Greek city in which stand out its imposing temples b...
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Santa Maria di Leuca, what to see: 5 places not to miss

Santa Maria di Leuca, what to see: 5 places not to miss

Santa Maria di Leuca is one of the most resplendent pearls of a land as rich and full of charm as Salento. Santa Maria di Leuca is located on the southernmost tip of the heel of the boot and is certainly one of the most well-known tourist destination...
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Salento, what to see: 10 places to visit in and around Lecce

Salento, what to see: 10 places to visit in and around Lecce

Salento is one of Italy's most beloved destinations for its clear waters, white beaches and intense nightlife. However, Salento is much more than all this; it is an enchanted place where the beauty of nature is also accompanied by the charm of towns ...
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Cilento, what to see: 10 places not to be missed

Cilento, what to see: 10 places not to be missed

Cilento: between nature reserves, archaeological sites among the most important in Italy and postcard-perfect landscapes. Cilento is an almost obligatory stop for anyone planning a trip to Campania. This strip of land in the province of Salerno enclo...
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Gargano, what to see: 10 places not to be missed

Gargano, what to see: 10 places not to be missed

The Gargano: forests, beaches, villages overlooking the sea and unique views. The Gargano is the ideal starting point for a vacation that does not involve any kind of renunciation or compromise. In fact, the Gargano offers crystal-clear waters and lu...
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What to see on the Amalfi Coast: 10 art treasures between Amalfi and Ravello

What to see on the Amalfi Coast: 10 art treasures between Amalfi and Ravello

The Amalfi Coast is undoubtedly one of the most iconic places in all of Italy. With its streets overlooking the sea, the pastel-colored villages that climb up the steep slopes of the hills covered with Mediterranean scrub, and then the sun, which on ...
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Medieval art masterpieces on the Amalfi Coast: five places in two days

Medieval art masterpieces on the Amalfi Coast: five places in two days

The name of Amalfi evokes not only that of the Amalfi Coast with its sea and wonderful sights, but also memories linked to medieval history: the symbol of Amalfi, the octagonal cross on a blue background, is one of the four that stand out on the ...
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Ten villages to visit in Puglia

Ten villages to visit in Puglia

1. Monte Sant'Angelo Rising on a spur of the Gargano promontory, it was founded around the year 1000, although its history is older: the cave where the sanctuary of St. Michael was founded in the 5th century is located here, according to tradi...
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Ten villages to visit in Abruzzo

Ten villages to visit in Abruzzo

1. Pacentro The earliest records of Pacentro date back to the 8th century, but most of the monuments that distinguish it today date back to the period between the 13th and 15th centuries, that is, to the so-called "caldoresque period," when Pacent...
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Ten villages to visit in Campania

Ten villages to visit in Campania

1. Atrani Atrani, with an area of just 0.120 square kilometers, is the smallest municipality in Italy by area. It is located on a promontory of the Amalfi Coast, and its origins are unknown: the earliest historical records date back to the 10t...
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Ten villages to visit in Basilicata

Ten villages to visit in Basilicata

1. Craco The present-day municipality of Craco is a modern town of just 700 inhabitants who reside in the hamlet of Craco Peschiera, but the real attraction is the historic center, now a ghost town: it is in fact uninhabited, due to a landslid...
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Ten villages to visit in Molise

Ten villages to visit in Molise

1. Castelpetroso Castelpetroso is a village of just under two thousand inhabitants, in the province of Isernia, which has very ancient origins (the village was formed in Norman times), and in part still preserves ancient vestiges, but it is mo...
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Ten villages to visit in Calabria

Ten villages to visit in Calabria

1. Gerace Located near Reggio Calabria, it is an ancient medieval town that lies in the heart of the Aspromonte National Park, on the top of a hill from which there is a vast panorama of Locride, reaching as far as the sea. There had been sett...
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