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10+ Things To Do In Matera, Italy
“Matera, the Cappadocia of Italy” Heard of those rock-walled towns and cities that seem to disappear into the background? Some of them are like ancient, hidden cities that were built millennia ago. They look so rugged and isolated its easy to think of them as some Robbers’ den high in the peaks yet so disguised its like part of the natural environment or something. Maybe not. Such towns are so few and far between just finding them on the map is an achievement. But you’ve heard of the 2016 film Ben Hur, right? Or, more popularly, the Passion of the Christ? Maybe James Bond’s No Time to Die (2021)? These…
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SAN MARINO TRAVEL GUIDE: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Why Travel to San Marino? San Marino may be a small nation – officially ranked at number 5 smallest nation in the world – but not only does it have some of the most panoramic views of the countryside and skies, but it has great art, history, and culture, it is also one of the oldest republics in the world, dating to 301 AD …. and the best part, it’s in Italy!!! Ring a bell??? As the world’s oldest republic, a nation that once dominated her neighbors as a powerhouse, and a nation that also came to be a peacemaker at a time Italy was undergoing revolution and transformation, San…
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35+ Fun Facts About San Marino
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35+ Fun Facts About San Marino
~ Interesting Facts About The Republic of San Marino, Deep, Dark Secrets About the Oldest Republic, and More! ~ Did you know that San Marino is a place so lawful and orderly that the country itself is oddly shaped into a rectangle? Did you know that San Marino is in Italy?? Did you know that during Risorgimento, the unification of the various Italian city-states in the 1860s, Guiseppe Garibaldi allowed San Marino independence because of the gratitude he had towards the shelter provided by the tiny country? And did you know that San Marino experiences about 60,000 tourists a year…a number that is almost double the country’s own population? San…
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Speed-Running Italy in 10 Days
DISCLAIMER: 10 days is a short time but I’ll help you make the most out of it. Then you can relax when back home 😅… alright, let’s go … The Ultimate 10 Days in Italy Itinerary Italy is an immensely popular tourist destination. It has great culture, fabulous art, and even more fantastic architecture. For centuries, Italy dominated the Renaissance scene, with most – if not all styles and schools – having something to do with a foundation in the country. Setting that wonderful period in time aside, there is even the Classical and Roman period as well, and that’s not even accounting for the influence the Italian peninsula has…
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Civita di Bagnoregio – “The Dying City” | “La città che muore”!
“A golden gem dying in the Sun.” Hey there fellow travelers, backpackers, digital nomads, and those living vicariously through travel videos and blogs! Picking out a travel destination is not easy. Especially when you are traveling on a budget yet really want to get the most out of the experience. Worse, just when you are ready and set to use your vacation time – or simply to escape the weather right where you are – you find out that everyone else had the same brilliant idea! And so, my selection of Civita di Bagnoregio was aimed at making sure I would spend as little as possible, see as much as…
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25 Things To Do in Verona – Italy
Walk hand-in-hand beside soothing waters, the stars above reflected in the waters below, Rest against exquisitely crafted lamp posts, his shoulders your shoulders, Sip a coffee on Piazza Bra’s square, the moon above your eternal companion, This is Little Rome, the City of Love. Verona is a city famed for her art, beauty, and romance. It was in Verona that Alaric and his Hunnic hordes were stopped, saving Western Civilization from a descent into hell. Here too did the Lombards made their forlorn and final stand against Charlemagne. In Verona arose one of the earliest Republics in the world. And it was also here that Dante, Giotto, and Petrarch sought…
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Reggia di Caserta / Royal Palace of Caserta
Hi guys, today, we’ll go on a journey to one of Italy’s most magnificent and lesser-known treasures— the Royal Palace of Caserta, that is, Reggia di Caserta. Often referred to as the ‘Versailles of Italy’, this royal palace is a stunning example of Baroque architecture and opulent design. Let’s dive into the history, beauty, and secrets of this incredible palace! Located in Southern Italy, in the heart of the Campania region, just north of Naples, it’s a 40-minute drive from Naples in a city called Caserta. FUN-FACT: Did you know that the first written reference to the bidet shows up in Italy in 1726, precisely, right here at the Royal…
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8 Best Places to Retire in Italy
Many reasons make Italy the perfect location for a retiree’s home. For one, its long history of political stability means your investment will not go to waste. Secondly, the country is well-served by a railway network, meaning that Transportation to and from many locations is fast, easy, and affordable. Lastly, as a place to retire, almost every place you settle upon is pretty close to somewhere with deep art, culture, architecture, a good climate and how can we forget about the Italian food!! So, picking on any given place will not be easy. My husband and I live in Italy and we have built our family home here in Rome,…
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9 Best Things To Do in Alberobello
Alberobello is not a Smurf Village, but it may as well be!! and THE BEST PART, you can SLEEP in one of these houses! Here are the best things to do in Alberobello. LOCATION: PUGLIA region of ITALY. How to Get to Alberobello from Naples: By Car: 3 hours 27 min (314.5 km) via A16/E842 By Bus: 5 hours By Train: 7 hours 27 min How to Get to Alberobello from Bari: By Bus: From Bari Bus Stop 1 hour By Train: From Bari Centrale 2 hours By Car: 53 min (55.0 km) via Strada Statale 100 and SS172 Introduction Ever imagined what it would be like to live in a Smurf…
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7 Colourful Places in Italy worth visiting
Looking for the photo destination to dream of in your picture book? I’ll suggest to you 7 picturesque and colourful places in Italy… Rolling hills with mists veiling her peaks, plains like carpets with golden wheat covering every inch. Marble statues, metal sculptures, and canvas after canvas of startling beauty. This is the Italy most people know of, the product of centuries of dedication and love for a country filled with beautiful people. And yet, something else almost always goes unnoticed when thinking about Italy. The towns themselves, are homes to the same creative and artistic folk whose works we love to walk amongst. The love and dedication that Italians…
