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Naples Aristocratic Past: Five Palaces and Villas That Are Sure To Wow

by csabino | Wed, 08/23/2017 - 14:16

From the 13th century to Italian unification in 1861 Naples was the seat of far-reaching kingdoms, whose territories included the regions of Southern Italy.…

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Six of Venice's Most Glam Palaces

by csabino | Thu, 08/03/2017 - 04:18

Venice is filled with palazzi—most famously the Doge’s palace—flanking the city’s numerous canals. While many of these palazzi are still in private hands, the…

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Seven Of The Best Secret Palaces In Sicily

by csabino | Thu, 07/06/2017 - 05:22

Palaces built by Sicily’s nobles were meant to showcase their wealth and appreciation for the finest architectural styles and decorative arts of the day.…

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Top Architectural Wonders in Emilia-Romagna

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 06/06/2017 - 06:45

Emilia-Romagna offers a wealth of architectural masterpieces that may not be as famous as those found in other regions, but are no less beautiful or…

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A Walk Through Vicenza, City of Palladio

by Orna | Wed, 02/22/2017 - 09:59

Vicenza is a small jewel of a city in the Veneto located half way between the cities of Verona and Venice; two spectacularly popular tourist destinations. The…

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See a Florence Icon Like You’ve Never Seen it Before

by Georgette Jupe | Wed, 01/25/2017 - 13:18

In a city like Florence as jam-packed with cultural heritage as it is, it can be hard to choose between the myriad of activities that beckon to its Renaissance…

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The Little House of the Owls: A Hidden Treasure in Rome

by Myra Robinson | Thu, 01/05/2017 - 08:28

Visiting Rome, especially at the height of the tourist season, can be a frustrating experience. All the “must see” venues are besieged, and you have to fight…

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Top Three Roman Sites in Piedmont

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/20/2016 - 14:50

We continue this month’s focus on Piedmont with a look at the top three Roman sites in the region. With its north-western location, Piedmont was in a strategic…

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The Miracle of the Virgin Mary’s Flying House

by Myra Robinson | Mon, 09/19/2016 - 11:02

There’s a programme about art and architecture on Rai 5 Italian TV called Passepartout, presented by the indomitable Phillipe Daverio. One evening the…

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Seven Savoy Residences to Visit in Turin

by rosemarie.scavo | Tue, 08/09/2016 - 04:41

In 1562, Emanuele Filiberto, Duke of Savoy, moved his capital across the Alps from Chambéry (present-day France) to Turin. It was during this time that Turin,…