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Palazzo Minotto Barbarigo: Venice, Italy

The Magic Of Experiencing Opera In A Venetian Palazzo

by Myra Robinson | Wed, 03/02/2016 - 13:42

What could be more appropriate for Venice, city of romance, than to have a season of operas in a palazzo on the Grand Canal? There can be no more magical…

Culture

Hidden in Plain Sight: Michelangelo’s Moses

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 02/26/2016 - 10:10

Right in the heart of Monti, one of Rome’s most beautiful neighborhoods, roughly halfway along Via Cavour, is a little-known church not many tourists…

Culture

Beyond The Obvious, Italy's Magical And Bizarre Places

by Luciana.Squadrilli | Tue, 02/16/2016 - 04:39

Italy is a magical country all on its own, but there are some special places that make it even more amazing. Enchanted gardens created by visionary artists,…

Travel

Discover The Secret Region Of Italy, Molise

by John Bensalhia | Thu, 02/11/2016 - 04:08

With its quiet atmosphere and beautiful environment, Molise has so much to offer. John Bensalhia investigates some of its key aspects including architecture,…

Culture

A Cabinet Of Curiosities in Venice

by Myra Robinson | Tue, 02/09/2016 - 03:36

It’s impossible to say how long I have been visiting Venice: 25 years, perhaps. And yet… there’s always something new to discover; some faded campo with pots…

Lifestyle

Five Of The Best Secret Palaces In Rome

by csabino | Thu, 02/04/2016 - 05:40

Rome’s countless attractions draw millions of tourists each year, but hiding in plain view are a number of sites, the glorious palazzi still owned by the…

Travel

Day Tripper: My 'Secret' Trieste

by Kate Wickers | Tue, 01/26/2016 - 07:13

Trieste, in Friuli Venezia Giulia, is one of our favorite hidden escapes in Italy and Kate Wickers shares her experience in the city... I wanted a vast,…

Culture

5 Of The Best Day Trips From Florence

by Georgette Jupe | Sun, 01/24/2016 - 14:38

While there are a wealth of cultural institutions guaranteed to keep you busy in the cradle of the Renaissance, planning a few day trips into the surrounding…

Culture

A Villa, A Theatre And An Eco Garden In The Veneto

by Myra Robinson | Wed, 01/20/2016 - 17:16

Most tourists visiting the Veneto go to Venice, and perhaps venture as far as Padua, but beyond that, it’s undiscovered territory. This pleases me because I…

Travel

Five Reasons to Visit Basilicata

by Silvia Donati | Fri, 01/15/2016 - 00:00

Nestled between the more popular Puglia and Campania regions, Basilicata, in the south of Italy, has remained mostly off the tourist radar. For no good reason…