Lake

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by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/26/2017 - 03:00
This month we’re featuring Lombardy, and, among the region’s highlights, is the lakes area (Lake Como, Garda and Maggiore). Exploring the Italian lakes by boat…
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by Silvia Donati | Tue, 11/01/2016 - 17:05
“One can’t describe the beauty of the Italian lakes, nor would one try if one could,” said American novelist Henry James. We won’t try then, but let the…
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by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/20/2016 - 08:00
[Photo: View of Lake Orta from the hills above the lake where the Sacro Monte di Orta is located.] Of the six Sacred Mountains of Piedmont, the Sacro Monte di…
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by Silvia Donati | Thu, 06/02/2016 - 04:00
My first stop on a tour of the Pusteria Valley in South Tyrol last summer was the breathtaking Braies Lake – not a bad start to my hiking vacation in the…
Lifestyle
by John Bensalhia | Mon, 03/21/2016 - 10:52
John Bensalhia steps up to the challenge of finding some top notable walking destinations to visit in Italy... Whatever the weather, there's no better way to…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 01/07/2016 - 03:25
Since Roman times, Lake Como has been a favorite retreat for the wealthy, who have built beautiful villas with gardens along its shores, starting with author…
Lifestyle
by John Bensalhia | Tue, 12/08/2015 - 02:42
John Bensalhia looks at the splendor and natural sights of Lake Iseo, a perfect destination for peace, tranquillity, walks and much more! While some…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 11/20/2015 - 03:45
Foreign visitors are usually familiar with just one Italian lake, Lago di Como, made famous by actor George Clooney who owns a villa in Laglio (Italians, on…
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by Nicola Ferlei-Brown | Tue, 07/14/2015 - 00:30
Bolsena is a 'miraculous' lake in the Tuscia area, between Rome and Tuscany, which is dotted with enchanting towns that dominate the 'path of the Etruscans'. …
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by John Heseltine | Mon, 01/26/2015 - 06:23
Trentino was twinned with its northern neighbour Alto Adige in 1948 to create a single region, a land of refreshingly unspoilt parks full of wildlife, castles…