Italy: travel articles - Page 2

Naples

A colourful weekend in Naples

Naples is outgoing! It's not afraid to speak up and make itself heard! It smells of southern Italian sunshine and has such a warm, historic heart that tourists from all over the world...

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Palermo

The 10 best accommodations in the centre of Palermo

Whether for a weekend or a longer stay, Palermo will meet every need of visitors discovering the city's vast cultural and architectural heritage. A tour of the historic centre, a stroll...

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Palermo

Four days in Palermo: history, culture, food and sea

When you think of a trip to Sicily, you automatically think of Palermo, one of the most beautiful cities in southern Italy. The capital of Sicily is a tourist destination that attracts...

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Palermo

The feast of Santa Rosalia: the 'Santuzza' patron saint of the city

If you are in Palermo on 14 and 15 July, you cannot miss the feast of Santa Rosalia, the patron saint of the city of Palermo. This is an important religious and cultural event for...

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Italy

Italy: 5 colourful fishing villages less sought-after by tourists (and no match for Portofino!)

Italy is one of the top destinations for summer holidaymakers! But each of its corners is starting to become very well known, if not a little too well known. Located in the metropolitan...

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Easter Week in Italy: four unbeatable proposals

Christmas with your loved ones and Easter with whoever you want? Yes, but where? Are you still undecided about your Easter plan? Don't worry, here you will find four alternatives to...

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Emerald waters, colourful villages and mountain ranges - these lakes are among the most beautiful in Italy!

In addition to its rich historical heritage and unspoilt coastline, Italy boasts a host of lakes that are among the most beautiful on the planet. While the beauty of Italy's beaches...

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This emerald-green lake is the most beautiful in the Dolomites! Head for Lake Braies (a once-in-a-lifetime experience)

Lake Braies, or Lago di Braies in Italian, is undoubtedly one of the best-known and most photographed lakes in the region. Known as the "Pearl of the Dolomite lakes", we believe it's...

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Visiting the Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo’s astonishingly dazzling crowning jewel

In the very heart of the Sicilian capital, stands an astonishing trace of the isle’s Arab-Norman past and a dazzling architectural feat, managing to blend vastly different styles to...

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Italy

5 countries every wine lover must visit

Who doesn't enjoy a nice glass of wine to relax at the end of the day, or to enhance a delicious dinner? Red, white, rosé, sparkling, fortified wines... There is a choice for pretty...

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Italy

Genoa: A Forgotten Wonder It's Time to Rediscover

Genoa is a city of paradoxes. The ancient capital of the Italian Riviera where rugged mountains elide with tranquil seas and a forgotten history explodes into dynamic modernity, the...

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Rome

Beat the crowds: 3 popular summer destinations that are more fun to visit during the Winter months

While Summer continues to be the most obvious time to travel, there’s something about visiting a place in the dead of Winter, when the streets are free of tourists and the cold has...

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Rome

Experience Winter in Rome

Winter is the perfect time to visit Rome and avoid the crowds at famous monuments, such as the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel or the Trevi Fountain. But winter is also...

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Rome

Uncover the secrets of the Ides of March: the place where Julius Caesar was assassinated has finally opened to visitors.

In the middle of a major intersection at the heart of Rome stands an imposing archeological site, complete with ruined temples, greenery, and a general sense that something important...

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Rome

5 romantic and luxurious hotels for a romantic getaway in Rome!

Rome, the city of lovers, where every street corner tells a story of yesteryear and every monument exudes an aura of romance. If you're planning a romantic getaway to the Italian capital,...

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Rome

The 10 best accommodations in Trastevere, Rome

With its lively nightlife and renowned restaurants, the Trastevere district is the place to be if you're looking for a busy night out. Right in the heart of Rome, it offers quick and...

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Rome

Spend 4 days in Rome, combining gastronomy and history

Rome is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Renowned for its monuments and remains by the hundreds, if not thousands, it is also the temple of a gastronomy that is...

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Rome

A day of dolce vita in Rome

A Vespa, a sunset, a cocktail, Italian music and soothing calm are the essential ingredients for a cliché moment of Dolce Vita. Born in Italy, Dolce Vita is now an international lifestyle...

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Rome

Rome: beware, this must-see monument is now subject to a fee!

Rome, the eternal city of architectural treasures, adopted a controversial measure at the beginning of July that could turn the daily lives of tourists upside down. One of the Italian...

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Rome

Rome: some (but not all) French people can visit these museums for free

Rome, the Italian capital, is packed with artistic and historical treasures that attract visitors from all over the world. However, a unique opportunity has arisen for some privileged...

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