The Walks Guide to Mantua
Mantua is a tiny medieval city that punches way above its weight in history, architectural splendor, and delicious cuisine. Considered one of the main…
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9 Facts About the Life of Leonardo Da Vinci They Didn’t Teach You In School
Painter, writer, inventor, sculptor, musician – Leonardo da Vinci was one of Italy’s original Renaissance men. In fact, the idea of the “Renaissance man”…
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Pop-Up Tours, Summer 2017
Ever feel like you’re seeing the same old sights that everyone else is seeing when you visit a new place; that you’re stuck on…
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The 16 Most Iconic Foods to Eat in Italy
The most difficult thing about eating in Italy is that you can’t try everything. Every day you have a finite number of meals, and…
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The Best Italian Festivals and Events in 2017
No matter what time of year you visit Italy, there’s always plenty to do! And while there are a ton of monuments, museums, and…
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The 8 Best Souvenirs from Italy and Where to Buy Them
Italy has world-class souvenir shopping – and we don’t mean plastic trinkets. Think world famous markets, delicatessens packed full of local specialty foods, and…
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11 Things You Didn’t Know About the Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa, with its equal helpings of beauty and folly, is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. But…
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The 14 Italian Piazzas that Every Traveler Should See
Italian piazzas, or squares, are the beating hearts of every Italian town and city. They can be big or small, intimate or dramatic, humble, opulent,…
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The Best Italian Riviera Towns and How to Enjoy Them
With the announcement this spring that the tourism board of the Cinque Terre is considering implementing a quota system to limit the size of…
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Trieste, Italy: The Walks of Italy Guide
Trieste, Italy is a city at the crossroads. This important port town has passed through the hands of the Romans, the Venetians, the powerful…
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