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The Baia del Silenzio in Sestri Levante | Photo via Flickr by Jiuguang Wang. https://www.flickr.com/photos/jiuguangw/5135520546/in/photolist-8PNTkG-s1BMaa-98bmWT-fqLfik-fdUH8E-fdEqZH-5QNz2S-fdEkai-sgQupc-si2hEH-fdUDLu-fdEmWa-5BUpHQ-6H4fQR-fdUC7f-5QZnSu-fqLfZF-888oqc-f7qvrF-fdUCD1-fqLfsD-fdErPP-n9oWC-5QNHrj-fdEqQr-Hj37tB-fdUCom-fdUJR7-fdUDso-5QNLj7-f7qvrH-fr1zvC-fdUCUq-fr1AiG-fr1zCh-fdUDy1-dqyeg4-fqLiRP-fr1zym-6H4fNF-s3xAiX-fdEmzv-fqK28x-qRyZKR-5QVeAa-hE753B-fqLj6v-f7qvqc-6H8hEj-fqLjrT

The Best Italian Riviera Towns and How to Enjoy Them

All around ItalyJune 21, 2016 By Elena Ciprietti

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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Visiting Venice On A Budget

How to, VeniceSeptember 10, 2014 By Elena Ciprietti

Let’s face it, visiting Venice can be expensive – but that doesn’t mean you need to break the bank to truly enjoy the magical city….

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Quiz: Which region of Italy should you visit next?

QuizJune 3, 2014 By Elena Ciprietti

What region of Italy should you visit next? Take our short Italy quiz to discover where you’ll find your perfect Italian getaway. Tell us your…

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The Top 7 Italian Opera Houses (in Pictures)

The Top 7 Italian Opera Houses (in Pictures)

Art & cultureMay 2, 2014 By Elena Ciprietti

From Pavarotti to Verdi and Puccini, opera is one of Italy’s most celebrated arts…and some of the country’s gorgeous opera houses can event be…

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Best travel apps, Italy

The Best Travel Apps to Use in Italy

Travel tipsApril 21, 2014 By Elena Ciprietti

At Walks of Italy we’re passionate about traveling well. From sustainable travel initiatives, to our online guides, to the latest travel tips, we want…

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Amarcord ballet based on the Fellini film at Rome’s Teatro Olimpico

Amarcord ballet based on the Fellini film at Rome’s Teatro Olimpico

Art & culture, RomeMarch 27, 2014 By Elena Ciprietti

It’s theatre time! We’re excited to announce the arrival of a wonderful ballet (based on a wonderful film by a wonderful director) to Rome….

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Visiting Lucca, a Tuscan Hidden Gem

TuscanyMarch 24, 2014 By Elena Ciprietti

For a more off-the-beaten-path experience in Tuscany, head 20 minutes north to lovely Lucca, known for its charming piazzas, ancient walls and quick access…

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What is Canonization? Popes John Paul II & John XXIII

VaticanMarch 18, 2014 By Elena Ciprietti

The Vatican, along with the rest of the world, celebrates each time a saint is canonized, attracting huge crowds to St. Peter’s Square for…

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The Best Food of Calabria

Food & WineFebruary 14, 2014 By Elena Ciprietti

Calabria, the “toe of Italy’s boot,” is a picturesque region in southern Italy with mountains, beaches… but the food of Calabria is what gets…

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8 Reasons to Visit the Country of San Marino

Travel tipsFebruary 3, 2014 By Elena Ciprietti

The Most Serene Republic of San Marino is a must-see destination for lovers of history—and for those who love picturesque panoramas. One of the…

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