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The Gratitude of Aliano

The changes brought about by one man, and the town’s abiding gratitude.

Heavenly Gifts from Rome

On your next trip to the Eternal City, forget the hellish souvenirs one often finds -does Grandma really need a glow-in-the-dark plastic statuette of the Pope?- and opt instead to bring your loved ones a more enduring gift from Rome created by some of the country’s most long-standing artisans – monks.
Ai Monasteri, located on Corso [...]

Italian Calendar 2010

Twelve months of Italy you will not want to miss.

Chestnuts and New Wine

Autumn brings color to the vineyards, and new wine and chestnuts to the table.

The Neighborhood Grocers

Do you like fresh, seasonal food? Then the small owner-run shops of Italy are just what you need.

The Mark of a Good Bread

Who has the best breads in Italy? The only DOP breads in the whole country are from Puglia and Basilicata.

Ancona

A major port for more than two millennium, Ancona has some hidden jewels that will intrigue any visitor.

All Roads Lead to Rome

The Romans built a system of roads to access the various parts of their empire, many are still in use today.

Spaghetti City

The origins of Spaghetti all’Amatriciana go back to the shepherds of the mountains of central Italy.

La Storia Bandita

Romance, action, dancing and pyrotechnics…La Storia Bandita tells the real story of il Mezzogiorno in spectacular fashion.