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Sardinia’s (white) gold fever
Even if nowadays is quite obvious, sometimes it has to be reminded: stealing sand from Sardinian beaches is a serious crime against nature and the economy. The sand of some sardinian places like...
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Special Opening: Visit the Baths of Caracalla in the evening!
Don’t miss the special opportunity to discover the beauty of one of the largest and best preserved examples of ancient spa: it is possible to visit the archaeological complex of the Baths of...
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A race trough marble, stone and history: “Roma by Night”
Whether you prefer running over walking or vice versa, the “Roma by Night” run will take place on 6 of september, for its sixth edition, in a new special track between squares, streets and...
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Venice: no more (free) smoking in central areas
After the estabilishment of plastic-free areas in some parts of the city, Luigi Brugnaro, mayor of Venice, is now launching a new campaign against urban decay. The plan is to provide pocket ashtrays...
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How is the delicious Italian artisan ice cream made?
Let's take a look at the steps to create one of the most popular and loved products in the world: ice cream! Ice cream is a food that is obtained by mixing liquid and solid ingredients that, thanks...
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A new lighting for St. Angel Castle: 220 new spotlights
St. Angel Castle has a new system of lighting, including 220 additional spotlights to enhance the beauty of the city! Spotlights have been placed in special points to exalt the magnificence of the...
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Food and Wine festival in Venice (26-29 of September)
Are you a kitchen lover looking for authentic experiences? You're in the right place! On the Island of Roses, in the Venetian archipelago, will take place the 'Gather, A JW Epicurean & Mindful...
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Amazing discovery in Pompeii: gems and amulets found in a chest
Into “garden house”, Pompeian domus, a wooden and metal box with 140 feminine objects was found: gems, necklaces, mirrors but in particular many amulets. These precious objects may not have belonged...
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Italy’s Prosecco hills receive UN world heritage status
An area of hilly terrain in northeast Italy known for its Prosecco production has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Prosecco hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene were recognised by...
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Italian Food Guinness? We made 500-metres-long pizza!
A "Pizza da Guinness", 500 metres long, filled with the characteristic ingredients of all Italian regions, made with 500 kilos of flour, 400 of tomato, 50 litres of extra virgin olive oil, 10 kilos...
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Venice cruise ships could be rerouted from city centre next month
Italy’s transport minister has proposed a plan for diverting massive cruise ships from Venice’s historic centre, with a view to rerouting a third of the vessels by next year. Danilo Toninelli told a...
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In Piazza di Spagna it is forbidden to sit on the stairs
In Rome, from July 5th, it will be forbidden to sit on the famous stairway of 135 steps of Trinità dei Monti, UNESCO heritage and most characteristic element of Piazza di Spagna: a new urban police...
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Nerone’s first villa opens to the public
From Friday April 12th, in Rome, the “Domus Transitoria”, the first villa of the Emperor Nerone on the Palatine Hill, re-opens to the public after a long restoration work. The “Domus Transitoria”...
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Rome. Generali opens a space for major exhibitions at Palazzo Bonaparte.
Since 2016, Generali’s culture value program has supported historical and cultural heritage in every part of italy.
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Accessible Etna
The volcano Etna is worldwide renowned as the greatest active volcano of the Eurasian zone. Around the Volcano there are wonderful landscapes, full of rich vegetation, animals, wild sounds and...
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Holy Stair open to the public
On April 12th 2019 in Rome, the famous Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs) open to the public until June 9th 2019, the holy day of Pentecost. According to the tradition, Jesus went up this staircase the day...
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Restoration of “Le Rampe” in San Niccolò, Florence
Between Piazzale Michelangelo and San Niccolò Tower there is the area known to all Florentines as ‘Le Rampe’. Built between 1872 & 1876, thanks to architect Giuseppe Poggi, who had initially...
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In Florence, they reopened one of the historic “Buchette” of the wine
In Florence one of the most curious traditions of the city comes back to life. Or at least, it’s coming back to life in a specific point, but who knows, it could launch a fashion. In short, after...
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Canova Eterna Bellezza: Exhibitions in Rome
From 9 October until 15 March 2020 Palazzo Braschi in Rome is going to host an unmissable exhibition of works by the italian sculptor Antonio Canova. The exhibition will show more than 170 works of...
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