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. I continue to show you some things about Genoa, the Ligurian capital that marked my life for 20 years of living there before returning...
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Negrotto Villa Cambiaso is a late nineteenth century building located in the center of the city park of Arenzano near Genoa. Named aft...
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Gargano National Park is a park located opposite Mount Italian Gargano. It was instituted by Article 34 of the law of December 6, 199...
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The National Park of Gran Sasso and Montes de la Laga is a natural park in Italy, which was created in 1991. It covers an area of 2,014... -
The Gran Paradiso is a mountain group between the Aosta Valley and Piedmont regions of north-west Italy. The peak, the 7th highest mountai... -
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Italy is home to three active volcanoes, all located in the south of the country. Mount Vesuvius, in Naples, is the only active volcano on...
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Genoa has a lot to offer: sea, mild climate, art and culture. A tour of the beauties to visit to discover it thoroughly and love it. ...
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- 18.04.2015 - 0 CommentsTiramisù, "a piece of heaven in your mouth" is the Official Dish of the IDIC (International day of Italian Cuisines) 2013, a worldwide celebration of authentic and quality Italian Cuisine. The IDIC 2013 official dish is TIRAMISÙ, undoubtedly the most widely known dolce italiano in the world …
06.03.2015 - 0 Comments1.- The Rewards of Walking the Cinque Terre. I hiked the Cinque Terre. Yes I did. Ok, not all of it – one pathway is impassable due to a landslide in 2011, but I walked as much as I could. I climbed up a plethora of stairs, rocks, and all for what? All to see the 5 stunning villages of the Cinque Terre;…
08.06.2015 - 0 Comments1.- Almond milk. Ingredienti: per 4 persone 1 lb sweet almonds, peeled 1 ¾ oz bitter almonds, peeled 3 ½ oz sugar 10 cups water Almond milk is commonly found in Sicily where it is drunk very cold in the Spring and around Easter time. It was likely to have been invented in a Sicilian monastery and then…
04.09.2014 - 0 Comments1.- Italian Cheese: expression of tradition and creativity. If it is true that a good way to know a city or a country is through its cheese production, this statement is especially true in the case of Italy and its cheese, that expressively collect the traditional creative imagination of the Italians. It…- 26.05.2016 - 0 CommentsItaly is home to three active volcanoes, all located in the south of the country. Mount Vesuvius, in Naples, is the only active volcano on mainland Europe. It is famous for the destruction of the Roman towns of Pompei and Herculaneum in 79 BC, an event described in great detail by Pliny the…
20.04.2020 - 0 CommentsItaly is the European country hardest hit by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.It is a fact in the public domain. And that has prevented tourists not only from moving and staying at home but from visiting the many exhibitions and exhibitions that take place throughout the year on the Italian peninsula…
Pianosa, the ancient Romans' Planasia had buildings including a theater and catacombs on two levels.08.01.2012 - 0 CommentsThe small island of Pianosa about 10.25 km2 (3.96 sq mi) in area, forms part of Italy's Tuscan Archipelago. Its name comes from the Italian pianura (plain). Its highest point stands 22 m (72 ft) above sea level. Pianosa is part of the Elba island municipality. On clear days, Elbans see Pianosa as a dark…- 20.03.2014 - 0 CommentsSanta Maria delle Grazie ("Holy Mary of Grace") is a church and Dominican convent in Milan, northern Italy, included in the UNESCO World Heritage sites list. The church contains the mural of The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, which is in the refectory of the convent. he Duke of Milan Francesco I Sforza…
- 29.06.2011 - 0 CommentsThe Gran Paradiso is a mountain group between the Aosta Valley and Piedmont regions of north-west Italy. The peak, the 7th highest mountain in the Graian Alps with an elevation of 4,061 m, is close to Mont Blanc on the nearby border with France. On the French side of the border, the park is continued by…
- 11.05.2013 - 0 CommentsFrom the last houses of Chionea (1102) take the trail that goes right to the nearby glue and Chion (1223). Of the hill, turn left and follow the path that follows more or less faithfully the backbone of Costa Valcaira. After passing near the refuge Valcaira (2010, located just below the dorsal side…
