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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... -
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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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In order to understand the present day Levanto, we must behave like we do with the people we love: learn its story, give a historical depth...
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13.01.2016 - 0 Comments1.- Italian Christmas Recipes: Spaghetti with chilli prawns, salami & gremolata breadcrumbs. Ingredients. 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 thumb-sized red chillies, sliced and most seeds removed 3 garlic clove,…- 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…
- 31.03.2012 - 0 CommentsLombardy is one of the 20 regions of Italy. The capital is Milan. One-sixth of Italy's population lives in Lombardy and about one fifth of Italy's GDP is produced in this region, making it the most populous and richest region in the country and one of the richest in the whole of Europe. Major tourist…
27.01.2012 - 0 CommentsItaly has 43 recognized World Heritage sites and 50 registered on a proviisonal list. This is a heritage that the Italian Commissioner for Unesco, Giovanni Puglisi, wants better protected and managed. UNESCO'S. 1979 Rock Drawings in Val Camonlca 1980 Milan, Church of S. Maria delle Grazie…
28.10.2013 - 0 Comments1.- The regions of Italy are the first-level administrative divisions of the state, constituting its first NUTS administrative level. The regions of Italy are the first-level administrative divisions of the state, constituting its first NUTS administrative level. There are twenty regions, of which five…
13.06.2013 - 0 CommentsManarola between Levanto and the sea below us Blooming daffodils in the Roman House The view of the Ligurian Alps from Saccarello Incredible show at the rime on the Alta Via Cima Pian di Lerca The ancient village of Manarola seen from above The sea and the plain of Loano down from Monte Carmo…
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…
20.04.2011 - 0 CommentsThe Sassi di Matera (meaning "stones of Matera") are prehistoric cave dwellings in the Italian city of Matera, Basilicata. Situated in the old town, they are composed of the Sasso Caveoso and the later Sasso Barisano. Matera has gained international fame for its "Sassi". The Sassi originate from a…- 31.07.2010 - 0 CommentsIn order to understand the present day Levanto, we must behave like we do with the people we love: learn its story, give a historical depth to the landscape of today and learn about the vocations and the identities that have followed one another in time. We can distinguish at least three of them: - the…
13.02.2020 - 0 CommentsThe most widespread forest formations are mainly constituted by quercine species. Of great importance is the presence of oak ( Q. pubescens L.) but also of the holm oak ( Q. ilex L.), of oak ( Q. cerris L.), the thorny oak ( Q. coccifera Oak L.) of Palestine ( Q. calliprinos Webb) of farnetto ( Q. frainetto…
