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Umbria Olive Harvest and Olive Oil
Guest post by Rebecca Winke, owner of Brigolante Guest Apartments in Umbria – continued from part 1, Umbria Grape Harvest and Wineries.
Later in the autumn, you’ll notice olive groves with …
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Happy Birthday to Florence’s Duomo – Italy Photo of the Week
9. September 2010
Florence’s Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, celebrates its 714th birthday today.
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Florence Duomo Photo © 2010 by Barbara Molini, used by permission. Click on the photo to see it larger.
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Visiting the Doge’s Palace in Venice
8. September 2010
A visit to the opulent Doge’s Palace is a highlight of a trip to Venice. One of the attractions of Saint Mark’s Square, the former home of the Doge (Venice’s ruler) is not only one of Venice’s most famous buildings but its treasures make it one of Venice’s top museums, too. For a more enjoyable [...]
Continue reading...Italy’s Abruzzo Region, Setting for the American
7. September 2010
George Clooney stars in the recently released movie, the American (more), much of which was shot on location in central Italy’s Abruzzo region. If you’ve never heard of the Abruzzo, you’re probably not alone as it’s a fairly remote region often overlooked by tourists. The Abruzzo is a mountainous region with stunning natural scenery dotted [...]
Continue reading...Where to Stay in Civitavecchia
6. September 2010
Civitavecchia is Rome’s port for cruise ships visiting Rome and ferries traveling to Sardinia and Sicily. If you’re arriving in or leaving from Civitavecchia on a cruise or ferry, it may be more convenient and less expensive to stay in Civitavecchia than going back and forth to Rome with your luggage. If you want to [...]
Continue reading...Umbria Grape Harvest and Wineries
5. September 2010
Guest post by Rebecca Winke, owner of Brigolante Guest Apartments in Umbria:
At the end of the season, Umbria begins to wind down its madcap summer frivolity – music festivals, food …
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Umbria Waterfall – Italy Photo of the Week
2. September 2010
The Cascata delle Marmore, Italy’s tallest waterfall, is near Spoleto in the Umbria region.
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Italy Travel Tips – Credit Cards and Cash
1. September 2010
On our Italy Travel Facebook page, a reader who just returned from a month in Florence warns that some small, family-run restaurants don’t take credit cards so if you want to get away from the tourist restaurants you may need to pay with cash. She stayed in a vacation apartment in Florence’s San Frediano neighborhood [...]
Continue reading...Florence Restaurant Recommendations
31. August 2010
On our Italy Travel Facebook page, Melissa posted a few restaurants she liked during her recent stay in Florence. She and her family stayed in a vacation rental apartment (through VRBO) in San Frediano neighborhood, across the Arno from the historic center and she says she highly recommends staying in a vacation rental, especially if [...]
Continue reading...Italian Festivals in September
28. August 2010
Following the August vacation period, Italians celebrate their return to regular life with festivals the first weekend of September. There’s a historic boat race in Venice, a palio competition in …
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Prosciutto di Parma – Italy Photo of the Week
26. August 2010
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Parma Ham Photo © 2010 by Martha Bakerjian, click on the photo to see it larger.
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Where to See Michelangelo’s Art in Florence
25. August 2010
Michelangelo is one of Italy’s most famous Renaissance artists and many of his great works, including his statue of David, can be seen in the city of Florence. A replica of Michelangelo’s David sits outside Palazzo Vecchio, Florence’s city hall, but the original can be seen in a Florence museum. Michelangelo fans may also be [...]
Continue reading...Eat Pray Love Movie Sites in Rome
24. August 2010
In the movie Eat Pray Love, you’ll see lots of Rome scenes. In the first part of the book, Eat, author Elizabeth Gilbert (played by Julia Roberts) spends her time in Rome searching for beauty and exploring Italian food. She also takes a trip to Naples, the city where pizza originated, in search of perfect [...]
Continue reading...Book Ahead to See the Last Supper in Milan
22. August 2010
Stan Douglas, of Palio Tours (who also offer a Milan and Verona Opera Tour), suggested that I remind readers to book two to three months ahead if they want to see Da Vinci’s popular masterpiece, the Last Supper, in Milan. Stan says, “getting in there has become even more difficult that obtaining Palio tickets!” If [...]
Continue reading...View from Rome’s Capitoline Hill – Italy Photo of the Week
19. August 2010
Rome’s Capitoline Hill is a great place for views of Rome with several photo ops. In this photo you can see Trajan’s Column and Santa Maria Church and from the other side of the hill you can look out over the Roman Forum to the Colosseum.
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Piazza San Marco Photos
18. August 2010
Piazza San Marco, or Saint Mark’s Square, is Venice’s main square and most popular tourist attraction. Around the square are top sights including Basilica San Marco, the Doge’s Palace, and the bell tower that you can climb for great views of Venice. Take a closer look at Saint Mark’s Square with our Piazza San Marco [...]
Continue reading...Favorite Movies Set in Italy
16. August 2010
With the recent release of Eat Pray Love and the upcoming movie, the American with George Clooney, everybody’s talking about their favorite movies that take place in Italy. I can’t think of a better way to take a virtual vacation to Italy or get ready for your real Italian vacation than to watch spectacular scenes [...]
Continue reading...Book Ahead to Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa
15. August 2010
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of Tuscany’s top tourist attractions and it can be crowded, especially in summer. Behind the Tower Vacation Rental posted on their Facebook page that guests recently waited four hours to climb the tower.
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Tuscany and Umbria with Kids
13. August 2010
When you think of a vacation in Tuscany and Umbria you may picture relaxing with a glass of wine or having a romantic dinner while watching the sun go down, …
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Sanremo Fountain – Italy Photo of the Week
12. August 2010
This week’s photo is an unusual fountain in the picturesque historic center of Sanremo.
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Sanremo Fountain Photo © 2010 by Martha Bakerjian
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Orsoni Mosaic Workshops in Venice
10. August 2010
Have you ever dreamed of making beautiful mosaic artworks or studying art in Venice? Orsoni Mosaic Foundry in Venice offers a variety of mosaic courses including thematic classes and master in mosaics. Classes range from three days to two weeks. New for 2011 is a two-week class, Decorative Patterns for Interior and Exterior Design.
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August Festival in Northern Tuscany
9. August 2010
Guest blog post by Serena Giovannoni, Wish Versilia:
There are many events in Versilia which take place mostly in open air
theaters such as the Puccini Festival operas, the Versiliana ballets and
plays, and the Cittadella del Carnevale music concerts. One of my favorite
places is the Fairy tale local feast in Gualdo, a tiny village perched at the [...]
Rome’s Food Markets
6. August 2010
While tourists generally don’t go to Rome to see food markets, there are several worth a visit if you’re interested in food. Rome’s food markets are picturesque and lively, a good place to see everyday life in Rome as well as fresh vegetables, meats, and other foods. Here are four good Rome food markets to [...]
Continue reading...Old and New in Brescia – Italy Photo of the Week
5. August 2010
The new Baroque cathedral in Brescia was constructed next to the 12th century cathedral rather than remodeling the old one.
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Eat Pray Love in Italy
3. August 2010
Eat Pray Love, the movie based on the best-selling book by Elizabeth Gilbert, opens in US theaters August 13. Eat, the first part of the story, takes place in Rome where Elizabeth, played by Julia Roberts, lives while taking Italian classes and discovering the pleasures of eating in Italy. In one scene she visits Naples [...]
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