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The Basilica di San Domenico is one of the most important religious monuments in Perugia, Italy. The church is dedicated to Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order, and is located in the heart of the city's historic center. The basilica is famous for its beautiful Gothic architecture, impressive interior, and historical significance. The church was built in the 14th century on the site of...

This picturesque town is situated at an altitude of 276 meters above sea level and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. One of the most striking features of Serrungarina is its well-preserved medieval architecture, which includes narrow streets, stone houses, and beautiful churches. The town's historic center is surrounded by a fortified wall that dates back to the 13th century, and...

Ancona and the Riviera del Conero is the ideal place if you are looking for an immersive experience between city, villages, sea and nature. The various tourist resorts wind their way between the long coastline and the hinterland, revealing unique places to explore and experience. The beaches, the nature trails and the villages gradually reveal the beauties of this extraordinary territory enchants the...

In the rolling hills of the province of Siena in southern Tuscany you will find the enchanting medieval town of Montepulciano. Here this gem of Italian renaissance sits six hundred and five metres above sea level with commanding views across the countryside and valleys of Val d’Orcia and Val di Chiana. More than anything this is the place to dip into the very best food and wine available to mankind....

The secret of the attractiveness of Le Marche region lays in the variety of landscapes Le Marche can offer: from the turquoise Adriatic Sea to the high Apennine mountains.One of the Marches’ greatest qualities is that this region is not one of mass tourism’s favourite destinations, offering an enriching human scale experience within the surrounding of its spectacular natural environment.Central Italy...

The cherished Italian holiday bread. Jeweled with candied fruits (particularly citrus) and raisins, it first came into being in Milan about 1490 and was quickly adopted throughout Italy, from the Alps to Sicily. Legends abound concerning the origin of panettone.The most popular is one that tells of a young aristocrat smitten with the daughter of a pastry chef named Toni. To impress the father of his...

Located in the middle of the Italian “boot”, Umbria is one of the most storied locations in the entire country.Offering a combination of wonderful history with exceptional natural beauty, Umbria is not only a wonderful place to visit, but to live as well. It’s little wonder that there is so much property for sale in Umbria Italy thanks to the excellent, year-round climate and the many things to do...

There are few places in Europe that combines the natural beauty, history, and elegance of Tuscany in Italy.From the incredible scenery, endless rows of vineyards, quaint villages that were founded in the middle ages, and the cypress trees that dot the landscape, Tuscany is a place that evokes a romantic feel amid calm surroundings.It’s little wonder that Tuscany has become a popular tourist attraction,...

From North to South there are many traces of this festival in the history of Italy. Pumpkins included! Does Halloween really have no ties to the Italian culture? Just take a look at the history of Halloween and Italy’s regional traditions to discover that this is not the case. Let’s start by debunking a myth: Halloween is not an American holiday. It has originated in Ireland, in the wake of an...

Scent of November, scent of chestnuts: the association is almost involuntary. Despite the fact that this autumn is noticeably late, as it was the summer, nature does not stop and offers typical products to be enjoyed a few months before the coming of winter. Roasted chestnuts, or “caldarroste”, are a seasonal delicacy found in nearly every Italian street or market. The scent of them roasting fills the...