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Poetry On the Water: Exploring Lake Garda’s Southern Spots

Poetry On the Water: Exploring Lake Garda’s Southern Spots

EXPLORING ITALIAN LAKES
Others flock to Lake Como but Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, is a worthy destination. Surrounded by beautiful mountains with a number of historical sites, museums, and beautiful villages, Lake Garda’s temperate climate makes it an ideal vacation spot. While there are many destinations around the lake to explore, an exploration into the Southern corner of the lake by boat is a perfect journey.

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Bella Napoli

Bella Napoli

DESTINATIONS
At times resembling a Moroccan souk, with its dark and narrow streets, at times disguised as Spanish, Greek, and of course Roman, Naples is a concoction of commoner soul mixed with elitist air and a somewhat regal attitude.

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Lecce: History, Churches and Burrata

Lecce: History, Churches and Burrata

DESTINATIONS
Lecce: a town of history, churches and burrata
“Now that this is ending, I will travel just as much as I can!” Have you already promised yourself a beautiful escape too? Yes, the whole world did. However, while the destination is clear – it’s Italy! The world’s most romantic and beautiful country – where exactly to go is a question with many wonderful answers.

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Into the Wild: Autumn Vibes at Lake Maggiore

Into the Wild: Autumn Vibes at Lake Maggiore

DESTINATIONS
There are thousands of reasons why you should visit the lakes of Northern Italy. Crystalline water, stunning mountain landscapes and pure alpine air are only some of them. But adding to this picture autumn vibes, painting both woods and skies with yellow and deep purple palettes, will turn the trip into an absolutely unforgettable only-in-Italy and only-in-fall experience.

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Colosseum

Colosseum

HISTORICAL MOMUMENT
Did you know that Colosseum, perhaps world’s most famous architectural landmark ever,was, for years, a pasture for sheep? There were also times when citizens were slowly demolishing the Roman Giant using it as a source of construction materials to build their own tiny houses.

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Behind the Scenes: Shooting Wonder Woman in Italy

Behind the Scenes: Shooting Wonder Woman in Italy

FILM LOCATION
When it comes to movies, some places seem too beautiful and spectacular to be real. Italy has long been the location for many blockbuster movies such as Quantam of Solace and this year’s Wonder Woman. From the beaches at Villa Cimbrone to the Castel Del Monte, these spectacular sites made these fictional locations a gorgeous reality.

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Traveling in time: Perugia’s Piazza IV Novembre

Traveling in time: Perugia’s Piazza IV Novembre

DESTINATION
Some places seem too amazing to be real. Perugia’s Piazza IV Novembre is one of such sites. When you step on its ancient ground you will hardly believe that you are still in the 21st century. Full immersion into the antique atmosphere of the square made of marble details, white-and-pink color palette, and sophisticated ornaments typical of the Italian Medieval art will leave you breathless.

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Ponte Vecchio in Florence

Ponte Vecchio in Florence

DESTINATION
You’ve definitely heard of it. Perhaps you even saw it in some movies. And certainly you won’t miss it when you will go to Florence. Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) is among Firenze’s top sights and the pride of the city. It is an architectural prototype difficult to find elsewhere in the world today.

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