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Italy Welcomes You!

Italy Welcomes You!

Jan 5, 2018

Italy is a country with great passion expressed in its architecture, art, and cuisine. This passion is also evident in the politcal expression of Italy. We sometimes receive concerns from travelers about traveling safely within Italy. We can assure them Italy remains one of the safest places to travel in Europe and around the globe. Italians are a people with great energy and conviction. These traits are central to the great achievements of Italy and Italians throughout history.

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The Price for a Savior: Owning a Piece of Da Vinci

The Price for a Savior: Owning a Piece of Da Vinci

Nov 29, 2017

ART NEWS
While many discoveries have resulted in financial windfalls, none have fetched the price tag like the Salvator Mundi, by Leonardo Da Vinci. At a shocking $450.3 Million Salvator Mundi was auctioned off at Christies in November, making this the highest selling art in history.  While the Salvator Mundi makes art auction history, the journey to get here starts with some mystery. 

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The New Foodie Destination: Eataly World

The New Foodie Destination: Eataly World

Nov 25, 2017

FOOD EVENT
Imagine visiting your local farmers market inside a park complete with working farms, educational tours and shopping centers with local eco-friendly products.  What was once imagined has become FICO Eataly World, the world’s large agri-food park, now open outside Bologna.  

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Under the Yellow Hood: Ferrari Museum in Modena

Under the Yellow Hood: Ferrari Museum in Modena

Nov 15, 2017

DAY TRIP
These cars are for millionaires. So expensive that sometimes it is hard to believe that people actually buy them. Indeed, there is no chance to get a Ferrari just like that off the assembly line. They are individual luxury products that the majority of us can only dream about … or see, touch and even test if you are planning to visit Modena.

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Church Turned Kids Museum in Milan

Church Turned Kids Museum in Milan

Nov 15, 2017

MUSEUM
A church converted into a kids museum? Why not? Surprisingly, Milan is much more than just a city of classic elegance. It is a place that knows how to boldly play with contradictions. Trees growing on building façades (Bosco Verticale residences), a classy tram rolling through the city with food service (Atmosfera restaurant) and now an ex-church turned into a children’s museum.

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Into the Wild: Autumn Vibes at Lake Maggiore

Into the Wild: Autumn Vibes at Lake Maggiore

Nov 7, 2017

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

Oct 31, 2017

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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Duomo di Genova

Duomo di Genova

Oct 22, 2017

DAY TRIP
Genoa, the capital of Liguria, has the second busiest port and is the sixth largest city in Italy. One of the most beautiful cathedrals if found here. The Duomo di Genova or Cattedrale di San Lorenzo was consecrated in 1118. Updated and embellished through the centuries, today it is famous for its almost two bell towers, a catchy façade, Gothic portals and stunning marble decorations.

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