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Piemonte Travel Guide

Elegant and understated but also industrial and innovative, Piemonte (Piedmont) is the realm of the royal House of Savoy and the home of Fiat. The regional capital, Turin (Torino), is Italy's fourth largest city. It was the first capital of unified Italy (1861) and it is where you will find the ...

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Torino Tickets

Torino is a storied football team from Turin, Piemonte, currently competing in the Serie A. Here are several ways to buy tickets to a Torino match: Torino website Torino Tickets on ViaGoGo Torino Tickets on StubHub

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The 20 Regions of Italy

Italy is made up of 20 regions, each with its own history, flavors, customs, and local dialects. Some regions, like Tuscany and Sicily, are well-known as travel destinations, while others like Lazio, Lombardy, and Piemonte, are overshadowed by their capitals Rome, Milan, and Turin. It's ...

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Lombardy Travel Guide

The richest and most populous of Italy's regions, Lombardy is home to Milan. Milan is not only the capital of Lombardy, but also Italy's capital of fashion, finance, and media. Known as Lombardia in Italian, Lombardy derives its name from the Longobards, a Germanic kingdom that ruled large ...

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Italy Map

This map shows Italy and its neighbors to the north, east, and west. Italy shares land borders with six countries (France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Vatican City, San Marino) and maritime borders with 10 countries (Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Libya, Tunisia, ...

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Ligurian Island of Gallinara Sold to Foreign Investor

Gallinara, the turtle-shaped island 1.5 kilometers off the western coast of Liguria, has been sold to a single owner. Ukrainian aerospace tycoon Oleksander Boguslayev, a resident of Monaco who holds citizenship in Grenada, purchased the 11-hectare island for just over 10 million euro. ...

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Where I’ve Been: Interactive Map of Italy

I haven't been everywhere in Italy. But I have traveled extensively throughout the country, both as a guidebook writer and as a resident. I have been to 16 out of Italy’s 20 regions. I have also visited Vatican City and San Marino, two tiny countries that share the Italian peninsula with Italy. ...

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Emilia-Romagna Travel Guide

Emilia-Romagna is a region known for its good taste and unforgettable flavors. The region is a major contributor to Italy's gastronomic heritage, being the birthplace of prosciutto, Parmigiano, balsamic vinegar, and pasta like tortellini and lasagne. Bologna, the capital of Emilia-Romagna, is ...

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy

Italy holds the record for the most UNESCO heritage sites in the world. There are currently 58 UNESCO sites in Italy—53 cultural and 5 natural—and many others are under consideration. In addition to these 58 physical sites, UNESCO recognizes Italy's intangible cultural heritage. There ...

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July in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals

July is the time for music, and there are tons of festivals throughout Italy this month to keep all kinds of music lovers happy. Some of the best are highlighted below. What is the Weather in Italy in July? July in Italy is typically hot and dry from north to south. On average, July is the ...

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September in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals

September (Settembre) is when you will find food festivals (sagre) dedicated to the flavors of autumn: porcini mushrooms, cinghiale, and more. A number of cities also celebrate their medieval traditions during September. September 19, the feast day of San Gennaro, is a local holiday in Naples. ...

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April in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals

With spring in full swing, April starts to gets busy with outdoor events, parades, and festivals. Easter usually falls during this month and Liberation Day, on the 25th, is a national holiday. What is the Weather in Italy in April? Parts of Italy can still be blustery and rainy in April. But ...

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