Verona’s Opera Festival Celebrates Its Centennial
See the world’s best-known operas performed in an ancient arena in the heart of Verona.
Northern Italy
Northern Italy, stretching from the Alps to the Dolomites and the Ligurian Sea to the Adriatic, is a glorious area to visit. The category includes posts on the regions of Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Liguria, Lombardy, Piemonte, Trentino-Alto Adige, Valle d’Aosta, and Veneto.
Bergamo and Brescia ‘Shine’ as Dual Capitals of Italian Culture
Lombard cities Bergamo and Brescia unite as the 2023 Italian Capital of Culture.
Valle d’Aosta
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Trentino Alto Adige
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Piemonte Travel Guide
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Liguria Travel Guide
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Friuli-Venezia Giulia Travel Guide
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When Ravenna Was the ‘Capital of Empire’
‘Ravenna: Capital of Empire, Crucible of Europe’ is a comprehensive look at the history of Ravenna during its golden age.
Writing on the Wall: Birthplace of Tina Modotti in Udine
A look at Franco del Zotto Odorico’s art at the Tina Modotti house in Udine.
Emilia-Romagna Travel Guide
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Finally Ferrara: Postcard From a City That Called Me Back
Ferrara is a gorgeous little city in Emilia-Romagna known for its Renaissance walls and palaces, the Castello Estense, and its rich Jewish heritage.
Five Favorite Flavors From Ferrara and Modena
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The Fortress of San Leo and Its Torture Chamber
The town of San Leo in Emilia-Romagna is known for its Renaissance era fort and torture chamber.
No Bull: Italy Has a Museum Devoted to Sh*t
Emilia-Romagna’s Shit Museum explores man’s relationship to manure.
Centuries of History and 300,000 Wheels of Cheese Destroyed in Deadly Italy Earthquake
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Culinary Tour of Ravenna
Cooking school teacher and chef Angela Schiavina shows off the culinary riches of Ravenna in this “My City” video from The Guardian.
Travel Secrets: 3 of My Favorite “Secret” Places in Italy
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Ecotourism in Cinque Terre
Protect Cinque Terre offers guests the opportunity to work with locals in landscape preservation.
