Category: Regions

There are 20 regions in Italy

  • L’Aquila Earthquake Info

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    The full extent of the damage to L’Aquila and the surrounding area after yesterday’s 6.3 earthquake is still not known. As of now, there are at least 179 confirmed dead and numerous buildings, including the Church of Maria di Collemaggio, lie in rubble. Even though this is still a developing story, a lot of interesting…

  • Genoa With Kids

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    I was recently doing some research on Genoa (Genova) and found that the old city, known for its port and as the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, has several kid-friendly activities, almost all of which can be found around the port. From the port, families can take whale- and dolphin-watching excursions. Whale Watch Liguria offers the…

  • Keeping Up With the Antinori

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    Italian wine enthusiasts (that includes most of us, right?) may find this past weekend’s 60 Minutes story on Italy’s Antinori family intriguing. Considered one of Italy’s premier winemaking clans, the Antinori have been in the wine business for more than 500 years. Today, even the Antinori daughters are in on the act. To learn more…

    Antinori Staircase Photo by Ivan Franco Bottoni
  • Wine Routes in Tuscany

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    Tuscany has more than a dozen wine routes. These are known collectively as Le Strade del Vino.