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Lecce Travel Guide

Cities

Often referred to as the "Florence of the South" Lecce is one of the most captivating cities in Southern Italy. Learn more about this popular city in ...

Italian Decor: Fornasetti’s Cupole Series is My New Obsession

Culture & Living

The exquisite, suggestive, and timeless beauty of Fornasetti's iconic design is perfected in his famous dome plates.

Italy’s New UNESCO Sites in Padua, Bologna, and Tuscany

Culture & Living

The 2021 UNESCO session raised Italy's number of World Heritage Sites to 58—the most of any country in the world.

The Duomo: In Italy, There’s More Than Just One

Art and Architecture

Florence isn't the only city in Italy with a duomo.

These Amazing Italian Gardens Are Shaped Like a Violin

Art and Architecture

Did you know that the landscape around the Reggia di Caserta was designed to look like a violin? Learn more about this UNESCO Heritage Site near ...

Mausoleum of Augustus to Reopen in Rome

Italy News

One of the most important monuments of Ancient Rome, the Mausoleum of Augustus, will reopen to the public in 2021.

9,036-piece Colosseum Is LEGO’s Largest Kit Ever

Art and Architecture

In a year that has had little to no travel and more time than usual spent at home, LEGO has unveiled its massive 9,036-piece Colosseum builder kit. ...