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  • Remembering the Battle of Montecassino

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    About an hour and a half south of Rome lies Montecassino, an enormous Benedictine monastery whose environs witnessed a very costly battle of World War II.

    Polish Cemetery at Montecassino
  • Five Best Things to See and Do On the Amalfi Coast

    With its rough coastline, deep blue sea, and color-drenched markets and hillsides, the Amalfi Coast is one of the most amazing destinations in Italy.

    Aerial view of Amalfi Coast
  • Murals of Orgosolo, Sardinia

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    In the heart of Sardinia lies the village of Orgosolo, a sort of Sardinian “Wild West” known for years for its bandits, who would conduct brazen kidnappings and murders. During the first half of the 20th century, Orgosolo’s notorious reputation grew to such a point that it inspired the film Bandits of Orgosolo (1961). While…

  • Three Reasons to Love Perugia

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    Perugia, the picturesque capital of the region of Umbria, is a destination I like to recommend to travelers looking for a new place to explore in Central Italy. Perugia is an austere, university town – indeed, it’s one of Umbria’s hill towns – with several unique characteristics that make it ideal for discovery. Here’s my…

    Griffin and lion statues, the mythical symbols of Perugia