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Lago di Braies: A Gorgeous Lake in the Dolomites

Lago di Braies, also known as the Prager Wildsee, is a picture of calm in a hectic world.

Blessing the Animals in Assisi on the Feast Day of Sant’Antonio Abate

The Piatto di Sant'Antonio Abate is a winter festival near Assisi that features a parade of horses and a blessing of animals.

Writing on the Wall: Birthplace of Tina Modotti in Udine

Art and Architecture

A look at Franco del Zotto Odorico's art at the Tina Modotti house in Udine.

Tuscany’s Wine Windows – An Architectural Curiosity Makes a Comeback

Art and Architecture

First used during the bubonic plague in the 17th century, Tuscany's wine windows are reopening. Learn more about "buchette del vino" and where to ...

Sleeping Dog, Pompeii

Italy News

Photo of a stray dog sleeping among the ruins of Pompeii.

Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus by Simone Martini

Art and Architecture

A close-up detail from Simone Martini's "Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus."

Caffè Meletti in Ascoli Piceno

Le Marche

Postcard from Caffè Meletti, an historic bar in Le Marche.

Campo Felice: Skiing and Sledding in Abruzzo

Abruzzo

Campo Felice is an easy winter day trip from Rome.

The Iconic Landscape of Val d’Orcia, Tuscany

Culture & Living

Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, the hills, valleys, and trees of the Val d’Orcia “exemplify the beauty of well-managed Renaissance ...

The Coolest View of the Colosseum

Rome

The Colosseum is a fascinating structure no matter where you view it. But my favorite perch from which to view the Colosseum has to be on this ...

Photo: Teatro Marcello, Rome

Art and Architecture

Walking daily among or near ruins, such as the Teatro Marcello, is one of the reasons why people fall in love with Rome. The Theater of Marcellus ...

Masterpiece in the Pinacoteca di Brera

Art and Architecture

Milan's Pinacoteca di Brera is a first class gallery on par with Italy's finest museums. The collection of Italian, mostly religious, art is spread ...