Tag: snow

  • These Amazing Italian Gardens Near Naples Are Shaped Like a Violin

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    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 Naples.

    Reggia di Caserta from above
  • Campo Felice: Skiing and Sledding in Abruzzo

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    Campo Felice is an easy winter day trip from Rome.

    Campo Felice in Abruzzo, Italy
  • Snow in Rome – Roma Sotto La Neve [Photos]

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    I’m not much of a winter person. That’s one reason I like Rome so much. It rarely snows here. The last time was in 2012 – six years ago. Despite that, I have always wanted to see Rome with a dusting of snow. This morning, I got my wish and then some. The snow started…

    Piazza del Popolo Snow
  • Braving the Elements: A Rare Snowfall in Rome

    Over the past weekend, Rome got pelted with eight inches of snow, the largest single snowfall in the capital since 1986. The rare snowfall prompted the closure of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Palatine Hill, and other tourist attractions. Many businesses had to close because workers were unable to access public transportation or get their…

    Piazza San Pietro