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The Charming Story of Cinecittà Studios in Rome

5.6 miles to the south-west of Rome, hidden among the quiet suburbs, and just a stone’s throw away from the famous Appian Way, lays Cinecittà Studios: Europe’s Dream Factory.

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Vinci: Birthplace of a Genius

On the 15th of April 1452 in the hills of Tuscany, Italy, a peasant girl named Caterina gave birth to an illegitimate son in a small town called Vinci...

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Sicily Treasure: Taormina

Gordon Lethbridge indulges body and spirit in Sicily’s home of sweetmeats...

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The Lions of Venice

The proud image of the lion is everywhere in Venice; gazing down from buildings, looking out from the keystone of an archway, or standing on fluted columns...

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Exclusive Venice Beach Opens to Public

Venice's Lido is opened to the public for free, leaving the elite angry over lost exclusivity.

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Driving Passion

Richard Lofthouse finds car heaven in Modena

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Forgotten Valleys in the Dolomites - Where Time Stands Still

Lago del Mis - Belluno

Few tourists staying in the Veneto venture north to the Dolomites, but in a couple of hours you can find yourself in another world where the air is cooler, the scenery spectacular and the 21st century hasn’t yet arrived...

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Creating an impression. Painting in Italy

Painting Italy

Margaret Evans shares her love of painting in Italy, and explains why you should always carry a sketchbook with you.

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Liguria Boasts Italy's Cleanest Beaches

An environmental program analyzes quality and sustainability to rank the world's beaches.

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Top 10 Beaches in Italy

TripAdvisor awards the Traveler's Choice prize to Italy's best beaches.

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