People and places in Italy

Looking for the Godfather in Corleone

February 12, 2023

Corleone is probably the most infamous town in Sicily, and as such you would think it could attract throngs of tourists, but that is not the case. And having been there, I can’t say I blame them.

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Hike from San Pantaleo

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December 28, 2022

A hike from San Pantaleo with strawberry trees and magnificent views of the Golf.

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Pantheon Facts

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October 23, 2022

My list of 73 facts about the Pantheon. One of the main sights of Rome and the best preserved building from antiquity.

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Visit Manfredonia

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October 1, 2022

24 hours in Manfredonia during the Euro 2020 Final.

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Things to do in Cuneo

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May 27, 2022

What to do in Termoli on the Adriatic Coast?

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December 28, 2021

Termoli in Molise is wide sandy beaches, an active fishing harbour and an old fortified town to explore. Here is our suggestion on what to do in Termoli.

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Portici Ercolani in Senigallia

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April 5, 2021

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Story behind the Anagni Slap

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February 21, 2021

Palazzo Te Mantova and Charles Dickens

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November 14, 2020

Palazzo Té, Mantova, was decorated by unaccountable nightmares according to Charles Dickens. And the leering monsters are still there.

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Visiting the Artistic Community in Bussana Vecchia

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The Painted Houses of Pordenone

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October 10, 2020

There are frescoed houses on both sides of the Alps, but few cities have more painted houses than Pordenone in Friuli Venezia Giulia.

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Stazione AV Mediopadana in Reggio Emilia

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August 28, 2020

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Monuments in Avellino

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May 23, 2020

Dancing in the streets of Cosenza

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November 2, 2019

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Don’t miss the cave churches near Matera

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October 13, 2019

A lot of tourists (like me) don’t realise that the cave churches near Matera form part of Basilicata’s three-in -one UNESCO World Heritage package.

Things to see in Sulmona

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September 24, 2019

Ancient history and colourful sweets are among the things to see in Sulmona. A smallish Abruzzo town with charm as massive as the surrounding mountains.

Photo from Dream of Venice in Black and White

Jose Manuel Alorda

Books about Venice

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September 21, 2019

Trento and the counter-reformation

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September 15, 2019

The central square of Trento Italy looks pretty in the early morning sun. And in the corner there is a religious complex with a prominent place in history.

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Agness of eTramping says:
May 9, 2017 at 1:14 pm

Italy is so stunning and beautiful! Your posts are just awesome and informative!
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- Mette says:
  May 13, 2017 at 6:16 pm
  
  Thank you. I really appreciate the feedback.
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Looking for the Godfather in Corleone

Hike from San Pantaleo

Pantheon Facts

Visit Manfredonia

Things to do in Cuneo

What to do in Termoli on the Adriatic Coast?

Portici Ercolani in Senigallia

Story behind the Anagni Slap

Palazzo Te Mantova and Charles Dickens

Visiting the Artistic Community in Bussana Vecchia

The Painted Houses of Pordenone

Stazione AV Mediopadana in Reggio Emilia

Monuments in Avellino

Dancing in the streets of Cosenza

Don’t miss the cave churches near Matera

Things to see in Sulmona

Books about Venice

Trento and the counter-reformation

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