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Discovering Anzio

December 30, 2024

Discovering Anzio reveals a coastal town steeped in Roman history, wartime resilience, and unforgettable seafood feasts.

When people think of Imola, their minds often jump straight to the roar of engines at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari. But this charming town in Emilia-Romagna has so much more to offer than just Formula One.

Santa Maria di Castellabate Revisited

June 9, 2024

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We visited Santa Maria di Castellabate several times 15-20 ago and the first impression upon returning is how little the town has changed.

Sanctuary of San Francesco da Paola in Calabria

Paola and the Patron Saint of Calabria

March 10, 2024

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We went to Paola hoping to discover a rough Diamante, but all we found were trains, the patron saint of Calabria and a touring Calabrian fitness pageant.

La Palomba Sculpture Park

December 28, 2023

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A few kilometres outside Matera there is an abandoned quarry with a permanently open, free for all sculpture park, exhibiting works of the sculptor Antonio Paradiso.

The Miracle of Lanciano

October 29, 2023

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A visit to Lanciano to witness (what is left of) the eucharistic miracle.

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Treviso’s Loggia dei Cavalieri

May 28, 2023

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The Loggia dei Cavalieri is a living monument and a symbol of the rise and fall of Treviso in the region of Veneto.

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Abbey of San Galgano

April 30, 2023

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See the sword in a stone and the church without a roof on a visit to the Abbey of San Galgano in Tuscany

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Cathedral of Bolzano

April 16, 2023

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When you visit the Cathedral of Bolzano beware of the lions guarding the entrance. They are said to protect the city from danger.

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Looking for the Godfather in Corleone

February 12, 2023

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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

December 28, 2022

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

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Pantheon Facts

October 23, 2022

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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

October 1, 2022

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24 hours in Manfredonia during the Euro 2020 Final.

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Things to do in Cuneo

May 27, 2022

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What to do in Termoli on the Adriatic Coast?

December 28, 2021

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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

April 5, 2021

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Story behind the Anagni Slap

February 21, 2021

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Palazzo Te Mantova and Charles Dickens

November 14, 2020

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

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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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Discovering Anzio

Exploring Imola

Santa Maria di Castellabate Revisited

Paola and the Patron Saint of Calabria

La Palomba Sculpture Park

The Miracle of Lanciano

Treviso’s Loggia dei Cavalieri

Abbey of San Galgano

Cathedral of Bolzano

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

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