Tag: Italy
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Welcome to the Eternal City – Rome, Italy
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! With its rich tapestry of history, art, and culture, Rome stands as a timeless beacon of civilization. From the awe-inspiring Colosseum to the grandeur of the Vatican City, this vibrant metropolis seamlessly intertwines ancient marvels with modern sophistication. Whether you are wanting to wander through cobblestone streets, savor delectable…
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Bari, Italy – A vibrant city with Old Town roots
Bari is the capital of the region of Puglia, which forms the “heel” of Italy’s boot. It also has the largest port on Italy’s Adriatic coast. While you may not hear much about this coastal city, we found it to be one of our favorite! It is not as big as the typical touristy destinations…
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Polignano a Mare – a pearl on the Adriatic Sea
Polignano a Mare translates to “Polignano at sea” and rightfully so as it is perched high upon a cliff with beautiful views of the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic! Located in the Metropolitan City of Bari (BA) in the Italian region of Apulia (Puglia) with origins dating back to the 4th century BC. Now before we…
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Lecce, Italy – The Florence of the South
Lecce is a city in Italy’s southern Puglia (or Apulia in Italian) region. It’s known for its baroque architecture, numerous churches (23 from the last count I found which include 2 basilicas and the duomo!) and its ancient city walls. And the surprise for us was the sunken Roman amphitheater in the center of the…
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Matera – Italy’s ancient city made of stone
Matera, located in the Basilicata region of Italy, is one of the oldest, still inhabited cities in the world. In this city you will find that while Matera is the capital city of the region of Matera, the ancient part of the city is what draws tourists to the area. Carved into a ravine is where…
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Our search for the Divine Coast – Amalfi
Just south of Naples on the Sorrentine Peninsula you will find the Amalfi Coast. All the dreamy social media posts and pictures would make anyone put this on their bucket list. It was one of the places I was most excited about. You know, who doesn’t want to jump on a Vespa and coast along the…
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Naples, Italy – Raw, gritty and bursting with attitude
Naples is the third largest city in Italy after Rome and Milan. And while Naples is famous for historical reasons, including the nearby ancient city of Pompeii, it is also know as the birthplace of pizza. Naples is situated on the Gulf of Naples, on the western coast of southern Italy. Naples was about a 4 hours…
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Tuscany – My Happy Place
I have found my happy place – and it is deep in the heart of Tuscany! There is honestly nothing better than the a tuscan sunset in the Italian countryside. And there was no place better to enjoy it than in Castiglione d’Orcia! Tuscany Region of Italy Our time in this area was outstanding! We…
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Exploring Florence, Italy
Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is known for its art, architecture and its history. And more specifically, its influence during the Middle Ages through the Renaissance period. The Italian name of this city is Firenze which derives from the old Italian “Fiorenza”, meaning City of Flowers. (And side note, we didn’t really see many flowers in…
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Modena, Italy – Home of Fast Cars and Liquid Gold
Modena Italy is famous for and/or home to a few things. These include fast cars, balsamic vinegar and every Italian’s favorite cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano. Now if you love fast cars you already know this is home to luxury car brands like Ferrari, Maserati, Pagani, annd even nearby you will find Lamborghini. Car lovers from all over…
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