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27/10/2009
Genoa, the magic of a special city
Wander through a maze of shaded alleyways and discover breathtaking views of the sea, architectural gems and unique atmospheres
2/10/2009
On the trail of the dragon in the Adda valley
In the Cremona district, from Pizzighettone to Ripalta Cremasca to Pandino: three riverside villages where interesting examples of fortified and castle architecture still survive and where echoes of ancient legends resound
11/9/2009
Dolomites, a world natural heritage site
The Alpine section has recently been included in UNESCO’s list of sites to safeguard: nine groups belonging to various provinces offer splendid views, rich and varied flora and fauna protected by park authorities, and valleys and villages with ancient traditions
4/9/2009
Dominican Salento, the “polycentric city” of convents
In the province of Lecce, there are a number of architectural remnants of the Order of Preachers' settlement. Their presence dates back to the 13th century; their goal, to curb the area's Byzantine influence
1/9/2009
Biking through Val Venosta
The bike trails from Passo Resia to Merano take you into nature, through little towns, and by churches, castles and museums
28/7/2009
Ariosto and Boiardo take you through the Reggian lands
The cultural park named after the two chivalric poets uses literature as a means of getting to know the areas of Reggio Emilia, Scandiano, Albinea and Canossa
20/7/2009
Coins and medals: An Italian achievement
On the back of the Euro coins produced by the Mint, the image of Italy features – almost exclusively – elements of its cultural heritage. Our country boasts of a prestigious numismatic tradition.
3/6/2009
Cy Twombly, italian inspirations
The American artist who considered himself a « Mediterranean painter » made Italy his second homeland. Here he discovered that antiquity and mythology were alive and ever-present; here he found a country made up of innumerable layers, brimming with colors and resonant with poetry
26/5/2009
The memory of immigrants
A group of museums with a common mission: to preserve and raise awareness of the history of Italian emigration. A powerful trend in this regard has risen up from different parts of the country, and a few new projects are now already underway
21/5/2009
On the heels of Art Nouveau
The hot springs of Salsomaggiore, the seaside resorts of Viareggio and Palermo: three places that symbolize Italian Art Nouveau
7/5/2009
The Flavians' New Rome
An itinerary through the Dynasty's greatest buildings and monuments, in commemoration of the two-thousand-year anniversary of the birth of Vespasian
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