Italy’s wealth of historical sites is surpassed only by its wealth of corrupt politicians, but hey, no place is perfect. If we focus on Italian artists, architects and designers, plus Italy’s great chefs and scientists, then we can try our best to ignore Berlusconi. Italy is like a hundred countries in one, with totally different places to visit that have their own architecture, regional cuisine and local dialect, and many of these places are rarely visited by foreign tourists. Explore slowly with me, and discover off the beaten track Italy on our walking tours, as well as personal recommendations at more popular sites in Italy, and interesting people along the way.
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A stunning collection of Caravaggio’s work is on display at a special exhibition in Rome, and includes works on loan from museums around the world.
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In the countryside around Ragusa in Sicily, fields destined for cultivation were cleared of rocks. But what to do with the rocks? Traditional stone structures or the amazing and mysterious muragghi are the answer.
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The Vatican Museums are home to one of the finest collections of art in the world, and special after-hours tours of the Vatican allow you to savor this extraordinary tour experience without the crowds.
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An off-beat theater piece at the zoological museum in Bologna uses the museum’s mysterious atmosphere to create a very scary visit and tour.
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When visiting Florence with kids, keep them entertained at the Animani exhibition of Mario Mariotti’s whimsical work, and have fun with a hands-on creative workshop for children.
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Tuscany’s only native swine, the “cinta senese”, can be found in medieval art as well as in the traditional form of prosciutto, and is headed for DOP status.
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The Vatican in Rome demonstrates its commitment to the environment with a new solar farm plant that will make the Vatican a green country within just a few years.
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