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“You may have the universe if I may have Italy” – Giuseppe Verdi
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Bewitched By Italy
Bewitched By Italy is owned and managed by Karen Warren.
This is the go-to site for everything to do with Italian travel… especially if your taste is for lesser known places and sights.
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Visiting Elba And The Tuscan Archipelago
You may have heard of the seven jewels of the Tyrrhenian Sea that make up Elba and the Tuscan Archipelago.
Visit Procida, Italian Capital Of Culture 2022
Even regular visitors to Italy may be unfamiliar with Procida, a tiny island in the Bay of Naples. Yet this
A Great Break In Lucca
This is a sponsored post from Hotel Grand Universe Lucca. Also known as the city of a hundred and one
11 Best Things To Do In Sicily
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean. It has a stunning volcanic landscape, seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and
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8 Of The Best Things To Do In Milan
Milan has never attracted tourists in the same numbers as Rome, Florence or Venice. Yet it is the fashion capital
Admiring The Architecture Of The Galleria Umberto I, Naples
Unlike Milan, Naples is not renowned for fashion or shopping. And shopping malls are not normally high on my list
The Portico Di San Luca, Bologna: The Longest Arcade In The World?
Bologna’s arcades (also known as porticos) are a feature of the city. These covered walkways, often dating from the Middle
Byzantine Mosaics Of Ravenna
The Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna, in northern Italy, are a major tourist attraction. Spread across eight buildings from the early
focus on... rome and the vatican city
It’s no wonder that Rome continues to be one of the most popular destinations for visitors…
Hidden Rome: Exploring Off The Beaten Track
It would take a lifetime to explore everything that Rome has to offer. This means that, once you’ve ticked off
Beating The Crowds At The Vatican Museums With A LivItaly Small Group Tour
I don’t like crowds. Or queues. A few years ago, I looked at the line of people outside the Vatican
Staying In Trastevere, The “Other Side” Of Rome
Across the river from the main city, Trastevere is Rome’s “left bank”. A slightly bohemian area of students and artisans,
Walking Around The Walls Of The Vatican City
It’s a familiar dilemma: you want to see some of the world’s most famous artworks but so do hundreds of