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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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10 Things To Do In Venice Off The Beaten Track
Venice is a beautiful city. It can also get extremely crowded, and there will be times when you want to
A Day In Sirmione, Lake Garda
Whether you are staying on Lake Garda, or in one of the nearby cities, such as Verona or Brescia, you
Why Is A Venice Cruise Ship Ban Necessary?
At the end of March 2021 the Italian government announced that large cruise ships would no longer be allowed to
Top Things To Do In Vicenza
Vicenza, midway between Venice and Verona, may not be as well known as its neighbours. However its historic centre is
Discounts For Readers With LivItaly Tours
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Top Day Trips From Rome By Train
Rome is ideally placed for a variety of day trips. And, with fast and convenient rail connections, you don’t even
Making Sense Of Verona’s Walls And Fortifications
I love old walls. I’ve explored walled cities like Lucca and, outside of Italy, I’ve walked the whole 84 miles
Visiting Mount Etna, The Largest Volcano In Sicily
Even in May, when the temperature was soaring, there was snow on the ground. Lots of it, piled high by
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
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,
Exploring Roman History At Ostia Antica, Rome’s Ancient Sea Port
My first view of Ostia Antica was from the air, as the plane came in to land at Fiumicino Airport.
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