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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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How To Visit Riva Del Garda
Hugging the top of Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, Riva del Garda has long been a favoured spot for tourists.
6 Beautiful Towns Of Lake Garda
Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy. It is popular with holiday-makers for its diverse scenery – think mountains,
Best Day Trips From Naples
One of the many reasons to visit Naples is the variety of day trips available. There is everything from archaeological
UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Emilia-Romagna (And San Marino)
Emilia-Romagna has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites of its own, and is also part of one multi-region, multi-country site. And
Discounts For Readers With LivItaly Tours
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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
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
Walking The Walls Of Lucca
I always enjoy walking around old walled towns, like Verona. However the walls of Lucca, a small Tuscan town just
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