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“You may have the universe if I may have Italy” – Giuseppe Verdi
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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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A Day Trip To Pienza, A World Heritage Site
This post is by Chris Bienemann Pienza is a small town perched on a hilltop overlooking the stunningly beautiful Val d’Orcia
A Day Trip To Siena, A World Heritage Site
This post is by Chris Bienemann. Siena often gets mentioned in lists of the most beautiful cities in Italy and there
UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Liguria
Liguria has two World Heritage Sites, one Global Geopark, and three sites on the UNESCO Tentative List. Here is a
Visit Modena, A World Heritage Site
This post is by Chris Bienemann. Modena is a picturesque old city in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. The historic
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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