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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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Duomo Terraces: On The Cathedral Roof, Milan
The Cathedral of Milan is a very fine Gothic cathedral, the fifth largest cathedral in the world. But what makes
Soul Of Venice By Servane Giol: Book Review And Interview
I recently reviewed Secret Venice, a guide to some of the hidden spots in one of the world’s most visited
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II: Milan’s Drawing Room
Anywhere else in the world, a shopping mall would be just that: a place to get your shopping and perhaps
Why Should You Visit Naples?
In all the years I had been going to Italy, I had always refused to go to Naples. I was
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A Visit To Pompeii: Beneath The Shadow Of Vesuvius
There is a reason why Pompeii is such a popular tourist destination. For anyone who is interested in Roman history
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
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... unesco world heritage sites
Italy has 55 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more than any other country in the world apart from China. Here are a few of them…
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
Visiting The Roman Ruins Of Herculaneum
Herculaneum has a lot in common with the nearby city of Pompeii. They are both Roman cities that were destroyed
Exploring Palladio’s Vicenza: A World Heritage Site
Even among Italian cities, Vicenza is special. Not just a handful of spectacular buildings, but a whole town of them,
How To Visit San Marino, The Oldest Republic In Europe
San Marino has its own government, a seat at the United Nations, and produces its own stamps and coins. Yet