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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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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
Easy Day Trips From Milan
There is plenty to do in Milan, but the city’s location in the north of Italy also makes it an
UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Lazio (And The Vatican)
Of Italy’s 55 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, five are located wholly or partly within the region of Lazio. Of course,
UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Veneto
Italy has 55 UNESCO World Heritage Sites (an equal number with China, but more than any other country in the
Discounts For Readers With LivItaly Tours
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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
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
Byzantine Mosaics Of Ravenna
The Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna, in northern Italy, are a major tourist attraction. Spread across eight buildings from the early
Certosa Di Pavia: A Historic Carthusian Monastery
The Certosa di Pavia is a historic Carthusian monastery situated a few kilometres north of the medieval university town of
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