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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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Ultimate Guide For Your Trip To Venice
There are so many questions when planning a trip to Venice. Will it be crowded? When should I go? What
Discovering Shakespeare’s Venice
Literature lovers may be keen to discover Shakespeare’s Venice, to see the city where he set two of his most
Exploring The Dorsoduro District, Venice
There are grand churches, world-class galleries and palazzi. Markets, piazzas, and students everywhere. Welcome to Dorsoduro, the relatively peaceful south
Visiting The Islands Of Giudecca And San Giorgio, Venice
If you’re looking for a short day trip from Venice, you may choose to visit Murano, Burano or the other
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
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