A Daily Taste of Italy

To Rome With Love

I understand that Woody Allen decides on his movie locations based on where…

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Italian Wars

  The Italian Wars began in 1494, when Charles VIII of France invaded…

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Sacri Monti

The nine Sacri Monti (Scared Mountains) of Piedmont and Lombardy are a group…

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Best Opera Houses in Italy

One of the best places for opera in Italy is Le Marche. The seaside and mountain…

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Urbino ~ Le Marche

Have you ever been to Urbino? If you answer no to this question, then you should…

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Torrone Sweet Torrone

Torrone: It is said that in 1441 in Cremona (Lombardia,) during the wedding…

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Winged Victory ~ Brescia

The original bronze Winged Victory is in the Santa Giulia Museum in Brescia,…

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Bars in Italy ~ A Part of Italian Life

Let’s discuss Bars in Italy Bars in Italy are a part of everyday life.  Unlike…

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The Forgiveness of Assisi

One night in 1216, while Francis was immersed in prayer, a radiant light spread…

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The Craftsmen of Venice

The craftsmen of Venice are found in ateliers throughout the Venetian lagoon. …

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