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Celebrate the Feast of Saint Anthony in Giovinazzo
An Evening of Feasting and Bonfires Credits: Flickr A Tradition both Sacred and Profane The small town of Giovinazzo, located on the Adriatic coast 20 km north of Bari, celebrates Saint read full article >>
Scarperia: Traditions in Knife Craftsmanship
Ancient trades: Knife Craftsmanship in Scarperia A lazy Sunday morning, I awoke having no idea I would visit this little town. Scarperia was founded in 1305 with the name of Castel S. read full article >>
Overlooking the Amalfi Coast - Ravello's Villa Cimbrone Gardens
Stroll through the beautiful gardens of Ravello’s Villa Cimbrone where you can relax and linger over outstanding views of the Amalfi Coast and Bay of Salerno. Celebrated for its fine views, read full article >>
Via Cassia-The Road to Rome
Via Cassia is a gorgeous country road that holds the history of Tuscany along it's winding curves. Credits: Flickr Via Cassia was the most important road that led north from ancient read full article >>
Medieval Splendor in Salerno’s Cathedral of San Matteo
Located in the historic center of Salerno is one of the most beautiful and important churches of southern Italy. Discover the medieval heritage of Campania at the Cathedral of San Matteo in read full article >>
The Original Sword and the Stone: San Galgano
The legend of Galgano Giudotti: the original story of the Sword in the Stone comes from Italy Credits: Enrico Baccarini Do you remember the Disney movie the Sword in the Stone? Do you read full article >>
Christmas Traditions in Italy
Christmas is celebrated with passion in Italy. Nothing says Christmas more than family, big meals and traditions celebrated through the centuries. Credits: Flickr A Catholic country, also read full article >>
Merry Christmas from Puglia
Culinary traditions from the heel of the boot Welcome to Puglia, the heel of the Italian boot, a region of seemingly endless miles of beautiful beaches, breathtakingly wild and unspoiled read full article >>

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