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Piazza San Domenico in Palermo, Where a Baroque Church and a Department Store Sell the Same View

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Just before one o'clock on a November weekday, Piazza San Domenico does what it has done for three centuries. People cross it. A woman walks out of the frame with a Rinascente bag on her arm and a yellow coat folded over it. Another sits on the stone step below the column, phone in hand, back to the church. Nobody looks up. Look up anyway. The bronze Virgin on top of the … [Read more...] about Piazza San Domenico in Palermo, Where a Baroque Church and a Department Store Sell the Same View

Festa dei Morti in Palermo, When the Dead Bring the Presents and Pastry Shops Fill With Sugar Dolls

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On the morning of November 2, children in Palermo get up early and search the house. Presents have appeared overnight, under the bed or behind a door, and the family knows exactly who left them: the dead. Usually a grandparent. It's All Souls' Day, the Festa dei Morti, and Palermo has spent centuries turning it into a day for children. Visitors mostly meet the feast through … [Read more...] about Festa dei Morti in Palermo, When the Dead Bring the Presents and Pastry Shops Fill With Sugar Dolls

See the Statue of David in Florence, Italy

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There’s a moment, right before you step into the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence, where you almost underestimate what’s waiting inside. The hallway feels quiet in that museum-kind of way, and the light seems a bit too soft, almost unremarkable. Then you turn the corner, and there he is — Michelangelo’s David — standing under the natural dome of soft skylight, towering over … [Read more...] about See the Statue of David in Florence, Italy

A day program at Terme di Saturnia, Tuscany, Italy

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The Terme di Saturnia is a luxury spa and resort located in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. The spa is famous for its natural hot springs, which are rich in sulfur and other minerals that are said to have therapeutic properties. The waters of the hot springs are believed to have been used for healing purposes since ancient Roman times. The spa offers a range of treatments, … [Read more...] about A day program at Terme di Saturnia, Tuscany, Italy

Discovering the Charm and Beauty of Umbria, Italy: A 7-Day Travel Itinerary

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Umbria is a beautiful region located in the heart of Italy, known for its picturesque hilltop towns, rich history, and delicious cuisine. Here's a travel itinerary to help you explore the best of Umbria: Day 1: Arrive in Perugia Perugia is the capital city of Umbria and is easily accessible by train from Rome. Spend the day exploring the city's historic center, which is … [Read more...] about Discovering the Charm and Beauty of Umbria, Italy: A 7-Day Travel Itinerary

ITALIAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2023: EVENTS AND PROJECTS INSPIRED BY THE VISION OF “CULTURE AS A CURE” GET UNDERWAY

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Bergamo and Brescia are demonstrating the power of Culture as a Cure. A host of projects and events inspired by solidarity, inclusion and acceptance will get underway with inaugural events on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of January, attended by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella. BERGAMO, Italy and BRESCIA, Italy, Jan. 18, 2023 - The Italian Capital of … [Read more...] about ITALIAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2023: EVENTS AND PROJECTS INSPIRED BY THE VISION OF “CULTURE AS A CURE” GET UNDERWAY