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Follow @Italytravelnote by Jakob Jelling The city of Florence, or Florentia according to its Italian name, was founded in the first century B.C. by the Romans. This way, it has passed through a really great amount of different periods and époques which have caused different influences on it, and meeting this town and its historic buildings can be one of the most amazing experiences a person who enjoys history related activities could have. In Florence, visitors can be in contact with... Read Full Story

Follow @Italytravelnote by Levi Reiss If you are looking for fine Italian wine and food, consider the Sardinia region of southern Italy. You may find a bargain, and I hope that you`ll have fun on this fact-filled wine education tour. Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea west of mainland Italy. Sardinia`s terrain is mountainous, and its beaches are excellent. Sardinia is known for archeological ruins and has become a tourist... Read Full Story

Follow @Italytravelnote By Margaret Cowan Piedmont If you love rich Italian red wines, enjoy outstanding Italian cuisine, revel in taking a relaxing stroll through the countryside and appreciate meeting lots of friendly local characters; Piedmont is for you! Piedmont, in the north west corner of Italy, bordering France to the west and mountains to the north, includes Turin, the home of the 2006 Winter Olympic Games. Turin Turin, the capital of Piedmont, has a historic centre... Read Full Story

Follow @Italytravelnote You can` find a better destination than Italy, if you are looking to enjoy history & culture, scenic beauty, art & architectural wealth, top quality night life, long sandy beaches, high rolling mountains, and sports excellence in your vacation. Certainly, Italy is a comprehensive vacation destination offering something of everyone`s taste. So, if you are planning to have football holidays or vacations in Italy, go aheahttp://www.italytravelnotes.com/wp-admin/post.php... Read Full Story

Follow @Italytravelnote David Redfern Think of Italy and you’re most likely to think of its love affair with fashion and fast cars than a second home in the sun. Outstanding cuisine, delicious wines, stunning countryside and a rich cultural heritage all still figure but the eternally stylish nation has been more often than not a leader not a follower when it comes to property trends. Until now that is. Casting off its underdog status in the last few years, Italy is rapidly usurping... Read Full Story

Follow @Italytravelnote Here is a simple recipe of how to prepare one of the most delicious Sicilian sweets – the cannolo: Ingredients for 10 servings: For the waffle 300 g white flour 30 g sugar 25 g butter 1 glass of marsala 1 pinch of salt 1 egg Olive oil For the filling 300 g of ricotta cheese 150 g of sugar 1 glass of rum ½ pack of vanilla To prepare the shape of the cannolo You would need 10 bamboo or metal cylinders long around 12 cm and with a 3 cm diameter... Read Full Story

Follow @Italytravelnote In the Italy Travel Notes first videocast we are going to discover the Baroque town of Noto in Sicily. Videocast 1 Italy Travel Notes presents Noto in Sicily (Just right-click on a link, choose “Save Target As…” and save it to your PC and enjoy) To subscribe to our podcast series via iTunes please click on the image below and when the iTunes window opens – click the “Subscribe” button. We hope you enjoy our podcasts and videocasts as much as we do... Read Full Story

Follow @Italytravelnote By: Jennifer Weiss Italy is a country filled with lush, vibrant landscapes and stirring regions that remind one of the rich historical relevance of this diverse country. From the stunning architecture of Florence to the fashion of Milan to the ruins of Rome, you can find an abundance of sights that will take your breath away upon first glance and draw you in with their sheer magnificence. Travel through the regions of Italy for your next vacation and experience all... Read Full Story

Follow @Italytravelnote By Michael Hanna Italy’s ideal climate, animated people and passion for cuisine make it a perfect destination for independent travellers seeking much more than a one dimensional package holiday. Choosing where to start a trip of discovery in Italy is difficult with so many must sees but Florence, as the capital of Tuscany and the birthplace of Renaissance is a great option. Florence’s stunning architecture, rich culture, fascinating history and famous romantic... Read Full Story

Follow @Italytravelnote By Marcos Versilia is a the name of part of the coast of Tuscany in the province of Lucca. It stretches between Marina di Massa on the north and Massaciuccoli Lake on the south. It is a very renomated zone of national and international appeal for bathing and summer holidays.Its main centres are: Versilia occupies the north-western part of Tuscany, between the ridge of the Apuan Alps and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The area includes the Communes of Viareggio... Read Full Story