Sicily’s Siracusa: Almost Grecian

Siracusa, once one of the great powers of the Western world, is absent from lists of most visited places in Italy. That's a shame, but it's good news for those of us who love history and prefer to avoid invading tourist hordes.

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Artful Places to Stay in Bologna

Heading over to Bologna? When you've had your fill of seeing art and it's time to rest your head, these choices near Bologna's Piazza Maggiore have something unique that might just catch your eye.

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Bicycling Through Renaissance Ferrara

A World Heritage Site in Emilia-Romagna, this medieval and Renaissance city has excellent food, art, and architecture. And music year-round. Read on to find out how you can see it on foot or by bicycle.

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Bologna: City of Art

With its appetite for art, Bologna's contributions to the good life are more than gustatory. Though known as the "Red City" for its architecture and politics, our writer found a brilliant palette of museums, galleries, churches and markets with mouth watering visuals for every taste.

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One Italian Expert’s Guide to Tuscany: Dianne Hales’ Favorites in Tuscany

The author of La Bella Lingua has been visiting one hotel in Tuscany year after year. She shares this special resort with you as well as her favorite Tuscany dining experiences and which Tuscan towns to visit.

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Shopping in Florence: Get Your Own Custom Perfume Created

This Tuscan master of perfume making will make you your own custom scent during a consultation in Florence. He will work one on one with you to turn your unique lifestyle and emotions into a scent.

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One Italian Expert’s Guide to Florence: What to See and Do in the City of Art

Having to traveled to Florence for nearly three decades, this expert on the Italian language recommends her favorite Florence restaurants (one with an amazing view), where to stay in Rome (including apartment rentals) and what sites not to miss.

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Art Classes in Italy: Handweaving and Embroidery Lessons in Perugia

The unique setting for these embroidery and handweaving classes in Umbria - taught by Italian women who have been doing it for decades -is an intriguing Gothic church.

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Art Classes in Italy: Pottery Making and Painting Ceramics in Deruta

Enjoy a wonderful day in Italy's ceramics capital of Deruta, learning the art of ceramic painting and pottery making from some of the best experts in town. Deruta provides one of the most inspirational settings to let your creativity flow.

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Art Classes in Italy: Landscape Painting Workshop in Tuscany

Imagine yourself following in the tradition of Renaissance painters, on a Tuscan hillside, in front of an easel, spending every day for a whole week capturing the landscape with your paints and brush.

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