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Art In Italy: History Of The Floating Piers on Lake Iseo

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Married artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude have created stunning works of environmental art together for decades. From wrapping Berlin’s Reichstag with a tarp in 1995 to placing brightly colored gates through New York City’s Central Park in 2005, their art has always been about creating unique experiences and recreating familiar places. Their latest project, entitled The […]

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Ponte delle Torri – A bridge between two fortresses

Leave a Comment / 2016, Art and History, Cicero No.1 - Apr 2016, Culture, Fun Facts and Curiosities, Newsletters /

In a large gorge south of Spoleto, an imposing limestone bridge arises from a sea of lush vegetation. The precise, man-made structure juxtaposes with the wild, organic flora that surrounds it to create a breathtaking panorama unforgettable to those who have the chance to admire it. Spoleto’s Ponte delle Torri (Bridge of Towers) is not

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Matera: European Capital of Culture 2019

Leave a Comment / 2015, Art and History, Cicero No.4 - Oct 2015, Culture, Newsletters /

The European Capital of Culture is a title given to a European city for an interval of one year during which the city will organize cultural events showcasing both the city and its role in Europe. Established in 1985, this distinction aims to promote European unity.  The title is an opportunity for European cities to

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Flower Festival of Genzano

Leave a Comment / 2015, Art and History, Cicero No.2 - Feb 2015, Culture, Fun Facts and Curiosities, Newsletters /

Relax And Smell The Roses…Plus A Million Other Flowers In Italy, everything is about beauty, art and celebration. In the second week of June, they all come together in the “Infiorata”, or Flower Festival, held in Genzano, which is just outside of Rome. It is a tradition that started in the 1700s, but it pays

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Ronciglione Carnival and Ussari parade

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In the region of Lazio, in the province of Viterbo, there is a town called Ronciglione that celebrates a unique carnival throughout its streets. The Ronciglione Carnival is a great moment for the city and this events attract a lot of visitors. Usually the Ronciglione Carnival takes place from the Thursday before the Shrove Tuesday

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Visiting The Castles of Turin Italy Will Leave A Lasting Impression

Leave a Comment / 2014, Art and History, Cicero No. 3 - Sep 2014, Newsletters /

The castles of Turin Italy may be one of the country’s best kept treasures. Turin is located in northern Italy nestled against the Po River, with the beautiful Alps surrounding the culture rich city of approximately 900,000 people.   As well as being the home of the royal family of Italy, Turin boasts beautiful castles, museums

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Cathedral Of Messina’s Clock Tower

Leave a Comment / 2014, Art and History, Cicero No. 2 - Apr 2014, Fun Facts and Curiosities, Newsletters /

The roar of a majestic lion, a stately rooster’s crow, statues coming to life and music filling the air as a story unfolds; this artistic display of characters sounds more like an up and coming movie than an eighty year old Astronomical Cathedral clock. The Cathedral of Messina’s animated clock show is a great way

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Langhe: Land of Kings, Wines and Truffles

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Looking for the perfect destination for a gourmet gateway? Ask Trips2Italy about the Langhe, in the Piedmont region. It is an area of gently undulating hills, ancient castles, medieval villages and vast vineyards where some of the finest specialties and wines (Barolo, Nebbiolo ) of the whole northern Italy are produced. Discover the taste of

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