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Top Christmas Markets

Italy has some of the best Christmas markets. They are a great place to get a feel for the local traditions, sample the local delicacies, and see the work of local artisans. Ortisei Christmas Village Like every year in December, Ortisei turns into t...

Via Appia Antica

Italy’s Via Appia Antica, or Appian Way, the earliest and most important road built by the ancient Romans, has been named a UNESCO world heritage site, making Italy the country with the world’s highest number of locations on the coveted list. Known as the Regi...

Patria Palace

Patria Palace in Lecce, Apulia, reopens after four-year makeover Patria Palace, a former 18th-century palace-turned-hotel in Lecce has reopened following a four-year renovation project. Originally designed by Mauro Manieri, a Lecce-based 18th-century archi...

Vallepicciola Winery

Chianti Classico and Art Exploring Vallepicciola Winery, it’s vineyards, cellar, and art: featuring the Collectors’ Experience and Wine Safari tours as well as the new “Casa in bottiglia” installation by artist Clet Abraham. Nestled in the wine tour...