Blockbuster Raphael Exhibit
Blockbuster Raphael Exhibit Gets Extended Lease on Life Italy celebrates its geniuses in a big way...
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In the Mood for Medieval
Rome is big on Baroque. Ornate, imposing masterpieces abound, from the marble-adorned, opulent...
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Carmen's Corner: Spring is around the Corner!
March is upon us and Spring is around the corner! This is the time one starts dreaming and planning...
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Carmen's Corner: Christmas Music, Roman Style
Places look different from each other. But have you ever noticed differences from place to place in...
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Mantua: where noble patrons of the arts held sway for centuries
While a handful of cities dominate tourism in Italy — Rome, Milan, Florence, Naples and Venice are...
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New Year's in Italy is celebrated in a big way
In the Italian language, adding one” to the end of a word makes something bigger. So, if “cena”...
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Carve out time to admire Canova in Rome
Cities in Italy often have their “signature” sculptures Michelangelo’s towering David, in the...
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Carmen's Corner: Autumn in Italy
Autumn is nice almost anywhere. However, if you are accustomed to the chilly, even frosty nights...
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Carmen's Corner: Outdoors in Rome
Since Italy is a long, svelte peninsula, it’s easy for residents to head directly east or west...
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Urbino—Hilltop Heart of the Renaissance
Urbino, hilltop heart of the Renaissance that is home to Raphael and harmonious architecture How...
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