St. Agatha in Catania, Sicily: The Best Festival Ever
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St. Agatha in Catania, Sicily: The Best Festival Ever

Perhaps the people of Catania are exaggerating a bit when they say this is the "second biggest religious festival in the world". Well, maybe we are not quite at a planetary level, but the feast of St. Agatha is a show that goes on for almost ...

Catania, CT, Sicily
Winter Solstice Traditions in Italy
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Winter Solstice Traditions in Italy

The winter solstice is deeply rooted in ancient traditions and rituals dating back as early as Neolithic times. The shortest day of the year marked the rebirth of the sun and was very important in agricultural societies. In many parts of Italy, this time period ...

Atri, TE, Abruzzo
Christmas Traditions in Agnone
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Christmas Traditions in Agnone

In the heart of the upper Molise region of central Italy lies the village of Agnone. With just over five thousand people, the tolling of the oldest bells in the world is the soundtrack to winter and ancestral traditions.  The village of Agnone is preparing to rekindle the 'Ndocciata, ...

Agnone, IS, Molise
The Town of Termoli in Molise on the Adriatic
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The Town of Termoli in Molise on the Adriatic

Along the coast of the Adriatic sea, among crystal clear waters and the finest sand, is Termoli. This seaside town in the tiny region of Molise is rich in history and traditions. With its 30 km of coastline, today Termoli is becoming a beach holiday destination but that's not its ...

Termoli, province of Campobasso, Molise, Italy
Lucca: Stories Lived Through Photographs
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Lucca: Stories Lived Through Photographs

The city of Lucca is so ancient that even now many scholars still discuss its real origins. Some say it was born as a Ligurian settlement, others believe that it has Etruscan origins, and some trace it back to a Roman city dating to 180 ...

Lucca, LU, Tuscany
Italian Traditions on New Year’s Eve
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Italian Traditions on New Year’s Eve

The New Year has always been a transition from the old to the new, almost a new inner beginning, where good intentions reign. This highly anticipated party is characterized by magic and superstition, rooted in local customs and traditions. Many of these Italian traditions are ...

Abruzzo, Italy
The Abruzzo Region: Italy’s Best-Kept Secret
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The Abruzzo Region: Italy’s Best-Kept Secret

What I am going to tell you about my dear region of Abruzzo is something that I like to whisper in a low voice and there is a reason why. Preserving Authentic Italy Italy, outside of the stereotypical postcards of beautiful cities and historical monuments, is a ...

L'Aquila, AQ, Abruzzo
Caccamo: A Journey Back In Time
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Caccamo: A Journey Back In Time

There is a village 40 km from Palermo where no time machine is needed to go back in time. We are talking about Caccamo, whose castle is one of the largest and best-preserved Norman castles in Sicily and Italy.  We are on the top of Mount San ...

Caccamo, province of Palermo, Sicily