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The Italian Town That Becomes a Giant, Goose-Themed Board Game Each Fall
With teams competing in outlandish physical challenges, the Zogo dell’Oca of Mirano showcases Italy’s flair for invented ...
Secret passage that Florence's Medici used to move safely reopens to public after 8-year renovation
The corridor was built by Florence’s powerful Medici family to allow them to move secretly and safely from one part of the ...
Image of centuries-old Italian well shared with false claim origins 'remain a mystery'
The origins of the Pozzo di San Patrizio -- a historic structure in central Italy -- have been well-documented but online ...
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An abandoned 16th-century monastery in Italy was transformed into a $5 million mansion with sprawling gardens take a look
"Before finding this property, we searched all over Italy for about three years," Lueders told Insider. They first saw the abandoned building, which is located in Pitigliano, Tuscany, in 2006.
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Celebrate Famed Composer Giacomo Puccini in Lucca, Italy
Lucca is a walled city in the Tuscany region of Italy. The walls, built in the 16th century, are a popular option for walking ...
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Rare first edition of Machiavelli's 'The Prince' going up for auction
The most famous work by Italian Renaissance diplomat Niccolò ... The Prince, written in 1513 by the 16th-century philosopher and author, represents Machievelli’s efforts to guide political ...