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The Secrets of the Sacred Wood of Bomarzo, the Park of Monsters Between Nature and Mystery
In Italy, there are places that seem to hold a story of their own. Hidden corners among woods, rocks and ancient villages, where the boundary between nature, art and imagination becomes almost impossible to distinguish. They are magical and secret places, and among them it is impossible not to mention Bomarzo, in the Tuscia area of northern […]
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Between history and legend: the Sword in the stone is in Italy
Did you know that there is really a sword in the stone and is located in Italy? This is the Sword of San Galgano, which is located in the Chapel of Montesiepi, near the Abbey of San Galgano in Chiusdino, Tuscany. A charming and mysterious place, about 40 km from Siena, where history and legend […]
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Mysterious Florence: the Hidden and Curious Side of the Renaissance City
The city of Florence presents several different nicknames: one of the most popular is “La Bella” (“The Beautiful”). However, the Tuscan city has also earned the title of “Capital of artists“. Florence in fact has been the home of, among many others, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello and Michelangelo. But there is another side of the city […]
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