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Barter in Italy

In time of crisis Italy swaps We know that the economic crisis is booming almost all over the world. Italy too is not living rich moments but people are trying to cope with this situation re-inventing what is actually the oldest system of good exchange: the barter. Following the boost […]

Campania

Museums in Naples

A guide to Italian museums. Explore the most famous museums in Naples, Italy. If you like visiting museums, and art is one of your greatest passions, Italy is the right country for you. Italy offers a high number of museums to discover; they will satisfy the most demanding tourists as […]

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Umbria

Rocca Albornoz, Narni

  The town of Narni is a part of the Umbria region and is located on a stunning limestone cliff overlooking the Black River. Rocca Albornoz is one of the town’s most notable landmarks. Built in the 14th century the Rocca Albornoz was originally a military structure meant to protect […]

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Umbria

Fortezza dell’Albornoz, Orvieto

A castle built in the typical square shape, protected by two drawbridges and a moat. In Orvieto. Those visiting the town of Orvieto will find the historical fortress of Rocca or Fortezza dell’Albornoz on the left side of the Piazza Cahen. The castle was founded by Spanish Cardinal Albornoz, under […]

Sport

Italian tifosi

Italian tifosi   Never ask about football to an Italian, or he will go on boasting about his favourite football team for hours.La tifoseria Italiana , Italian football supporters, are numerous and at times, a bit too fanatic, indeed. Tifosi sometimes forget what rationality is and their excesses have lead […]