Italy destination guides
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Matera: all you need to know to plan a visit to Italy’s unique cave town and its otherwordly landscapes
All you need to know to plan a trip to Matera, Basilicata, one of the most peculiar and unique towns in the world and unique UNESCO site in Italy. Matera is a city like no other. Entirely carved out of the rocky slopes of a mountain in Basilicata, a region in the South of Italy, it is one of the most ancient cities in the world and a place with an appearance and a history so unique, it defies belief. Matera came onto the world stage in 2019, when it became the European Capital of Culture and finally got all the attention a place as beautiful and as interesting as…
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3 fantastic Venice neighborhoods for a stroll you will love
Our guide to three stunning Venice neighborhoods that are great for a stroll and for experiencing Venice and its magic of canals, small alleys and quiet corners. One of the best things to do in Venice, or the very best thing of all, in my opinion, is aimlessly strolling around the city’s quietest districts. First-time visitors to Venice tend to focus on St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace and Rialto, Venice’s main landmarks, and this is normal and worth doing; they are so beautiful. However, if you only see those and spend in Venice only the time strictly necessary to hit the most famous areas, you miss out on what makes…
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How to see Venice in a day: the one day in Venice itinerary you’ll love
One day in Venice itinerary: see the best of Venice in a day following our detailed itinerary with Venice’s main attractions, local areas, best lunch restaurants and photo spots! I love Venice and always recommend staying at least three full days in the city to enjoy it. However, sometimes you don’t have that time and, no matter how much you may want to stay longer, you can only take a day trip to Venice, with less than a full day to see it all. If this is you, you’re in the right place! While I won’t pretend you can see ‘everything’ in Venice in a day, getting a first sense…








