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Canadian Travel Council Promoting ItalyItalian Government Tourist Board


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y most recent estimates, there areore than 1.3 million Canadians whon trace their ancestry back to Italy,aking Italian culture, heritage andnguage one o the most importantmponents o this countrys amousulticultural mosaic. Although thergest waves o Italian immigration toanada took place around the turn o e century and during the post Worldar II period, Italy and its peopleve been connected to Canada since97 when Giovanni Caboto (alsoown as John Cabot) rst set oot one shores o New oundland.

alians have come to Canada over thenturies in search o new horizons and better opportunities. Many intendedreturn one day to Italy, a ter making enough money to live out their daysthe old country. But Canada captured their hearts and imagination andve them a chance to envision a broader and more ruit ul uture. As aople, Italians were attracted to the optimism and reedom they o und in thebrant cities where they settled and built thriving communities, bringing theirch heritage into Canadas dynamic cultural mix.

anadians willingly embrace our people, culture and history as part o ur own. You enjoy, respect and revel in our li estyle, our gastronomy, our

aditions and our history. And we have been continually delighted to shareese experiences with you.

e see you visiting the eternal city o Rome, a cit y where we all oncelonged. We watch you stroll by the Trevi Fountain in awe and amazement,rowing coins and making wishes or admiring the mighty Colosseum ande magni cent Roman Forum, those epic gateways to the past. Through yourthusiasm and curiosity we eel compelled to welcome, understand and

riend you as well as make you smile.

he pages o this book briefy tell the story o who we are and how our

untry can inspire emotions and enrich yo ur li e experience. With the help our partners, we want to share this extraordinary journey with you. Sodulge yoursel and make your travel dreams come true in Italy!

ccardo Stranorector - The Italian Government Tourist Board

orth America

Th Mark o Quality andR lia ility in planning

your trip to ITALY O ering peerless experience, dedication and knowl-edge CTCPI member companies represent the top se-lection o Canadian Tour Operators Promoting Italy asa destination. When planning a vacation to the bel

paese, consulting a CTCPI member company canturn an ordinary trip into the vacation o a li etime.

CTCPI member companies cover the spectrum o itineraries. You can choose rom escorted tours to in-dependent hotel arrangements, sightseeing, villa andapartment rentals, pilgrimage tours, cooking schools,

ood and wine tours, car rentals, cruises, walking,hiking or biking tours, sporting events, art and mu-sic programs, private limousines and more. CTCPImembers are the undisputed experts or all aspects o travel to Italy.

To better assist you in planning your vacation, ourmembers o er an ideal combination o cutting edgetechnology or ast Web access together with riendlyand responsive o ces and pro essional call centerslocated in Canada. Whether traveling on a budget orthe skys the limit, CTCPI members are committed tosatis ying each travelers needs with the utmost dedi-cation and care. Customer service and satis action isa primary goal o the organization. Member compa-nies are chosen on the basis o their longstanding pro-

essionalism and service to the travel industry. Quali -cations are regularly reviewed and all members mustabide by the associations strict code o ethics.

Please use this guide to urther wet your appetite orItaly, then call, visit or click on a member company oradditional in ormation.

CTCPICanadian Travel Council Promoting Italy

2 Why Italy Loves Canadians

3 CTCPI The mark o quality & reliabilityin planning your trip to Italy

4-5 Which Is Your Italy

6-7 Italians Who Changed The World

8-9 The Cities o Art10-13 The Living Past: Italys Museums and

Historic Sites

13-15 Per orming Arts

14-15 Les arts de la scne

16 Cinema: Screening Italy

17-19 A Feast or the Senses

20-21 Shopping

22 Great Pursuits or the Great Outdoors

23 Natural Therapy: Italys Spas

24-25 Italy A Land or All Seasons

25 Major Cities: Average TemperaturesChart

26-41 Land o Discovery: Italy by the Region

28-29 Map o Italy

30-32 Regions o the North

33-36 Italys Central Regions

37-41 Regions o the South

42-47 Planning the Per ect Vacation

50-53 General In ormation

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Romantic CouplFall or Italys inspiring beauty, as seen i n cities like Venice, Rome and Verona,home o Romeo and Juliet. All along the Amal coast places like Positano,Sorrento, Praiano and Ravello o er spectacular views o the coral-blue sea andthe abled islands o Capri and Ischia. From a secluded B&B or a whitewashedVilla tucked amongst foral cli s this land beckons to anyone who is in love withsomeone special and with li e itsel . Custom-designed trips known as FITs allowcouples to customize their vacation, ensuring li elong memories.

FamiliExperience Italy in a wholly unique way, creating moments that will last or-ever, bringing history and culture to li e in the eyes and minds o your children.Imagine them gazing at the Colosseum or the rst time, riding a gondola inVenice, marveling at the Leaning Tower o Pisa or the David in Florence. Familytravel can be independent with your own Rental Car, and can include Hotels,Villas and Sightseeing Tours along the way. Or you could travel between thecities by High-Speed Rail a perennial childrens avorite.

Italy o ers Singles an opportunity to travel simply and com ortably. The Ital-ians are a warm, welcoming people. Youll nd yoursel making new riendswith other travelers and locals on daily sightseeing tours, while shopping, andespecially at the nightclubs, ca s and restaurants. Hosted Tours or customizedtrips, known as FITs, are an ideal way or singles to begin their li elong a air

with Italy.

s nior appr ciat Italys relaxed pace o li e. It showsin the aces o the Italians that can be ound strolling arm-in-arm in each piazza, sitting and sipping co ee at sidewalkca s and admiring amazing works o art. Italy o ers seniorsan opportunity to cherish their golden years as they enjoy

La Dolce Vita be neath Italys sunny skies. Escorted Tours bymotor coach provides a sa e, relaxed mode o travel and thecom orting camaraderie o like-minded companions on anun orgettable li e journey.

For Students o History and the Arts, Italy is a must, withtreasures rom civilizations dating back thousands o years.Etruscan, Roman and Greek temples lie side by side withmedieval ort towns and majestic Renaissance cities. Over

orty percent o the worlds known works o art are ound inItaly, while architectural wonders seem to ll every corner:

W ich i y ur I a ?

aly app al to th h art and oul o v ry Canadian trav l r, wh th roung or old, trav ling alon or with a group, on a udg t or kinguxury. Which i why, y ar a t r y ar, Italy rank a th mo t r qu t dor ign d tination y all Canadian .


Berninis columns in Rome, Brunelleschis dome in Florence, Pal-ladios villas in Veneto, the list is endless. Design a Custom Tourwith riends or take a set itinerary that ts your cultural interests.Whatever your budget, what awaits you is priceless.

Young & Active travelers o any age will nd endless adventurein Italy. From Alpine skiing to windsur ng on the Italian Riviera,biking through Tuscany, hiking the ancient Dolomites and sail-ing along the Amal coast. Climb an active volcano in Sicily,ride a hot air balloon over the Tuscan hills, then catch a gameo world-class championship soccer, Formula One racing or alive open-air concert. At night, the streets are teeming with li e,o ering countless ca s, restaurants, estivals and nightclubs.Hosted Tours and fexible independent FIT itineraries can easilymatch your desires, schedule and budget.

Italy was made or lovers o Food & Wine. From Barolo to Bru-nello, over 400 varieties o wine grace the Italian table. Hun-dreds o cheeses rom the aged, aromatic Parmigiano Reggianoto the succulently so t Mozzarella di Bu ala are all produced in

strict, time-honored ways. Pasta, hams, sh, veal, produce, hot crusty bread and the best olive oil anywItaly a gourmets paradise. Cooking Classes, CulinaWine Tours and more are speci cally designed or to savor the best that Italy has to o er.

Groups such as clubs, organizations, parishes, and cities congregate in Italy, since its a destination that variety o interests choirs, bands, gol , biking, hiing, scuba diving, sports, opera, concerts, shopping,religion, art, archeology and gourmet ood and winSpecialists will work together with your organizatiospecial Customized Tours that will provide the maxment and value to your group. Whichever way you wexperience this magical land, Canadas top travel prItaly are here to help you make the most o your trip

you time and money.

Buon Viaggio!


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onat lloonsidered the ounder o modernulpture, Donato de Bardi was born inorence in 1386. His bronze David wase rst nude statue o the Renaissance.

ichelangelo Buonarrotiorn in Caprese, near Florence, in75, this magni cent artist and sculptor

ans ormed blocks o marble into guresull o li e. His immortal works include thestine Chapel in the Vatican Museum, theeta and The Last Judgment.

. Francis o Assisiovanni Francesco Barnardone wasrn to a wealthy merchant amily in

ssisi around 1181. A ter taking a vow poverty, he preached or simplicityd humility be ore God to animals asell as to humans. The ounder o theanciscan order, he is also the patronint o animals and o the environment.

ante Alighieriliterary colossus, born in Florence in65, author o The Divine Comedy and

ather o the Italian language.

ndro Botticelliriend o both Leonardo and

ichelangelo, born in 1445 andnowned or religious and secular-themed

masterpieces such as the Primavera, Birtho Venus and Adoration o the Magi.

Marco PoloBorn in Venice in 1254, Marco Polos 24- year odyssey through Asia opened up theOrient to Europe. He traveled the ancientSilk Route, was a guest at the court o theemperor Kublai Khan, and his accountsbecame the greatest exotic travelogues o their day.

GiottoAmbrogio Bondone was born inVespignano near Florence, in 1267. Heis best known or the emotion and realismdepicted in his rescoes, which gracethe Scrovegni Chapel in Padova and theBasilica o St. Francis in Assisi.

Filippo BrunelleschiBorn in Florence in 1377, Brunelleschiwas an architect, engineer and aninventor. His crowning masterpiece, theDuomo in Florence established new ruleso proportion and symmetry.

MasaccioTommaso Masaccio was born in SanGiovanni Valdarno, Tuscany in 1401.Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphaelwere all infuenced by his work, acollection o which lies in the BrancacciChapel o Santa Maria del Carmine inFlorence.

Piero Della FrancescaBorn in Borgo San Sepolcro, Tuscanyin 1416, his major work is a series o

rescos entitled The Legend o the TrueCross adorning the choir o San Francisin Arezzo. Overlooked or centuries, he is

now acknowledged as one o t he supremeartists o the 15th century.

Christopher ColumbusBorn in Genova in 1451, his homestill stands today. Columbus guided histhree-vessel expedition across the AtlanticOcean in 1492, aiming to reach theFar East through a westward course.Instead, he landed in the Caribbean andis credited with rediscovering America inmodern times.

Leonardo da VinciBorn in Vinci, near Florence, in 1452. ARenaissance genius, world-renowned orhis paintings, including The Mona Lisaand The Last Supper. Leonardo was also amaster architect, engineer, mathematicianand philosopher.

Amerigo VespucciBorn in Florence in 1454, Amerigo was anavigator and merchant who estimated theworlds circum erence within 50 miles. Heconcluded America was not the easternpart o Asia, as Columbus believed, but anew continent. It is duly named a ter him.

Niccol MachiavelliBorn in San Casciano in Val di Pesa,near Florence in 1469, Machiavelliwas a political philosopher, a historian,writer, statesman and diplomat. His book,The Prince, is a guide to acquiring,maintaining and deploying politicalpower; its controversial ideas are stilltaught and studied today.

TitianTiziano Vecellio was born in Pieve diCadore in the D olomites in 1490. Venices

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master painter, his most recognized work,lAmor Sacro e lAmor Pro ano, is ondisplay at the Galleria Borghese in Rome.

RaphaelRa aello Sanzio was born in Urbino in1483. His superb use o perspective,realism and animation is exempli ed bythe School o Athens adorning the walls o the Vatican.

Andrea PalladioOne o historys most infuential architects,born in Padova in 1508. Thomas

Je ersons Monticello home was based onPalladios pioneering designs. The Venetoregion eatures numerous Palladian villas.

Galileo GalileiBorn in Pisa in 1564, the inventor o the

rst astronomical telescope also presagedNewtons laws o motion and con rmedthe Copernican theory o the solarsystem. Charged with heresy and orcedto renounce his theories, his work waso cially recognized by The Vatican in1993.

Artemisia GentileschiBorn in Rome in 1593, Artemisia wasthe daughter o artist Orazio Gentileschi.Recognized as the rst woman artist in amale-dominated world o post-Renaissanceart, her works are to be ound in Romeand in Florences U zi Gallery.

Gian Lorenzo BerniniBorn in Naples in 1598, Bernini was

the dominant gure o Italian baroquesculpture and architecture, using alseperspective and trompe loeil to capturethe spectator. His works include St . PetersThrone in the Vatican and numerousRoman churches.

CaravaggioBorn Michelangelo Merisi in Caravaggio,east o Milan, in 1571, his baroque styleexplored the balance between light anddark, portraying still li e in astonishinglyrealistic orm - as shown in Basket o Fruit,The Musicians and the Burial o Saint Lucy.

Enrico CarusoBorn in Naples in 1873, Caruso isperhaps the greatest operatic tenor ever.

He emigrated to the United States in 1905due to his heavily criticized interpretationo Elisir DAmore.

Enzo FerrariBorn in Modena in 1898, Ferrarisinnovation, beauty and style in automotivedesign continues to make his vehicles themost sought a ter in the world.

ValentinoInnovative ashion designer Valentino

Garavani was born near Milan iHis Collezione Bianca was the the magic V label. Valentino als

Jacqueline Kennedys weddingher marriage to Aristotle Onass

Gianni VersaceBorn in Reggio Calabria in 194

icon Versace is known or his scolors, materials, and cuts, and his rst boutique in Milans ViaSpiga in 1978.

Um rto ecoThe author o Foucaults PenduThe Name o the Rose was borAlessandria, Piemonte in 1932.background in philosophy, medliterature and mysticism has capgeneration o loyal readers.

Luciano PavarottiBorn on the outskirts o Modenand arguably the most importansince Caruso, Pavarotti combino pitch and quality o sound pwith a natural musicality. He is acknowledged or having popuopera.


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ROMeFounded in 754 BC by orphaned brothersRomulus and Remus, a walk through Romeis a walk through time. From the Colosseumto the Pantheon to the immaculate aqueductsand roads, the Roman Empire infuenceddesign, engineering and architecture orcenturies to come. The Vatican o ers theawe-inspiring St. Peters Basilica, the VaticanMuseums, housing enormous collections o art and the rescoed ceilings o the SistineChapel by Michelangelo. From Bernini toBramante, Raphael and Caravaggio, marvelat the masterpieces that embellish andde ne the Eternal City: paintings, sculptures,palaces and ever-fowing ountains.

VeNICeVenice is a east o magni cent churches,lavish palazzi and stately bridges, all builtupon a labyrinth o waterways and streetsthat are works o art in themselves. Strollacross the Rialto Bridge or an eagle-eyeview o the Grand Canal and the gondolas.Delight in the Byzantine wonder o St. MarksBasilica, watch St. Marks Square bell tower

pierce the sky and revel in the riches o thecitys museums. The Gallerie dellAccademiashowcases Venetian masters such asTintoretto, Bellini, Giorgione and Carpaccio,while the Peggy Guggenheim Collectionpresents modern giants like Picasso, Dali,Pollock and Mir.

FLOReNCeBuilt by the Romans and immortalizedby the Renaissance, Florence a ords an

un orgettable voyage through timeless artand architecture. Savor the contrast betweenthe Boboli Gardens green, groomedper ection, Brunelleschis bold, red-tiledDuomo and Giottos 14th-century Campanilein red, white and green marble. Gothicand Romanesque acades joust or attentionon the churches o Santa Croce and SantaMaria Novella. Priceless works by Botticelli,Giotto, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci

ll the halls o the U zi Gallery. Within theBrancacci Chapel Masaccios Adam and Eveare expelled rom the Garden o Eden, theirshame and despair palpable. Meanwhile,on the Ponte Vecchio, the latest generationo cra tsmen ashion unique art one canwear. Its as i the Renaissance never ceased:Florences enlightenment continues to enchantthe world.

aly i a living mu um. H r pu lic tructur compri vivid, vi i l artnd archit ctur that tand a t tam nt to th country hi tory andultur . Th Roman and Gr k mpir infu nc d arly Italian d ignith th ir mighty t mpl and impr iv amphith at r , whil R nai -anc , baroqu and Gothic d ign lat r play d important part in in pi-ng oth archit ct and arti t in th c nturi to com . Th ir tangi l ,m l l gaci can witn d in v ry major Italian city and town.

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bOLOGNAThis enchanting medieval city in theheart o the Emilia-Romagna region ispeppered with red-brick roo s and mileso porticos, around which wa t intensearomas o Bolognas amous culinarydelights. Visitors will be tempted byplump tortellini, scrumptious tagliatellewith ragu, ragrant mortadella and more.These hearty, savory dishes literallycapture the true favor o this wonder ulold town as well as giving gueststhe uel to explore it! Stroll through thePiazza Maggiore or scale the TorreAsinelli, one o Bolognas Due Torri (TwoTowers), a monumental reminder o itshistoric past. The city is also home to thewestern worlds oldest universit y, which

lls the atmosphere with a vibrant andpassionate spirit. A trip to Bologna is anabsolute treat or all the senses.NAPLesIn the 17th century Naples reignedas the undisputed cultural capital o Europe. Within its National Museum o Archeology lies a bounti ul collection o arti acts, sculptures and mosaics recallingits past as well as that o Rome, Greece,Egypt, Pompeii and Herculaneum. Musicand song has long de ned this sunnycity: Naples is home to the San Carloopera house, Europes oldest workingtheatre since 1737. Architecturally,the jewel in the crown is the GalleriaUmberto I; its elegant glass dome andbarreled vaults now host shops andrestaurants. Nearby, the vast Piazza delPlebescito embraces the Royal Palaceand the church o St. Francis o Paola.At days end, the sun glints on the towerso the 13th-century Maschio Angioino

ortress.PALeRMOThis ancient Phoenician seaside colony

eatures a spectrum o architectural stylesrefecting many civilizations: Greek,Roman, Arabic, Norman, Spanish,French and Byzantine. Each built uponand embellished buildings created bysuccessive cultures, creating a wonder ul

harmony o designs. From the stunningRoyal Palace to the Palatine chapelslustrous Byzantine mosaics; rom St. Johno the Hermits original Arab crimson-colored domes and its serene cloistersto the three-tiered Baroque sculptural

magni cence at the intersectioQuattro Canti. Palermos artis

nds expression in its theatersTeatro Massimo and the TeatroGaribaldi, concerts and ballet per ormed or centuries.


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w countri can claim a xt n iv a h ritag o arti tic xpr ion. Toxp ri nc Italy art r thand i to touch th oul o th country. Fromrch ological it to archit ctur , mu um and gall ri , you will di -ov r th many way Italy cra t m n and arti t hav articulat d th ira ion ov r thou and o y ar .

LOReNCeall ria d llAccad miaounded in 1563, the rst school inurope to teach the methods o painting,awing and sculpture.

rg llo Mu umormerly a town hall and prison,is houses Italys nest collection o enaissance sculpture.

ch ological Mu umome to a vast collection o Roman,reek, Egyptian and Etruscan arti acts.

u o d llOp ra d l Duomoatures works, carvings and tools by

onatello, Brunelleschi and Luca dellaobbia, plus a section dedicated to thestory o the Duomo.

u um o th Hi tory o sci ncedicated to astronomy, mathematics andvigation.

tti Palacuilt by Brunelleschi or banker Lucatti, later purchased by the Medici,ntains several museums including Thelatine Gallery, the Royal Apartments,e Silverware Museum, the Modern Artallery and the Boboli Gardens.

U zi Gall ry Italys supreme art gallery, created by thearchitect Vasari, contains an unparalleledcollection o paintings rom Italys bestknown masters.

san Lor nzoThe Medici amily parish church containsthe Medici Chapels and mausoleum, aswell as works by Donatello, Michelangeloand Brunelleschi.

brancacci Chap lBuilt inside the church o Santa Maria delCarmine, amous or the rescoes on theLi e o St. Peter started by Masolino andhis pupil Masaccio, and completed byFilippino Lippi.

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A Gothic church containing the tombs o amous Florentines, such as Michelangelo,Machiavelli and Galileo. Alongside is thePazzi Chapel designed by Brunelleschi.

MILANPinacot ca di br raMilans most esteemed museum, wherethe Accademia di Belle Arti was oundedin the 1700s, its 38 rooms host a neart collection covering Renaissance andBaroque art rom the 15th to 20th century.

Th Mu um o Cont mporary Art(CIMAC)Opened in 1984, located on the 2nd fooro Palazzo Reale, showcasing the creamo modern Italian and international artists.

Gall ria Vittorio emanu l IIA glorious glass- and steel-covered arcadeconnected to Piazza della Scala, known

or its high-end stores and restaurants.

Il Duomo (Milan Cath dral)This grandiose Gothic Cathedral in thecitys main square is made o whitemarble, with a roo o 135 spires andcountless statues and gargoyles, and canhold up to 40,000 worshippers.

T atro alla scalaPerhaps the de nitive opera house,

opened in 1778, the theatre alsohouses the Museo Teatrale, eaturing aremarkable array o opera costumes,paintings, scripts, statues and othermaterials.

santa Maria d ll GraziBuilt between 1465 and 1482, thisRenaissance church is amous or the

resco depicting the Last Supper byLeonardo Da Vinci.

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NAPLesPalazzo R al di CapodimontThis museum holds the works o Raphael,Perugino, Titian and Botticelli.

National Arch ological Mu umOne o the worlds most importantarcheological museums, rebuilt in the late1600s as the core o Naples University.

Th Royal PalacBehind its beauti ul aade are great hallso urniture and paintings, the Biblioteca

Nazionale and a small private theater.Filangi ri Mu umBuilt within the Renaissance PalazzoCuomo this museum o ers collections o porcelain, paintings, archeological nds,manuscripts and embroidery.

Duomo di san G nnaroWithin the Duomo is the very lavish SanGennaro Chapel housing the relics o thepatron Saint o Naples.

ROMeCapitolin Mu umTwo palaces designed by Michelangelo,The Palazzo Nuovo and the Palazzodei Conservatori, containing numerouspaintings and classical sculptures.

Th PalatinOne o the citys premier ancient sites o Rome, displaying ruins ranging rom thesimple to the very luxurious.

Palazzo Cor ini and thNational Gall ry of Antiqu ArtOriginally the Palace o the Corsini Familywho, upon the states acquisition, donatedtheir many paintings, essentially oundingthe national art collection.

Mu o NazionalOne o the worlds leading museums o Classical art housing many antiquities. Ithas ve branches: Palazzo Altemps, theBaths o Diocletian, the Aula Ottagona,the Crypta Balbi and the PalazzoMassimo.

Vatican Museums

Residence o the Sistine Chapel and theRaphael Rooms, including many o themost important and unique art collectionson earth.

Roman ForumThe central area around which thecommerce o ancient Rome developedin the 2nd century BC. Its vivid remainsdemonstrate the use o municipal placesduring the era.

Th Panth on

Completed in 27 BC this circular temple,dedicated to all the gods, is Romes mostwell-preserved ancient building.

Th Colo umRomes greatest amphitheatre, capable o seating 55,000 spectators. It was used ordeadly gladiatorial combats and erociousanimal ghts staged by the emperors andwealthy citizens.

MACROThe Museum o Contemporary Art o Rome, built at the beginning o the 20thcentury on a large industrial complex, isnow a dynamic center o cultural activity.

TURINPalazzo R alThe seat o the royal Savoy amily untilthe 1861 uni cation o Italy took place,displaying ornately decorated apartments,and splendid ceilings painted by Seyter,Miel and Morello.

Arm ria R alA wing o the Palazzo Reale, openedin 1837 containing one o the richestcollections o arms and armory.Mol Anton llianaThis is Turins awesome and originalsymbol. The Mole was designed byarchitect Alessandro Antonelli and builtbetween 1863 and 1889. Since 2000,the building houses the National Museumo Cinema.

Mu o egizioThe Egyptian Museum o Turin (the second

in the world a ter the Cairo Muestablished in 1824, with antiquabout 4000 BC to 639 AD.

Mu o d llAutoOne o the largest auto museumworld and the only one o its kthis stylistically modern buildincollection o 170 cars.

Pinacot ca Agn lliArchitect Renzo Piano built thiatop the Fiat building, eaturin

private collection o Giovanni Agnelli, including works romCanova and Matisse.

VeNICe Accad miaAn incomparable collection ospanning ve centuries throughByzantine, Baroque, RenaissanInternational Gothic periods.

Ca dOroSitting on the Grand Canal, the o Gold is a public gallery boornate, gold-lea Gothic aad

ba ilica di san MarcoThe most amous church in VeSt. Marks Square, amous orByzantine exterior, aade mosthe our bronze horses that sit aentrance.

Mu o Corr rThe heart o this museum commagni cent collection o Theodonated to the city o Venice.

Dog PalacA Gothic work o art on the Grounded in the 9th century, this

o cial residence o each rulerVenice, with the o ces o sevinstitutions within.

P ggy Gugg nh im Coll ctionA small museum in the PalazzoLeoni on the Grand Canal, homart collection o the niece o SGuggenheim.


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ReMAINsO be seeN

ompiompeii, along with Herculaneum, wasstroyed by the eruption o Mount

esuvius in 79 AD.ww.pompeiisites.org

etapontum is an ancient city on theul o Taranto settled by Greeks around0 BC, where Pythagoras taught in the

xth century.

gesta, in northwest Sicily, was rstTrojan colony, then a Carthaginian

dependency a ter 400 BC.

Agrigento & the Valley o the Temples aremajestic Greek structures, dating back tothe 6th and 5th centuries BC, and one o UNESCOs World Heritage sit es.

Cerveteri is a vast Etruscan necropolisin Lazio; this spectacular network o mysterious tombs, shadowy crypts andburial mounds dates back to the 7thcentury BC.

Ostia Antica, with its color ul rescoes anddetailed mosaics, show how li e once wasin this thriving port on the Tiber river.TheMatera Sassi is an intricate labyrinth o

ancient rock dwellings in the Gravina o Matera, comprising alleys and stairways,caves, arches, galleries, gardens andterraces.

Nuraghi, these extraordinary BronzeAge towers o stone, spiraling upwardinto cones, number over 7,000 and spanthe island o Sardinia. How they wereactually built and maneuvered into placeremains a mystery. The nuraghi groupSu Nuraxi, near Barumini, is a UNESCOWorld Heritage site. Its complex networko towers linked to walls and rampartswere probably used as dwellings,

ortresses, tombs and meeting places orancient peoples.

CONCeRT HALLs& THeATeRs

An t atro Romano (Cagliari)A 2nd century Roman amphitheatercarved out o the quarry rock, completewith underground cages attesting to itsgladiatorial history.www.teatroliricodicagliari.it

T atro Carlo F lic (G nova)A per ect example o the traditionalItalian horseshoe design originally builtin the early 1800s, re urbished in the1990s a ter damage rom World War11, with a scenic triangular tower andstriking aade.www.carlo elice.it

T atro Comunal (bologna)Built by Antonio Galli Bibiena in 1763and decorated with paintings by LuigiBusi and Luigi Samoggia rom the mid-19th century, this theater reopened in1981.www.tcbo.it

Gran T atro la F nic (V nic )Destroyed in a re in 1996, or thesecond time, this Venice landmark wasrebuilt entirely in a 19th-century style.

www.teatrola enice.itT atro Ma imo (Pal rmo)Designed by a ather and son team in the1800s, combining a classical exteriorand Liberty-style interior, the theater wasrenovated and reopened to the public in1997, a ter almost 20 years o disuse.www.teatromassimo.it

T atro Ma imo b llini (Catania)Renowned or the acoustics o its

extravagant interior, and one o Europesmost beauti ul entrance halls, thisglorious venue was built to pay homageto composer Vincenzo Bellini.www.teatromassimobellini.it

T atro D llOp ra (Rom )Also known as Teatro Costanzi.www.operaroma.it

T atro R gio (Parma)A 19th century opera house, built in1821-29, this neo-classical building isconsidered one o the most importantand amous shrines o Italianmusic.www.teatroregioparma.org

T atro Ro ini Lugo(Rav nna)The theatre, named Rossini in 1859,still sports in its 18th centurystyle, an austere aade withornamentalpillars and plaster cornices ateach story.www.teatrorossini.it

T atro san Carlo(Napl )A ter being destroyed bya re in 1816, the theater

was rebuilt within tenmonths and now boasts anorchestrapit conceived by GiuseppeVerdi in 1872.www.teatrosancarlo.it

T atro alla scala (Milan)This amous neo-classical theater,originally built in 1776 on the site o Santa Maria della Scala, boasts animposing aade and has one o the

worlds largest stages.www.teatroallascala.org

T atro V rdi (Flor nc )Established in 1854, this theatundergone three separate restoover the past 50 years, while rclassical Italian structure.www.teatroverdi renze.it

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Nowh r on arth ar th p r orming art c l rat d o joyou ly a inItaly. From drama to op ra to mu ic to lm, h r ar ju t om o thplac wh r you can indulg your particular pa ion.

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MUsIC FesTIVALs

ARCHav llo Cla ical Mu ic F tivalne o the oldest Italian estivals, thisnceptualized the idea o the culturalent and gave Ravello its reputation asCitt della musica.ww.ravelloarts.org

n R mo F tivalhe world- amous celebration o thealian Popular Song takes place one Italian Riviera at the Teatro Ariston,tracting guests and renowned artistsom all over the world.ww.sanremostory.it

AY aggio Mu ical Fior ntino

he citys biggest arts estival wasounded in 1933 and is hosted at

e Teatro Comunale, eaturing anternational program o drama, dance,era and orchestras.

ww.maggio orentino.com

UNena summ rtival in V rona

ach year over 500,000 peopleck to see opera in this 20,000-seatoman arena, the worlds third largest

amphitheater, and among the most well-preserved.www.arena.it

F tival Int rnazionalD llOp r ttaHeld at Triestes Teatro ComunaleGiuseppe Verdi, this estival o Light Opera eatures world-renownedper ormers.www.teatroverdi-trieste.com/verdi2009a/

N w Op ra F tival o RomFeaturing per ormances o all classicalgenres rom concerts to operas in themagni cent Courtyard o the Basilica o San Clemente.www.newopera estivaldiroma.com

Rav nna F tivalThis multi aceted music event alsoincluding opera, concerts, dance, jazz,ethnic music, drama, lm, conventionsand exhibitions nds expression in thetowns theaters, piazzas, basilicas, andother public spaces.www.ravenna estival.org

spol to F tival o Two WorldA unique celebration, conceived toembrace all aspects o the per ormingand gurative/visual arts, includingopera, concerts, jazz and dance.www.spoleto estival.it

JULY Ar zzo Wav F tivalIn the heart o Tuscany, the Woodstocko Italy is the nations oldest rockconcert, eaturing many di erent stages

or music, literature, sports and more.www.arezzowave.com

e tat Mu ical ChigianaSienas Santa Maria della Scala and thechurch o SantAgostino are just two o

the beauti ul venues providing the stagesor the Accademia Musicale Chigiana.

www.chigiana.it

F tival PuccinianoThe Puccini Festival in Torre del LagoPuccini (Lucca) began in 1930 accordingto Puccinis own documented wishes: once I would like to come here and listento one o my operas in the open air..www.puccini estival.it

F tival d lla Vall dItriaAn annual opera and classical music

estival held in the town o MartinaFranca in Puglia, specializing in revivingunknown works, with supporting talks,recitals and oratorios.www. estivaldellavalleditria.it

Mac rata Op ra F tivalOne o the worlds most amous operaseasons, held in the S eristerio, an oldball game court.www.s eristerio.it

Pi toia bluSince this estival started in the early1980s, legends rom Muddy Watersto Dylan, Patti Smith to Santana havegraced its stage.www.pistoiablues.com

summ r Op ras a on at CaracallaRomes opera house relocates to themagni cent Baths o Caracalla oroutdoor opera and ballet per ormancesamong the ruins.www.operaroma.it

Um ria Jazz F tivalThis renowned event brings hundredso artists to the green heart o Italy,and o ers street parades and midnightclubs celebrating excellent jazz, opo andsalsa.www.umbriajazz.com

Porr tta soul F tivalTop jazz, soul and R&B musicians gatherat this estival located in the spa town o Porretta, in Emilia Romagna.www.porrettasoul.it

P cara Jazz F tivalSince 1969 the city hosted thissophisticated international jazzhappening.www.pescarajazz.com

AUGUsTbaroqu Mu ic F tivalHeld in various churches and palaces inthe historic city o Sutri, where the popesonce resided, these concerts encompassclassical, symphony and chamber music.

Cortona F tival d l sola combination o concerts per ormedby the worlds most acclaimed musicalartists, exhibitions with leading visualartists, discussions with top literary

gures and culinary delights with thenest che s and winemakers.

www. estivaldelsole.com

Ro ini Op ra F tivalInspired by resh editions o Rossinisworks, this estival o operas andconcerts is beauti ully set in Pesaro, onthe Adriatic coast.www.rossiniopera estival.it

Rocc lla Jonica Jazz F tivalThis major event, held in Roccella

Jonica (Reggio Calabria), is known

or its cutting-edge crossoverper ormances, and experimenshows, all in an acoustically sparena within the natural rock lwww.roccellajazz.net

str a Mu ical W kMagical music on picturesqueMaggiore, where the SettimaMusicali presents the worldsper ormers, major symphony and chamber musicians.www.settimanemusicali.net

sePTeMbeR Roma europa F tivalThis exciting event brings togemusic, dance, theater and visuwith per ormances by over 30

rom 20 countries in various lthroughout the city.www.romaeuropa.net

Torino s pt m r Mu icPiedmonts amous classical mconcentrates on the core o threpertory, avant-garde, jazz, anmusic, all at the Teatro Regio.www.teatroregio.torino.it & wcomune.torino.it/settembremu

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LMs seT IN ITALY driatic Coa tmarcord, 1974mal Coasthe Talented Mr. Ripley, 1999nly You, 1994

ilanhe Bicycle Thie , 1948

omaro Diario (Dear Diary), 1994a Dolce Vita, 1960oman Holiday, 1953

cily nema Paradiso, 1998

he God ather I and II, 1972 and 1974Postino (The Postman), 1994

cany a Vita e Bella (Li e Is Beauti ul), 1997ealing Beauty, 1996nder the Tuscan Sun, 2003

nicne e Tulipani (Bread and Tulips), 2001

he Italian Job, 2003

sTIVALsnic Film F tival

augurated in 1932, the oldest lm estivalthe world is a prestigious part o theennale o Venice, and takes place in lateugust, early September.ww.labiennale.org

ormina International Film Festivalunded in 1955, this celluloid celebration

screens lms in competition, previews,independent eatures, documentaries, shortsand tributes to lmmakers o the past allat the Palazzo dei Congressi and the towns

amous Greek Theatre in mid-June.www.taormina lm est.it

Rome International Film Festival (RIFF)Run by a non-pro t cultural organization,RIFFs mission is to promote and increasethe visibility o Italian and internationalcinema and upcoming industry talent.Films are showcased and awarded duringMarch/April.www.ri .it

Bologna Future Film FestivalDedicated imagery created with the latestIT, animation, and special e ects, this

January showcase celebrates new mediaand new digital technology.www. uture lm estival.org

Turin Film FestivalItalys second biggest lm estival takesplace in November, ocusing on avant-garde and innovative modern cinema.www.torino lm est.org

Courmayeur Film NoirEvery December, this ascinating Alpineski resort screens the nest mysteries, spystories, horror and sci- .www.noir est.com

Flaiano Film FestivalHeld in July and August, Pescara presentsthe very best o the international lm scene.www.premifaiano.itA

aly citi , villag , country id and coa tlin compri th mo t auti ul,atural movi t on arth. Tr ad th co l ton o Rom wh r Audr y

p urn and Gr gory P ck rod on a coot r. exp ri nc Tu cany rolling hillh r Dian Lan ound olac . Lo your l in th land cap o Ma troianni,a Lor n, F llini, b rtolucci, Cardinal , Pa olini and Antonioni. Indulg in om th country n t lm tival . And tak tim to tak in om o th ol-

wing hining xampl o Italy on c lluloid.MANGIA! MANGIA!Pizza al taglio - Pizza by the slice,

typically a lunch item ound at bakeriesand o ered in many di erent varieties.

spuntino - a snack, usually eaten in-between meals.

Ap ritivo - an aperiti type o drink,usually wine, which is drunk in order tostimulate the appetite be ore the meal.

Prima colazion - break ast, the rstmeal o the day.

Pranzo - lunch, the midday meal rom1:00pm to 2:30pm, when activity stops.

M r nda - an a ternoon snack.

C na - dinner, usually eaten late, between8pm and 11pm.

scarp tta - whatever is le t on your plateis scooped up with a morsel o reshbread.

MAKe A MeAL OF IT,ITALIAN sTYLe

Italian meals consist o 3-4 courses: Antipa to - a starter (hot or cold), meantto stimulate the appetite.

Primo - the rst course, usually a soup,rice or pasta dish.This can be topped with a variety o sauces.(Taste Tip: Never put cheese on anypasta containing sea ood. Never choppasta

with a kni e, twirl the strands on your orklike an Italian!)

s condo - the main dish, meat or shserved with a contorno (side dish) o vegetables or salad.

(Taste Tip: Dont mix meat and sea oodin the same meal. I your rst course issauced with sh, dont order a secondcourse o meat.)

Dolc - Dessert or ruit and cheese,ollowed by co ee or a digestivo such as

grappa.

TIPs ON TIPPINGA coperto is a c over charge, anunavoidable add-on that basicallycovers bread and water and is chargedper person. Even though tax and servicesare usually included in the menu prices, itis typical and courteous to leave a smalltip o around 10 percent.

THe ART OF COFFeeMaking ca is an art in itsel

ordering un ca in Italy usuaespresso. This means to press,to the pressure applied to the ho

orced through the ground beanthis strong, favor ul mixture, wvariations are listed below.

Lungo - More water (about douis ltered through the grinds, giweaker taste, but still stronger tco ee.

Ri tr tto - Less water, yieldingtaste.

Doppio - Simply two espressocup. In Italy, barmen who save serving a lungo when a doppio are rowned upon.

Corr tto - With a dash o liqu

Am ricano - Diluted with hot

Macchiato - With a drop o stmilk.

Con panna - With cream on to

A ogato - Served over ice-cre

Tip: When ordering a co ee inpay at the cashregister rst, thentake the receipt to thebarista (bartender),who will then make

your brew.

Italian ood i an xtraordinary a t or th n . Rangingrom impl to h arty, w t to picy, u tl to trong, ach

di h and d licacy i pr par d with th r h t o ingr di ntIt no cr t that Italy cui in i incompara l , ut you may not know quit how to njoy it to th ull t. H r a h lp ulguid to xploring and avoring Italy culinary ounty.

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He COOL OF GeLATOelato (ice cream) is the true taste o an Italian summer. Herese scoop on the terms you needlearn be ore you lick.

ono - coneoppa - cupon panna - with whipped cream on top

lat ria - ice cream parlorranita - shaved ice with assorted ruit juices and sugar

p: Pay rst at the cassa (cash register), then present yourceipt when you order.

He PLeAsUReF FOOD sHOPPINGthough there are many supermarket chains like COOP andselunga, shopping or ood in the specialty shops makes or a

cher, more interesting experience.

n tt ria, il Forno or Fornaio - bread shopac ll ria - or meatorcin ria - or pork

ticc ria - cakes, pastries and cookiesatt ria - or milkim ntari - pasta, ham, cheese, general oodot ca or vinaio - wide selection o winelum ria (pizzicagnolo) - or salami and other meatoducts

rcati - markets, mainly or resh ruits and vegetables

Food is sold by the etto (100 grams = 4 oz.), the chilo(kilo: 1 = 2.2 lbs), or simply in numbers, such as 2 bananas.

WINe - ITALYs GLORY IN A GLAssHome to an astounding 2,000 home-grown grape varieties, Italyproduces and exports more wine than any other country, alsoo ering the largest variety o categories. To guide consumers andensure quality control, the Denominazione di Origine Controllataor DOC (Controlled Denomination o Origin) was introduced inthe early 60s. Responsible or a signi cant enhancement in thequality o Italian wines, this regulation bears a little explanationto assist your discovery o one o Italys true treasures. DOCwines are produced in speci c well-de ned regions, accordingto precise rules designed to preserve the traditional wine-makingpractices. For example, the rules or making Barolo di ermarkedly rom that o Chianti Classico. In 1980, however, Italianauthorities established a superior classi cation o DOC wines:

DOCG (Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination o Origin).DOCG wines spring rom the wine regions recognized as the

nest in the country. They produce less yield, but with superiorquality, DOCG wines must pass a tasting committee be ore theycan be bottled. Among the DOCG regions are: Barbaresco,Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti (in seven subzones),Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Albana di Romagna, Gattinara,Carmignano (red only) and Torgiano Rosso riserva. You can ndmost wines at an enoteca or a vineria. An enoteca is a publicor private place where a variety o wines are displayed, soldor tasted. A winery, or vineria, is a regional establishment withsales, wine and ood tastings.

OLIVe OIL, OUR LIQUIDGReeN GOLD

Olives are grown all throughout Italy, romthe northern shores, to as ar as Sicily andPuglia, meaning each region naturallyclaims to be the best producer o olive oil.Heres a brie look inside this ascinatingindustry, to help you pick out the per ectbottle on your next trip.

How do oil di r?Within 24 hours o harvest, olives arecrushed whole to maintain their naturallylow acidity. The pulp is pressed and theliquid obtained comprises water andseveral oils, the two most common o which are:

extra-virgin oliv oil - The highestquality oil, noticeably green, with acidityo less than 1%, made by cold-pressingthe olives - though the use o heat providesmore quantity o the oil, the lack o itprovides or a better quality.

Virgin oliv oil - Produced with nochemical treatment, occasionally coldpressed method, with slightly higher aciditybetween 1% and 3%.

There are three distinct categories o

extra-virgin olive oil, each suited to speci cdishes and preparations.

Mild - Light and buttery, ideal or rawmeats and carpaccio, sh, vegetables,soups and pasta sauces.

Fruity - Slightly stronger and ruitier favor,complements grilled meats, pastas or ricein mild sauces, cooked vegetables andbruschetta.

Fruity-spicy - Aggressive taste, per ector accompanying rustic dishes like thepanzanella, Tuscan bread and tomatosalad; ribollita, Tuscan vegetable soup; orpasta with beans.

How to uy Buy olive oil in small quantities, since itages and oxidizes. Check where the oliveoil was bottled, and ensure that the co loris green or a dark green. Look or theDOP label, a standard organization thatde nes the various grades o olive oils: thissigni es improved quality. The best placeto buy olive oil is in rantoi in Italy, whereolive pressing takes place. You can also

nd top quality oils on estates throughoutItaly, rom the arms, or rom otherspecialty shops such as an enoteca where

you buy wine as well.

Tip : How to ta t oilLike wine, olive oil is a highproduct with body, acidity an

ruitiness that vary rom proproduct. Experts recommendit be ore you buy, so it helps

your palate to distinguish onthe other. In general, good olis sweet with a peppery toneOlive oil tasting should be cain a controlled environment.by purchasing a couple o toextra-virgin olive oils producdi erent parts o Italy alono inexpensive brand to com

1. Look at the oil against thget an idea o the color. For greener oils are usually pressearly-season olives.

2. Smell the aroma o each the oils and sort them rom mstrong to establish the ideal otasting.

3. Taste them either on a pieunsalted bread or rom separ

glasses, using about a teaspoo each oil. Cup the glass in hand to warm it and rotate threlease its aromas and favorsand inhale to vaporize the oilmouth.

4. Do not swallow. Spit the and rinse your mouth with sowater, or have a small piece oto cleanse your palate be oresampling.

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ain tr t hoppingalys main avenues and boulevards aretal to the countrys shopping scene,d a long-observed social convention.ere you can browse store windows withe Italians, checking the prices and thetest trends as they stroll and enjoy oneothers company.

l montht sale dates are established twice aar by the local authorities, so they canry rom city to city, but are normallyJanuary and July. Seasonal stock isarked down to clear and make way orw merchandise.

PeN-AIR MARKeTsOMeorta Port ( v ry sunday)his enormous fea market specializes inothing, shoes, music CDs, house andtchen wares, outdoor gear, luggage,ols and much more.

ampo de Fiori (daily except Sundays)he days reshest ood produce andeats are the main attraction on thisuberant Roman piazza.

LOReNCeazza san Lor nzo (daily)roll this amous market specializing inothing, souvenirs and leather goods.

rcato C ntralMonday through saturday )eps rom the Piazza San Lorenzo,

this two-level indoor market eaturesragrant cheeses and resh meats and a

kaleidoscope o vegetables and ruit.

MILANFi ra di s nigallia (saturday )Set by Naviglis charming canals, thenumerous stands contain new and usedarticles rom the ethnic and modern to thevintage and collectible.

M rcato di Vial Papiniano(Tu day and saturday )This gigantic market hosts plenty o vendors hawking their wares, especiallyclothing and shoes.

NAPLesM rcato di Antignano(Monday through saturday)Food, clothing and housewares awaitthe eager shopper at this engagingmarketplace, located in t he Vomerodistrict.

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La Piazzola( v ry Friday and saturday)Clothing, shoes and more are ound atthis labyrinthine shoppers paradise.

TURINPorta Palazzo(Monday through saturday)This celebrated market, one o Europeslargest, is held in the Piazza dellaRepubblica, highlighted by a vast

selection o delectable ood items.

Gran baloon(s cond sunday o ach month)The savvy collector will love this marketo antique urniture, books, clothing andmore, all rom a time gone by.

AReZZOPiazza Grand( r t w k nd o ach month)Antique bu s will enthuse over theselections o collectible items andheirlooms.

PALeRMOLa Vucciria (daily)An energetic, memorable marketo ering the nest ood, including reshlycaught sh rom local waters. Per ect orpreparing picnic lunches.

MILAN FAsHION WeeKsThese are core events on the couturecalendar. In mid-March, the all/wintercollections are previewed. The spring/

summer collections are unveiled inOctober.www.cameramoda.it

AY HeLLO TO sOMe GOOD bUYsalian good ar r nown d or th i r quality, d ign and tyl , with v ry town o -ng uniqu cra t man hip. From Milan p rl a hion d ign to Como ilk andr mona violin ; rom th mar l o Ma a Carrara, Murano tim l V n tiana war and th g niu o Pi dmont gold mith to Rav nna mo aic and thramic auti o Vi tri ul Mar ; Italy i a hopp r and gi t-giv r wond rland

h r you alway nd mor than you argain d or.

DeRUTAEveryone wants to bring home a pieceo Italy as a reminder o their travels. Thehill town o Deruta, in Umbria, has been

amed or its glazed and glossy majolicaearthenware since the 15th and 16thcenturies. Todays shopper will marvelat the elegant, vivid and regal piecescreated in the workshops and bottegasby talented artisans.

OUTLeTsA more economical way o keepingup with the trends and a relativelynew concept here, these suburbancenters located within warehouses orin shopping villages o er discounteddesigner labels rom actory surplus orprevious seasons.

Fi ty Factory storAre located throughout the northernpart o Italy with two malls in Aosta,Biella, Meda near Milan, and Modenanear Bologna. The malls contain mostlycontemporary ashions with brands likeCerruti, Henry Lloyd and Guy Laroche.www. ty.it

Franciacorta Outl t Villan Guess, Gian ranco Ferre and Frettes

amous Italian linens are just a ew o thetop ashion brands in this high-tech mall

eaturing an Autogrill ood court andlocated in Rodengo Saiano near Brescia.www. ranciacortaoutlet.it

Fa hion Di trict O ers an array o designer labels,with mall outlets in Bagnolo San Vito inMantova; Valmontone, south o Rome;and Mol etta, near Bari.www. ashiondistrict.it

La Gall ria Outl t C nt r s riat Is located near Bergamo, with over 52shops eaturing clothing and accessories

or men, women, children, homeurnishings and ood courts.

www.lagalleriaoutletcenter.it

McArthurGl n D ign r Outl t Has three locations, Serravalle Outletnear Alessandria, the Castello Romanonear Rome, and Barberino di Mugellonear Florence. The malls contain over150 stores including clothing, ootwearand accessories, all at signi cantsavings.www.mcarthurglen.it

Vicolungo Outl t , in Vicolungo Near Novara, has prestigious namebrands o clothing, sportswearaccessories, home urnishings, cosmeticsand products or the whole amily.www.vicolungooutlets.com

Ca t l Gu l o Outl t Is just 15 miles rom Bologna,specializing in designer labels andaccessories priced up to 70 percent o .There is a playground or kids.www.outletcastelguel o.it

Fid nza Villag Near Parma, mixes bargains like Reebokand Quicksilver or the younger shopper,with Versace, Pancaldi and Furla or thebrand name seekers.www. denzavillage.com

Win Outl t Features wines sold directly rom theproducer to the consumer, and is oundin Rovereto near Trento.www.wineoutlet.it

Valdichiana Outl t Villag Is surrounded by charming villages in theheart o the Val di Chiana near Arezzoand o ers over 20 thousand squaremeters o designer shopping heaven.www.valdichianaoutlet.it

TAX-FRee sHOPPING INITALY (I.V.A. R und)The tax (VAT) on the purchases you

make in Italy can be 20%, 10%depending on what kind o goare buying, and it is included iprice. All visitors residing outEuropean Union are entitled toback the tax, i they spend 154(VAT included) or more in oneone day (except accommodatior tourist services).

The goods need to be exportedthree months plus the month oExample: I you make your puApril 10th, you must leave thelater than July 31st.

The goods purchased and the rinvoice must be shown at the Cexit rom the EU territory. Tho ce, a ter having ascertainall the requirements are met enthe invoice. Note that the goodbe shown at the customs o ctraveller intends to carry themhe must go to the Customs odeclare them be ore checkingbaggage.

The re und is made directly bseller according to the terms awith the buyer when the goodspurchased ( or example, by crbank account, credit card, che

Alternatively, there are some Tcompanies that can grant immcash re und when the goods leItalian or Community territorythe passenger to return the invthe seller: however you can usprocedure only at the most imairports or Customs borders. Fin ormationwww.italiantourism.com/mon

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OCCeR aybe the true religion o Italy, calcio is passionately ollowed,bated and played nationwide. Nothing compares to seeingmajor league (Serie A) match, so try to get a ticket: theason runs rom September to May. The modern game wasid to be invented in Florence during the 16th century; it wasayed in the biggest square o the city in teams o 27 playersing eet and hands.ww.lega-calcio.it (in Italian)

UTO & bIKe RACINGom legendary Grand Prix sites like Imola, Monza andugello to the museums o revolutionary brands like Ferrari,aserati, Lamborghini, Ducati, Aprilia, Augusta and Al aomeo; Italy is a mecca or speed reaks o the two- or our-heel variety.

YCLINGhe Giro dItalia, held in March, iscond only to the Tour de Franceimportance, and Italy has a proud

adition o cyclists. For the amateur,ere are myriad challenging bike trails,th on- and o -road. Tuscany, Umbriad Sicily are just some o the manygions where you can sa ely ride whilejoying the scenery.

eXTReMe sPORTsRecent additions or themore adventurous visitor toItaly include hand-gliding,

rock climbing, ra ting and caving. Friuli, Trentino, Umbria andAbruzzo lead the way in catering to the thrill seekers.

sAILING AND sCUbA DIVINGItalys 5,000 miles o coastline o er glorious sailing andrich marine li e or the divers, particularly a round Panarea,Vulcano and Lampedusa in Sicily, or Porto no, Capri and PortoCervo.

GOLFThe ancient game combines the love o nature, precisionand competition. The Romans used to play a variation, thepaganica, with a stick and a leather ball stu ed with

eathers. Today, Italy o ers the modern gol er a selectiono magni cent courses in unspoiled landscapes all overthe country, o which Palazzo Arzaga and Villa Condulner(Mogliano Veneto) are just two superb examples.www. edergol .it

MILLe MIGLIANot to be missed is the amous Mille Miglia, the ThousandMiles Race, a wonder ul historical re-enactment o the 1927epic vintage car rally rom Brescia to Rome and back.www.1000miglia.eu

Gr at ur u r gr at u r

Th rmal Hot spring : ocuses onhealth problems and medical healindetoxi cation and anti-stress treatmweight loss programs, rest relaxatio

H alth and b auty spa emphabeauty treatments, massage and hol

medicine and are usually available luxury hotels and resorts and the thspas.

Th rmal bath eature mineral-riand water treatments rom natural springs and are usually visited or purposes.

Rich in th rmal and min ral wat r , with a mild climat and tunning c n ry,Italy ha long n a d tination or pa touri m, or th rap utic or pamp ringr a on . sinc Roman tim taking car o and cl an ing th ody ha na c ntral part o th cultur , a orn out y am d, popular pa it uch a

A ano, sal omaggior , Chianciano, Mont catini, Fiuggi and I chia. Th arid al holiday r ort in th ir own right, clo to hi torical artwork and placo gr at auty, aturing world-cla accommodation .

B au i y e , a t y ur . m g ica .

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UMMeR aly blossoms during the summer, the time to go wild, to showme skin and have long walks along the beach. O all theastlines di erent resorts and enchanting ports, Rimini andccione are or partying; Viareggio and Gargano are or

amilies; Cinque Terre and Amal or new and old lovers;rdinia and Sicily or the more expert sailors and divers. But,youll discover, there are so many more to explore. Italianslebrate the Ferragosto Festivity which marks the hottest day o e year, August 15th. Everything closes and everyone headsthe beaches so get your towel ready!

PRINGpringtime begins with the Easter holiday. In Italy, this islebrated with riends rather than amily as the amous quoteys: Natale con i tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi (Christmas withe amily, Easter with whomever you want) Easter Mondayasquetta) is all about recovery a ter the Sunday east. Springalso when Italian nature bursts with ragrances and colors.s a time to explore art cities, to marvel at surrounding

beauties and enjoy all the ca s waiting or you in the middleo ancient squares.

FALLSeptember marks the breaking o the heat and the return romthe holidays. Cities become more vibrant, and harvests dotthe countryside - grape and olive picking, tru fe and porcinimushroom hunting, making or a season rich in culinarydelights. This is a wonder ul time to enjoy the mountains,woods, remote towns and local wine estivals. And the weatheris ideal or seeing the south in its best light: Sicily, Puglia orCampania, to name a ew.

WINTeR The Alps, the Apennines and the Dolomites comprise a whitewonderland or skiers. December also contains great historicalcelebrations, including Naples nativity sets, created in all thechurches by various artisans. Christmas estivities begin a terDecember 8, and continue through January 6 (Epiphany) whenthe Be ana (a witch) pays a visit to deserving children, givingthem gi ts.

beFANA (THe ePIPHANY)As the story goes, on the night between January 5 and 6, theBe ana fies on her broom, clutching a heavy sack ull o toys,chocolates and candies (plus coal and ashes), passes over thehomes below and descends the chimneys to ll stockings hungby children. A plate o tangerines or oranges and a glass o wine is prepared or the arrival o the good witch. The nextmorning, along with their gi ts, they discover that the meal hasbeen consumed and the Be anas hand print is traced in theashes ound on the plate. This tradition is typically Italian andhas not yet been substituted by the oreign gure o SantaClaus. Sometimes, in poor communities, people used to dressas the Be ana, going rom house to house, bringing gi ts inexchange or a smile and kind wish.

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ITALYs TeMPeRATe CLIMATeItalys weather is mild, thanks to the moderating infuence o the seasand the Alps that protect her rom north winds, but conditions varyconsiderably according to how ar one is rom these two elements. Thewinter is very cold in the Alps, misty in the Po Plain and the centralApennines; mild and even warm on the Ligurian coast, the Neapolitancoast and in Sicily. The summer is hot and dry, but this is o set bycoastal breezes, while in the Apennines and Alps it is pleasantly cool.For last-minute orecasts log onto: www.eurometeo.com/english

What to do in:int r - skiing & snowboarding, Christmas and Carnevale.mm r beaches and boating, Alpine hiking, wine tasting.ring - Hiking & biking, the art and culture trail.

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Perugia 0.4 4.1 0.7 4.6 4 11.5 8 16.8 11.5 20.8 14.8 24.5 18.9 28.5 17.2 26.9 15.2 23.8 10.7 17.6 9.3 15.5 3.5 7.5Pescara 2.8 10.3 3.8 11.8 4.5 14.9 7.7 16.8 11.6 21.9 15.5 25.8 18 28.2 17.8 28.3 15.5 25.7 11 18.3 7.3 15.5 4 12.4Reggio Calabria 7.2 13.5 8.6 14.6 10.4 17.1 11.3 19.1 15.2 22.8 19 26.8 22.5 30.3 22 30.3 19.8 27.4 15.3 22.2 14 20.7 11.6 17.5Rimini -0.1 7 1.3 8.7 3.7 12.1 7.2 17 11.4 20.7 14.9 24.8 17.5 27.6 17.3 27.4 15 24.2 10.9 18.2 6 12.6 2.2 8.3Rome 3.7 12.3 4 13.6 5.6 15.6 7.6 19.8 12.6 23 15.4 28 18 31 18 31.2 15.6 28.1 11.6 22.7 7.7 17.1 4.8 13.6San Remo 6 11.8 6.3 12.4 7.9 14.2 10.7 18.2 13.9 20.2 17 24 20 27.1 19.4 26.8 17.9 24.8 14.2 20.5 10.2 16 7.7 13.1Sondrio -3.5 5.8 -1.6 9.5 2.5 14.6 6.6 19.3 10.2 22.2 13.3 25.3 15.4 28.7 14.8 27.1 12.3 24.1 7.2 18 1.9 12 -2 6.6Tarente 7.1 12.1 6.3 13.2 8.7 16.6 13 20 14.5 22.2 19.4 26.9 21.2 29.3 21.6 30 19.1 27.5 15.6 22.3 12.8 18 8 13.2Turin -3.6 4 -1.1 8.2 3.8 13.9 7.9 18.6 11.9 20.8 15.2 26.7 18 29.2 17.3 27.9 13.9 24.6 9.3 18 2.9 11.1 -2.5 5.1Trente -2.4 4.3 -0.5 8.4 3.6 14.1 8 19.8 11.6 22.9 14.7 27.1 16.5 29.9 16 28.8 13.5 24.9 8.5 18 3 10.3 -0.6 5Trieste 3.1 6.9 3.6 8.3 6.6 12.3 10.9 17.5 14.9 21.6 18.4 25.7 20.5 28.4 20.3 28 18 24.7 12.6 18.2 8.3 12.5 5.3 8.9

Venise 0.5 6.2 1.4 7.7 4.9 12.3 9.6 17.3 13.9 21.5 17.6 25.3 19.6 27.9 19.3 27.8 16.6 25.5 11.1 18.3 6.1 12.3 2.5 7.7 Vrone -1.2 5.9 -0.9 8.9 3.2 14 6.7 19.3 11.3 22.9 14.5 27.5 17 29.7 16.2 28.8 13.3 25.5 8.4 18.7 3.2 11.9 -0.4 6.8 Viareggio(Versilia) 6.5 12 4.3 11.1 6.4 10.1 10.1 16.6 12.6 19.1 16.9 22.9 19 25.6 20.1 26.4 17.7 23.9 13.1 20.1 8.1 14 6.7 10.6 Viterbe 0.8 8.3 1.4 1.6 3.6 14.5 6.7 19.2 10.8 22.7 13.6 27.7 16.1 30.8 15.6 30.2 13.5 26.5 9.7 19.7 4.8 13.4 1.8 9.2

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Venise 15 17 26 27 26 22 Viareggio (Versilia) 17 20 21 24 24 22

LACS avril mai juin jull iet aot sepBolsena 13 16 20 24 25 20 Gardone (Garda) 13 16 21 23 24 20 Stresa-Verbania (Maggiore) 11 15 19 22 24 22 Bellagio (Como) 11 15 18 21 22 21 Iseo 16 17 19 25 24 20

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AOsTA VALLeY This is the most mountainous regiono Italy, dominated by Alpine peaks,glaciers, valley streams, pine orestsand high pasturelands, and accessedby the tunnels at the historic passes o Monte Bianco and Gran San Bernardo.The capital, Aosta, recognizes bothItalian and French as its native tongues,and o ers visitors such sights as the11th century Romanesque Cathedral,SantOrso Church and the per ectlypreserved orts o the Aosta Valley.

T mptation Valle dAosta Mller Thurgau (DOC),

white Valle dAosta Torrette Superiore

(DOC), red Chambave Passito (DOC), dessert

wine Genepy, herbal alpine liqueur

Ta t Fontina, a semi-soft, smooth whole milk

cheese Renette apples and Martin Sec pears Chestnuts from the Lillianesmunicipality Tegole almond cookies from Aosta Beefsteak alla valdostana, a breaded

veal cutlet ried and topped withontina and ham, then reheated in the

oven on a slice o polenta.

Art & Cra t Sabots, the famous wooden clogs from

Val dAyas

Hand-woven wool draps (covers)and rustic upholstery abrics romValgrisenche

Lace clothing, curtains and tableclothsrom the Cogne valley

Ju t For KidGran Paradiso National Park, set in theValleys o Cogne, Valsavarenche andRhemes, is rich in chestnuts, oaks, white

r and locust-trees, as well as wildli esuch as royal owls, woodpeckers,martens, partridges and the alpine nch.www.parks.it/parco.nazionale.gran.paradiso/Eindex.html

R d L tt r Day January 30/31 F a t o saintOr o in Ao ta, an important artisan

air eaturing the mountaineer art o thealpine bow.May, cond sunday F tival duVi n d Nu , in Nu , celebratesthe excellent local wines, Rouge andMalvoise, with tasting in the a ternoon.

Jun 23/24 F a t o sanGiovanni, Gr on y saint John,

beginning with the Fires o St. John, thetowns patron saint, the night be orea mass, ollowed by the Walserprocession with the blessing o the lambs.s pt m r, La t sunday GrapF tival, Cham av , a seasonalevent honoring the wine harvest withpu lic al and ta ting .Nov m r 1 Cant F tival,Cogn , wherein the communitysbachelors o er each other wine and

ood, and sing until sunset.

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aly north rn r gion ar a ymphony o r athtaking contra t . Liguriatr tch along th M dit rran an, and th jagg d p ak o th Alp x-nd throughout Vall dAo ta and Pi dmont, compl m nt d y Lom ar-

y rolling plain . Th nowy Dolomit provid th ackdrop to th Tr n-no Alto-Adig and th V n to r gion , whil V nic and th a maintain

h ir d licat , dramatic r lation hip and th r gion o Friuli V n zia Giuliald a tr a ur trov o Roman r main .

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Mic a g B a (1475 - 1564)

PIeDMONTA region rippling with Alpine streamsfowing into the Po, and dominatedin the east by the lakes o Maggioreand dOrta. The capital, Turin, eaturescultural and artistic infuences rom theRomanesque-Gothic and Baroque styles,while Sestriere and Bardonecchia o er

antastic skiing resorts.

T mptation Barolo (DOCG), red

Barbaresco (DOCG), red Barbera (DOCG), red Nebbiolo (DOC), red Dolcetto (DOC), red Asti Spumante (DOCG), sparkling

white

Ta t White truf es from Alba Risotto with rice from Vercelli, a dish

made with bee stock, veal bonemarrow and sa ron

Castelmagno cheese is a cylindricalpressed, semi- at semi-hard cheesetinged with blue mold

Robiola from Murazzano is creamyresh cheese, superb with olive oil andresh herbs

Bicerin is Turins signature blend ofco ee, milk and chocolate

Art & Cra t Wickerwork from Alessandria Ceramics and stoves from

Castellamonte Silverware and jewelry from Valenza

Ju t For Kidsa ari Park in Murazzano, inthe Langhe region, with a variety o 300 animals to observe, and in Pobia,showcasing various endangered species.

R d L tt r DayF ruary 10 - 26, 2006 XX Olympic Winter Games, hosted byTurin and the surrounding Alps.s pt m r, cond W k nd

Douja dOr, A ti, where prestigiouswine producers (a douja is an olddecanter) host a celebration involving

ood stands and a parade in traditionalcostume with carts, wagons and vintagetractors.

Octo r, r t sunday Palio d gli A ini, Al a, is literally The Race o theDonkeys, a comical contest dating backto the medieval rivalry between the citieso Alba and Asti, which coincides with

the Feast o the Tru fe and a historicalrecreation o the Giostre delle CentoTorri, or Tournament o the 100 Towers.

s pt m r, Third sunday ThPalio o A ti recreates historicalevents and everyday li e in medievaltimes, with Italys oldest horse race, ahistoric procession in medieval attire andspectacular sbandieratori (fag-wavers).

LOMbARDY Spreading over the Po Valley andbordered to the north by the Alps,this region is a veritable lake district,including eastern Maggiore, Varese,Iseo, Como and northern Garda. Eachmajor city contains striking monumentsto Romanesque and Gothic architecture,such as the Cathedral o Milan, whilesumptuous Renaissance palaces andchurches abound some containingexamples o the Lombard paintingmovement, which peaked during the

teenth century.

T mptation Franciacorta Spumante (DOCG),sparkling white

Bonarda (DOC), red Lugana (DOC), white Valtellina superiore Inferno (DOCG),

red

Ta t Torrone from Cremona, a traditional

sweet made o almonds, nougat andhoney

Risotto alla Milanese, saucooked in broth and sa ron

Ossobuco, shank of vealand marrow

Pavese Soup, a clear brottoasted bread and eggs

Bresaola from Valtellina,sliced meat

Art & Cra t Violin-making in Cremona

world- amous Stradivari Legendary accordions from Pottery from Lodi, supplie

European noble houses Printing and dyeing silk i

Ju t For KidTh L onardo da Vinci Muo sci nc and T chnology inMilan is a wonder ul way to inventions o the great man; thToy Museum in Canneto sullOMantua; Fanta y World provminiature version o Italy orplay in; they also love climbinstairs to the top o the Duomothe worlds largest Gothic cath

R d L tt r Day Y ar-round, la t sunday o vmonth, xc pt July & Augu t,Naviglio Grand Antiqu Faione o Milans most charmingtrans ormed into a bustling mD c m r 7-9, F a t o sain

Am rogio, Milan, celebratethree days in the Piazza o St.with antiques, cra ts, ood desweets, wine, and a market onday. Coincides with the Operapremiere at La Scala.



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ReNTINOND sOUTH TYROLdramatic Alpine province, rich in riversd lakes, and clusters o mountainsd valleys, bisected by the Adige

ver. Three natural parks, Adamello-renta, Paneveggio-Pale o S. Martinod Stelvio conserve the native forad auna, including bears. Straddlingermany and northern Italy, the capitalento combines both diverse cultures toeate a ascinating artistic aesthetic.

mptationCaldaro (DOC), redSanta Maddalena (DOC), redMarzemino (DOC), redTeroldego Rotaliano (DOC), redRiesling (DOC), whiteMuller Thurgau (DOC), whiteMerlot (DOC), whitePinot Bianco (DOC), whiteBianco Val dAdige (DOC), whiteMoscato, amber dessert wine

a tSpeck, a smoked hamBiroldi, blood sausages lled with nuts,nutmeg, cloves and cinnamonGemsen eisch, Alpine chamois goatwith red wine vinegar, salt pork, herbsand sour creamOrzetto, a barley soup with onion,garlic, vegetables and herbs simmeredwith speck

rt & Cra tWooden sculptures and masks from the

Moena and Pozza are hand carvedand hand painted, called aceres andused in the Ladin Carnival periodCopper articles from CavaleseWrought iron from Mal

t For Kidpolino Junior ski Trophy,adonna di Campiglio, secondeek o February 2006, with races,mpetitions and displays hosted byickey and Minnie Mouse.

Kid Fun Park in th Alta badia is a winter wonderland, including atoddlers play area and a solarium oradults.

Vi it th Cli top Ca tl , such asthe Churburg (Castel Coira) in Sluderno,Castle Tyrol in Merano, SchlossRunkelstein in Bolzano and the CastleKastelbell west o Merano.

Th Arch ology Mu um o thUpp r Adig in bolzano specializesin the Stone, Copper and BronzeAges, and is home to the 200-year-oldmummi ed Ice Man.

R d L tt r DayOcto r, r t w k F ta d lluva, Merano, celebrates the harvest with agrape estival and a parade in Tyroleancostume.

D c m r, r t saturday F tad i Klo n, Pa o d llo st lvio, dedicated to Santa Claus, wherecostumed locals wander the streets untilthe church bells are rung and everyoneunites in prayer.

F ruary, cond W k ndCarn val A urgico ( Hap urgCarnival), Arco, began in 1876 tounite the population with their imperial

rulers, the Hapsburgs. On the Friday, aconcert is held in the hall o the casino;Saturday sees a tribute to traditionalartisans and cra tsmen, with an eveninggala ball; Sunday, is a masked parade,celebrated with foats.

FRIULI VeNeZIA-GIULIAA broad, fat province stretching

rom the Tagliamento River and to theAdriatic coastline, dotted with lagoons,interesting geological ormations and

countless grottoes. The regional capitalis Trieste; major towns include Udine,Gorizia and Pordenone. Evidence o older civilizations is abundant: Aquileiais a noted Roman archeological center,also with magni cent mosaics in itsRomanesque Gothic Basilica.

T mptation Colli Orientali del Friuli: Tocai Friulano

(DOC), white Collio Goriziano Cabernet (DOC), red Ramandolo (DOCG), dessert white

Ta t San Daniele Prosciutto, renowned

sweet air-cured ham Montasio, a creamy, rich, hard cheese

made rom cows milk Must, a spicy pork sausage Lota from Trieste, a traditional soup

with beans, potatoes and sauerkraut

Art & Cra t Hand-crafted wooden chairs from

Manzano

Ceramics from Udine Mosaic work from Spilimbergo

Ju t For KidAquasplash in Lignano Sabbiadoro, isa spectacular water park that suits thrilllovers and amilies.www.acquasplash.it (in Italian only).Take in the Punta Verde Wildli e Park,Lignano Sabbiadoro, home to 1500animals, plant li e and small lakes.www.parcozoopuntaverde.it

R d L tt r Day January 6 epiphany o thThal r, G mona d l Friuli, ahistorical parade o dames and knightsaccompanying the mayor to the duomo

or the celebration o the Mass.End o June Aria di Festa, San Daniele,a San Daniele promotional event, withtastings, music shows and exhibitions.www.prosciuttosandaniele.it

s pt m r, 2nd sunday Provincial

Grap F tival, Cormon , o erssamplings o the areas nest winesand typical dishes, with a market, anallegorical parade, olk groups andbands.

Octo r, cond sunday barcolana Autumn Cup, Tri t , a spectacular sailing event, open tolarge yachts and thousands o smallerboats, creating a regatta where amouschampions and Sunday sailors competetogether.www.barcolana.it

VeNeTOBordered by the eastern part o the PoValley, this extensive plain comprisesthe majestic Dolomites o Cadore andthe lagoon zone, including Venice, theregions agelessly beauti ul capital. Here,Byzantine infuences abound, in SanMarcos and the Cathedral o Torcello,while there are innumerable gloriousexamples o Romanesque, Gothic andRenaissance art and architecture. Otherunmissable treats include the Venetianislands o Murano, Burano and Torcello;Chioggia; the canals o the Brenta andthe Veneto villas.

T mptation Recioto di Soave (DOCG), a golden,

ruity white Bardolino Superiore (DOCG), red Prosecco di Vald

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