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will highlight seven, some well-known and others off the beaten track.
We start in Pompeii. A great tragedy
saved in time, the ruins of Pompeii gives
us a glimpse into the mundane life of the ancient Romans. It was 79 A.D. when Mount Vesuvius, a volcano near the Bay of Naples, erupted, burying the ancient city and more than 2,000 of its inhabitants under a thick carpet of volcanic ash. The city was abandoned, only to be rediscovered in 1748 by a group of explorers looking for artifacts. Imagine their surprise when they found that the volcanic ashes had acted as a marvelous preservative, freezing Pompeii in almost the same condition as it was back in 79 A.D. In the last 270 years, many archeologists have studied the site discovering buildings, frozen skeletons and everyday objects from the Roman times. They even found jars full of fruit. No other place in the world can transfer you back in time the way Pompeii does.
Not far from Pompeii is the Amalfi Coast. The Amalfi Coast is an area of breathtaking natural beauty and diversity. It has been a popular settlement since the early Middle Ages and cities like Amalfi and Ravello with their artistic and architectural works have become places of great importance. The rural areas of the coast show the versatility
of the inhabitants which have adapted their use of the land to the diverse nature of the terrain, from vineyards and orchards on the lower parts to wide upland pastures. The Coast itself seems to be one grand balcony suspended between a crystal blue sea and the feet of the Lattari Mountains.
It’s an exemplar of a Mediterranean landscape and UNESCO protected it both for its topographical and historical facts.
Heading north to the
most popular place in
Italy – Rome – one will
see the entire historic
center of Rome within the
city walls dating back to
the 17th century. With its
4.3 million visitors every year,
Rome is one of the top vacation places in the world. And there is a good reason for that – so many incredible sites are scattered around the Eternal City that the UNESCO people
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The Rhaetian Railway through the central Alps is arguably one of the world’s most scenic train journeys.
have decided to enlist the whole area to their world heritage sites index. From the iconic Colosseum to the Trevi fountain, Rome really is “a poem pressed into service as a city,” and a must-see place. Once there, make sure to check out the Parthenon, wander inside the Roman Forum and have the perfect Italian sunset at the top of Pinicio Hill. Also, make sure to prepare
ACHIEVERS
LOCAL
FOOD & WINE
Meet your master of ceremonies, Ron Oronzio.
Serpe’s Bakery rises from ashes, plans fall reopening.
Grape expectations: Varieties ripe
for rediscovery.
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Above: The Italian Band of Cleveland plays a lively
song to help kick off festivities at the annual Feast of the Assumption in the city’s Little Italy. Left: The “Assumption of the Virgin,” painted sometime in the early 16th century, is at home at the Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice.
Aug. 15, a
day of faith
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Assumption Day also kicks off vacation season in homeland
By Joseph Cannavo
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