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Stories, tales, legends and curiosities...

A blog to tell the most beautiful and evocative Italian locations, discover its traditions, events, and browse through flavors and peculiarities. Imagine the blog Charmingitaly.com as a collector of stories, tips and information to deepen the knowledge of your favorite destinations and explore new ones, through the eyes of who has always lived there. Through our articles we will introduce you our passion for Italy and we will present you the best of the “Made in Italy”. A useful and enjoyable read that will guide you in choosing  your holiday destination.

After all, even a journey begins with words…

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San Casciano dei Bagni

San Casciano dei Bagni

San Casciano dei Bagni was put on the map by the Romans, along Via Cassia Credits: Panoramio San Casciano dei Bagni is located south of Monte Cetona set in a countryside full of vineyards read full article >>
The Neapolitan anti-hero

The Neapolitan anti-hero

Who among you has ever heard about Pulcinella? Credits: Flickr- FlickrPulcinella (Puncho or Punchinello in English) is one of the most popular Italian masks and comes from Naples, the city read full article >>
A taste of Liguria: Stuffed aubergine recipe

A taste of Liguria: Stuffed aubergine recipe

Guest post by Sac à poche Credits: Flickr I learned how to prepare this recipe from my great aunt Bice. As most of the recipe from my region comes from very simple ingredients produced in read full article >>
What did you miss?

What did you miss?

Credits: Flickr Here our weekly suggestions: take a look to these articles from the Blogosphere! NationalGeographic- Your Italy photos Italymag.co.uk - Five things to do in Elba Los Angeles read full article >>
Hell in the Cave

Hell in the Cave

Dante's Inferno Brought to LifeCredits: FlickrThe Grottoes of Castellana are a magical underworld of calcareous caves filled with amazing stalagmite and stalactite sculptures. read full article >>
If Pasta is the national food of Italy…

If Pasta is the national food of Italy…

How much pasta are Italians able to eat per year? Extimate per capita consumption of pasta in Italy is around 28 Kg. Obviously, this means 2,3 Kg of Pasta each month. There is no doubt: an read full article >>
Summer Tuscan Dishes: a Taste of Tuscan Summer

Summer Tuscan Dishes: a Taste of Tuscan Summer

In the Summer in Tuscany, the dishes are light, simple and freshCredits: FlickrThe weather is usually unbearably hot and what you need to fill your belly is something that keeps you cool and read full article >>
Neapolitan Essence - Guest Post

Neapolitan Essence - Guest Post

During my lunch break at work I use to visit both the web site dissapore.com and the web site of the great Luciano Pignataro. On Pignataro's site I found today the recipe of the Tomato read full article >>

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JW Marriott Venice Resort and Spa (Veneto)
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Villas Resort
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La Plage Resort
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CalaCuncheddi Sardinia
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