Charming Italy

The Blog of CharmingItaly.com


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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What Else...Part VIII

What Else...Part VIII

Interesting posts from the Blogosphere!Credits: FlickrWandering Italy- A Truffled Gnudi Lunch in Arezzo Nòva100- Born Today: HemingwayItalian Reflections-An Interwiw with Valerie Fortney read full article >>
Milan - Brera Art Gallery

Milan - Brera Art Gallery

Forgotten by many persons and- some people claim- mistreated by the establishment. Defended by its managers and by supporters. Credits: FlickrBlamed by those who love it but would like to read full article >>
The Italian Flag: history and meaning of Il Tricolore Italiano

The Italian Flag: history and meaning of Il Tricolore Italiano

Which is the history of the three vertical stripes of the Italian flag? Credits: Flickr In 1794, two students from the University of Bologna attempted an uprising against the local power, read full article >>
Summer Recipe

Summer Recipe

Spaghetti with Green Beans, Tomatoes and Seasoned Ricotta Cheese Credit: Flickr Pasta cooked with green beans is a typical Puglian summer dish that is fast and easy to prepare and won't read full article >>
Italian Risotto

Italian Risotto

Credits: Flickr Risotto is the typical Italian way of coking rice. It is diffused all over Italy but is most common in the northern part. Why is it so characteristic and differs from any read full article >>
Summer Events 2011 in Costa Smeralda

Summer Events 2011 in Costa Smeralda

Concerts and events for a Special Summer 2011 Credits:Digitallibrary Sea, sun and fun: these are the top ingredients of every holiday in Costa Smeralda! The summer events organized in Costa read full article >>
Events in Tuscany-July

Events in Tuscany-July

Summer is the time for all kinds of outdoor events. Tuscany offers its visitors a wide variety of activities Credits: Firenze News Our Dark Past/Archaeology Nights which goes on from July read full article >>
What Else...Part VII

What Else...Part VII

Credits: Flickr Worldpress.org- Must-See World Heritage Sites in Italy Inhabitat.com- Medieval Italian Castle Transformed into Modern Mountain Museum Italylogue.com- Best Summer 2011 read full article >>

Suggested Hotels

Hôtel des Pecheurs – Corsica
Hôtel des Pecheurs – Corsica (Sardinia)
JW Marriott Venice Resort and Spa
JW Marriott Venice Resort and Spa (Veneto)
Zash – Country Boutique Hotel
Zash – Country Boutique Hotel (Sicilia)
Grand Hotel Ma and Ma
Grand Hotel Ma and Ma (Sardinia)
Palazzo Barbarigo sul Canal Grande
Palazzo Barbarigo sul Canal Grande (Veneto)
Masseria Cervarolo
Masseria Cervarolo (Puglia)
Villas Resort
Villas Resort (Sardinia)
Faro Capo Spartivento
Faro Capo Spartivento (Sardinia)
Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal SPA and Winery
Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal SPA and Winery (Toscana)
Borgo Egnazia Hotel Ville Spa Golf
Borgo Egnazia Hotel Ville Spa Golf (Puglia)
Verdura Resort
Verdura Resort (Sicilia)
Marinedda Hotel Thalasso e Spa
Marinedda Hotel Thalasso e Spa (Sardinia)
Don Ferrante Dimore di Charme
Don Ferrante Dimore di Charme (Puglia)
The Pelican Beach Resort and Spa
The Pelican Beach Resort and Spa (Sardinia)
Maison La Minervetta
Maison La Minervetta (Campania)
Lupaia
Lupaia (Toscana)
Monaci delle Terre Nere
Monaci delle Terre Nere (Sicilia)
Boutique Hotel Villa Sostaga
Boutique Hotel Villa Sostaga (Lombardia)
Resort Baia Scarlino
Resort Baia Scarlino (Toscana)
La Plage Resort
La Plage Resort (Sicilia)
CalaCuncheddi Sardinia
CalaCuncheddi Sardinia (Sardinia)
Le Grotte della Civita
Le Grotte della Civita (Basilicata)
Le Dune Suite Hotel
Le Dune Suite Hotel (Puglia)
Capri Tiberio Palace Hotel
Capri Tiberio Palace Hotel (Campania)
EREMITO Hotelito del Alma
EREMITO Hotelito del Alma (Umbria)
Hermitage
Hermitage (Toscana)
Villa Armena Relais
Villa Armena Relais (Toscana)
Grand Hotel Minareto
Grand Hotel Minareto (Sicilia)
Relais Todini
Relais Todini (Umbria)
Hotel Il Porto
Hotel Il Porto (Puglia)
Canne Bianche Lifestyle and Hotel
Canne Bianche Lifestyle and Hotel (Puglia)
Petit Palais Hotel de Charme
Petit Palais Hotel de Charme (Lombardia)
Mari del Sud Resort
Mari del Sud Resort (Sicilia)
Relais Blu Belvedere
Relais Blu Belvedere (Campania)
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso (Abruzzo)
La Posta Vecchia
La Posta Vecchia (Lazio)
TownHouse 33 Milano
TownHouse 33 Milano (Lombardia)
Il Pellicano
Il Pellicano (Toscana)
Masseria San Domenico
Masseria San Domenico (Puglia)
La Peschiera
La Peschiera (Puglia)
1711 Ti Sana Detox Retreat and Spa
1711 Ti Sana Detox Retreat and Spa (Lombardia)
La Villa del Mare
La Villa del Mare (Sardinia)
Palazzo Seneca Maison and Gourmet
Palazzo Seneca Maison and Gourmet (Umbria)
Colonna Pevero Hotel
Colonna Pevero Hotel (Sardinia)
Le Capase Resort Salento
Le Capase Resort Salento (Puglia)
Del Golfo
Del Golfo (Toscana)
Gran Melia Rome
Gran Melia Rome (Lazio)
Hotel Pitrizza
Hotel Pitrizza (Sardinia)
Hotel Metropole
Hotel Metropole (Sicilia)
Tenuta Centoporte
Tenuta Centoporte (Puglia)

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