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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.

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Castello di Poppiano-Montespertoli

Castello di Poppiano-Montespertoli

A place to buy wine and oil directly from the producer, you can taste it and also learn about the wines A short 30 minute drive through the twirling hills outside of Florence, you can find read full article >>
Positano’s Iconic Church of Santa Maria Assunta

Positano’s Iconic Church of Santa Maria Assunta

Visit the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, set right in the heart of the seaside village of Positano on the Amalfi Coast. Famous for its fashion design and nearly vertical setting with read full article >>
Have you ever ordered a coffee “in suspense”?

Have you ever ordered a coffee “in suspense”?

Naples, Italy: a curious old custom Many years ago, in the Neapolitan society, you could order a Caffè sospeso, literally a “coffee in suspense”.Curiously, rich customers used to drink a read full article >>
Vieste, An Ideal Summer Destination

Vieste, An Ideal Summer Destination

A Lively Seaside Town with Something for Everyone Vieste is a small, steep, cobbled town, spilling down the hillside above the sea on the eastern coastline of the Gargano, a peninsula read full article >>
Tracce di te - Traces of you

Tracce di te - Traces of you

Francesco Renga is an Italian singer-songwriter with an incredibile big voice. The song Traces of you has been written for the late mother and presented at Sanremo Festival in 2002. Listen read full article >>
Mona Lisa might still be in Florence

Mona Lisa might still be in Florence

Sant'Orsola, a convent, has been left alone for many years. Now it is said that Mona Lisa's remains are hiding inside this structure. Is it true? Credits: InfoOggi An abandoned read full article >>
Beautiful Beaches of the Amalfi Coast - Photo Article

Beautiful Beaches of the Amalfi Coast - Photo Article

Enjoy a summer beach holiday savoring the natural beauty of the Amalfi Coast in Campania. The soaring mountains, the mesmerizing blues of the Mediterranean Sea and the picturesque villages read full article >>
Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve

Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve

Torre Guaceto is a protected marine area and wildlife reserve located about an hour's drive south of Bari, the capital city of the Puglia region. The reserve includes a stretch of coast 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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