Lombardia is rich in rivers, streams, gorges and lakes of different sizes. The latter often features exquisite noble abodes on their shores, decorated with wonderful gardens. Itìs also a region extremely rich in nurseries, therefore we’ve put together an exciting…
This second itinerary around the nurseries in Lombardia will take you through the province of Varese, which stretches from its lake to the much bigger Lake Maggiore. It’s a territory rich in traditional gardens and nurseries, scattered across a most…
The art of botanical nursing was born in Europe between the end of the XVIII century and the mid-XIX century, when the gardeners of the large houses, already accustomed to reproducing replacement plants, began to sell the mas well. Hence,…
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DISCOVERING NURSERIES: FROM LECCE TO LAMEZIA TERME ALONG THE GULF OF TARANTO (PUGLIA, BASILICATA, CALABRIA)
Puglia, Basilicata e Calabria: three regions with wonderful landscapes, ancient culture, great traditions, craftsmanship and excellent cuisine. Puglia features its centuries-old olive groves, enchanting coastlines, large farms, and exquisite Baroque architecture. Basilicata, recently discovered by Italian and international tourism thanks…
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THE REFRESHING SMALL LAKES OF VAL DI NOTO
Several small canyons naturally carved in the rock and inappropriately called “quarries”, can be found on the Iblei Mountains Plateau, in Val di Noto. In 2020, this area was included in the UNESCO World Heritage catalogue thanks to its splendid…
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Gabriele Dannunzio’s Pine Forest
In 1904 and 1912, the Italian flamboyant poet and novelist Gabriele D’Annunzio, born in Pescara, staged his “The daughter of Iorio” tragedy right there: since then the beautiful pine forest south of the city of Pescara has been known as…
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THE LAKE OF THE FAIRIES IN MACUGNAGA
If you fancy a nice and easy walk in the woods, also with your children or grandchildren, the Lake of the Fairies (“Lago delle Fate”), on Mount Rosa, is the right choice: crystal-clear emerald waters and a fascinating fairy tale…
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THE WONDERFUL BLOOMS IN CASTELLUCCIO DI NORCIA
The wonderful cultivations on the Castelluccio di Norcia Plateau, in Umbria, bloom from early May to July, turning the whole place into an eye-catching mosaic, thanks to the flowering of both agricultural plants and wildflowers along the paths. This part…
Our trip around Southern Italy and among the Italian forests continues: Basilicata, Calabria and Campania Regions are full of them. Near Potenza, for instance, you’ll be mesmerized by Rifreddo Woods, Farneta Wood (the biggest forest of Quercus frainetto in Italy),…
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A WALK ALONG THE TERRACED VINEYARDS AROUND SONDRIO
Here is a nice and easy one-hour walk around Sondrio – my dear friend Monica Galli suggested it and sent us some of her beautiful pictures as well. The walk starts near the city stadium, a 10-minute walk from the…