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From Italian Notes – Paestum Temples Covered in Flowers

“ A once flourishing town in Magna Grecia disappeared for centuries like some Italian Angkor-Wat before it was rediscovered. Now the three temples of Paestum mark a quietly charming World Heritage site… “

From Napoli Unplugged – Classical Concerts in Sorrento

“ In cooperation with Fondazione Pietà de’ Turchini Centro di Musica Antica, the Grand Hotel Cocumella in Sorrento presents a summer series of classical music concerts… “

From Orvieto TV – watch a video of a traditional procession in Orvieto

From Sophie’s World – A Visit to the Real Narnia 

“ Civitas Narniae was what the Romans called it, so I suppose that means I can tell people I’ve been to Narnia. Although nowadays the town goes by the name of Narni. Located about an hour and a half’s drive from Rome, Narni is a place I’d really like to return to. C. S. Lewis loved the name so much he used it for his imaginary world, thus putting Narni on the map, so to speak. This, then, is the real Narnia… “

From La Cucina Italiana – A guide to Italian Cheese

“ Italy is rightly famous for its cheese, which is revered and refined in every region, city, town, nook and cranny of the country. Indeed, there are more than 450 varieties of cheese, a prospect as delicious as it is daunting. Look here for a guide to some of the best cheese in Italy, and, indeed, the world… “