41. How many Italians are in Brazil?
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... Most settled in the State of São Paulo. Most came from the regions of Veneto (Venice), Campania (Naples) and Calabria. The Brazilian government places the estimate between 15 million and 20 million. ...

42. Planning a family vacation in Italy?
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... The park also has some rollercoasters, water rapids, etc.  Great fun for the whole family. It is about 100km from Venice.  To get there, take highway A4 towards Vicenza and look for Lago di Garda. From ...

43. Cicchetteria food sampling - a Venetian tradition
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In Venice, there is a famous tradition which is visiting a "cicchetteria", a little restaurant-bar establishment usually hidden in many of the alleyways of Venice. On Saturday mornings, prior to lunch, ...

44. 2013 Italy Desk Calendars
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... Siena, Venice and all the beauty that Italy has to offer.  This calendar is perfect for the "creative-types" that truly appreciate Italian art. 365 Days in Italy 2013 Wall Calendar You will ...

45. Italy Calendars for 2012
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... food. Whether you are floating the canals of Venice, strolling around Rome, bicycling through the Tuscan hills, or driving down the coast, Italy will capture your heart and excite your senses. Those who ...

46. Interesting facts about Gondolas
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New article on Venice I just posted a new page in the "Places" menu above for Venice, the fairy tale city.  Here are some interesting facts about the gondola, long known as one of the iconic symbols ...

47. Venice - fairy tale city
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Venice - a fairy tale city Venice, Italy is considered one of the most important and one of the favorite tourist destinations in the world.  In Venice, one can go back in time and enjoy a place of magical ...

48. Venice Italy Picture
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The unique beauty of Venice can not be overstated. One of the few cities in the world that features canals. There are approximately 400 bridges that connect over 100 islands. It is also filled with ...

49. Bologna - historical northern city with the oldest university
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... Bologna cuisine is known worldwide. Getting Around Bologna Bologna is considered a main transportation center for train lines because of its easy access to Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, and both coasts.  ...

50. 2011 Autumn in Italy
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... you find the acqua alta in Venice, which is known for its occasional flooding during high tides. However, November also brings some sunny days as well. Toward the latter part of November and early December, ...

51. Unknown fact about Italy and Kiwi
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... places 4 central and northern regions of Italy Lazio (Rome) Piedmont  (Milan) Emilia Romagna (Bologna) Veneto (Venice) Kiwi is used in many Italian desserts including the Sicilian cassata ...

52. Alitalia Autumn Sale
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...  Chicago (O'Hare) to Venice from $994 Boston (Logan Airport) to Florence from $914 Visit their site for more details.  ...

53. Italy's best beaches
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... Azzurro" footpath. However, the beach is just opposite the train station. Northeast Italy Beaches Rimini – Northeast coast of Italy, 200 miles south of Venice. Rimini beach is approximately 15km of sandy ...

54. Alitalia Summer Business Fares
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... to Catania Los Angeles to Venice  ...

55. 13th annual Italian culture week, free museums
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... Gallery, Rome Cards Milan – Brera Gallery Venice – Venice Academy For many, you will still have to book a reservation, but the actual ticket price is free (gratis).  The event does not encompass church ...

56. What's new in Rome for 2012
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... Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV) is expected to start service from the Tiburtina station sometime in 2011 with service from / to Milan, Florence, Venice and Naples.Pictured below is one of the high-speed ...

57. New Year's in Italy continued
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... long enough to watch the first sunrise of the new year. In Venice, it will take place in St. Mark's square. For a little something out of the ordinary, (and perhaps crazy), in Venice you can take a dip ...

58. Alitalia special to Italy
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...  Boston - Venice from $ 711 RT Boston - Rome from $ 715 RT Miami - Venice from $ 726 RT  Chicago - Rome from $ 752 RT Miami - Rome from $ 787 RT New York - Athens from $ 806 RT Los Angeles - Venice ...

59. Autumn in Italy
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... especially in the northern parts. This is typically when you find the acqua alta in Venice, which is known for its occasional flooding during high tides. However, November also brings some sunny days as ...

60. New posts
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A couple of recent posts for the site regarding the Venice Regatta in September, and the famous EuroChocolate festival in Perugia, which takes place in October. I also posted a recipe for Zuppa di ...