Category Archives: English

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Posted on August 9, 2018 by babbityjean

The region of Calabria, in the toe of Italy’s boot, is famous for many foods—from produce to seafood to the local hearty red wine.  There is also the cipolla rossa di Tropea,the prized red onion of the east coast of … Continue reading →

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Venetian Wells

Posted on August 2, 2018 by babbityjean

While walking around Venice and admiring its architecture, you can’t help but notice the beautiful, architectural wells in almost every large square (campo).  They were ingenious works of art and engineering that were designed to supply drinkable water to inhabitants … Continue reading →

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Historical Records that Belong to Italy

Posted on July 26, 2018 by babbityjean

(This post is adapted and translated from an article in Focus.it.) The Oldest Botanical Garden in the World Dating back to 1545, the botanical garden of Padua is considered the oldest in the world.  With more than 6,000 types of … Continue reading →

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