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Opera Houses in Italy: What to Know about Going to the Opera in Italy

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Italy certainly has flair for the dramatic. It makes perfect sense that opera has its origins  here. Verdi and Puccini wrote stories filled with melodrama and heartbreak. The first opera was produced in Florence in 1598, with the original charter being developed in the actual room that forms part of La Camerata Fiorentina apartment from Italy Perfect. The art form reached its peak of popularity in the 1800s. Don’t forget a handkerchief to wipe away your tears at the tragic death of Floria Tosca and the musical mastery and emotion of O Mio Babbino Caro. Our guide has everything you need to know, from the addresses of the best opera houses in Italy to what to wear and how to get tickets.

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Movies and TV Shows to Inspire your Trip to Italy

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There is so much information to plow through when you are planning a trip to Italy. Do you head to your local library or bookstore for a pile of guide books? Maybe you prefer Instagram, saving posts that catch your eye. There are blog posts to read and podcasts to listen to. Now you can add your TV streaming services to the list of Italy inspiration. Beloved classic movies like La Vita e Bella, The Bicycle Thief and Cinema Paradiso are a certainly a must. Settle in for some binge watching with our list of movies and TV shows that will inspire your trip to Italy. 

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Add These Traditional Foods in Venice to Your Culinary Bucket List

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Venice, a city of islands, is located in the Veneto region of Italy that is bordered by the sea, the mountains, and the countryside. This varying geography means that this region, and particularly the city of Venice, has some of the most varied cuisine in the whole country. Here we’ll share some of our favorite traditional foods in Venice, including everything from traditional rice dishes to the Venetian “tapas” you will be happy to try, and of course a few desserts!

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Delicious Luxury in Venice – Grand Canal Apartments

Travel Planning, Venice

Guests love these three lovely apartments in a noble palazzo the heart of Venice. Recently renovated with fine taste that cheerfully combines antique heirlooms and bright modern touches. Location is wonderful right on the Grand Canal; guests arrive to the palazzo’s private dock and entrance.

The location within Venice is fabulous, a 6 minute walk to Saint Mark’s piazza and cathedral, 13 minutes to the Rialto bridge.

Guests are pampered with a delivery of warm croissants  each morning.

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Most Amazing Art Show in the World – Venice’s Biennale

Italian Culture, Travel Planning, Venice

Find every conceivable kind of art at Venice’s Biennale d’Arte from May through November in odd numbered years. This is the largest art exhibit in the world. Really HUGE!  More than 80 countries send delegations to the two large venues and many small ones all over Venice. Wherever you wander in this amazing city during the Biennale d’Arte, original art pieces peek out at you or confront you. Continue reading Most Amazing Art Show in the World – Venice’s Biennale →