06 May 2014

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Italy in Spring! Smart travelers in Italy have long known that the spring season is a delight. The summer throngs have yet to arrive, the air is filled with the scents of blossoming flowers, and soft spring breezes usher winter out. Myriad outdoor activities offer a great look at the wonderful variety that epitomizes Italian culture.

29 Apr 2014

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Giacomo LeopardiIn Italy you can breathe the poetry even in the alleyways of central Naples: not just the poetry of street life, its smells, its food and its people (which would already be a lot), but also the poetry left by the imprint these places preserve of Giacomo Leopardi, the most celebrated poet (and philosopher) of Italy’s nineteenth century, not to mention one of the most important figures of world literature.

22 Apr 2014

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Gucci Museum in Piazza della SignoriaThe brand name of Gucci accurately reflects the passion and excitement of Italian shopping experience. It is no wonder then that the Gucci Museum was recently opened in Florence along the scenic Piazza della Signoria. The museum represents the elegance and celebration of Gucci which is undoubtedly Florentine’s top fashion brand.

Gucci Italy is a brand with a long history dating back to 1921 when it was founded by Guccio Gucci in Florence. The company began as a top manufacturer of high-end Gucci clothing and leather products and has grown into a multi-billion global brand. It is the highest selling Italian brand and has won numerous awards in the fashion industry. Gucci has actually emerged as the icon of Italian fashion and lifestyle.