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The Historic Caffés of Turin
Turin has an innate aristocratic elegance that you can experience by wandering across the tidy checkerboard grid of the streets while looking at the splendour of the Baroque palazzos. It’s very likely that you’ll come across the ancient caffé of the city, and you’ll want to flatten your nose on the windows to absorb the beauty of the décor, the polished boiseries, the richly crafted ...
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The Doors, Gates & Portals of Milan
Doors and gates connect the inner and private space of a building with the external and public one. Walking around the city, you will find wonderful handcrafted iron gates and doors made of solid and precious wood. They often represent the entrance to ancient and sumptuous palaces, hiding beautiful gardens and courtyards. Some have been restored or replaced with modern doors, but the original ...
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Discover 10 Gems of Lombardy
1. The Monastery of Santa Caterina del SassoSanta Caterina del Sasso is undoubtedly one of the top sights on Lake Maggiore: a charming monastery perched on a rocky spur that overlooks the lake's azure waters. It was founded in the 12th century by a merchant who wanted to spend the rest of his life in prayer and solitude after surviving a shipwreck. The monastery features three ...
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