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Favorite Reads on Italy is a weekly roundup featuring interesting articles, fascinating experiences, and handy resources that we’ve come across during the week. If you come across a favorite read and would like to share it with us on Twitter, use the hashtag #browsingitaly
Postcard from Italy: Lungotevere, Rome
This week’s roundup includes a handy resource of free things to do in Rome, reasons to visit Ravenna, the history of Venice’s Ghetto, wine guide for Piedmont, and more.
10 Favorite Reads on Italy: Feb 16, 2015
Ravenna, Italy, Glittering Still by The New York Times – Oh how I love Ravenna. This small city boasts 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and this gem of a place is easy to reach than you think. While most come over for just a day, there is so much to see that Ravenna deserves more than just a day trip.
Katy Perry and her Instagram of the David: smut, contextualized by ArtTrav – Hats off to Alexandra, author of the Uffizi Art History Guide. for bringing to light the earnest desire of most visitors to socialize through selfies and crass photography when at museums rather than appreciating the actual art.
40 Free Things To Do in Rome by Lonely Planet – Headed to Rome and on a budget? Here’s good news! Most of Rome’s most stunning attractions are free.
Walking Italy’s medieval Salt Road in Liguria by The Guardian Travel – This sounds like an unforgettable experience, especially if you are keen to explore another side of Italy that is less-traveled.
The stormy past of Venice Ghetto, Europe’s oldest by Chasing The Unexpected – A fascinating area to explore when in Venice. Here’s an in-depth read about the history of it.
007 in Rome—and in the Italian Language by Becoming Italian Word by Word – James Bond is filming in Rome and here are some Italian words related to this movie.
Basilica of San Francesca Romana by Roma Experience – When visiting the Roman Forum, don’t forget to visit this Basilica.
Your Piedmont Wine Guide: 10 Wineries to Experience by Valerie Quintanilla via The Winerist – Handy resource from Valerie who is living in Piedmont. We have visited Contratto, which is on the list, and it was a mindblowing experience.
Splitting cheese hairs by Eleonora Baldwin via The American – Wonderful article clearing up the difference between these two cheeses.
Olive oil: From Grove to Table by Select Italy Travel Blog – Discover Italian olive oil’s long, complex journey from the grove to your table.
