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A blog to tell the most beautiful and evocative Italian locations, discover its traditions, events, and browse through flavors and peculiarities. Imagine the blog Charmingitaly.com as a collector of stories, tips and information to deepen the knowledge of your favorite destinations and explore new ones, through the eyes of who has always lived there. Through our articles we will introduce you our passion for Italy and we will present you the best of the “Made in Italy”. A useful and enjoyable read that will guide you in choosing  your holiday destination.

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Vieste, An Ideal Summer Destination

Vieste, An Ideal Summer Destination

A Lively Seaside Town with Something for Everyone Vieste is a small, steep, cobbled town, spilling down the hillside above the sea on the eastern coastline of the Gargano, a peninsula read full article >>
Tracce di te - Traces of you

Tracce di te - Traces of you

Francesco Renga is an Italian singer-songwriter with an incredibile big voice. The song Traces of you has been written for the late mother and presented at Sanremo Festival in 2002. Listen read full article >>
Mona Lisa might still be in Florence

Mona Lisa might still be in Florence

Sant'Orsola, a convent, has been left alone for many years. Now it is said that Mona Lisa's remains are hiding inside this structure. Is it true? Credits: InfoOggi An abandoned read full article >>
Beautiful Beaches of the Amalfi Coast - Photo Article

Beautiful Beaches of the Amalfi Coast - Photo Article

Enjoy a summer beach holiday savoring the natural beauty of the Amalfi Coast in Campania. The soaring mountains, the mesmerizing blues of the Mediterranean Sea and the picturesque villages read full article >>
Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve

Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve

Torre Guaceto is a protected marine area and wildlife reserve located about an hour's drive south of Bari, the capital city of the Puglia region. The reserve includes a stretch of coast read full article >>
Ammazzacaffè – Coffee killer

Ammazzacaffè – Coffee killer

Did you know that killing the coffee is a common habit in Italy? Credits: Flickr The Ammazzacaffè is a funny way to indicate any liquor drunk after coffee. The name is due to the will of read full article >>
The Secrets of Florence - Photo Article

The Secrets of Florence - Photo Article

A local Photo Trip through FlorenceThere are many hidden secrets of Florence that you don't have to pay to see.I'm still searching for most of them. The one I love to search for read full article >>
The Care – La cura from Franco Battiato

The Care – La cura from Franco Battiato

La Cura, The Care, is considered one of the best Italian love songs. Far from being trite and sugary, he expresses his feelings with poetic touching words.Franco Battiato is a great Sicilian read full article >>

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