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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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Celebrating Easter in Campania

Celebrating Easter in Campania

Celebrate Easter in Campania and experience its religious and gastronomic traditions. Credits: Flickr Easter offers visitors the chance to experience religious processions, events and enjoy read full article >>
Easter in Puglia: Holy Week in Molfetta

Easter in Puglia: Holy Week in Molfetta

Tradition and Religion Combine for Easter in PugliaEaster is not a single day of celebration in Italy, but a season of intensely felt religious tradition. In this Catholic nation, the build read full article >>
Easter in Florence - Lo Scoppio del Carro

Easter in Florence - Lo Scoppio del Carro

The Scoppio del Carro is a popular Easter tradition typical of FlorenceCredits: PicasaWebTradition of the “scoppio del carro” began its ceremony after the then bishop Ranieri took over read full article >>
Scarcella, The Puglian Easter Sweet

Scarcella, The Puglian Easter Sweet

The Easter Season is Here, Time to Start Baking!Credits: MolfettaDailyPhotoThe “scarcella” is the traditional Puglian Easter dessert, much loved by children and adults alike. It's not read full article >>
Into the Religious Heart of Naples

Into the Religious Heart of Naples

Step into the religious heart of Naples by visiting the Duomo, or Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, in the historic center of Naples. Credits: Flickr   Also known as the Duomo of San Gennaro read full article >>
Vinitaly – The most important Italian wine festival

Vinitaly – The most important Italian wine festival

"Where there is good wine, there is great happiness". Leonardo da Vinci Vinitaly is an important wine festival which takes place in Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, from 1967. read full article >>
Santi Apostoli: A Small Church with a Big Heart

Santi Apostoli: A Small Church with a Big Heart

A place of solace where the city passing by in a hurry. You are left in peace in this caring space. Credits: Panoramio Santi Apostoli Church is one of my sacred places in the city. Whenever read full article >>
Top 5 Puglian Wines

Top 5 Puglian Wines

Puglian Wines, Onced Snobbed, Now Praised Credits: Flickr While Puglia's strong red wines have always been appreciated and consumed locally, beyond the region's borders they were, read full article >>

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