the italy food & culture guide

Delicious Italy ® is an independent guide to the food, wine, culture, history and traditions of Italy by region and territory and as proposed by local Italian incoming tourism service providers who know their territory better than anyone.

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Follow our first hand suggestions and useful links to start planning your own journey to the heart of Italy and discovery of the diverse folklore and contemporary aspects of Italy region by region. Let us point you in the right direction.

THIS WEEK'S CHOICE Restaurant Osteria St. Ana Dining out in Rome near Piazza del Popolo and Ara Pacis. Classic Roman food with some creative touches. Do try the 'lasagna' with truffle sauce and 'porcini' mushrooms. Large wine list.

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Family Vacation accommodation in Calabria

Summer beach side apartment rental for the kids; historic old borgo B&B for the adults. Head to Cariati, province of Cosenza.

The Region of Lake Garda

Not really a region, but Italy's largest lake is confusingly promoted by 3 regional tourism authorities.

Alberobello in Puglia and her oak wood

Now Alberobello might mean beautiful tree, but it probably means war trees.We explain why.

Itria Valley Music Festival, Puglia

A series of classical and regional music concerts staged in Martina Franca and across the valley.

One day Cultural Tour of the Costa Smerlada

Worth it just to see the candlesticks donated by Lord Nelson and the decoration of the railway station of Tempio Pausania.

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