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Benvenuti! Eccovi una pratica guida turistica e fonte completa di informazioni sull'Italia. Qui troverete tanti consigli utili che vi aiuteranno a programmare il prossimo viaggio di piacere o di lavoro in Italia. Vi spiegheremo come spostarvi meglio, quali località visitare e le caratteristiche regionali, la cultura, e le tradizioni con articoli su Roma, Firenze, Venezia e tanto di più! Spero l'apprezzerete!
Larry Aiello, Founder / Fondatore
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Festival di Santa Rosalia, Palermo
posted Sunday, July 5, 2009 | 
Every year, Palermitans celebrate a week-long religious and folk-like ceremony honoring their patron saint (i.e. Santa Rosalia) and to celebrate the ending of the black plague.
The Festino di Santa Rosalia can be traced back to 1624 when Santa Rosalia's bones were found in a cave. The cave is now a place of pilgrimage, inside a chapel on top of Mt. Pellegrino, which offers the most breath-taking views of Palermo.
Legend has it that plague was over after they transported the bones around the city 3 times.
The celebrations start about a week before the culmination on July 15 which include street theaters, jugglers, food displays, fireworks, etc. Then on the 15th, a statue of the saint is paraded all through the city streets on top of a cart which is pulled by oxen and an entourage of orchestra and little girls dressed in traditional, typical Sicilian costume.
The celebrations start about a week before the culmination on July 15 which include street theaters, jugglers, food displays, fireworks, etc. Then on the 15th, a statue of the saint is paraded all through the city streets on top of a cart which is pulled by oxen and an entourage of orchestra and little girls dressed in traditional, typical Sicilian costume.
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Italian Jokes or "Barzellette"
posted November 8, 2004 | updated July 31, 2005
Need a laugh to brighten your day, then check out these Italian jokes.
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Timeshares in Italy
When you come to Italy you're sure to be overwhelmed by the beauty of the country, the sheer joy of simple foods prepared elegantly and the great company of new friends. Where should you go first, what should you see - there are many choices - simplify your accommodations by renting timeshare. Generally more spacious than hotels, many can be reserved for about the same price as a hotel. Timeshare rentals can be your ticket to a great Italian vacation.
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