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Land of la dolce vita (the sweet life), it is
little wonder that this country is one of the world's best-loved
destinations -- two-thirds of the world's historical artistic heritage
are in Italy. Tuscany alone possesses more artistic treasures than the
whole of Spain, which is the second country in the world for cultural
heritage. Whether it's culture, gastronomy, cutting-edge design, sybaritic pleasures or simply the art of dolce far niente
-- doing nothing and just soaking up the atmosphere -- this is a
country for lovers of all that is good in life. A visit to Italy is a
lesson in living well. Open-air vegetable and fruit markets,
neighborhood bakeries and fresh cheeses made daily are fixtures of
Italian life. Tradition reigns: Neighbors still meet in the piazza to
discuss the day, laundry is still line-dried, even in the largest of
cities, and the passeggiata (leisurely stroll) is still made in
the evening air -- preferably with a gelato in hand. From the mountains
to the coasts, the emphasis is on simple pleasures and high quality. |
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