| Italy's Culture and InfluenceKey
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| | romantic getaway, Italy has something to
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| civilizations have existed in Italy since
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| | offer for every occasion!Hiking the Hills
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| prehistoric times. Throughout history,
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| | and Valleys of ItalyBring your trekking
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| Italy has been a main influence of
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| | poles for a terrific hiking adventure in
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| European culture, from the Etruscan
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| | the gorgeous country of Italy! Italy
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| community to the dominating Roman Empire.
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| | offers some fabulous hiking trails where
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| During the Middle Ages and Renaissance
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| | you'll discover the land's unique culture
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| period, Italy was the center of art and
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| | and history, and enjoy great food along
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| science. The religious influence of Italy
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| | the way.Hiking in Italy is exciting
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| has also been far reaching. The Vatican
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| | because there are so many beautiful
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| is an independent state within Rome that
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| | places to explore. Whether it's nature
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| is governed by the Pope (or Bishop of
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| | you love or the busy city life, there are
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| Rome), the seat of the Catholic
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| | hiking tours available for both. Here are
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| Church.Italy Tourism - Something Fun for
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| | some recommended hiking adventures to
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| EveryoneTourists flock to Italy each year
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| | consider during your visit to Italy.The
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| to enjoy art galleries and museums, learn
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| | National Park of the Gran ParadisoEnjoy a
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| about Italy's many historic landmarks,
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| | mountainous hike through this park's
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| and view the beautiful outdoor scenery.
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| | lovely terrain. You'll be introduced to
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| Italy has much to offer both individuals
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| | the park's wildlife, experience
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| and families. For the golfer, there are
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| | challenging hikes to view the high
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| courses available throughout the country.
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| | mountain peaks of the Alps, and see the
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| Golf courses can be found in the
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| | glaciers that surround the Rifugio Sella.
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| mountains, by the sea, near art cities
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| | You might also want to visit the wooden
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| such as Florence, Venice and Rome, and
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| | village of Nex Tignet, which looks like
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| even by many of the scenic lakes of
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| | it came from a fairy tale!Tour the
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| Italy.The Beaches of ItalyFun in the sun
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| | Dolomites (Starting in Ortisei, Italy)The
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| can be experienced by families at one of
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| | Dolomites, where Mediterranean and German
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| the many beaches in Italy. There are over
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| | cultures meet, are home of an ancient
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| 7,600 miles of shoreline snuggling the
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| | people called the Ladins, who live in the
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| mainland and islands. The Mediterranean
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| | high valleys surrounding the Sella Group
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| Sea offers some of the most beautiful
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| | massif. While hiking in the Dolomites,
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| beaches in the world, and many vacation
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| | you'll discover the well-preserved
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| resorts outline the coasts with
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| | culture and traditions of the Ladin
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| sun-soaking sand, lounge chairs and
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| | people, view the herding pastures in
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| umbrellas. Italy's beaches are known for
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| | Gardena Valley, and also observe karstic
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| their cleanliness and safety. Abruzzo,
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| | rock formations.Tour the Italian Lakes
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| Apulia, Calabria and Tuscany are among
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| | District (Starting in Milan, Italy)Hike
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| the many regions where beaches were
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| | challenging trails while viewing some of
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| recently awarded with the Blue Flag, an
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| | Italy's most picturesque lakes. The
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| award given to beaches that are clean and
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| | lake-side towns of Stresa, Bellagio and
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| offer safe bathing areas.Nature Lover's
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| | Lugano offer delicious cuisine, great
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| DreamThere are 20 national parks in
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| | shopping and a variety of wines. Each
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| Italy, where nature lovers can explore
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| | lake is encircled by amazing mountain
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| the outdoors and rugged terrain. Lakes,
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| | scenery, and you'll be able to hike among
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| mountains, plants and unique animals are
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| | breathtaking glacial lakes. This hike
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| bountiful throughout Italy's parks.
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| | might include a visit to the islands of
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| Regions where national parks are located
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| | Lago Maggiore, where there are gardens,
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| include Apulia, Calabria, Sicilia,
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| | palaces and fishing villages. There's
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| Sardinia, Tuscany, Piedmont and the
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| | also a milky-white waterfall called
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| Marches.Nature lovers also enjoy touring
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| | Fiumelatte at Varenna.Hiking at the
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| unique Italian botanical gardens. There
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| | Cinque Terre (Starting at La Spezia)The
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| are over 30 of these lovely gardens in
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| | Cinque Terre is a lovely collection of
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| Italy. For the bicyclist, each region
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| | oceanside villages where Italian
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| offers fantastic bike trails for
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| | seafaring and traditional Mediterranean
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| exploring the outdoors and touring
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| | food and culture coincide. You can hike
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| various sites and parks.Explore Art and
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| | among the many cliffs and trails that
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| History in ItalyAs one of the world's
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| | surround the villages, take a tour of
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| most prominent art and history centers,
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| | nearby Pisa to see the famous "Leaning
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| Italy offers many fine galleries, museums
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| | Tower," or explore the Medieval art city
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| and landmarks. Unique museums featuring
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| | of Lucca.Hiking at the National Park of
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| cars, entertainment, science and
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| | AbruzzoThis is a rugged, challenging hike
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| technology, and archeology are scattered
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| | where you can explore the true wild side
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| throughout the Italian regions to suit
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| | of Italy. The park is home to around 300
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| all tastes. Saint Peter's Square is one
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| | types of birds, mountain goats, wolves,
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| of the most beautiful sites in the world
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| | bears and chamois. Don't worry -
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| and was constructed by many famous
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| | sightings of bears and wolves are rare
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| architects, including Michelangelo,
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| | during hiking tours. This park is the
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| Vignola, Raphael and Pirro Ligorio. There
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| | largest national park in Italy and offers
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| are also many castles, palaces and
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| | beautiful scenes of mountains, alpine
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| cathedrals that attract visitors each
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| | pastures and more. Be sure to visit
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| year.Whether it's to learn about key
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| | nearby villages to enjoy local cuisine
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| periods of time in history, relax with
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| | and wines, and discover each town's
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| the family at the beach, or to enjoy a
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| | unique history.
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