tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34224051485232055382024-03-14T05:55:30.784+00:00Best of Italy HotelsA unique selection of high quality good value Italian hotelsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422405148523205538.post-1078024717434657512023-10-28T22:05:00.007+01:002023-10-30T12:36:14.151+00:00Duomo Hotel Cremona<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14pt;">An elegant hotel in
the heart of the city of music</span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsREouhSLy_Gw5hy0pvvqVvLC0moIeFKsOjmq5hEVOZ7xxnYp-IjL8L5sWzsDM-eA2k3dOBKDSplxAk3mhcBgYG94lKuGf351ZF1pioM10n6lqc3sqibmjTkp0PBcPsbQfGlIEmwAiKJaNLU91P86MJcjQt3vnLkoIif9Muc6YLsWMJw79pvCLdJfRCb-/s855/IMG_1724.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="855" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsREouhSLy_Gw5hy0pvvqVvLC0moIeFKsOjmq5hEVOZ7xxnYp-IjL8L5sWzsDM-eA2k3dOBKDSplxAk3mhcBgYG94lKuGf351ZF1pioM10n6lqc3sqibmjTkp0PBcPsbQfGlIEmwAiKJaNLU91P86MJcjQt3vnLkoIif9Muc6YLsWMJw79pvCLdJfRCb-/s320/IMG_1724.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Hotel Duomo and restaurant is very close to<br />the cathedral, which can be seen in the background</td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>In a central location, the Hotel Duomo is the ideal
choice for visitors who want to explore the historic city of Cremona in
Lombardy.</b><o:p></o:p></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Situated in <b>Via Dei Gonfalonieri</b>, the Duomo Hotel is
just a few metres away from Cremona’s main square, <b>Piazza Duomo</b>, where the Romanesque
cathedral and its huge <b>Torrazzo</b>, (bell tower), are a magnificent sight.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Duomo Hotel is housed in a traditional brick
building with pretty, wrought-iron balconies. It has its own restaurant next
door, which serves guests with a generous buffet breakfast and offers a full a
la carte menu at lunch times and in the evenings. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The hotel opened in 1959, taking its name from the
<b>Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta</b>, usually referred to simply as il Duomo.
Although housed in an historic building, the hotel’s guest rooms are presented
with immaculate décor in a contemporary style. The rooms have air conditioning,
direct dial telephone, satellite television, internet connection, mini bar and
safe.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There are plenty of bars, restaurants and shops near
the Duomo Hotel and it is a comfortable walk from the main attractions of the
city and the railway station.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-ligatures: none;"></span></st1:city></st1:place></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEa7ij_dpeHsoXrrT1fQfNmfuiTzzOCiaMhyphenhyphen0F5ve8nOmI1MvlUDuk3B8ASNpgc63SkfQ-DZ20go1Y9FIDd8bMhujVOtIFcPPR3e4dmeWtpaAxzc9kywEJv4m1mGmfWeWICPo73Jnhn0lgCjL8DBEXNUOv309oFwTpIbWYn1aPCRmM1EPFNRQCm9Fp36CN/s855/IMG_1569.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Piazza Duomo is one of the most elegant central squares in Italy" border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="855" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEa7ij_dpeHsoXrrT1fQfNmfuiTzzOCiaMhyphenhyphen0F5ve8nOmI1MvlUDuk3B8ASNpgc63SkfQ-DZ20go1Y9FIDd8bMhujVOtIFcPPR3e4dmeWtpaAxzc9kywEJv4m1mGmfWeWICPo73Jnhn0lgCjL8DBEXNUOv309oFwTpIbWYn1aPCRmM1EPFNRQCm9Fp36CN/w320-h240/IMG_1569.jpg" title="The Piazza Duomo is one of the most elegant central squares in Italy" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Piazza Duomo is one of the most<br />elegant central squares in Italy</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-ligatures: none;">Cremona</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-ligatures: none;"> is famous for
the invention of the modern violin in 1566 and as the birthplace of composers <b>Claudio
Monteverdi</b> and <b>Amilcare Ponchielli</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Andrea
Amati</b>, who created the modern violin from the medieval fiddle, was followed into
the profession by his sons, Antonio and Gerolamo and apprentices <b>Andrea
Guarneri</b> and <b>Antonio Stradivari</b>, whose violins became recognised as the best in
the world.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;">In Via Ugolani
Dati, you will find the <b>Museo Stradivariano</b>, which is within the Museo Civico
‘Ala Ponzone’. The collection of items in the Stradivarius museum is displayed
in the elegant rooms of a former palace.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;">Visitors
can see how the contralto viola was constructed in accordance with the
classical traditions of Cremona, view instruments commemorating Italian violin
makers in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and look at more than 700 relics
from Stradivari’s workshop.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><a name="_Hlk149418790" style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-ligatures: none;">Piazza Duomo, which is also sometimes referred to
as Piazza del Comune, is considered one of the best preserved medieval squares
in Italy. The decorative Duomo is connected by a loggia to il Torrazzo, which
measures more than 112 metres in height and is </span></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;">the tallest
bell tower in Italy and the third tallest, brickwork bell tower in the world. There
is also a beautiful, octagonal Romanesque baptistery.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;">In the
streets running off Piazza Duomo you will see the workshops of </span><i style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;">liutai </i><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;">(luthiers)
who continue to keep up the tradition of violin making in Cremona.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;"><b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzx64mpRUrrxiKkFrt66IeuGb1FSRLrnVDTy0tXCMVK2GbdDLHj9qUQYNMU0Fgb-Pr3YLsPSU99ZOpYAZXnJqEZrPxeKvpJXlgLuOu4rlQqPj0FHVWXPpgEG9nwbt0nj6m0c8VKX_l4QhTJhyphenhyphenHDkg4kCoQEsVUOslU9MVw6Ytr4MEqARhWqi75f3ngdD0o/s1400/sala_interna_entrata.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ristorante Pizzeria Cremonese has a spacious main dining room" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzx64mpRUrrxiKkFrt66IeuGb1FSRLrnVDTy0tXCMVK2GbdDLHj9qUQYNMU0Fgb-Pr3YLsPSU99ZOpYAZXnJqEZrPxeKvpJXlgLuOu4rlQqPj0FHVWXPpgEG9nwbt0nj6m0c8VKX_l4QhTJhyphenhyphenHDkg4kCoQEsVUOslU9MVw6Ytr4MEqARhWqi75f3ngdD0o/w297-h198/sala_interna_entrata.jpg" title="Ristorante Pizzeria Cremonese has a spacious main dining room" width="297" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ristorante Pizzeria Cremonese has a<br />spacious main dining room </td></tr></tbody></table>Restaurant recommendation</b>:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;">A short
walk from the Duomo Hotel you will find </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Ristorante Pizzeria Cremonese</b> in Piazza Roma,
which is open every day at lunch time and in the evenings, and serves a big
selection of classic Italian and Cremonese dishes.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There is a
large, comfortable main room with plenty of tables and the family-run restaurant
has friendly staff, who provide excellent service. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://bestofitalyhotels.blogspot.com">Home</a></span><br />
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John Hobhouse, dined in the restaurant at the Hotel Luna on 15 November 1816 and Hobhouse recorded in his journal that ‘the eating was good.’</p><p>The Hotel Luna’s history is known to date back as far as the 12th century because it was recorded as having given shelter to the Knights Templar in 1118. The hotel was built on the site of a former church and convent.</p><p>By 1574, the hotel had become known as <b>Locanda della Luna,</b> but the actual building in which Byron and Hobhouse dined was erected in the 18th century. The interior was decorated with frescoes by pupils of the great Venetian artist, Giambattista Tiepolo, which guests can still admire today while having their breakfast.</p><p>The Luna Hotel has recently been renovated and spacious new suites have been added with terraces that have beautiful views of the island of <b>San Giorgio Maggiore</b> and the lagoon.</p><p>The hotel’s award-winning <b>Canova</b> restaurant serves lunch and dinner, offering diners dishes created using modern interpretations of traditional Venetian cooking.</p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFHOdekvcKyZzj1rOarQP6xqcquIo5jEmpSKCSR7lR9Txhfjkc3_UQlDM5looz7nGoFIfNR34KsGey7bFIDuxpmGvgJuyY_kmDBH6_E20crduAsVBYmTB2bZGfLbcN-zCtabtIwS3W4UlXhiihsRFQsj4mWBMD9S8sjtCEEn8yRUAJkcgtY283m2GpcA/s800/800px-Harrysbar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Harry's Bar, once a favourite celebrity haunt, is just a few steps from the Luna's entrance" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFHOdekvcKyZzj1rOarQP6xqcquIo5jEmpSKCSR7lR9Txhfjkc3_UQlDM5looz7nGoFIfNR34KsGey7bFIDuxpmGvgJuyY_kmDBH6_E20crduAsVBYmTB2bZGfLbcN-zCtabtIwS3W4UlXhiihsRFQsj4mWBMD9S8sjtCEEn8yRUAJkcgtY283m2GpcA/w320-h240/800px-Harrysbar.jpg" title="Harry's Bar, once a favourite celebrity haunt, is just a few steps from the Luna's entrance" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harry's Bar, once a favourite celebrity haunt, is<br />just a few steps from the Luna's entrance</td></tr></tbody></table>You can arrive at the Hotel Luna in style, travelling down the Grand Canal and alighting at the hotel’s private jetty, but there is also an entrance from Calle Vallaresso. This is very handy for visiting the famous <b>Harry’s Bar </b>and the stylish boutiques and shoe shops situated along there, making the hotel convenient for shopping, sightseeing, and experiencing daily life in the centre of the city. But although the Hotel Luna is right at the centre of things, the interior is always quiet and peaceful.</p><p>The Hotel Luna is now privately owned by<b> Baglioni Hotels</b>. The high ceilings and original features have been carefully preserved and it has been beautifully redecorated in Venetian style, with Murano glass chandeliers and beautiful furniture and fabrics.</p><p><i>Editor’s note: “I have been lucky enough to stay at the Hotel Luna twice and found the location perfect for exploring Venice, as it is both handy for the lagoon and all the main sights of the city. I loved the hotel’s unique atmosphere and the way its history and traditions have been carefully preserved over the centuries. Staying at the Hotel Luna certainly helped to make my visits to the historic city of Venice magical.”</i></p><p><b>How to find the Baglioni Hotel Luna:</b></p><p>A few steps from Piazza San Marco, the Hotel Luna has entrances on Calle Vallaresso and Calle larga de l'Ascension, two narrow alleyways off Salizada San Moise, which is the street one joins when leaving the piazza through the archways beneath the Museo Correr, at the end opposite the Basilica. The nearest vaporetto stop is San Marco Vallaresso, right outside Harry’s Bar. For guests arriving by water taxi or gondola, the Luna’s landing stage is next to the entrance on Calle larga de l’Ascension.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/baglioni.en.html?aid=7922554&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book a room at the Baglioni Hotel Luna</a></b></h3><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.bestofitalyhotels.blogspot.com">Home</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422405148523205538.post-46690145018383494812022-12-31T12:31:00.002+00:002022-12-31T22:02:22.032+00:00Celebrate the New Year in Italy<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Dine on pork
and lentils and wear red underwear for a prosperous 2023</span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tbgmJT-XKyQLHoHOfhBTD0UVxAt4GCG_P54EpSobbJqgDE_rc9BAUCgAZfbgZ4U824bxjHnlNvQcWNiAgvGCAf3euim4WeqJmHD0kcruW9LhHvTWk5uLdy1visdqSjD8OrLKdUmbl-w0Wmobb48bLc6XHw1vbQKxm7fwUl6pRJNI21bSfPKwZVSNjw/s1920/tiber-river-ga85188e9d_1920.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Why not spend the New Year in Rome, Italy's beautiful capital city?" border="0" data-original-height="1267" data-original-width="1920" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tbgmJT-XKyQLHoHOfhBTD0UVxAt4GCG_P54EpSobbJqgDE_rc9BAUCgAZfbgZ4U824bxjHnlNvQcWNiAgvGCAf3euim4WeqJmHD0kcruW9LhHvTWk5uLdy1visdqSjD8OrLKdUmbl-w0Wmobb48bLc6XHw1vbQKxm7fwUl6pRJNI21bSfPKwZVSNjw/w320-h211/tiber-river-ga85188e9d_1920.jpg" title="Why not spend the New Year in Rome, Italy's beautiful capital city?" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Why not spend the New Year in Rome,<br />Italy's beautiful capital city?</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Italy is a
great place to see in the New Year as there is always a festive atmosphere with
fireworks displays, concerts, and parties in even the smallest towns and villages.</b></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">In <b>Rome</b>, if
you treat yourself to a hotel near the Colosseum or the Villa Borghese you will
find plenty of free activities to enjoy. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">If you choose
to stay in elegant <b>Milan</b>, head to Piazza Duomo to see in the New Year, as it is
traditional to gather in front of the beautiful cathedral.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">In <b>Naples</b>, you
will be able to watch fireworks displays from the sea front. It is worth
staying near Piazza del Plebiscito, the main square of the city, where they have
live music and processions to enjoy. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">If you go to <b>Turin</b>,
head to Piazza San Carlo to experience the musical celebrations and see the fireworks
let off from the banks of the River Po.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Residents and
visitors traditionally gather in Piazza San Marco in <b>Venice</b> to see in the New
Year. Fireworks are let off from Riva degli Schiavoni after midnight, which
light up the lagoon in spectacular style. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQs-uUiEX1t6xFFLAWrBGo2YWQ6mQWav3o8GOLy8-7GlOCNTFSy89YNJZ1ETC4_fl39dGrq17ABCKg50Sb-iizz0TLCLJiYMd5qbG3GKceXOseeDLBcG8WJE2qc5F_hXlvvhwjzF61lf9biPuCy2oScxViLg-gzvD9TS41AEOzx0_XQwg9lRoN4-toow/s640/fireworks-ge0f92decf_640.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Firework displays are a major part of New Year celebrations all over Italy" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQs-uUiEX1t6xFFLAWrBGo2YWQ6mQWav3o8GOLy8-7GlOCNTFSy89YNJZ1ETC4_fl39dGrq17ABCKg50Sb-iizz0TLCLJiYMd5qbG3GKceXOseeDLBcG8WJE2qc5F_hXlvvhwjzF61lf9biPuCy2oScxViLg-gzvD9TS41AEOzx0_XQwg9lRoN4-toow/w320-h240/fireworks-ge0f92decf_640.jpg" title="Firework displays are a major part of New Year celebrations all over Italy" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Firework displays are a major part of New<br />Year celebrations all over Italy</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;">New Year’s
Eve in Italy is known as the <b>Festa di San Silvestro</b> in memory of Pope Sylvester
I who died on 31 December 335 in Rome.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">It is not a
public holiday, but it is always a festive occasion with special dinner menus offered
by the restaurants.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Popular dishes
include <i>cotechino</i> (Italian sausage),<i> zampone</i> (stuffed pig’s trotter) and
<i>lenticchie </i>(lentils).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Pork is said
to represent the fullness or richness of life, while lentils are supposed to
symbolise wealth or money. Many Italians believe the coming year will bring
prosperity if these foods are eaten on New Year’s Eve.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">It is also
believed wearing red underwear will fend off negativity and help people find happiness
and love in the coming year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>The President
of the Republic</b> delivers an end of year message from the Quirinale in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Rome</st1:city></st1:place>, which is shown on
most Italian television channels during the evening. A live concert in the open
air from a town square somewhere in Italy is shown afterwards.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">In some parts
of Italy, you may witness the custom of throwing old possessions out of the
window at midnight believed to symbolise readiness to accept the New Year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRml3RJ3Drf3HvS1wWFU6bHakvBd8muJctQFQmU8u6aAysTZuwMOxkbZSD5DMdeoDgfq9bnYndzUgy5LozEPnFbCbHB2WZudpwVFGwKMDiht__0zd43ZYDms67Jn6IJm-Uxb75VlGgLyA2qgKhuj10nO4OaUhWTEKIG902SYcmw_o6EZvyDNrZE5RAXw/s480/cotechino%20and%20lentils.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cotechino e lenticchie - sausage and lentils - is a popular dish on the New Year's Eve menu" border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="480" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRml3RJ3Drf3HvS1wWFU6bHakvBd8muJctQFQmU8u6aAysTZuwMOxkbZSD5DMdeoDgfq9bnYndzUgy5LozEPnFbCbHB2WZudpwVFGwKMDiht__0zd43ZYDms67Jn6IJm-Uxb75VlGgLyA2qgKhuj10nO4OaUhWTEKIG902SYcmw_o6EZvyDNrZE5RAXw/w320-h240/cotechino%20and%20lentils.jpg" title="Cotechino e lenticchie - sausage and lentils - is a popular dish on the New Year's Eve menu" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Cotechino e lenticchie</i> - sausage and lentils -<br />is a popular dish on the New Year's Eve menu</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;">Sylvester I
was pope from 314 until his death in 335, an important time in the history of
the Catholic Church.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Some of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Rome</st1:city></st1:place>’s great churches, the
Basilica of St John Lateran, the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, and
the old St Peter’s Basilica, were founded during his pontificate.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">San Silvestro
in Capite, the Basilica of Saint Sylvester, is in Piazza San Silvestro on the
corner of Via del Gambero and Via delle Mercede, on the opposite side of the
Tiber from St Peter’s. Dating from the eighth century, it was bestowed on
English Catholics by Pope Leo XIII in 1890. It is now known as ‘The National Church
in Rome of Great Britain’ and mass is regularly celebrated in English there.</span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://bestofitalyhotels.blogspot.com/">Home</a></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422405148523205538.post-62871432751479010802021-01-08T20:41:00.002+00:002021-01-12T22:46:04.394+00:00 Hotel Imperiale Rome<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Enjoy a
taste of ‘la dolce vita’ at this stylish hotel on the Via Veneto</span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In one of
the best locations in Rome, the elegant Hotel Imperiale offers guests luxurious
surroundings with the convenience of being close to many of the city’s famous
historical attractions.</span></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CsfZoWKqpw8/X_4b8te0B4I/AAAAAAAADy8/s-bHs6oPAC8D6oaFz7pYDx-zSel3n38UgCLcBGAsYHQ/s635/via%2Bveneto%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Hotel Imperiale is situated on Via Veneto, one of the Rome's most elegant streets" border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="635" height="210" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CsfZoWKqpw8/X_4b8te0B4I/AAAAAAAADy8/s-bHs6oPAC8D6oaFz7pYDx-zSel3n38UgCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h210/via%2Bveneto%2B%25282%2529.jpg" title="The Hotel Imperiale is situated on Via Veneto, one of the Rome's most elegant streets" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Hotel Imperiale is situated on Via Veneto,<br /> one of Rome's most elegant streets</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;">Established
in 1895, the Hotel Imperiale is located on the iconic <b>Via Veneto</b>, close to
statues, fountains and old buildings that will seem familiar to millions of
film goers.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The
interior of the hotel has retained many of its original architectural features
and these are complemented stylishly by contemporary furnishings and every
modern facility visitors might require.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A
generous buffet breakfast is served each morning and the hotel also has its own
gourmet restaurant with chefs and a sommelier on hand to help guests discover
the finest Italian cuisine and the best wines to accompany it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hotel
staff will be happy to arrange visits to Rome’s many attractions or book
theatre tickets for the guests and there is also a spa with a sauna to help
them relax at the end of a busy day seeing the sights.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Editor’s
note: ‘I have wonderful memories of both my stays at the Hotel Imperiale. I
loved the hotel’s glamorous Via Veneto location, which is within walking
distance of many of Rome’s most famous sights, and there is a wide range of
shops, bars and restaurants close by. I was impressed with the facilities the
hotel had to offer and the level of service given by the helpful staff.’</i><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Location</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Hotel
Imperiale is in Via Veneto at number 24, in the heart of the most fashionable
area of Rome. Situated close to the bottom of Via Veneto, nearest to <b>Piazza
Barberini</b>, it is on the left hand side as you walk in the direction of the
Villa Borghese complex of museums and gardens at the top.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--rzicuPyf8c/X_4clX8W8NI/AAAAAAAADzE/_NQI0hxmzlEJrnF1LOuL-vH_1E_-_T7ZACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/piazza%2Bbarberini.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Bernini's Fontana del Tritone in Piazza Barberini" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--rzicuPyf8c/X_4clX8W8NI/AAAAAAAADzE/_NQI0hxmzlEJrnF1LOuL-vH_1E_-_T7ZACLcBGAsYHQ/w240-h320/piazza%2Bbarberini.jpg" title="Bernini's Fontana del Tritone in Piazza Barberini" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bernini's Fontana del Tritone in<br />Piazza Barberini</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;">During
the Empire, the Via Veneto was part of a suburb where the rich families owned
luxurious villas and gardens. After the sack of Rome, the area became open
countryside again, but started to recover its lost splendour with the building
of Palazzo Barberini in the 17th century, which was designed by the architect
Carlo Maderno for Pope Urban VIII. After 1900, Via Veneto developed into
a street of grand hotels and cafes and featured in Fellini’s 1960 film La Dolce
Vita, which helped to establish the Via Veneto’s fashionable status.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>What to
see near the Hotel Imperiale</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Close to
Hotel Imperiale is the beautiful Triton fountain (Fontana del Tritone) at the
centre of Piazza Barberini, which was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the
17th century. The hotel is also within a short walk of the Trevi Fountain
(Fontana di Trevi) and the Spanish Steps, which lead down to the <b>Keats-Shelley
House</b>, a museum commemorating the English Romantic poets, John Keats and Percy
Bysshe Shelley.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>What to
eat in Rome</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Look out
on restaurant menus for <b>Bucatini all’Amatriciana</b>, a dish of long pasta served
with a piquant sauce made from tomatoes and bacon, and <b>Saltimbocca alla Romana</b>,
a veal dish with ham and sage. Saltimbocca literally means ‘jump in the mouth’,
which refers to the combined taste of the ham and sage and Frascati, the wine
in which the veal is cooked. Frascati, a town to the south of Rome, produces a
delicious, light, dry white wine,. It is said the wine <i>‘non viaggia bene’ - </i>does
not travel well - but it is usually fresh and fragrant when sampled in Rome.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3617&awinaffid=226563&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.hotels.com%2Fho133639%2Fhotel-imperiale-rome-italy%2F" target="_blank">Book a stay at the Hotel Imperiale in Rome</a></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://bestofitalyhotels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Home</a></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422405148523205538.post-46348147242990638712020-11-19T21:51:00.002+00:002021-01-12T22:46:28.855+00:00Hotel Scapolatiello Cava de’ Tirreni<h3 style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Historic
residence with wonderful views over the countryside<br /></span><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></o:p></h3><h3 style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fzdaKzJYKNM/X7bhhf4JFGI/AAAAAAAADnQ/Q36CI7gTo6AhVNPL4zhtjaHXlV7VqRU-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF0220.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Hotel Scapolatiello's elegant dining terrace overlooks beautiful countryside" border="0" data-original-height="1154" data-original-width="2048" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fzdaKzJYKNM/X7bhhf4JFGI/AAAAAAAADnQ/Q36CI7gTo6AhVNPL4zhtjaHXlV7VqRU-gCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h180/DSCF0220.JPG" title="The Hotel Scapolatiello's elegant dining terrace overlooks beautiful countryside" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Hotel Scapolatiello's elegant dining<br />terrace overlooks beautiful countryside</td></tr></tbody></table>In the
wooded hills above Cava de’ Tirreni, which is ten kilometres (six miles)
northwest of the town of Salerno, the Hotel Scapolatiello is the perfect place
for a relaxing break.</span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Located
in a wonderful position overlooking the surrounding countryside, <b>Hotel
Scapolatiello </b>has large, comfortable guest rooms, a garden with a swimming pool
and a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">You can
eat in either the elegant dining room or on the terrace looking out over the
garden. The restaurant takes pride in using local cheeses, fruit and vegetables
and has its own label wine and preserves. The menu features some unusual
antipasto combinations, risotto, pasta and meat dishes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UcPEJdKudO0/X7bh5cVG95I/AAAAAAAADnY/A5JSUMAVdScGZA0kRemM1H7wu4KL0T6UQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/478%2B%25281%2529.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Scapolatiello's risotto with mushrooms and savings of provola cheese" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UcPEJdKudO0/X7bh5cVG95I/AAAAAAAADnY/A5JSUMAVdScGZA0kRemM1H7wu4KL0T6UQCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h240/478%2B%25281%2529.JPG" title="The Scapolatiello's risotto with mushrooms and savings of provola cheese" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Scapolatiello's risotto with mushrooms<br />and savings of provola cheese</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;">The Hotel
Scapolatiello first opened its doors to visitors in 1821 and has entertained
many of the famous people who have visited the nearby <b>L’Abbazia della
Santissima Trinita</b>, known locally as <b>La Badia</b>. One of the most important
religious centres in southern Italy, La Badia celebrated its 1000th anniversary
in 2011.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hotel Scapolatiello
is in Piazza Risorgimento in the centre of Corpo di Cava, a small walled
village three kilometres to the south of Cava de’ Tirreni.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Editor’s
note</i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>‘I have
lovely memories of enjoying lunch on the terrace of the historic Hotel
Scapolatiello overlooking their immaculate garden. I was given complimentary
mini calzoni filled with cheese, tomatoes and ham before the risotto with
provola that I had ordered. I sampled the hotel’s own label Falanghina, which
was delicious.’</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><o:p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>What to see in Cava de' Tirreni</b></span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Cava de’
Tirreni may not be as well known as Naples, Sorrento and Salerno, but it was
once the preferred stopping off place for travellers on the Grand Tour visiting
Pompei, the Amalfi coast or Paestum<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">For
centuries, Cava enjoyed a free port at Vietri sul Mare and became prosperous
through trading in silk tapestries, leather goods and ceramics. The city also
became known for its skilled engineers and craftsmen..<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3iy2bDQZxYw/X7biiPXAYhI/AAAAAAAADng/htMd-uzdP7kLZj8SxN8n4SCKAKA6DN-CgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/190.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cava de' Tirreni's porticoed streets provide shelter from the summer heat" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3iy2bDQZxYw/X7biiPXAYhI/AAAAAAAADng/htMd-uzdP7kLZj8SxN8n4SCKAKA6DN-CgCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h240/190.JPG" title="Cava de' Tirreni's porticoed streets provide shelter from the summer heat" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cava de' Tirreni's porticoed streets provide<br />shelter from the summer heat <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;">Cava was
given the full name Cava de’ Tirreni, acknowledging its earliest known inhabitants,
after Italian unification in 1861 and it has remained an elegant, civilised
town with beautiful architecture<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The city
has earned itself the title of ‘the Bologna of the south’ because of its half
kilometre of elegant porticoed streets in the centre. The oldest porticoes were
built in the 15th century in front of single storey shops so that goods could
be displayed and trade carried out sheltered from the sun. At 47km (29 miles) south of Naples, Cava is hot during the summer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The
traders built living accommodation over their shops and many of the buildings
have ornate facades and pretty balconies. Today, fashion boutiques, wine bars,
restaurants and pastry shops do business behind the ancient porticoes..<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Intriguing
glimpses of the mountains on both sides of Cava de’ Tirreni can be seen from
the end of many of the streets. Look out for Monte Castello, a triangular
shaped mountain with a castle on the top, which appears in the skyline at
different places in the centre of town.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The
<b>Abbazia Benedettina della Santissima Trinità</b> - known also as La Badia di Cava - is three kilometres from the
centre of Cava de’ Tirreni. Behind the 18th century façade lie the original
11th century church and cloisters, a chapel with a magnificent 15th century
majolica floor and a museum and library. The abbey was built in 1011 after a
nobleman, Alferio Pappacarbone, retired to the area to pray and other
worshippers gathered around him. La Badia went on to become the religious hub
of southern Italy and Pope Bonifacio IX made Cava a city in its own right, separate
from Salerno, in 1394. The abbey was given a baroque facade in the 18th century
but retains its original architectural details inside.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a2RfLa2ITTo/X7bjp1ZCwYI/AAAAAAAADns/Cx_yQ2C9bYM5Ig4T69f6blfr0DGISd4BQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCF0195.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="La Badia nestles in the wooded hills a few kilometres outside Cava de' Tirreni" border="0" data-original-height="1154" data-original-width="2048" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a2RfLa2ITTo/X7bjp1ZCwYI/AAAAAAAADns/Cx_yQ2C9bYM5Ig4T69f6blfr0DGISd4BQCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h180/DSCF0195.JPG" title="La Badia nestles in the wooded hills a few kilometres outside Cava de' Tirreni" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">La Badia nestles in the wooded hills a few<br />kilometres outside Cava de' Tirreni</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;">Cava de’
Tirreni is surrounded by hills with pretty villages that have medieval towers,
built for a dove hunting game. Starting from Annunziata you can follow a
circuit, passing eight towers along the way, before arriving back at the same
village.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
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Cava de’ Tirreni lies the nature park of Diecimare, also known as Parco Due
Golfi because it has views over the bay of Naples and Vesuvius to the north and
the bay of Salerno to the south. It is home to beautiful plants, flowers, birds
and animals and visitors can choose to follow different panoramic paths.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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regular trains and buses to Pompei, which is half an hour away from Cava de’
Tirreni. As well as the world famous scavi, the excavated remains of the
original Roman town, Pompei has a church that has become a centre for pilgrims,
il Santuario della Beata Vergine del Rosario in Piazza Bartolo Longo.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Tirreni has become known as ‘the green gateway to the Amalfi coast’ as it is
close to the resort of Vietri sul Mare and the village of Cetara, where
you can sample their famous pasta dish,<i> spaghetti with colatura di alici, </i>a
type of sauce made from anchovies, thought to derive from an ancient Roman
recipe.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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restaurant menus you will see<i> pacheri,</i> the local tube shaped pasta, served
either <i>allo scarpariello </i>with ‘shoemaker’s sauce’ made with fresh tomato,
cheese and basil, or<i> con carciofi e provola </i>(with artichokes and cheese).</span><p></p>
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many dishes featuring fresh, local fish and southern Italian classics such as
<i>fritto misto.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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dry, fragrant Falanghina is a white wine that goes perfectly with fish and
dishes made with mozzarella, such as insalata caprese. Cava de’ Tirreni is in
the prime territory for the best Falanghina wines made from grapes grown on the
slopes of Vesuvius, along the Sorrentine </span><span style="font-family: arial;">peninsula or near the Amalfi coast.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12pt;"><b><a href="https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3617&awinaffid=226563&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.hotels.com%2Fho316084%2Fhotel-scapolatiello-cava-de-tirreni-italy%2F" target="_blank">Book a stay at the Hotel Scapolatiello</a></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><a href="https://bestofitalyhotels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;">Home</span></a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422405148523205538.post-27501448130782673542020-07-27T18:11:00.000+01:002020-07-28T11:45:47.636+01:00Hotel Annunziata Ferrara<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>The Hotel Annunziata is in a great location on the opposite side of the
square from Ferrara’s most famous landmark, the imposing Castello Estense.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are lovely views of the castle from the windows of many of the
hotel’s guest rooms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The four-star Hotel Annunziata is set in a restored, historic town house
with a contemporary décor. All the accommodation is immaculate and spotlessly
clean, earning the praise of many of its guests.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Breakfast is served in the hotel’s elegant dining room and there is a bar
serving drinks and snacks 24 hours a day. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">All the guest rooms have free wifi, satellite TV and air conditioning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Although the Hotel Annunziata is located in a pedestrian only area of
the city, there is a car park for the use of guests.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When out and about in Ferrara, you will see many of the local residents
travelling by bicycle. The Hotel Annunziata provides cruiser bikes free of
charge to guests so that they can explore all corners of this wonderful city
with ease.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Hotel Annunziata is located at Piazza Repubblica, 5 in the centre of
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Editor’s note: ‘Right in the heart of the historic city of Ferrara, I
enjoyed my stay at the Hotel Annunziata in a very comfortable guest room with
wonderful views of one of the most impressive and beautiful castles in Italy.’<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ferrara was ruled by the Este family between 1240 and 1598. You can
still see the original, narrow, medieval streets to the west and south of the
city centre, between the main thoroughfares of Via Ripa Grande and Via
Garibaldi, which were the core of the city in the middle ages.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Building work on the magnificent, moated <b>Este Castle</b> (Castello Estense)
began in 1385 and it was added to and improved by successive rulers of Ferrara
until the end of the Este line. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lucrezia Borgia lived in the castle after her marriage to Alfonso I
d’Este in 1502 and was reputed to have had an affair with the court poet,
Pietro Bembo, there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The castle was purchased for 70,000 lire by the province of Ferrara in
1874 to be used as the headquarters of the Prefecture. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is open to the public every day from 9.30 till 5.30 pm, apart from
certain times of the year when it is closed on Mondays. For more details and
ticket prices visit www.castelloestense.it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another Este residence in Ferrara that is worth seeing is the <b>Palazzo
Diamanti</b> in Corso Ercole I d’Este, which takes its name from the 8500 pointed,
diamond-shaped stones that stud the façade, diamonds being an emblem of the
Este family. It was designed by Biagio Rossetti and completed in 1503.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The
palace now houses the <b>Pinacoteca Nazionale di Ferrara</b> on its first floor, where
you can also see the 16th century apartments inhabited by another Este bride,
Virginia de’ Medici. She lived in the palace after her marriage to Cesare
d’Este, the grandson of Alfonso I, Duke of Ferrara. Visitors can see three of
the rooms that Virginia used, which overlook Corso Biagio Rossetti. The
Pinacoteca is open from 10.00 to 17.30 Tuesday to Sunday.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A good place to try some Ferrarese specialities is <b>Trattoria il Cucco</b> in
Via Voltacasotto, where they serve the traditional <b>cappellacci con la zucca</b>, a
type of ravioli stuffed with pumpkin, sage, butter and cheese. You could follow
that with <b>salama da sugo</b>, which is said to have been Lucrezia Borgia’s
favourite dish. It is a spicy pork sausage made from different cuts of meat
that has been boiled for about four hours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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railway station or from stops near the top of <b>Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII</b> to go out
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The hotel is within comfortable walking distance of the shops, bars and
restaurants of the <b>Città Bassa </b>(lower town)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A generous buffet breakfast is served each day in the large breakfast
room on the lower ground floor and t</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">here is an internet point in reception and car parking available for
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The hotel is a short bus or taxi ride from <b>Bergamo Caravaggio airport</b> at
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are coaches to the lakes and nearby towns from the bus station,
which is close to the hotel in <b>Via Bartolomeo Bono</b>. Trains leave frequently to
Milan, Brescia, Lecco, Cremona and further afield from the railway station.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To visit the <b>Città Alta </b>(upper town) you can either take the bus to the
funicular railway station in Viale Vittorio Emanuele II, from where you will be
conveyed up the steep hill by the funicular, or you can take the bus round the
15th century walls that surround the upper town and get off at Colle Aperto,
which is next to Porta Sant’Alessandro, one of the city gates.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Walk down Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII until you reach Via Sentierone. Turn
right to see the 18th century Teatro Donizetti and next to it the monument to
the composer Gaetano Donizetti, erected in 1897 in the centenary year of his
birth in Bergamo. Opposite is Balzer, a bar founded in 1850 under the <i>portici</i>
that has now become a Bergamo institution. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Further along Via Sentierone is the church of San Bartolomeo, which
houses a large altarpiece by Renaissance artist Lorenzo Lotto depicting the
Virgin Mary and child on a throne surrounded by saints.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Walk down Via Torquato Tasso to Piazzetta Santo Spirito, where the
church of Santo Spirito also has a work by Lorenzo Lotto. Turn left into Via
Pignolo and walk along until you reach the church of San Bernardino in Pignolo,
also home to a Lotto masterpiece. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Further along Via Pignolo you can turn right into Via San Tomaso, at the
end of which you will find the <b>Pinacoteca di Accademia Carrara,</b> one of Italy’s
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you ride up to Bergamo’s upper town on the funicular railway and step
out into Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe you will feel as though you have travelled
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Via Gombito lead to <b>Piazza Vecchia, </b>a beautiful square with a 12th
century building, il Palazzo della Ragione (Palace of Reason). </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Next to it, the big bell tower, il Campanone, dates back to at least the
12th century. Just in front of the Palazzo della Ragione is a statue of
Torquato Tasso, one of the greatest Italian Renaissance poets, who was the son
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you walk through the archways of the Palazzo della Ragione you will
find yourself in the Piazzetta del Duomo, where in addition to il Duomo you
will see the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, the Cappella Colleoni, and il
Battistero.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In nearby Via Arena is the Palazzo della Misericordia Maggiore, which
houses a museum dedicated to the life of composer <b>Gaetano Donizetti, </b>who was
born and died in Bergamo.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another fascinating street leading off Piazza Vecchia is Via Colleoni,
which is lined with shops, wine bars and restaurants housed in medieval
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sampling melt-in-the-mouth <i>casoncelli alla bergamasca,</i> topped with
chopped bacon, sage, butter and grated cheese, is an unforgettable part of a
stay in Bergamo.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Casoncelli,</i> also sometimes referred to on menus as <i>Casonsei</i>, are a type
of ravioli, filled with sausage meat, which has been mixed with several other
vital ingredients, including finely chopped pears, sultanas and amaretti.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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where they were originally created as a way of using up left over meat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Enjoy your <i>casoncelli </i>with a glass of chilled Valcalepio Bianco, a
light, dry white wine with a delicate fragrance, produced in the small valley
between Bergamo and Lago d’Iseo. If you prefer red wine, try Valcalepio Rosso,
which is dry and soft with an intense scent and goes well with red meat,
<i>polenta</i> and local cheeses, such as <i>taleggio.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Overlooking St Mark’s basin from an excellent location on the Riva degli Schiavoni, the Hotel Savoia & Jolanda can boast a long history of providing hospitality to guests from all over the world.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It has the charm of a Venetian palace but with all the modern facilities such as free wi fi, Sky and satellite tv, a gym and a boat available for the use of guests.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The hotel is very handily placed for the <b>San Zaccaria</b> vaporetto stop for boats that go up the <b>Grand Canal</b> towards <b>Rialto</b>, the station and <b>Piazzale Roma</b>, and, in the other direction, boats that go across the water to the Lido.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The <b>Savoia & Jolanda</b> is just a few minutes walk from the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s square and by going through the alleyways (calle) following the yellow signs with arrows it does not take long to reach the Rialto Bridge area.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Guests have one of the most iconic Venetian views from the hotel’s front windows as you can see the church and island of <b>San Giorgio Maggiore</b> out in the lagoon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Editor’s Note: ‘I used to love sitting at a table at the bar outside the hotel watching the people going by as the sun set over the lagoon. Every time I have stayed at the Hotel Savoia & Jolanda my room has been comfortable and immaculately prepared, the breakfast has been excellent and the service faultless.’</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Savoia & Jolanda’s origins can be traced back to the early part of the 19th century thanks to the discovery of a black and white postcard showing the building, which was then named Bavaria & Jolanda. It was named in honour of the official union of the Savoia royal family with the Duchy of Bavaria. This was sealed when Princess Enrichetta Adelaide Savoia married Duke Ferdinand of Bavaria in 1650. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A few metres from the hotel there is an equestrian statue of the first King of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II, which was erected to commemorate the tenth anniversary of his death. The statue was inaugurated in 1887 by King Umberto I and his queen, Margherita Savoia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The name of the hotel was changed to Savoia Hotel & Principessa Jolanda in the early part of the 20th century and it finally became Hotel Savoia & Jolanda in the 1940s.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Afterwards the hotel was proud to welcome art patron Peggy Guggenheim, who stayed in a suite there in 1948 on the occasion of the <b>XXIV Venice Art Biennale.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Look out for some of the local specialities, such as <i>sardine in saor </i>(served with a sweet and sour sauce), <i>fegato alla veneziana </i>(tender calf’s liver cooked on a bed of onions) and <i>zuppa di cozze</i> (mussels with white wine, garlic and parsley).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Make sure you try some of the wines from the Veneto region, such as Soave, a white wine that is very well known internationally and is made from grapes grown in the vineyards around the nearby hilltop town of Soave. Also look out for Tocai and Bianco di Custoza, other good white wines from the region, which will be on most restaurant menus.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Named after the variety of grape it is made from, Prosecco is lighter and more delicate than Champagne because it is bottled while young rather than being fermented.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is made in the areas of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano north of Venice, although it was probably named after the town of Prosecco near Trieste, where the grape, one of Italy’s oldest, is believed to have originated.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Situated about halfway between the railway station and the centre of Treviso, the smart Hotel Continental is in an ideal position for visitors who want to travel around the Veneto region during their stay.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This traditionally furnished, four star hotel in <b>Via Roma</b> is also just a short walk from <b>Piazza dei Signori</b> in the centre of Treviso, where there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The <b>Hotel Continental</b> first opened its doors in 1959, having been given glamorous early 20th century décor to wow its guests.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are still marble floors, dark wood panelling, chandeliers and antique furniture, but the hotel now also provides 21st century facilities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The hotel reception is open 24 hours a day to provide assistance to guests whenever it is required.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Room service is available from eight o’clock in the morning till ten o’clock at night. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A sweet and savoury breakfast buffet is served in the breakfast room on the ground floor from seven o’clock until 11 o’clock each morning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Despite the traditional décor that reflects a more stylish, bygone era, all rooms have the modern comforts of air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a minibar and satellite tv.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Editor’s note: <i>“I felt I had been transported back to a more glamorous era but but was still made to feel relaxed and comfortable while staying at this friendly hotel. The staff were always pleasant and helpful, the breakfast was excellent and the room and bathroom had everything you could wish for.”</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Hotel Continental is in an ideal location for people interested in exploring the Veneto as the railway station and bus stops are just a short walk away on the other side of the city’s old walls. It is also close to the centre of Treviso and you pass plenty of smart shops, bars and restaurants on your way into the city. It is handy for the airport, as it is just a short bus or taxi ride from Treviso’s <b>Antonio Canova airport.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Just a short walk away from the Hotel Continental you are in the centre of the city and <b>Via Calmaggiore</b>, the main street, where there are some smart shops. At one end is Piazza dei Signori with its <b>Palazzo dei Trecento</b>, which was originally built in the 13th century and at the other end is Treviso’s <b>Duomo</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Stroll along the willow-fringed canals with waterwheels behind Via Calmaggiore until you reach the <b>Pescheria </b>(fish market), which is on a very small island in the middle of Treviso’s River Sile. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For traditional Treviso cooking or good pizza, try <b>Zeus Pizzeria Ristorante da Laura</b> at Via Avogari 14 in the centre of Treviso, just minutes away from Via Calmaggiore. The staff are friendly and it stays open till late in the evening. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Try tagliatelle al sugo d’anatra (tagliatelle with duck sauce), risotto con funghi (mushroom risotto) and bigoli in salsa di acciughe (pasta with anchovy sauce). Also sample the locally-grown Treviso radicchio (a type of chicory).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A stay in Treviso gives you the perfect opportunity to sample Prosecco, a light, refreshing sparkling wine, which is made by many different producers in the area. Treviso is close to the so-called <i>strada del prosecco,</i> the road between Valdobbiadene and Conegliano, which is lined with wineries producing Prosecco DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata), the stamp of quality given to the best Italian wines. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are plenty of the top fashion stores, such as Benetton, Gucci and Sisley, as well as cosmetics shops and leather goods shops in the centre of Treviso.</span></div>
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Palladio, the Hotel Victoria offers guests traditional style and comfort and has
friendly, helpful staff.</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This elegant, three star hotel in <b>Viale Armando Diaz</b> has large rooms
decorated and furnished in Italian style with every amenity you would expect.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A generous buffet breakfast is served till 10am each day in the smart
breakfast room on the lower ground floor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The hotel also has a large car park for the use of guests.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the foothills of the Alps just beyond Bassano del Grappa. I had a
very peaceful and relaxing stay at this immaculate hotel.”</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Hotel Victoria is close to the <b>Ponte Vecchio</b>, also known as <b>Ponte
degli Alpini</b>, designed by the architect Andrea Palladio in 1568 that spans the
River Brenta and takes you into the historic heart of Bassano del Grappa.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Bassano del Grappa </b>has become famous for producing the alcoholic drink,
<b>Grappa</b>, which is drunk by Italians as a digestivo or liqueur. The drink derives
its name from the <i>graspa</i>, or remnants, of the grapes that are left over after
wine making, while the town is named after <b>Monte Grappa</b>, a mountain of the
Venetian Prealps.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are bars and shops where you can taste the different varieties of
Grappa, or buy some as a souvenir to take home, including several on either side of the Ponte
Vecchio.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Museo degli
Alpini, at the end of the bridge nearest the historic centre of the town, was
founded with just a few items in 1948 after the first post-war national
assembly of the Alpini, the Italian Army's elite mountain troops, but it has grown over the years, as objects from both
world wars have been donated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Once you have crossed the bridge you will soon catch sight of the enormous 43m (141ft) <b>Torre Civica,</b> which was
once a look-out tower for the 12th century inner walls, but now serves as a
clock tower.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In <b>Piazza Garibaldi,</b> one of the biggest squares, is the 14th century
Church of San Francesco , which has a tranquil cloister housing the <b>Museo
Civica</b>, the town’s museum. The museum has the biggest collection of works by
local artist Jacopo dal Ponte, who was also known as <b>Jacopo Bassano</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the next square, Piazza Libertà, there is a 17th century sculpture of San Bassiano, the
town’s patron saint, and a market is held there every Thursday.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the highest part
of the city you can visit the remains of the 12th century Castello Ezzelino. Within its walls is the Duomo - the Cathedral of Santa Maria in Colle - which dates back
to the 11th century.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Nearby, the
beautiful, peaceful Viale dei Martiri has lovely mountain views and provides
a poignant memorial to 31 young partisans who were executed there by the
Germans in September 1944. Many of them were hung from the trees that line the
road and today each tree bears the name of the soldier who was murdered there
and many display a photograph of the young victim.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">To sample local
specialities visit </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Antico Ristorante Cardellino</b><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">, just a short walk from
Palladio’s covered wooden bridge over the River Brenta. Located in </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Via
Bellavitis</b><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">, this traditional restaurant, which first opened in 1861, offers
local dishes inspired by the ingredients in season. Among the specialities are
il roastbeef all’inglese, baccalà alla vicentina and dishes featuring the
locally-grown white asparagus. The restaurant is closed on Thursdays.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>The immaculate and comfortable NH Bergamo is in a great
location in Bergamo’s lower town, the Città Bassa.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This modern hotel in <b>Via Paleocapa</b> is close to the railway
station and the stops for buses going to the upper town, the Città Alta, or to
Bergamo Caravaggio airport.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is handy for the best shops and restaurants in the lower
town, but within walking distance of the funicular railway that ferries
passengers up to the historic Città Alta.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The smart, well-designed hotel has 88 comfortable guest
rooms, all with TV, mini bar and free Wi-Fi.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">An excellent buffet breakfast is served daily on the ground
floor of the hotel and there is a 24-hour bar service.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the NH Bergamo. The room was quiet and I was able to sleep soundly, even though
I was in the centre of the lower town and close to the main street.’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The NH Bergamo is in a good position, right in the centre of
Bergamo’s <b>Città Bassa</b>, but it is also handy for both the buses and the
funicular railway up to Bergamo’s historic <b>Città Alta</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is within walking distance of the main sights in the
Città Bassa.and all the shops, bars and restaurants.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The hotel is close to the stops for the bus service that
runs to the airport and is also handy for the railway station and the regular
train services to Milan, Brescia, Lecco and Cremona. From the nearby bus
station there are coaches to resorts on Lago d’Iseo and the countryside north
of Bergamo.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bergamo is a fascinating historic city with two distinct
centres. The <b>Città Alta</b> is a beautiful walled city with buildings that date
back to medieval times but there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants to
make it comfortable for visitors today. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At the heart of the upper town is Piazza Vecchia, which was
remodelled during the Renaissance and has been hailed by architects and writers
as the most beautiful square in Italy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is surrounded by old palaces and has a 12th century bell
tower that still strikes 100 times at ten pm each night to mark the ancient
curfew.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With bars on two corners and prestigious restaurants along
two sides, Piazza Vecchia is the perfect place to stop for something to eat and
drink.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can walk through the archways under Palazzo della
Ragione to Piazza Duomo where you will see the Duomo, the Basilica di Santa
Maria Maggiore, the Colleoni Chapel and the Battistero - all of them
architectural gems.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The elegant <b>Città Bassa</b> grew up on the plain below and still
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">More imposing and elaborate architecture was added in the
19th and early 20th centuries and it is now a vibrant city with a wealth of
shops, bars and restaurants. There are also palaces, churches, art galleries
and museums to visit as well as a theatre and other venues providing concerts
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Via Sentierone, a short walk from NH Bergamo, is a popular
place for <i>la passeggiata</i>. The Sentierone, which means broad path, links Piazza
Vittorio Veneto with Via Torquato Tasso, a road that leads into the oldest part
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The <b>Donizetti</b> theatre, named after the opera composer, is on
the corner of Via Sentierone, and close by, the Donizetti monument, set back
from Via Sentierone in Piazza Cavour, was erected in 1897 to commemorate the
first anniversary of the birth of the composer in Bergamo. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Directions</b>: From the airport, you can either take a
reasonably priced taxi, or buy a ticket for the No 1 bus that passes the
railway station before turning along Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII in the direction
of the Città Alta. The hotel is in Via Palocapa, on the left, which is across
the road and a short distance from the bus stop outside the beautiful church of
Santa Maria delle Grazie. The church is a good landmark, on the corner of Viale
Papa Giovanni XXIII and Porta Nuova, with its 19th century green cupola topped
with a golden statue.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>La Ciotola</b> is a short walk away from NH Bergamo in Viale
Papa Giovanni XXIII in the centre of the Città Bassa. La Ciotola, which means
‘the bowl’, offers many Bergamo specialities, including the local pasta dish, casoncelli,gnocchi with fennel in
a cream sauce and risotto with truffles in red wine. There are fish and chicken
dishes and a long pizza list, or you could try the local favourite of veal with
mushrooms and polenta. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Try casoncelli alla bergamasca (Bergamo’s own version of
stuffed pasta), polenta taragna (polenta with Taleggio cheese) and stinco al
forno (pork shank braised in wine with vegetables and herbs).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">White: Try <b>Valcalepio Bianco</b>, a light dry wine with a
delicate fragrance, produced in the small valley between Bergamo and Lago
d’Iseo.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Red: <b>Valcalepio Rosso</b> is dry and soft with an intense scent.
It is placed on sale every year after 1 November following six months’
refinement in wooden casks. It goes well with red meat, game and polenta and
local cheeses, such as taleggio.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of the main thoroughfares in the Città Bassa in Bergamo
is <b>Via XX Settembre,</b> which leads from Piazza Vittorio Veneto in the centre to
Largo Nicolo Rezzara at the lower end of Via Sant’Alessandro.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dubbed ‘the shopping street’ by the Bergamaschi because of
the wealth of smart shops that line both sides, Via XX Settembre is named after
an important event in Italy’s history. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was on 20 September 1870 that Italian troops under Victor
Emmanuel II finally entered Rome and completed the unification of Italy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Rome had remained under French control even after the first
Italian parliament had proclaimed Victor Emmanuel King of Italy, despite
repeated events by nationalists to liberate it. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But after the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian war, Napoleon
III withdrew his troops. Italian soldiers seized their chance, and, after a
brief bombardment were able to enter Rome through a breach in the walls at
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These days shoppers celebrate the anniversary by visiting
the establishments gracing the elegant street such as Calvin Klein, Stefanel,
Benetton, Max Mara, Luisa Spagnoli, Marina Rinaldi and Sisley.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;"><b>Just inside the historic walls of Treviso, the Hotel Carlton is perfectly placed for exploring the city or going further afield in the beautiful Veneto region.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</b></span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;">This elegant, four star hotel in <b>Largo Porta Altinia </b>is just a short walk from the railway station from where there are regular trains to Padova, Mestre and Venice.</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;">It takes only a few minutes to walk from the hotel to the <b>Piazza dei Signori</b>, right in the centre of Treviso where there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants.</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;">The Carlton Hotel is bright and spacious and the rooms have every modern convenience.</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;">There is a large reception area with helpful staff always on hand to answer queries. The hotel offers free wi fi and there is parking available for guests who arrive by car.</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;">The first floor restaurant has plenty of tables and a generous buffet breakfast is served there from 7 am till noon.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;"><i>Editor’s note: “I had a very relaxed, comfortable stay at this friendly hotel. The staff were always pleasa</i></span></span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 15.6px;">nt and helpful, the breakfast was excellent and the room and bathroom had everything you could wish for.”</i><br />
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</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;">Stroll along at the side of the willow-fringed canals, some still with their original waterwheels, that lie behind Via Calmaggiore until you reach the Pescheria (fish market).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;">This is situated on a very small island in the middle of Treviso’s River Sile. Unsold fish are thrown into the water at the end of each morning's trading. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;"><b>Restaurant recommendation</b></span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;">For traditional Treviso cooking try <b>Trattoria Toni del Spin</b> in Via Inferiore behind Piazza dei Signori. The restaurant is in an historic building and has the atmosphere of a traditional Treviso tavern. Toni del Spin is open every day except for Monday lunch times. </span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;"><b>Local Specialities</b></span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;">Try tagliatelle al sugo d’anatra (tagliatelle with duck sauce), risotto con funghi (mushroom risotto) and bigoli in salsa di acciughe (pasta with anchovy sauce). Also sample the locally-grown Treviso radicchio (a type of chicory) that features in a variety of dishes.</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;"><b>Local wines</b></span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;">A stay in Treviso gives you the perfect opportunity to sample <b>Prosecco</b>, a light, refreshing sparkling wine, which is made by many different producers in the area. Treviso is close to the so-called strada del prosecco, the road between Valdobbiadene and Conegliano, which is lined with wineries producing Prosecco DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata), the stamp of quality given to the best Italian wines. </span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><b><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;">Shopping</span></b><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6px;">There are plenty of the top fashion stores, such as Benetton, Gucci and Sisley, as well as cosmetics shops and leather goods shops in the centre of Treviso.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The novel, which was published in Kindle format on Amazon 12 months ago today, has sold copies in the UK, Italy, America, Australia and Canada. A paperback version of Death in the High City was published in July 2014.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Author <b>Val Culley</b> has had some heart warming emails and messages about the book from readers both in the UK and abroad and has been delighted with the level of interest in her first novel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In October 2014 Val was a guest at the fifth anniversary celebrations of Bergamo Su e </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Giù</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, a group of independent tour guides in the city. She was invited to present Death in the High City to an audience in San Pellegrino Terme and sign copies of the book and she also made an appearance on Bergamo TV to talk about the novel with presenter Teo Mangione.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In November the book was purchased by <b>Leicestershire Libraries </b>and is now in stock at Loughborough, Shepshed, Ashby de la Zouch, Coalville, Castle Donington and Kegworth Libraries and is going out on loan regularly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In April this year Val was invited to Bergamo again to present her novel to a group of 80 Italian teachers of English and to sign copies. She made a second appearance on Bergamo TV and also formally presented a copy of Death in the High City to the Biblioteca Civica (Civic Library) in Piazza Vecchia, a location that is featured in the novel itself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Death in the High City centres on the investigation into the death of an English woman who was staying in the Città Alta while writing a biography of the composer Gaetano Donizetti.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The novel is the first of a series to feature the characters of Kate Butler, a freelance journalist, and Steve Bartorelli, a Detective Chief Inspector, who is of partly Italian descent and has just retired from the English police.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The victim had been living in an apartment in Bergamo’s Città Alta and much of the action takes place within the walls of the upper town. The local police do not believe there is enough evidence to open a murder enquiry and so Kate Butler, who is the victim’s cousin, arrives in Bergamo to try to get some answers about her death.a<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kate visits many of the places in the city with Donizetti connections and her enquiries even take her out to Lago d’Iseo and into the countryside around San Pellegrino Terme. But after her own life is threatened and there has been another death in the Città Alta, her lover, Steve Bartorelli, joins her to help unravel the mystery and trap the killer. The reader is able to go along for the ride and enjoy Bergamo’s wonderful architecture and scenery while savouring the many descriptions in the novel of local food and wine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The novel will be of interest to anyone who enjoys the ‘cosy’ crime fiction genre or likes detective novels with an Italian setting.</span><br />
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<b>In the heart of Bergamo’s Citt<span class="yiv4895330132">à</span> Bassa (lower town), the comfortable Arli Hotel provides an ideal base for exploring the city and surrounding area.</b></div>
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Situated in Largo Porta Nuova, the three-star hotel is about half way between the railway station and the funicolare (funicular station) for the Citt<span class="yiv4895330132">à</span> Alta (upper town), approximately 400 metres from them both.<br />
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It is very close to the stops for buses to the Citt<span class="yiv4895330132">à</span> Alta and the airport at Orio al Serio and is handy for some of the best shops and restaurants in the Citt<span class="yiv4895330132" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1425836135615_2032">à</span> Bassa.</div>
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The Arli Hotel has a bright, welcoming reception area, which leads into <i>La Delizia </i>restaurant. There is also a dedicated internet room on the ground floor.</div>
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There is a lift to the 66 bedrooms and guests can opt for single, double or king size accommodation.</div>
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<i>Editor’s note: “When I stayed at the Arli Hotel I was impressed with both the comfort of the bed and pillows and the selection of food offered at the buffet breakfast, which was included in the price of the room.”</i><br />
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<b>Why stay at Arli Hotel in Bergamo?</b></div>
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The Arli Hotel is in an excellent location in Bergamo, handy for some of the best bars, restaurants and shops.</div>
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The Arli Hotel also has its own wine bar and guests can use the facilities of the Fit and Well Spa. There is free car parking for guests and room service is available after 10.30 pm for late arriving visitors.<br />
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<b>What to see near the Arli Hotel</b></div>
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The beautiful church of Santa Maria delle Grazie is on the corner of Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII and Porta Nuova, with its 19th century green cupola topped with a golden statue. The origins of the church go back to 1422 when a convent was built on the site. The beautiful cloisters have been preserved within the church buildings, although the convent was suppressed at the beginning of the 19th century.<br />
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The distinctive Propilei di Porta Nuova, two buildings that look like small temples, were designed by Ferdinando Crivelli in the mid 19th century and built on the site of one of the gates of the <i class="yiv4895330132">muraine</i>, the name for the old city walls that used to run through the Città Bassa.</div>
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Via Sentierone is a popular place for <i class="yiv4895330132">la passeggiata. </i>The Sentierone, which means broad path, links Piazza Vittorio Veneto with Via Torquato Tasso, a road that leads into the oldest part of the Città Bassa.</div>
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The Donizetti monument, set back from Via Sentierone in Piazza Cavour, was erected in 1897 to commemorate the first anniversary of Donizetti’s birth. An imposing structure in white marble, it depicts the composer sitting on a bench gazing at the figure of a female playing the lyre. Set in the middle of a pond and surrounded by plants and trees, the monument is inscribed simply ‘A Gaetano Donizetti’.</div>
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La Chiesa dei Santi Bartolomeo e Stefano, at the corner of Via Torquato Tasso and Largo Bortolo Belotti, provides an impressive backdrop for Via Sentierone. Inside are some beautiful 18th century frescoes, but it is difficult not to be drawn straight to the magnificent altarpiece, Madonna with Child and Saints painted in 1513 by Lorenzo Lotto. The painting is also sometimes referred to as Pala Martinengo as it was commissioned by Alessandro Martinengo Colleoni, the nephew and adopted ‘son’ of condottiero Bartolomeo Colleoni.</div>
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Palazzo della Provincia in Via Torquato Tasso is Bergamo’s seat of provincial government. Built between 1864 and 1871, it was the first public work to be carried out in Bergamo after the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy . The new building was designed on a grand scale to house both the offices of the provincial administration and the prefecture of police. On the facade you will notice five carvings depicting significant events and personalities in Bergamo’s history.</div>
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La Chiesa di Santo Spirito in Piazzetta Santo Spirito is considered the most important religious Renaissance building in the Città Bassa. It was converted from an original 14th century church by the Venetian born architect Pietro Isabello in 1530 on behalf of some of the rich merchant families in Bergamo . The fine Renaissance design is more striking inside where there is a nave and ten side chapels divided by tall columns. Santo Spirito houses Enthroned Madonna with Saints and Angels, painted by Lorenzo Lotto in 1521.</div>
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The Arli Hotel can be found in Largo Porta Nuova, just off Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII, the main thoroughfare that leads from the station up to the Citt<span class="yiv4895330132">à</span> Alta. It can be reached on foot or by bus or taxi from the station, or by bus and taxi from the airport at Orio al Serio.<br />
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<b class="yiv4895330132">La Ciotola </b>is a short walk away from Arli Hotel in Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII in the centre of the Citt<span class="yiv4895330132">à </span>Bassa. La Ciotola, which means ‘the bowl’, offers specialities such as gnocchi with fennel in a cream sauce and risotto with truffles in red wine. There are fish and chicken dishes and a long pizza list, or you could try the local favourite of veal with mushrooms and polenta.<br />
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Try casoncelli alla bergamasca ( Bergamo’s own version of stuffed pasta), polenta taragna (polenta with Taleggio cheese) and stinco al forno (pork shank braised in red wine with vegetables and herbs).<br />
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White: Try Valcalepio Bianco, a light dry wine with a delicate fragrance, produced in the small valley between Bergamo and Lago d’Iseo.</div>
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Red: Valcalepio Rosso is dry and soft with an intense scent. It is placed on sale every year after 1 November following six months’ refinement in wooden casks. It goes well with red meat, game and polenta and local cheeses, such as taleggio.<br />
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One of the main thoroughfares in the Citt<span class="yiv4895330132">à</span> Bassa in Bergamo is Via XX Settembre, which leads from Piazza Vittorio Veneto in the centre to Largo Nicolo Rezzara at the lower end of Via Sant’Alessandro.</div>
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It was on 20 September 1870 that Italian troops under Victor Emanuel II finally entered Rome and completed the unification of Italy .</div>
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Rome had remained under French control even after the first Italian parliament had proclaimed Victor Emanuel King of Italy, despite repeated events by nationalists to liberate it.</div>
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But after the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian war Napoleon III withdrew his troops. Italian soldiers seized their chance and after a brief bombardment were able to enter Rome through a breach in the walls at Porta Pia.</div>
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Victor Emanuel took up residence in the Quirinale Palace and Italy was declared officially united.</div>
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These days shoppers celebrate the anniversary by visiting the top establishments that grace the elegant street such as Calvin Klein, Stefanel, Benetton, Max Mara, Luisa Spagnoli, Marina Rinaldi and Sisley.<br />
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1419943515026_1937"><b>At this time of the year, with Christmas now behind us, many people start to look forward to their next holiday.</b></span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1419943515026_1939">But because the summer seems a long way away, I would recommend planning a short winter break in </span><span class="yiv2651966424">Italy</span><span class="yiv2651966424" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1419943515026_1941"> to take your mind off the bad weather and having to return to the daily grind.</span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424">The next few weeks would be a good time to go with cheap flights and bargain hotel prices being advertised at the moment.</span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yiv2651966424yui_3_16_0_1_1419943037027_2727">To keep the costs down still further, be prepared to stay in less well-known towns or resorts where meals and taxi fares are usually cheaper.</span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yiv2651966424yui_3_16_0_1_1419943037027_2729">There are often low cost flights available to airports close to the great cities of R</span><span class="yiv2651966424">ome</span><span class="yiv2651966424">, </span><span class="yiv2651966424">Venice</span><span class="yiv2651966424"> and </span><span class="yiv2651966424">Milan.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yiv2651966424yui_3_16_0_1_1419943037027_2731">But if you base yourself just outside these cities you will find you spend less, while still getting the chance to enjoy the same great atmosphere, architecture, food and wine.</span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yiv2651966424yui_3_16_0_1_1419943037027_2733">If you can find a cheap flight to </span><span class="yiv2651966424"><b>Rome</b></span><span class="yiv2651966424"> (Ciampino), consider staying in the ancient, wine-producing city of </span><b class="yiv2651966424"><span class="yiv2651966424">Frascati</span></b><span class="yiv2651966424">, just down the road from the airport.</span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yiv2651966424yui_3_16_0_1_1419943037027_2735">The city has the feel of </span><span class="yiv2651966424">Rome</span><span class="yiv2651966424" id="yiv2651966424yui_3_16_0_1_1419943037027_2737">, but it is on a smaller scale and life is at a less frantic pace. There are statues, fountains and wonderful architecture, but it is easy to walk around Frascati and there is little crime there, according to a taxi driver I spoke to.</span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yiv2651966424yui_3_16_0_1_1419943037027_2738">It is said that Frascati’s delicious white wine <i class="yiv2651966424">‘non viaggia bene’</i> (does not travel well), which is all the more reason to drink it there, in quaint wine bars serving it cheaply by the glass.</span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yiv2651966424yui_3_16_0_1_1419943037027_2740">Villas built by wealthy Romans on the hills behind Frascati now lie in ruins, but there are elegant 16th and 17th century villas, such as the imposing <i>Villa Aldobrandini</i>, to look round.</span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yiv2651966424yui_3_16_0_1_1419943037027_2742">Take the train to </span><span class="yiv2651966424">Rome</span><span class="yiv2651966424" id="yiv2651966424yui_3_16_0_1_1419943037027_2744"> (30 mins) and see the sights, but return in the evening to sit on a terrace sipping wine, looking down over the eternal city.</span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yiv2651966424yui_3_16_0_1_1419943037027_2745">I recommend the <a href="http://www.bestofitalyhotels.com/2012/09/hotel-colonna-well-placed-for-wine.html" target="_blank">Hotel Colonna</a> as a good base in Frascati.</span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yiv2651966424yui_3_16_0_1_1419943037027_2752">If you can book a low cost flight to </span><span class="yiv2651966424"><b>Venice</b></span><span class="yiv2651966424"> (Marco Polo), why not go by train or taxi to nearby <b class="yiv2651966424">Padova</b>, a sophisticated city with good shops, restaurants and hotels.</span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1419943515026_1942">Padova’s <i>Scrovegni Chapel</i> contains one of the world’s greatest works of art, a complete cycle of frescoes painted by <i>Giotto</i> between 1303 and 1305, the first time an artist created life-like figures with realistic expressions.</span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424">Padova is home to one of the most important places of Christian worship, the <i>Basilica di Sant’Antonio</i>, where pilgrims pray to the saint.</span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1419943515026_2148">Foodies will be fascinated by the variety of shops and stalls in the Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza delle Frutta.</span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424">You could take the train to </span><span class="yiv2651966424">Venice</span><span class="yiv2651966424" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1419943515026_1945"> (35 mins) and arrive in style at Santa Lucia railway station on the </span><span class="yiv2651966424">Grand Canal, then </span><span class="yiv2651966424" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1419943515026_2119">return to Padova at night to enjoy an excellent meal, at a lower price than you would pay around St Mark’s Square.</span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424">Good places to stay in Padova are <a href="http://www.bestofitalyhotels.com/2014/07/hotel-belludi-37-padova.html" target="_blank">Hotel Belludi 37</a> and <a href="http://www.bestofitalyhotels.com/2012/09/hotel-europa-handy-for-historic-centre.html" target="_blank">Hotel Europa.</a></span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1419943515026_2120">For more detailed information about Padova visit <a href="http://www.bestofpadova.com/">www.bestofpadova.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1419943515026_2122">There are currently some bargain flights to be found for Bergamo Caravaggio airport, also known as <b>Milan</b> Bergamo. And you will be missing a trick if you don’t stay and explore </span><span class="yiv2651966424"><b class="yiv2651966424"><span class="yiv2651966424">Bergamo</span></b></span><span class="yiv2651966424" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1419943515026_2147"><span class="yiv2651966424" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1419943515026_2146">, a historic city with two distinct centres.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1419943515026_2125"><span class="yiv2651966424" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1419943515026_2124">The upper town is a beautiful, walled city with buildings that date back to medieval times, but there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants to welcome visitors.</span></span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424"><span class="yiv2651966424">At the heart of the city is Piazza Vecchia, remodelled during the Renaissance and praised by architects as the most beautiful square in </span></span><span class="yiv2651966424"><span class="yiv2651966424">Italy</span></span><span class="yiv2651966424"><span class="yiv2651966424">.</span></span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1419943515026_2128"><span class="yiv2651966424" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1419943515026_2127">Walk through the archways under <i>Palazzo della Ragione</i> to see the <i>Colleoni Chapel</i>, considered the finest Renaissance building in </span></span><span class="yiv2651966424"><span class="yiv2651966424">Italy</span></span><span class="yiv2651966424"><span class="yiv2651966424">.</span></span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yiv2651966424yui_3_16_0_1_1419943037027_2534"><span class="yiv2651966424" id="yiv2651966424yui_3_16_0_1_1419943037027_2533">The lower town also has elegant buildings and a good choice of restaurants and hotels. From there you could take the train to </span></span><span class="yiv2651966424"><span class="yiv2651966424">Milan</span></span><span class="yiv2651966424"><span class="yiv2651966424"> (50 mins) to see the sights, but in the evening you will be glad to return to the peace of </span></span><span class="yiv2651966424"><span class="yiv2651966424">Bergamo</span></span><span class="yiv2651966424"><span class="yiv2651966424"> and dine within its 16th century walls.</span></span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1419943515026_2144"><span class="yiv2651966424" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1419943515026_2143">I'd recommend staying at the <a href="http://www.bestofitalyhotels.com/2012/11/hotel-excelsior-san-marco-bergamo.html" target="_blank">Hotel Excelsior San Marco</a> or the <a href="http://www.bestofitalyhotels.com/2012/08/hotel-cappello-doro-at-heart-of.html" target="_blank">Hotel Cappello d’Oro</a> while in </span></span><span class="yiv2651966424"><span class="yiv2651966424">Bergamo</span></span><span class="yiv2651966424"><span class="yiv2651966424">.</span></span></div>
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<span class="yiv2651966424"><span class="yiv2651966424">For more detailed information about </span></span><span class="yiv2651966424"><span class="yiv2651966424">Bergamo</span></span><span class="yiv2651966424"><span class="yiv2651966424"> visit <a href="http://www.bestofbergamo.com/">www.bestofbergamo.com</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">This charming hotel is right in the historic centre of Padova</span></h3>
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<b>An ideal base for a stay in Padova is the area between the Basilica di Sant’Antonio and the city’s main square, Prato delle Valle.</b></div>
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The <b>Hotel Belludi 37 </b>is about halfway between these two sights in a converted palazzo in Via Beato Luca Belludi. It is in a perfect location for people wishing to explore the city on foot, with most of the ‘must see’ attractions within a short walk of the hotel.<br />
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Despite its traditional façade, the Hotel Belludi 37 is very modern on the inside with a simple contemporary décor and modern furniture in all the guest rooms.</div>
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The reception desk just inside the entrance hallway is always manned by friendly, helpful staff and a staircase with ornate wrought iron balustrading leads up to the guest rooms and the breakfast room.</div>
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The hotel offers free wireless internet and the use of bicycles for getting around Padova. It is in an area well off for bars and restaurants but is close to tram and bus stops if you want to travel further afield.</div>
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Many guests have commented after their stay that the Hotel Belludi 37 feels more like a four star than a two star hotel.</div>
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<i class="yiv1517473092" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1406483978902_32862">Editor’s note: “Having experienced the friendly service I can well understand why so many of the guests return to Hotel Belludi 37 on their next visit to Padova.”</i></div>
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<b class="yiv1517473092">Why stay at Hotel Belludi 37 in Padova</b></div>
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The Hotel Belludi 37 provides modern, stylish accommodation right in the centre of Padova.</div>
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It is a short walk away from Basilica di Sant’Antonio and Prato delle Valle, two of Padova’s main attractions.</div>
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There are plenty of bars, restaurants and shops within easy reach of the hotel and it is close to a stop for the tram that goes to the railway station.<br />
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<b class="yiv1517473092">What to see in Padova</b></div>
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Padova is one of the most important centres for religion and art in Italy and is home to the country’s second oldest university.</div>
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The enormous Basilica del Santo was built in the 13th century to preserve the mortal remains of Sant’Antonio, a Franciscan monk who became famous for his miracles. The magnificent church attracts pilgrims from all over the world and is rich with works of art by masters such as Titian and Tiepolo.</div>
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Padova has become acknowledged as the birthplace of modern art because it is home to the Scrovegni Chapel, the inside of which is covered with frescoes by Giotto, a genius who was the first to paint people with realistic facial expressions showing emotion.</div>
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At Bo, Padova’s university founded in 1222, you can still see the original lectern where Galileo held his lessons and the world’s first anatomy theatre where dissections were secretly carried out from 1594.</div>
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Visitors are also fascinated by the extensive range of food stalls and shops in the Piazza delle Erbe and the Piazza delle Frutta.</div>
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<b>Directions:</b></div>
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Hotel Belludi 37 is located in Via Beato Luca Belludi. The nearest tram stop is a short walk away in Prato delle Valle.</div>
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<b class="yiv1517473092">Zairo</b> in Prato delle Valle is close to the Hotel Belludi 37. The elegant restaurant is decorated with chandeliers, statues and frescoes, echoing the grandeur of the square.<br />
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When Zairo was renovated in 1988, the original architecture of an earlier church on the site was uncovered and this has been skilfully incorporated into the design of the restaurant along with a 17th century fresco that has been preserved.</div>
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The restaurant’s statues and wall decorations recall the Roman activities that would once have taken place within the elliptical space of Prato delle Valle, such as chariot races and theatre entertainment.</div>
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Zairo’s menu offers a wide choice of meat and fish dishes, some typical of the Veneto and some specialities from Puglia . There is also an extensive pizza list.</div>
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The restaurant, at 51 Prato delle Valle, close to the Basilica of Santa Giustina, is open from 12.00 to 14.30 and from 19.00 to 01.00. It is closed on Mondays.</div>
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Cucina padovana (Padovan cooking) is similar to that of Venice but with a few traditions all of its own.</div>
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Look out for risotto ricco alla padovana which is served with duck and chicken and risotto with radicchio, a vegetable grown locally.</div>
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Popular pasta dishes include tortelli di zucca dolce (sweet pumpkin stuffed ravioli) and bigoli con ragu d’anatra (little strings of pasta with a duck sauce).</div>
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Various cuts of chicken and duck served with a variety of different sauces and vegetable accompaniments feature strongly among secondi piatti in most restaurants. </div>
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Many good wines are produced in the area around Padova.</div>
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You will see Pinot Bianco and Soave among the white wines on menus.</div>
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If you like red wine you will be spoilt for choice as Merlot, Bardolino and Valpolicella are all produced in the Veneto .</div>
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And if you fancy something sparkling make sure you sample some light, refreshing Prosecco. Not far from the city is the so-called strada del Prosecco, the road between Valdobbiadene and Conegliano, which is lined with wineries producing Prosecco DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata), the stamp of quality given to the best Italian wines.</div>
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There are designer fashion shops in the centre of the city, fascinating food markets in Piazza della Frutta and Piazza delle Erbe and antiques and bric a brac on sale at the weekend markets held in Prato della Valle.</div>
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Brand new detective story with an Italian setting</h1>
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<b>A new crime novel set in Italy has just been published on Amazon Kindle.</b><br />
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Believed to be the first British crime novel to put the spotlight on Bergamo, in Lombardia, Death in the High City centres on the investigation into the death of an English woman who was writing a biography of the composer Gaetano Donizetti.<br />
Of interest to anyone who enjoys the cosy crime fiction genre or likes detective novels with an Italian setting, the book is currently available as a Kindle edition, but can also be read on smartphones, tablets and computers using Amazon’s free Kindle app.<br />
The dead woman had been living in an apartment in Bergamo’s Città Alta and much of the action takes place within the walls of the high city. The local police do not believe there is enough evidence to open a murder inquiry and so Kate Butler, who is the victim’s cousin, arrives on the scene to try to get some answers about her cousin’s death.<br />
Kate visits many of the places in Bergamo with Donizetti connections and her enquiries even take her out to the beautiful Lago d’Iseo. But after her own life is threatened and there has been another death in the Città Alta, her lover, Steve Bartorelli, joins her to help her unravel the mystery and trap the killer. The reader is able to go along for the ride and enjoy the wonderful architecture and scenery of Bergamo and the surrounding area while savouring the many descriptions in the novel of the local food and wine.<br />
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by Val Culley was published in May, 2014 and is now available on Amazon.<br />
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The hotel has a predominantly white décor with splashes of colour provided by pieces of furniture and examples of modern art. But the overall effect is comfortable and practical and the hotel has all the facilities guests need for a pleasant stay.<br />
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Rooms at the four-star Urban Hotel Design all have satellite television, wi fi and a minibar. The bathrooms are smart, modern and well equipped.</div>
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An excellent buffet breakfast is served in the ground floor breakfast room.</div>
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The Urban Hotel Design has been converted from a building constructed over first century Roman ruins. A large glass panel in the floor of the breakfast room provides guests with a fascinating glimpse of the original Roman street below and a section of the wall of the Roman harbour.</div>
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Although in the historic heart of Trieste, the hotel is able to offer guests a number of options for car parking.</div>
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<i>Editor’s note: “It was lovely to be able to leave the hotel and walk straight into the magnificent Piazza dell’Unita d’Italia that opens out on to the sea front. The Urban Hotel Design is in a truly wonderful location.”</i></div>
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<b>Why stay at the Urban Hotel Design in Trieste</b></h3>
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The Urban Hotel Design provides modern, stylish, comfortable accommodation right in the centre of Trieste .</div>
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The hotel is just a few yards from Piazza dell’Unità d’Italia and the sea front and within walking distance of a first century Roman theatre and the Cathedral and Castle of San Giusto.<br />
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There are plenty of bars, restaurants and shops within easy reach of the hotel, which is also within walking distance of the railway station and bus station.<br />
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Stroll along the sea front and sample one of Trieste’s excellent fish restaurants, or visit one of the typical coffee houses that date back to the Hapsburg era such as Caffe Tommaseo, the oldest café in Trieste.</div>
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Linger at a table outside one of the bars at the side of Canal Grande, an inlet with moorings for small crafts that is reminiscent of the Grand Canal in Venice.</div>
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Find out why Irish writer James Joyce enjoyed living in Trieste for so many years by visiting the Museo Joyce e Svevo, or what was believed to have been his favourite bar, Caffe Pirona.</div>
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The Urban Hotel Design is located in Androna Chiusa at number 4, close to Piazza dell’Unità d’Italia and Via del Teatro Romano. It is within walking distance of the railway station and bus station in Piazza Libertà from where you can get a bus to Ronchi dei Legionari, the nearest airport.</div>
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<b>Marinato</b> in Riva Nazario Sauro is a short walk from the Urban Hotel Design through the Piazza dell’Unità d’Italia and along the sea front.<br />
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The atmosphere is similar to that of a smart pizzeria in Naples but along with the excellent pizza list, fresh local fish and seafood are also on the menu.</div>
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The young staff are friendly and efficient and the food is of high quality but at reasonable prices.</div>
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Try a jug of the excellent Friulian Tocai with your meal.</div>
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<b>Local specialities:</b> In Trieste you will find restaurants serving traditional Italian, Friulian, Slovenian, Hungarian and Austrian dishes reflecting the colourful history of the city and the legacy left by its former rulers.</div>
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<b>Local wines:</b> Friuli-Venezia Giulia , the region in which Trieste is situated, is well-known for producing high-quality white wines. Look out for Tocai Friulano sometimes just labelled Friulano.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria is a familiar landmark as you approach Sorrento from the sea.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You will see the three 19th century buildings that make up the hotel on top of the cliff above the port when you arrive by boat from Naples or the islands.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Excelsior Vittoria is probably Sorrento’s most famous hotel and has now achieved global recognition as part of the <i>Leading Hotels of the World</i> group.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From the imposing wrought iron entrance gates in <b>Piazza Tasso</b>, a long driveway lined with orange trees leads to the entrance and reception area.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the back of the hotel the terrace has panoramic views over the bay of Naples and of Vesuvius across the water. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The brilliant tenor </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enrico Caruso</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> was famously photographed in front of that view during his stay in 1921.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The hotel has also welcomed other distinguished visitors, including Richard Wagner, Marilyn Monroe and HRH the Princess Margaret, sister of Queen Elizabeth II of England .</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Excelsior Vittoria was opened as a hotel by the Fiorentino family in 1834 and is still run by their descendants.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The décor exudes 19th century elegance with ornately decorated ceilings and antique furniture.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are extensive gardens, an outdoor pool and a private lift down to the port.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Vittoria Restaurant, which overlooks the sea, serves a buffet breakfast and main meals.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The hotel has 75 rooms and 21 themed suites.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Suite Margaret, named after the Princess, has a bathroom furnished with red marble from Campania and an enamel bath with classic English taps. The suite has a 25 square metre terrace overlooking the sea.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Suite Caruso is furnished with the piano and writing desk used by the tenor during his stay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><b>Editor’s note:</b> “I will never forget the thrill of having my photograph taken on the exact spot on the terrace where Caruso had stood in 1921.”</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the world’s most prestigious hotels, the <b>Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria </b>is in a superb location in Sorrento. The front entrance off <i>Piazza Tasso</i> makes it handy for the best shops and restaurants in the resort.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is set back from the road in beautiful gardens and has a terrace with marvellous views over the Bay of Naples.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Opera fans will be fascinated by the hotel’s connection with Neapolitan tenor <b>Enrico Caruso.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Caruso sang to great acclaim at opera houses all over Europe and America during his all too brief career. His 1904 recording of <i>‘Vesti la giubba’</i> was the first recording ever to sell a million copies.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Caruso loved Sorrento and his stay at the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria is recognised by a plaque near the entrance gate to the hotel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The photograph of Caruso in front of the view from the Excelsior Vittoria’s terrace in 1921 went on to become one of the most famous images ever taken of the tenor.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Suite Caruso, furnished with the piano and writing desk used by the opera singer, inspired the song ‘Caruso’ to be written by Italian pop singer Lucio Dalla in the late 1980s while he was staying at the Excelsior Vittoria.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Opera fans might also be interested in visiting nearby <b>Ristorante Museo Caruso </b>in <i>Via Sant’Antonino,</i> a restaurant with a small museum that commemorates the life and career of the famous opera singer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A short walk from Piazza Tasso along <i>Via Luigi de Maio</i> will take you to <i>Piazza Sant’Antonino </i>named after Sorrento’s patron saint. The square has a statue of Sant’Antonino Abate and is home to Basilica Sant’Antonino, parts of which date back to the 11th century. In the sacristy is a beautiful example of a <i>presepe</i> (crib) with 17th century figures made by Neapolitan sculptors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can walk from the square down to <b>Marina Piccola,</b> from where boats and hydrofoils depart to Naples, Ischia, Capri, Positano and Amalfi.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Or you can continue along to Via San Francesco and the Villa Communale (public gardens), where there are benches to rest on while you admire the views of the bay and the promontory you can see that is known as Punta del Capo. Just off the gardens is Chiesa di San Francesco and its pretty Chiostro (cloisters), parts of which date back to the 14th century and are now a popular venue for weddings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Directions:</b> The entrance to the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria is off Piazza Tasso to the right as you look in the direction of the sea close to the beginning of <i>Corso Italia</i>. It is a short walk along Corso Italia to the railway station in <i>Piazza De Curtis.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fresh fish is brought in by boat to Sorrento every day for the dishes offered on the extensive menu of the restaurant.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Diners can see the impressive variety of seafood available on display by the doorway of the restaurant before they are shown to a table in either the garden or air conditioned interior.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>La Fenice</i> has been offering fish dishes and other Sorrentine specialities under the direction of Giuseppe Maresca and Nello Castellano since 1986.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The smart restaurant is open every day during the summer serving high quality food at reasonable prices both at lunch and dinner time.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Among the <i>primi piatti </i>(first courses) are <i>gnocchi alla sorrentina</i> (potato dumplings with cheese and tomato), <i>linguine alla bella napoli</i> (with seafood) and <i>risotto alla pescatora</i> (risotto with seafood and tomato).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The local fresh fish is served cooked in either lemon, white wine or fresh tomato sauce.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Other speciality dishes include <i>scaloppina alla Fenice </i>(veal escalope with ham and peas) and <i>involtini alla sorrentina</i> (veal rolls with ham and cheese). The extensive pizza list includes <i>calzone alla sorrentina</i> (a folded pizza filled with tomato, mozzarella cheese and ham).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">La Fenice is closed every Monday from the beginning of September until the next holiday season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Local specialities: </b>Try <i>gnocchi alla sorrentina,</i> little dumplings made from potato, egg and flour cooked in a rich tomato sauce with mozzarella and basil or <i>scialatielle ai frutti di mare </i>(fresh pasta strips with shellfish).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A typical fish dish from the area is pezzogna all’acqua pazza (white fish cooked with tomato, garlic and parsley).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sorrento is a good place to try an authentic pizza, a dish born in nearby Naples. Try <i>Pizza Margherita </i>(with tomato, mozzarella and basil) created in honour of Queen Margherita, wife of Umberto I.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Local wines:</b> White: Light dry, fragrant <i>Falanghina</i> goes perfectly with fish and dishes made with mozzarella, such as <i>insalata caprese.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is made from grapes grown on the slopes of Vesuvius, along the Sorrentine peninsula or near the Amalfi coast and you don’t very often see it outside Campania, let alone in other countries.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Look out for producers such as <i>Feudi San Gregorio</i> from Avellino and <i>Ocone</i> from Benevento, who are considered to produce high quality wines.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The name falanghina is thought to derive from the latin word phalanga, meaning stake or pole, in reference to the early Greek method of training vines to poles. This proves the wine has very ancient origins and was probably the forerunner of other Campanian white wines, such as <i>Greco di Tufo</i> and <i>Fiano di Avellino</i>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Falanghina is best drunk when it is young and should be served well chilled.</span><br />
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<b>Enjoy wonderful views of Bergamo’s Citta Alta from this high quality hotel</b><br />
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<b>The handy position of the Hotel Excelsior San Marco makes it a good choice for a short break in Bergamo.</b></div>
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The four star hotel in Piazza Repubblica is close to the station for the funicular railway that carries passengers from the Citta Bassa (lower town) up to the Citta Alta (upper town).</div>
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It is also near stops for the number 1 bus service that runs between the Citta Alta, the railway station in the Citta Bassa and Bergamo’s Il Caravaggio International Airport.</div>
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But it is the unique views from the windows that make a stay at this hotel a really magical experience.</div>
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Guests can linger over the generous buffet breakfast served in the first floor restaurant while enjoying a bird’s eye view of Bergamo ’s 450-year-old city walls, the towers and cupolas of the Citta Alta and the mountains in the distance. </div>
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The Hotel Excelsior San Marco is set back from the main street, <i>Via Vittorio Emanuele II</i>, at a comfortable distance from the traffic.</div>
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There are 155 rooms, either standard, superior, deluxe or suites, all with satellite television and minibar. There is wi-fi internet and a computer room free for the use of guests. The bar is handily located on the ground floor and there are comfortable settees to relax on in the spacious reception area.</div>
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<b>Editor’s note</b>: “I enjoyed a wonderful stay at the Excelsior San Marco in the autumn. Whether early in the morning when the walled city was softened by mist, or late at night when Porta San Giacomo displayed the colours of the <i>tricolore</i>, there was always a marvellous view from the window of my room on the sixth floor.</div>
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“I found it convenient that the hotel has three lifts so that there was never any time wasted waiting for one to arrive. The staff were all very helpful, recommending and booking a restaurant one night, and also ordering taxis for me during my enjoyable stay.”</div>
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<b>Why stay at Hotel Excelsior San Marco in Bergamo</b></div>
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The Excelsior San Marco is a smart, high quality hotel in an excellent location in Bergamo .</div>
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The hotel has wonderful views of the Citta Alta, which is only a short distance away, but is also handily placed for accessing the many amenities of the Citta Bassa.</div>
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Guests have the benefit of the smart bars, restaurants and shops o the doorstep in <i>Piazza Repubblica,</i> but the attractions of <i>Via Sentierone </i>and <i>Porta Nuova</i> in the elegant centre of the Citta Bassa are within a short walk of the hotel.</div>
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What to see near Hotel Excelsior San Marco</div>
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The hotel is close to the station for the funicular railway that carries passengers up to the Citta Alta every few minutes.</div>
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When you come out into <i>Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe</i> at the end of your journey you feel as though you are stepping back in time.</div>
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Walk up the narrow Via Gombito, thought to have existed during the Roman era, which is lined with shops and bars occupying the ground floors of medieval houses, including the Tourist Information Office in the 12th century <i>Torre di Gombito</i>.</div>
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Via Gombito lead to <i>Piazza Vecchia</i>, the beautiful square at the heart of the Citta Alta, which is dominated by the 12th century <i>Palazzo della Ragione </i>( Palace of Reason ), at the southern end. An interesting architectural feature is the covered staircase at the side, built to enable visitors to access the <i>salone superiore </i>(main top floor room) of the palazzo from ground floor level.</div>
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Next to it, the big bell tower, <i>il Campanone</i>, dates back to at least the 12th century. On the west side is the 14th century palace that used to be the residence of the Venetian rulers of Bergamo. The <i>Palazzo del Podesta Veneto</i> (the Palace of the Mayor of Venice) now houses the University of Bergamo ’s Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literature.</div>
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A beautiful building at the northern end is the white marble <i>Biblioteca Civica</i> (Angelo Mai Civic Library), also referred to as Palazzo Nuovo.</div>
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An elegant feature in the centre is the fountain decorated with white marble lions, donated to the city by Venetian Podesta, Alvise Contarini, in 1780.</div>
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If you walk through the archways of Palazzo della Ragione you will find yourself in <i>Piazzetta del Duomo</i>, where in addition to il Duomo you will see the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, the Cappella Colleoni, and il Battistero.</div>
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Next to the south portal of Santa Maria Maggiore in Via Arena is il Tempietto di Santa Croce, a tiny church that dates back to the year 1000.</div>
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Further along Via Arena is the <i>Palazzo della Misericordia Maggiore</i>, which houses a museum dedicated to the life of opera composer Gaetano Donizetti, who was born and died in Bergamo .</div>
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Another fascinating street leading off Piazza Vecchia is Via Colleoni, which is lined with shops, wine bars and restaurants housed in medieval buildings.</div>
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From the top of Via Colleoni you can go through the historic <i>Piazza Mascheroni </i>and the strongly fortified <i>Piazza Cittadella</i> to reach Colle Aperto (open hill) from where buses depart for the Citta Bassa.</div>
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<b>Restaurant Recommendation: Il Sole</b></div>
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On the corner of Piazza Vecchia and Via Colleoni, is the excellent restaurant, <i>Il Sole</i>.</div>
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Although it looks small from the outside, there are plenty of tables in two large rooms, furnished in traditional style with oil paintings and antique cookery implements on display. There is also a large garden for sunny lunches and dining outside on warm evenings.</div>
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It is a great place to try some of the traditional Bergamo dishes, or a pizza that has been cooked in a wood-fired oven.</div>
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Il Sole has an extensive wine list or you could order a jug of the inexpensive, but delicious house wine.</div>
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<b>Editor’s note</b>: “I return to Il Sole time after time as the food is reasonably priced and I find it to be consistently good.” The restaurant is closed on Thursdays.</div>
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Try <i>casoncelli alla bergamasca</i> (Bergamo ’s own version of stuffed pasta), <i>polenta taragna</i> (polenta with Taleggio cheese) and <i>stinco al forno </i>(pork shank braised in red wine with vegetables and herbs).</div>
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Local wines: White: Try <i>Valcalepio Bianco</i>, a light dry wine with a delicate fragrance, produced in the small valley between Bergamo and Lago d’Iseo.</div>
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Red: <i>Valcalepio Rosso</i> is dry and soft with an intense scent. It is placed on sale every year after 1 November following six months’ refinement in wooden casks. It goes well with red meat, game and polenta and local cheeses, such as taleggio.</div>
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There are some fascinating, small shops in Via Colleoni and Via Gombito in the Citta Alta.</div>
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In the Citta Bassa there are big name shops in Via XX Settembre, which leads from Piazza Vittorio Veneto in the centre to Largo Nicolo Rezzara at the lower end of Via Sant’Alessandro.</div>
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Dubbed ‘the shopping street’ by the Bergamaschi because of the wealth of smart shops that line both sides, Via XX Settembre is actually named after an important event in Italy’s history.</div>
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It was on 20 September 1870 that Italian troops under Victor Emanuel II finally entered Rome and completed the unification of Italy .</div>
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Rome had remained under French control even after the first Italian parliament had proclaimed Victor Emanuel King of Italy , despite repeated events by nationalists to liberate it.</div>
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But after the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian war Napoleon III withdrew his troops. Italian soldiers seized their chance and after a brief bombardment were able to enter Rome through a breach in the walls at Porta Pia.</div>
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Victor Emanuel took up residence in the Quirinale Palace and Italy was declared officially united.</div>
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These days shoppers celebrate the anniversary by visiting the top establishments that grace the elegant street such as Calvin Klein, Stefanel, Benetton, Max Mara, Luisa Spagnoli, Marina Rinaldi and Sisley.<br />
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Friendly, family run hotel has wonderful views across the Bay of Naples</h3>
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<b>If you are looking for a good hotel in a quiet location outside Sorrento, consider booking a stay at the Hotel Dania.</b><br />
Housed in an old villa on a panoramic point along the Sorrentine peninsula at <b>Capo di Sorrento</b>, the Hotel Dania is good value and the perfect choice for a relaxing holiday.<br />
The three-star hotel on the Via del Capo has a large terrace overlooking the sea with magnificent sweeping views, from Vesuvius to the point of land known as Capo di Massa, which has the remains of a Saracen stone tower at the tip where the land meets the sea.<br />
From the Dania's dining room you can see cruise ships going past at night, lit up so they look like glittering diamond necklaces strung out over the sea. Sunset over the island of Ischia across the bay also offers a stunning spectacle.<br />
In the mornings you can watch the ferries and hydrofoils crossing from Sorrento to Capri and Ischia, or sailing past Capo di Massa to round Punta Campanella and reach the resorts along the Amalfi coast.<br />
The Hotel Dania is beautifully furnished with traditional antique pieces and local ceramics that have been in the owner’s family for generations. The hotel is well run by the friendly staff, some of whom have worked there for many years.<br />
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Although the hotel is handy for the centre of Sorrento, with two bus services passing the entrance, you have the feeling that you are out in the countryside as you are surrounded by gardens and there is a path flanked by lemon trees and olive groves, in places overhung by grape vines, leading down to the sea.<br />
The hotel has a large swimming pool and a sun terrace with a bar serving drinks and snacks.<br />
A generous buffet breakfast is served each morning and the dining room also offers a lunch and dinner menu.<br />
<b>Editor’s note:</b> “It is nearly 20 years since I first stayed at the Hotel Dania in Sorrento, arriving late at night with my husband and two young children, but I can still remember how we were instantly made to feel welcome and put at our ease by the family who own the hotel. When we woke up the following morning to see the fabulous views from the hotel of the bay of Naples, our love affair with the Dania began and we have returned to stay there many times since.”<br />
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Why stay at Hotel Dania at Capo di Sorrento?</h3>
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Hotel Dania is in a beautiful, peaceful location at Capo di Sorrento but is still handy for the bars, shops and restaurants of Sorrento, a 10-minute bus ride away.<br />
Capo di Sorrento is the first of a series of lovely villages and beaches along the Sorrentine peninsula, overlooking the bay of Naples.<br />
It is a wonderful base for exploring the Roman ruins and old pathways of this beautiful and unspoilt area, which is not nearly as well known to tourists as the resort of Sorrento itself.<br />
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What to see near Hotel Dania at Capo di Sorrento</h3>
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A short walk from Hotel Dania is the point of land protruding from the Sorrento peninsula known as <b>Punta del Capo.</b><br />
Many wealthy Romans built holiday villas on the panoramic points along the Sorrento coast and so it is not surprising that there are the extensive remains of a first century Roman villa on Punta del Capo, which you can explore at any time of the day free of charge.<br />
From Via del Capo follow the signs pointing to <i>i ruderi romani </i>(Roman ruins) down to the sea along Via Punta Capo past the church of San Rosario.<br />
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You will come first to a natural triangular pool with an archway of rock over it which is known as <i>il Bagno della Regina Giovanna</i> (Queen Joan’s bath). The clear shimmering water in the pool attracts swimmers and snorkellers in the summer.<br />
On the tip of Punta del Capo are the ruins of a large Roman villa which would once have had grand rooms from which the panoramic views of the bay could be enjoyed. The villa would also have had access from the sea for visitors arriving by boat.<br />
It is believed that the villa was built by wealthy Roman citizen Pollio Felice and that the ruins are of the magnificent holiday home described in the writings of both Horace and the poet Stazio. Pollio Felice was a learned historian, orator and poet who founded a library in Rome and was the protector of Virgil and Horace.<br />
Queen Joan’s bath may have once been the swimming pool for the villa and it is thought there were also some beautiful gardens and a vineyard.<br />
The natural pool may have acquired its name because a 14th century Queen of Naples named Giovanna was known to have frequented the spot with her ladies-in-waiting for bathing. Giovanna was famous both for her beauty and her cruelty towards her subjects and it is believed she came to a violent end, strangled by her nephew.<br />
A lovely beach with an expanse of sand that is free to use can be found at the old fishing village of <b>Marina di Puolo</b>, further along the peninsula.<br />
From the Hotel Dania, you can make your way down to the beach along an old path that goes past olive groves and a vineyard. There is a good sized stretch of grey, volcanic sand open to the public. You can hire sunbeds, deckchairs and umbrellas from Angelo, the resident <i>bagnino</i>, who can usually be found near the restaurant Da Raffaele.<br />
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Restaurant recommendation: VerdeMare</h3>
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A short walk from the Hotel Dania you will find <b>VerdeMare Ristorante Pizzeria</b>, which serves authentic Sorrentine dishes of a very high quality for less than you might pay in the centre of the resort.<br />
The restaurant, at the junction of Via del Capo and Via Nastro Verde, has an extensive menu to choose from.<br />
Look out for <i>gamberi e rucola </i>(fresh prawns on a bed of rocket in a lemon dressing) and <i>spaghetti alla VerdeMare </i>(spaghetti with a rich tomato, vegetable and seafood sauce).<br />
VerdeMare is closed on Wednesdays.<br />
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<b>Local specialities: </b>Try <i>gnocchi alla sorrentina</i>, little dumplings made from potato, egg and flour cooked in a rich tomato sauce with mozzarella and basil, or <i>scialatielle ai frutti di mare</i> (fresh pasta strips with shellfish).<br />
A typical fish dish from the area is <i>pezzogna all’acqua pazza</i>, white fish cooked with tomato, garlic and parsley.<br />
Sorrento is a good place to try an authentic pizza, a dish born in nearby Naples . Try <i>Pizza Margherita</i> (with tomato, mozzarella and basil) created in honour of Queen Margherita, wife of Umberto I, King of Italy.<br />
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<b>Local wines</b>: White: Light dry, fragrant <i>Falanghina</i> goes perfectly with fish and dishes made with mozzarella, such as <i>insalata caprese</i>.<br />
It is made from grapes grown on the slopes of Vesuvius, along the Sorrentine peninsula or near the Amalfi coast and you don’t very often see it outside Campania, let alone in other countries.<br />
Look out for producers such as Feudi San Gregorio from Avellino and Ocone from Benevento, who are considered to produce high quality wines.<br />
The name falanghina is thought to derive from the latin word phalanga, meaning stake or pole, in reference to the early Greek method of training vines to poles. This proves the wine has very ancient origins and was probably the forerunner of other Campanian white wines, such as <i>Greco di Tufo</i> and <i>Fiano di Avellino</i>.<br />
Falanghina is best drunk young and the more chilled it is, the better.<br />
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<b>Shopping</b>: Taste <i>limoncello</i> (Sorrento’s lemon liqueur) while on holiday and then buy a bottle of it to take home with you. Inlaid wooden objects and locally produced leather goods are also good buys.<br />
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<b>If you are looking for a good, reasonably priced hotel in the heart of the Veneto region, consider a stay at the Albergo Roma in Castelfranco Veneto.</b><br />
This comfortable, three star Best Western hotel is right in the centre of Castelfranco, overlooking the ancient walls that surround the oldest part of the city.<br />
It is also close to the railway station, from where there are regular services to Venice, Padova and other towns in the Veneto.<br />
The <b>Albergo Roma </b>has a smart reception area, a large breakfast room serving a generous buffet breakfast (included in the room price) and meeting rooms and conference facilities for the use of business travellers.<br />
All 82 guest rooms have stylish en suite bathrooms, satellite television and wi-fi.<br />
<b>Editor’s note:</b> “The friendly staff made me feel at home immediately. I loved being able to spend the day in great cities such as Venice and Padova, but return to the smaller town of Castelfranco, with its more intimate atmosphere, each evening.”<br />
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<b>Why stay at Albergo Roma in Castelfranco Veneto?</b></h3>
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Albergo Roma is right in the centre of Castelfranco Veneto, which is a smart, prosperous city with a wealth of good shops, restaurants and bars.<br />
The surrounding cities of Treviso, Padova, Vicenza and Bassano del Grappa no longer pose a military threat and Castelfranco’s immense, redbrick rampart walls now guard only the <b>Giorgione</b> masterpiece inside the Duomo.<br />
But the city’s strategic, central position makes it a great base for exploring the beautiful Veneto region, with its famous art cities and green countryside studded with Palladian villas and pretty villages.<br />
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<b>What to see near Albergo Roma in Castelfranco Veneto</b></h3>
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The hotel is close to the lively <b>Piazza Giorgione</b>, where you can sit outside one of the bars and feast your eyes on the imposing 12th century defensive walls surrounding the historic centre, which is known to locals as <i>Castello</i>.<br />
The dark red brickwork has faded to pale pink in places and the towers have weeds growing out of them but you can still see why the walls behind the moat kept neighbouring armies at bay.<br />
If you go through the walls at Via Garibaldi and walk past the 18th century Teatro Accademico you will reach Piazza San Liberale and the pink and white<b> Duomo.</b>
To the right of the altar is the jewel in Castelfranco’s crown, <b>Enthroned Madonna and Child with St Francis and St Nicasio </b>by local artist Giorgione. As one of only a handful of paintings definitely attributable to the Renaissance genius, it is amazing that it has remained above the tomb for which it was originally commissioned.<br />
At nearby <b>Casa Giorgione </b>you can see the frieze in a first floor room that makes experts believe the house was the artist’s birthplace. Study the objects and scrolls he is thought to have painted as a youngster and join in the long running debate about their meaning. Some see the frieze as a reference to the frailty of the human condition - grimly prophetic for someone who was to die at 30 during an outbreak of plague in Venice .
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<b>Directions: </b>Albergo Roma is in Via Fabio Filzi, 39. It is a short walk or taxi ride from the railway station in Via Melchiori. Castelfranco Veneto is 27 km from Treviso, 30 km from Padova and 44 km from Venice .
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<b>Restaurant Recommendation: Osteria al Castello</b></h3>
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To try dishes typical of the Veneto visit this friendly, family run <i>osteria </i>within a short walk of Albergo Roma. Go through the ancient walls from Via Fabio Filzi and walk down Via Francesco Maria Preti. Osteria al Castello is on the right at the end of the street under la Torre dell’Orologio.
Eat either outside or inside and try specialities such as <i>trippe</i> (tripe), <i>baccala </i>(salt cod) or <i>seppie</i> (cuttlefish). Closed Tuesdays.<br />
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<b>Local specialities:</b> Make sure you try the famous Castelfranco <i>variegate</i>, a special type of radicchio, which is served as a vegetable or in pasta and risotto. Look out for the popular local dish, <i>risi e bisi</i> (rice with peas), cooked Castelfranco style with cheese.<br />
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<b>Local wines</b>: Sparkling: If you are a fan of <b>Prosecco</b>, the Veneto’s light, dry sparkling white wine, you will enjoy a trip along the road between Valdobbiadene and Conegliano, 40 km of gentle hills with ancient hamlets and wineries offering the opportunity to taste Prosecco DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) the stamp of quality given to the best wines.<br />
<b>Editor’s note</b>: “In my opinion Prosecco is better than Champagne .”<br />
White: You will see <b>Pinot Bianco </b>and <b>Soave</b> on many wine lists.<br />
Red: <b>Merlot, Bardolino</b> and <b>Valpolicella</b> are all produced in the Veneto.<br />
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<b>Shopping</b>: There are designer clothes shops and shoe shops in Piazza Giorgione but if you want something unusual to take back with you, look out for a small shop selling antiques and bric a brac in Via Garibaldi opposite the Teatro Accademico.<br />
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Smart hotel is good base to enjoy famous wine and explore historic towns just outside Rome</h3>
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<b>Frascati is famous throughout the world for its light, dry, white wine but is perhaps not so well known as a holiday destination.</b></div>
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But the ancient city just 20 kilometres south east of Rome in the Alban Hills is a perfect base for exploring the area known as <i>Castelli Romani.</i></div>
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The <b>Hotel Colonna </b>is an excellent choice if you want to stay right in the centre of Frascati.</div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Rated three star </span><i style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">superiore,</i><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> the hotel overlooks the charming </span><b><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Piazza del Gesù.</span></b></div>
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The 20 guest rooms are all beautifully carpeted and furnished and have immaculate, well appointed bathrooms.</div>
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The Hotel Colonna’s smart reception area is furnished with an ornate marble fireplace, white statues and comfortable armchairs to relax in.</div>
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There is an elegant frescoed breakfast room serving a buffet breakfast that includes both sweet and savoury dishes.</div>
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The hotel has a bar and a meeting room for the use of business travellers and offers internet access and free parking.</div>
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<b>Editor’s note:</b> “My stay at the Hotel Colonna was absolutely delightful. I had a very comfortable room and was made to feel welcome by the friendly staff. I really enjoyed being in the heart of the city and close to all the sights.”<br />
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The Hotel Colonna is an elegant, comfortable hotel right in the historic centre of Frascati.</div>
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The city has the feel of Rome, but is on a smaller scale and life seems to be lived at a less frantic pace. There are statues, fountains and wonderful architecture, but it is easy to walk around Frascati and there is little crime.</div>
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It is said that Frascati’s delicious white wine <i>‘non viaggia bene’</i> (does not travel well), which is all the more reason to drink it there, in quaint wine bars serving it cheaply by the glass.</div>
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The villas built by wealthy Romans on the hills behind Frascati now lie in ruins, but there are elegant 16th and 17th century villas in the surrounding countryside, such as the imposing Villa Aldobrandini, which overlooks the town.<br />
Frascati is a good base for exploring other interesting old towns of the<i> Castelli Romani</i> such as Castel Gandolfo, where the Pope has his summer residence and Nemi, with its beautiful lake.</div>
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You can take the train to Rome (journey time 30 minutes) to see the sights, but you will look forward to returning in the evening to sit on a terrace sipping wine, looking down over the eternal city.</div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Just a few steps from the Hotel Colonna is the 16th century </span><b><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Chiesa del Gesù </span></b><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">with statues on the façade believed to be the work of Pietro da Cortona and frescoes inside by Andrea Pozzo.</span></div>
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Piazza del Gesù leads into the larger <b>Piazza San Pietro</b>, where Frascati’s main church, <b>Cattedrale San Pietro</b> stands. Inside the church is the tombstone of Charles Edward Stuart, also known as <b>Bonnie Prince Charlie</b> or the Young Pretender. He died while in exile in Rome and was first buried in Frascati’s cathedral, where his brother, Henry Benedict Stuart, Duke of York, was Bishop. In 1807 his body was moved to St Peter’s in Rome, but his heart was left in Frascati, in a small urn, under the floor below his monument.</div>
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Within a few streets of the Hotel Colonna in Via dell’Olmo, you will find <b>Osteria dell’Olmo,</b> one of Frascati’s oldest <i>osterie</i>, where you can taste Frascati wine and typical local dishes.<br />
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<b>Directions</b>: The <b>Hotel Colonna</b> is in Piazza Gesù in the centre of Frascati, approximately 150 metres from the railway station from where there are frequent services to Ciampino and to Roma Termini railway station. The hotel is about 100 metres from the stop where the <i>COTRAL</i> buses depart to Rome and about three kilometres from the nearest exit on the A1 autostrada.<br />
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<b>Trattoria e Pizzeria al '19'</b>: Close to the Hotel Colonna, in Piazza Montegrappa, the Trattoria e Pizzeria al ‘19’<b> </b>offers <i>tipica cucina Frascatana</i> (typical Frascati cooking).</div>
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The restaurant serves pizza cooked in a wood oven and antipasti and contorni using locally sourced ingredients in season. Try their <i>bucatini all’amatriciana</i> and <i>scaloppina al limone. </i>Closed Mondays.<br />
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<b>Local specialities:</b> Try <i>minestra di pasta e fagioli</i> (soup with pasta and beans), <i>pasta e broccoli con le cotiche</i> (pasta and broccoli with pork rind), <i>risotto ai carciofi </i>(risotto with artichokes) and <i>porchetta con il pane casareccio </i>(roast suckling pig with home made bread).<br />
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<b>Local wines:</b> White: Frascati is light, very quaffable and best drunk young. It tastes much better when it is drunk in the town where it is made than it does when sampled further afield.</div>
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Red: Look out for Cesanese del Piglio or Ferro e Seta.<br />
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<b>Shopping</b>: Take back food items such as oils, herbs and jars of truffle-based products, such as white truffle and black truffle pate.<br />
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<b>Close to the Scrovegni Chapel, convenient for the tram and in the heart of the most exclusive shopping area, the four star Hotel Europa is in an excellent location in Padova.</b></div>
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A smart, comfortable hotel in <b>Largo Europa</b>, the Europa is just a short walk from the historic centre of Padova and the bars, restaurants and shops around Piazza della Frutta and Piazza delle Erbe.<br />
The Eremitani Church and Scrovegni Chapel are only a few streets away while some of the best shops and department stores in the city are virtually on the doorstep.<br />
The hotel serves an excellent buffet breakfast and the friendly staff on the reception desk are always on hand to advise guests about what to see and do in Padova.<br />
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<span id="yui_3_2_0_1_1347015575333118">A few metres from the hotel at the end of Largo Europa there are stops for the tram services to the railway station and to <b>Basilica di Sant’Antonio</b> and <b>Prato delle Valle.</b></span><br />
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There is wi-fi throughout the hotel and there are meeting rooms and special facilities available for business travellers. All 80 guest rooms have air conditioning, work desks and complimentary internet access.</div>
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<span id="yui_3_2_0_1_1347015575333118">It is right in the middle of the best area for shopping and within walking distance of the historic centre of Padova.</span></div>
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The interior of the chapel is entirely covered with frescoes painted by Giotto between 1303 and 1305, which have been acknowledged as marking the beginning of modern art in Europe.</div>
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Visits to the chapel are carefully organised to protect the condition of the frescoes. Tickets have to be booked in advance and collected one hour before the time of the visit.</div>
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<b>Directions: </b>The Hotel Europa is at Largo Europa 9. From the railway station in Piazzale della Stazione you can either take the tram or walk down Corso del Popolo, turn right into Via Matteoti and left into Largo Europa. The Hotel Europa is on the right.</div>
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<b>Restaurant recommendation: Antica Trattoria Zaramella</b><br />
Next door to the hotel is one of Padova’s most historic restaurants, Antica Trattoria Zaramella, which has been recommended in the Italia Michelin Guide. </div>
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The restaurant can trace its history back to 1856 and has evidence that in 1860 a letter was delivered for a customer who had used the Zaramella as an address.</div>
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Antica Trattoria Zaramella has been under the direction of the Verni family since 1987 and serves dishes typical of the Veneto featuring both meat and fish.<br />
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<b>Local specialities: </b><i>Cucina padovana</i> (Padovan cooking) is similar to that of Venice with a few traditions of its own. Look out for <i>risotto ricco alla padovana</i> which is served with duck and chicken and risotto with <i>radicchio</i>, a vegetable grown locally. Popular pasta dishes include<i> tortelli di zucca dolce </i>(sweet pumpkin stuffed ravioli) and <i>bigoli con ragu d’anatra</i> (little strings of pasta with a duck sauce).</div>
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Various cuts of chicken and duck, served with a variety of different sauces and vegetable accompaniments, feature strongly among <i>secondi piatti</i> in most restaurants.<br />
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<b>Local wines: </b>White: In Padova you will see <b>Pinot Bianco</b> and <b>Soave</b> on many wine lists.</div>
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Red: <b>Merlot</b>, <b>Bardolino</b> and <b>Valpolicella</b> are all produced in the Veneto.</div>
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Sparkling: Try some light, refreshing <b>Prosecco</b> while in Padova. Not far from the city is the strada del Prosecco, the road between Valdobbiadene and Conegliano, which is lined with wineries producing Prosecco DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) the stamp of quality given to the best wines.<br />
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<b>Shopping: T</b>here are designer fashion shops close to the Hotel Europa, a fascinating food market in Piazza della Frutta and Piazza delle Erbe and antiques and bric a brac on sale at the weekend markets held in Prato della Valle, Padova’s elegant main square.</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When in Rome, do as the Romans do. This could mean lunching where the locals lunch, looking cool strolling around the ancient sights, or sampling the social scene at night in a fashionable piazza.</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But whatever you plan to do during your stay in Rome, it is important to choose a hotel in a good location so that you don’t waste precious time during your holiday trying to get to places.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A good choice in a central location in Rome is the </span><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Hotel della Torre Argentina.</b><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> This stylish three star hotel has been converted from an 18th century aristocratic palazzo in the heart of Rome’s historic centre and is within walking distance of many of the famous sights.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The hotel, in Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, is beautifully decorated and furnished in keeping with its elegant architecture, but has every technological innovation needed for modern travellers.</span><br />
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The Hotel della Torre Argentina has 60 rooms spread over five floors, all with stylish bathrooms, satellite television, air conditioning and high speed internet access.</div>
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There is a terrace with panoramic views over the eternal city and a large breakfast room where an extensive choice of food is offered on the buffet each morning.</div>
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The friendly staff are always available in the elegant reception area to give out tourist information.</div>
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<b>Editor’s note: </b>“The Hotel della Torre Argentina is in a marvellous location. It is lovely on Sunday mornings to be able to walk in just a few minutes to Piazza San Pietro to hear the Pope’s midday address.”<br />
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<b>Why stay at Hotel della Torre Argentina in Rome?</b></h3>
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Location, location, location! The Hotel della Torre Argentina is handy for Piazza Navona and the Pantheon and within walking distance of San Pietro (Saint Peter’s) and Citta del Vaticano (the Vatican).</div>
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There are stops outside the hotel for the bus services that run to Rome’s Termini station.</div>
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<b>What to see near Hotel della Torre Argentina in Rome</b></h3>
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Close to the hotel in Largo Argentina are the remains of four Republican era temples. It is believed Julius Ceasar was murdered there in 44BC.</div>
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The nearby Teatro Argentina is the main theatre in Rome and hosts international plays, dance shows and concerts. The stunning, frescoed ceiling dates from when the theatre first opened in 1732.</div>
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A short walk away, the Pantheon is one of the best preserved ancient buildings in Rome . It was originally built as a temple to all the gods, but its subsequent conversion to a church saved it from being torn down.</div>
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Also handy for the hotel, Piazza Navona, which was built over an ancient athletics stadium, is one of the liveliest squares in Rome, with beautiful fountains and plenty of bars and restaurants.</div>
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<b>Directions:</b> The Hotel della Torre Argentina is in Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, which leads from Largo Torre Argentina to Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II, a bridge over the Tevere (Tiber ) that takes you to Piazza San Pietro. To reach the hotel from Rome’s Termini railway station, either take a taxi or buses 64 or 40. If you are arriving by car from the autostrada, follow the signs for Roma Centro.<br />
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<b>Ristorante Vernissage</b> in <i>Piazza dei Caprettari</i> is just a short walk from the Hotel della Torre Argentina and serves many Roman specialities. You can eat inside or outside and the restaurant is open every day.</div>
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Look out for alla romana dishes (roman style) such as <i>saltimbocca alla romana</i> (veal with sage and ham, literally translated it means ‘jump in the mouth’,) or <i>trippa alla romana</i> (tripe with tomato sauce).</div>
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<b>Local specialities: </b>Try <i>bucatini all’amatriciana</i> (hollow tubes of pasta with tomatoes, ham and onion), <i>abbacchio </i>(spring lamb) and <i>carciofi</i> (artichokes). <i>Pizza romana</i> (Roman style pizza) is rolled out very flat and thin compared with a Neapolitan style pizza, which is thicker and softer.</div>
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<b>Local wines:</b> White: In Rome you will see <i>Frascati</i>, a delicious light wine made in the town of the same name just south of the city. Take the opportunity to sample it in Rome as it is said of Frascati, ‘non viaggia bene’ (it doesn’t travel well.) Also look out for wines from the Castelli Romani villages.</div>
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Red: Try <i>Montepulciano</i> from Abruzzo.</div>
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<b>Shopping:</b> Best buys are leather goods, designer labels and collectables such as prints and decorative objects. Browse in the area between <i>Piazza di Spagna</i> and <i>Via del Corso</i> for the top name shops, but also look round the area between <i>Piazza Navona</i> and <i>Campo de’ Fiori</i>, just walking distance from the Hotel della Torre Argentina, where there are bargains waiting to be snapped up.<br />
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