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Panoramic view of a stunning Sicilian bay with crystal-clear turquoise waters. A small rocky islet rises at the center of the bay, surrounded by moored boats. The coastline is characterized by steep rocky cliffs covered in Mediterranean vegetation. In the background, the sea stretches to the horizon in deep blue hues. The white and gray pebble beach lies at the foot of the rocks, creating a striking natural contrast.

Mare di Taormina

The sea of Taormina has a unique charm, thanks to the diversity of its coastal landscape, which alternates between beaches, bays, and cliffs along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Ionian Sea.

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Historic stone tower surrounded by tall cypress trees, overlooking a vast blue sea and distant coastline under a clear sky.

5 reasons to buy a second home in Liguria

Immersed between the singing of the sea waves and the rolling hills that unravel towards the horizon, Liguria is an ideal setting for those who dream of owning a second home.

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Primo piano di una costa rocciosa siciliana. Pietre laviche di diverse dimensioni si alternano lungo la linea di costa, bagnate dalle onde del mar Mediterraneo. L'acqua, di un blu profondo che sfuma in tonalità di verde acqua, lambisce i massi. Vegetazione mediterranea con cespugli verdi occupa la parte superiore dell'immagine, creando un contrasto con la durezza delle rocce sottostanti. La scena cattura l'essenza selvaggia e suggestiva del paesaggio costiero siciliano.

La Timpa, Acireale

With its steep walls rising to over one hundred meters, the Timpa of Acireale offers panoramic views of great beauty, one of the most beautiful perspectives of the entire Ionian coast. A promontory close to the coast of Acireale, about 6 km long, that extends from Acque Grandi in the district of Capomulini to the district of Santa Maria degli Ammalati. The entire area is a true open-air natural laboratory, a Nature Reserve that extends over an area of 265 hectares, characterized by faults with dense vegetation and imposing lava stratifications with sections overlooking the sea with columnar basalts, pebbly beaches and ancient terraces with dry stone walls marked by 'saje,' the ancient irrigation canals of Arab tradition that for over a millennium have exploited the natural slope from Mount Etna to the sea.

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Scenic view of Siena, Italy, showcasing historic buildings and the Siena Cathedral, surrounded by lush greenery under a bright blue sky.

The splendid traditional horse race Palio di Siena

The Palio di Siena is a traditional event dated to 1633 in honour of Virgin Mary Assumption and also the most important day of the year for the residents of Siena. It takes place every year in summer, on July 2nd and on August 16th. In 2018, the government of Siena decided to run an extraordinary Palio on October 20 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

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Cozy living room with wooden beams, plush sofa, colorful cushions, and a glass dining table. Large window with a view of buildings outside.

The traditional South Tyrolean Stube

The Stube is the heart of every traditional farmhouse in South Tyrol. Completely paneled with Swiss pine or spruce wood and heated by a tiled stove, it was long the only warm room in the house. Then as now, it radiates cozy warmth and comfort, invites people to gather, and allows them to experience a sense of homely atmosphere.

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