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Aerial view of a scenic landscape with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and lush greenery, overlooking rolling hills and a clear blue sky.

The hills of Monferrato

The hills of Monferrato are a place where history and nature blend harmoniously, creating a vivid and evocative palette of colors. The vineyards that cover its gentle slopes are renowned for producing fine wines, a tradition that has been passed down for generations. But Monferrato offers much more than just a wine experience; its thousand-year history has left an indelible mark on every village, castle, and ancient hamlet scattered across the region. Every corner of this land is steeped in history and legends, dating back to times when Monferrato was contested by powerful noble families. Join us in discovering where the Monferrato hills are, how they originated, and why they are worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.

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A stunning view of St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) in Venice, Italy, captured during sunset with a dramatic sky filled with scattered clouds. The Byzantine architecture of the basilica features ornate marble facades, multiple domes, and intricate mosaics visible in the arched entrances. Three tall red flagpoles stand in front of the church. To the left is the Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio) with its distinctive blue clock face. The foreground shows the expansive stone pavement of St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) mostly empty of tourists. The scene is bathed in golden evening light that highlights the detailed carvings and decorative elements of this famous Venetian landmark.

How much does a house in Venice cost?

Do you want to buy houses for sale in Venice in the most sought-after districts? Let's discover house prices based on area and property type

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Coastal landscape with a rocky hill, winding road, and a castle on top, overlooking a calm blue sea under a clear sky.

San Gregorio, Capo d'Orlando to love

San Gregorio, in Capo d’Orlando, is one of the most beautiful fishing villages in the province, gaining fame for inspiring Gino Paoli’s iconic song Sapore di sale. Like him, many artists of the time chose Capo d’Orlando as their summer retreat, making it a key destination of the so-called dolce vita.

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A scenic view of a town with houses and a church, set against a backdrop of a smoking volcano and hills under a clear sky.

Viagrande, a great taste of Mount Etna

Viagrande is a small town on the slopes of Mount Etna, surrounded by beautiful and fertile countryside, rich in lush vineyards and fruit trees of every kind. It sits on the south-eastern slopes of Etna, on the lava flows of 1408, and from a distance, you can see its symbolic Monte Serra, where a park of about 30 hectares is located, hosting the "House of Butterflies of Monte Serra," the only one in Southern Italy that houses numerous specimens of tropical butterflies, including the large cobra moth. A visit to the facility includes an interesting lesson on the world of insects and the biology of butterflies. Free to fly in an environment that replicates their natural habitat, these beautiful lepidoptera can be observed undisturbed at close range. The aviary also houses other interesting invertebrates from tropical forests, such as stick insects, leaf insects, and giant beetles.

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