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	\| GROTTAFERRATA GREEK ABBEY OF ST. NILO 29. 03. 2016 22:52:45 © CLAUDIO MORTINI This great Abbey is located in Grottaferrata, on the Alban Hills (also known as Castelli Romani), immediately South-East of the Capital; it is now the only Abbey of the Greek-Byzantine rite existing in Italy....
	\| FEAST OF ST. BENEDICT \| NORCIA 6. 04. 2016 17:13:51 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The birthplace of St. Benedict is in the midst of the celebrations dedicated to the Patron Saint, proclaimed by Pope Paul VI Principal Patron of the whole of Europe.The celebrations that tradition usually sets for March 20 and 21 have been postponed due to their coincidence with Ho...
	\| the most beautiful blooms \| LE PIU' BELLE FIORITURE \| CASTELLUCCIO 8. 04. 2016 20:01:37 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The land of flowering is Castelluccio di Norcia, in Umbria, in the heart of the Monti Sibillini National Park, a place where fairy tales, legends, traditions and reality merge with nature in a unique and unrepeatable suggestion....
	\| Umbria \| VALNERINA IN BLOOM ex Spoleto Norcia Railway 9. 04. 2016 22:52:00 © CLAUDIO MORTINI °°In April one can see this natural spectacle. Spring paints the Valnerina (PG) with the colors of the Judas tree.The images relate to the cycle-pedestrian path of the former Spoleto-Norcia railway, the section from Sant'Anatolia di Narco to Vallo di Nera....
	\| Charming village \| Authentic Umbrian village \| PIETRALUNGA 13. 04. 2016 17:42:35 © CLAUDIO MORTINI Pietralunga, in the province of Perugia, is a fascinating village immersed in the Carpina valley on the Umbro-Marchigiano Apennines, whose origins date back to Prehistory itself....
	\| The Abbey of Montecorona \| Umbria \| ABBAZIA DI MONTECORONA 15. 04. 2016 07:39:18 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The Abbey of San Salvatore di Montecorona, 4 kilometers from Umbertide (PG) at the foot of the homonymous hill, is said to have been founded by San Romualdo in 1008, a few years before the foundation of the Camaldoli hermitage. In 1050 the monastery was led by San Pier Damiani....
	\| The small Venice \| La piccola Venezia \| COMACCHIO 18. 04. 2016 23:42:04 © CLAUDIO MORTINI Compared by many to the city of Venice, Comacchio is the most original and fascinating historic center of the Delta del Po Park. Heir to the ancient Spina, it has very ancient origins and is still today a lagoon city that enchants thanks to its historic center, which preserves the...
	\| River cruise \| Minicrociera Fluviale \| DELTA DEL PO 20. 04. 2016 14:09:18 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The Delta del Po Park is an enchanting territory, suspended between land and water. River minicrociere on motonave reveal the peculiarities of a pristine scenario unique in the world....
	\| Tuscany \| MONTEFOLLONICO The Village of Vin Santo 20. 04. 2016 23:12:46 © CLAUDIO MORTINI 'Would you like a sip of Vin Santo...?'It was the ritual phrase that culminated the entire simple ceremony with which our farmers welcomed their guests. Montefollonico has today simply become 'the Village of Vin Santo' for all connoisseurs of high-level enology, who every year part...
	\| Tuscany \| VAL D'ORCIA Surroundings of Pienza 22. 04. 2016 23:23:04 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The natural environment is the main attraction of the valley, inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage sites primarily because it is an exceptional testimony of how the landscape was redesigned during the Renaissance to reflect the ideals of good government and create an aestheticall...
	\| RAVENNA Sant'Apollinare in Classe and Nuovo 26. 04. 2016 23:24:33 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe rises grandly and solemnly about 8 km from the center of Ravenna. It was built by Giuliano Argentario on the order of Archbishop Ursicino during the first half of the 6th century on a previous cemetery area in use between the end of the 2nd...
	\| UMBRIA Monte Santa Maria Tiberina and Lippiano 28. 04. 2016 08:55:14 © CLAUDIO MORTINI Monte Santa Maria Tiberina (PG) is a characteristic medieval village located on the green Umbrian hills among centuries-old chestnut woods and breathtaking landscapes. From here it is possible to admire the nearby Tuscan valleys up to the Apuan Alps and the Gran Sasso dAbruzzo on c...
	\| The kite \| Coloriamo i cieli XXV \| CASTIGLIONE DEL LAGO 1. 05. 2016 07:40:14 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The event is, as always, entirely organized by the Municipality of Castiglione del Lago, this year from April 29 to May 1 in the area of the Eleuteri airport within Lake Trasimeno Park....
	\| Medieval village Tuscany \| MONTERIGGIONI Medieval Village 6. 05. 2016 22:18:43 © CLAUDIO MORTINI Located at the northern end of its municipal territory, Monteriggioni occupies the top of a gentle hill with slopes cultivated with vines and olives. The castle was founded in the second decade of the 13th century by the Republic of Siena, mainly to create an advanced defensive out...
	DEIR AS-SURIANI Coptic Monastery -دير القبطية السوريين \| EGYPT 7. 05. 2016 18:56:18 © CLAUDIO MORTINI Deir As-Surian, also called the 'Monastery of the Syrians', the most famous and appreciated among the four in Wadi Natrun, for its magnificent frescoes, finest icons and other precious masterpieces of sacred art....
	\| SAN GIMIGNANO 'Village of Beautiful Towers' Tuscany 16. 06. 2016 08:40:23 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The village of San Gimignano, rich in charm and history, is located almost halfway between Florence and Siena, The city was built on a hill about 300 meters high and enjoys a privileged view of the characteristic landscape of the surrounding Val d'Elsa. The hill, as evidenced by v...
	\| SPELLO Flowering Balconies and Alleys 2016 \| UMBRIA 18. 06. 2016 22:05:15 © CLAUDIO MORTINIThe town of Spello (PG) from May 1 to July 31 transforms thanks to floral decorations of alleys and external housing details such as porticoes, stairs, characteristic corners, railings, sills, terraces, and balconies....
	Umbria - \| Sagrantino Italian International Balloon Challenge Cup 2016 30. 07. 2016 18:55:57 © CLAUDIO MORTINIFrom 22 to 31 July at Parco Acquarossa in Gualdo Cattaneo, the appointment was renewed with one of the most unique and special events ever: the 'Sagrantino International Challenge Cup', the gathering of hot air balloons from all over the world....
	\| PESCHICI The Pearl of the Gargano 5. 09. 2016 14:06:00 © CLAUDIO MORTINIPeschici FG is located on the northern coastline of the Gargano, in the center of a coastal stretch that is partly sandy and partly rocky.Famous seaside resort for its clear sea and evocative landscapes....
	\| VIESTE Enchanting Village of the Gargano 6. 09. 2016 11:09:06 © CLAUDIO MORTINIVieste is the easternmost town of the Gargano, a favorite vacation spot that has transformed due to tourism growth, while preserving its ancient agricultural and fishing characteristics. Capital of tourism in the Gargano National Park, famous for its Pizzomunno. A gigantic monolith,...
	\| Tuscany \| From TERRAPILLE VITALETA \| VAL D'ORCIA 10. 09. 2016 17:01:26 © CLAUDIO MORTINIThe Chapel of the Madonna di Vitaleta is a small sacred building located on the top of a hill in the Vitaleta area on the road connecting San Quirico d'Orcia to Pienza....
	\| Marche \| ABBADIA DI FIASTRA 19. 09. 2016 07:53:34 © CLAUDIO MORTINIThe inhabited center Abbadia di Fiastra ties its name to the Chiaravalle di Fiastra Abbey, which is one of the best-preserved Cistercian abbeys in Italy. Here the Benedictine ideal of work and prayer, in addition to becoming concrete and visible through an architectural language of ...
	\| PORTARIA Medieval Village \| UMBRIA 23. 09. 2016 08:06:21 © CLAUDIO MORTINIIt is a village of 425 inhabitants and is the most important hamlet of the municipality of Acquasparta (TR) because it is the only seat of the municipal delegation, with the post office and the medical practice....
	\| FICULLE Ancient Village \| UMBRIA 3. 10. 2016 18:15:42 © CLAUDIO MORTINIFiculle (TR) has ancient origins. The Romans made it an important observation post on the Via Cassia. In the Middle Ages, it was the scene of inter-municipal struggles and, despite the walls and fortresses that defended it, the Castrum Ficullensis, it was sacked several times....
	\| MONTELEONE D'ORVIETO Medieval Village 6. 10. 2016 18:33:50 © CLAUDIO MORTINIMonteleone di Orvieto is an ancient medieval village located at the extreme north of the province of Terni, perched on one of the hills that separate the Orvietano from Città della Pieve, from which one can admire the Tuscan and Lazian hills and mountains and the Chiani Valley; it w...
	\| Apple Festival in Val di Non \| POMARIA 10. 10. 2016 21:18:16 © CLAUDIO MORTINIPomaria, the harvest festival of Val di Non. Every year, on the second weekend of October, a new edition of the extraordinary event comes to life in Val di Non to celebrate the apple in its thousand aspects, but not only: traditions and other local flavors are also rediscovered and ...
	\| Jewel of Brenta Park \| TOVEL LAKE 10. 10. 2016 23:22:55 © CLAUDIO MORTINIToday Lake Tovel is one of the natural jewels of the Adamello-Brenta Natural Park. Visiting it means fully enjoying contact with nature: the nearest center, Tuenno, is 14 km away....
	\| Trentino \| Natural Spectacle \| RIO SASS CANYON 11. 10. 2016 18:17:31 © CLAUDIO MORTINIA natural spectacle of incomparable beauty, this is the Canyon di Fondo, a deep gorge that splits in two the important center of the Upper Val di Non. Since 2001 it is walkable thanks to walkways and ladders, to discover swirling waters, waterfalls and giant potholes, fossils, stala...
	\| Umbria \| Città della Pieve Ancient City 13. 10. 2016 15:53:52 © CLAUDIO MORTINICittà della Pieve, medieval village located in one of the most beautiful areas of Umbria, at 500 meters above sea level.Inhabited by just over 7,000 people, it is a very characteristic village; just think that 70% of the structures consist of exposed bricks!...
	\| Trentino \| Castel Thun 13. 10. 2016 20:35:27 © CLAUDIO MORTINICastel Thun, emblem of the ancient splendors of one of the most powerful and wealthiest Trentino noble families, that of the Tono, still dominates today unrivaled in beauty and importance over all other residences and castles in Trentino and Val di Non. Reflection of the centuries-o...
	Full \| EUROCHOCOLATE PERUGIA 2016 15. 10. 2016 13:08:01 © CLAUDIO MORTINIIn its 23rd edition, Eurochocolate 2016 will as always be a must and obligatory unmissable stop for chocolate lovers! As every year, Perugia will be invaded by thousands of visitors ready to satisfy their chocolate craving. It will be the event's core with stands and events on cocoa...
	\| BARACCONI 2016 Luna Park \| PERUGIA 20. 10. 2016 23:44:35 © CLAUDIO MORTINIAlso this year Perugia from October 8 to November 6 hosts the traditional Luna Park, a place for leisure and fun to spend a pleasant afternoon outdoors....
	\| FOLIAGE IN THE MAGICAL CANFAITO FOREST 27. 10. 2016 12:04:22 © CLAUDIO MORTINIA magical forest in the Marches (MC) where nature reigns supreme. This is Canfaito, a vast plateau on the slopes of Monte San Vicino at about 1000 meters, within the Regional Natural Reserve Monte San Vicino and Monte Canfaito....
	\| Umbria \| ACQUASPARTA Medieval Village 27. 10. 2016 23:46:03 © CLAUDIO MORTINIIt is situated on a hill at about 350 m a.s.l. overlooking the Naia valley, a tributary of the Tiber.It is in the center of a vast area among varying hills and facing mountains, rich in vegetation and springs of mineral and table waters....
	\| CASTELLUCCIO DI NORCIA Before the Earthquake 1. 11. 2016 23:45:00 © CLAUDIO MORTINICastelluccio di Norcia, the plain's village famous worldwide for lentils and summer blossoming, is now a ghost town after the October 30, 2016 earthquake.These are images from the summer before the terrible event....
	\| Nature reserve \| GOLA DEL FURLO Natural Reserve 2. 11. 2016 17:38:35 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The Furlo gorge or pass is a gorge located along the original route of Via Flaminia, in the stretch where it runs alongside the Candigliano river, tributary of the Metauro, in the province of Pesaro-Urbino, municipality of Fermignano....
	\| Foliage Umbria \| MONTEFALCO VINEYARDS IN AUTUMN 5. 11. 2016 10:26:36 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The gentle hills around Montefalco, in the province of Perugia, are covered with endless vineyards that produce typical wines like Sagrantino and turn red in autumn....
	\| FOLIAGE \| WINE ROADS \| UMBRIA 9. 11. 2016 23:58:51 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The autumn foliage of the vineyards: paintings under the open skyAutumn, days shorten, the countryside starts to fall asleep slowly and colors darken, with leaves turning gold to brown, passing through fiery red....
	\| Marches \| APECCHIO Medieval Village 11. 11. 2016 20:54:03 © CLAUDIO MORTINI Apecchio rises near the border of the province of Pesaro with that of Perugia, along the state road that from Acqualagna, passing through Piobbico, climbs to the Bocca Serriola pass (730 m) then descends to Città di Castello....
	\| TUSCANY Medieval Village of Trequanda 20. 11. 2016 19:05:18 © CLAUDIO MORTINI Away from the most beaten tourist itineraries, the little-known Tuscany of this corner of the Sienese countryside possesses attractions of art, culture and landscape capable of fascinating those who wish to explore and discover....
	\| MONTE SAN SAVINO Ancient Tuscan Village 26. 11. 2016 23:01:42 © CLAUDIO MORTINI On the western side of the Valdichiana, opposite Cortona and situated on a mountain overlooking the Esse stream valley, rises Monte San Savino, an ancient village where many signs of Etruscan civilization were found during excavations at the end of the 1800s. The history of the tow...
	\| LUCI D'ARTISTA 2016/17 Full Reportage \| SALERNO 5. 12. 2016 22:31:09 © CLAUDIO MORTINI Eleven years have passed since the first edition of Luci d'Artista: the most anticipated event of the year that continues to illuminate the squares, gardens and alleys of Salerno....
	\| Monumental Nativity Scene of the Franciscan Sanctuary \| CAVA DE' TIRRENI 6. 12. 2016 13:24:59 © CLAUDIO MORTINIIn Cava de Tirreni, in the province of Salerno, it is possible to visit the Monumental Nativity Scene of over 1000 square meters set up on the first floor of a wing of the convent in the Sanctuary of San Francesco and SantAntonio....
	\| CATHEDRAL \| HISTORIC CENTER \| SALERNO 7. 12. 2016 18:56:30 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The historic center of Salerno is the core of the old city that develops in the maze of medieval alleys from the western end of the city to the Rafastia stream. The settlement dates back to around 197 B.C. when the Romans founded ancient Salernum....
	\| FANTASTIC VILLAGE \| VITORCHIANO 14. 12. 2016 21:58:09 © CLAUDIO MORTINIJust a stone's throw from Viterbo, on a peperino cliff rises the beautiful village of Vitorchiano, one of the best preserved and most beautiful in Lazio. A place rich in history and views, its beauty leaves the tourist speechless; a place I recommend visiting!...
	\| CHRISTMAS CITY TYROLEAN VILLAGE \| AREZZO 19. 12. 2016 22:40:44 © CLAUDIO MORTINIIn Arezzo from Friday, November 25 to Monday, December 26, you can tour Tyrol in 32 stands with operators from the main Tyrolean markets in Europe, from Salzburg to Frankfurt and Bolzano. Christmas decorations and ornaments, craft products, fabrics and knick-knacks, but also many ty...
	\| SAINT-TROPEZ Côte d'Azur 3. 01. 2017 06:36:15 © CLAUDIO MORTINISaint-Tropez! Fashion destination, trendy place, show-biz capital or very «In» city, this small village is very well-known in the world. Important meeting place for the jet-set, Saint-Tropez surprises with its simplicity and rustic, traditional appearance. Its narrow streets, Place ...
	\| MONTE CARLO \| PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO 3. 01. 2017 13:01:45 © CLAUDIO MORTINIThese two magic words evoke a universe of dreams and prestige. Its exceptional location between sea and mountain, its gardens, its sports and cultural events so many opportunities that make Monaco the ideal destination for a romantic getaway or an unforgettable Congress/Seminar. Som...
	\| MONTECATINI TERME Art Nouveau Establishments \| TUSCANY 20. 02. 2017 17:30:11 © CLAUDIO MORTINIMontecatini is located in the extreme Apennine foothills west of Serravalle Pistoiese and occupies the central part of the Valdinievole. Montecatini is a city that has developed since its origins around its greatest wealth, the thermal waters that gush spontaneously from the ground....
	\| CHIANCIANO TERME historic center \| TUSCANY 22. 02. 2017 22:31:11 © CLAUDIO MORTINIThe historic center of Chianciano, as a whole, is a perfect example of a medieval village, but it contains testimonies of the different historical and artistic eras that have affected the territory....

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	\| GROTTAFERRATA GREEK ABBEY OF ST. NILO 29. 03. 2016 22:52:45 © CLAUDIO MORTINI This great Abbey is located in Grottaferrata, on the Alban Hills (also known as Castelli Romani), immediately South-East of the Capital; it is now the only Abbey of the Greek-Byzantine rite existing in Italy....
	\| FEAST OF ST. BENEDICT \| NORCIA 6. 04. 2016 17:13:51 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The birthplace of St. Benedict is in the midst of the celebrations dedicated to the Patron Saint, proclaimed by Pope Paul VI Principal Patron of the whole of Europe.The celebrations that tradition usually sets for March 20 and 21 have been postponed due to their coincidence with Ho...
	\| the most beautiful blooms \| LE PIU' BELLE FIORITURE \| CASTELLUCCIO 8. 04. 2016 20:01:37 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The land of flowering is Castelluccio di Norcia, in Umbria, in the heart of the Monti Sibillini National Park, a place where fairy tales, legends, traditions and reality merge with nature in a unique and unrepeatable suggestion....
	\| Umbria \| VALNERINA IN BLOOM ex Spoleto Norcia Railway 9. 04. 2016 22:52:00 © CLAUDIO MORTINI °°In April one can see this natural spectacle. Spring paints the Valnerina (PG) with the colors of the Judas tree.The images relate to the cycle-pedestrian path of the former Spoleto-Norcia railway, the section from Sant'Anatolia di Narco to Vallo di Nera....
	\| Charming village \| Authentic Umbrian village \| PIETRALUNGA 13. 04. 2016 17:42:35 © CLAUDIO MORTINI Pietralunga, in the province of Perugia, is a fascinating village immersed in the Carpina valley on the Umbro-Marchigiano Apennines, whose origins date back to Prehistory itself....
	\| The Abbey of Montecorona \| Umbria \| ABBAZIA DI MONTECORONA 15. 04. 2016 07:39:18 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The Abbey of San Salvatore di Montecorona, 4 kilometers from Umbertide (PG) at the foot of the homonymous hill, is said to have been founded by San Romualdo in 1008, a few years before the foundation of the Camaldoli hermitage. In 1050 the monastery was led by San Pier Damiani....
	\| The small Venice \| La piccola Venezia \| COMACCHIO 18. 04. 2016 23:42:04 © CLAUDIO MORTINI Compared by many to the city of Venice, Comacchio is the most original and fascinating historic center of the Delta del Po Park. Heir to the ancient Spina, it has very ancient origins and is still today a lagoon city that enchants thanks to its historic center, which preserves the...
	\| River cruise \| Minicrociera Fluviale \| DELTA DEL PO 20. 04. 2016 14:09:18 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The Delta del Po Park is an enchanting territory, suspended between land and water. River minicrociere on motonave reveal the peculiarities of a pristine scenario unique in the world....
	\| Tuscany \| MONTEFOLLONICO The Village of Vin Santo 20. 04. 2016 23:12:46 © CLAUDIO MORTINI 'Would you like a sip of Vin Santo...?'It was the ritual phrase that culminated the entire simple ceremony with which our farmers welcomed their guests. Montefollonico has today simply become 'the Village of Vin Santo' for all connoisseurs of high-level enology, who every year part...
	\| Tuscany \| VAL D'ORCIA Surroundings of Pienza 22. 04. 2016 23:23:04 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The natural environment is the main attraction of the valley, inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage sites primarily because it is an exceptional testimony of how the landscape was redesigned during the Renaissance to reflect the ideals of good government and create an aestheticall...
	\| RAVENNA Sant'Apollinare in Classe and Nuovo 26. 04. 2016 23:24:33 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe rises grandly and solemnly about 8 km from the center of Ravenna. It was built by Giuliano Argentario on the order of Archbishop Ursicino during the first half of the 6th century on a previous cemetery area in use between the end of the 2nd...
	\| UMBRIA Monte Santa Maria Tiberina and Lippiano 28. 04. 2016 08:55:14 © CLAUDIO MORTINI Monte Santa Maria Tiberina (PG) is a characteristic medieval village located on the green Umbrian hills among centuries-old chestnut woods and breathtaking landscapes. From here it is possible to admire the nearby Tuscan valleys up to the Apuan Alps and the Gran Sasso dAbruzzo on c...
	\| The kite \| Coloriamo i cieli XXV \| CASTIGLIONE DEL LAGO 1. 05. 2016 07:40:14 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The event is, as always, entirely organized by the Municipality of Castiglione del Lago, this year from April 29 to May 1 in the area of the Eleuteri airport within Lake Trasimeno Park....
	\| Medieval village Tuscany \| MONTERIGGIONI Medieval Village 6. 05. 2016 22:18:43 © CLAUDIO MORTINI Located at the northern end of its municipal territory, Monteriggioni occupies the top of a gentle hill with slopes cultivated with vines and olives. The castle was founded in the second decade of the 13th century by the Republic of Siena, mainly to create an advanced defensive out...
	DEIR AS-SURIANI Coptic Monastery -دير القبطية السوريين \| EGYPT 7. 05. 2016 18:56:18 © CLAUDIO MORTINI Deir As-Surian, also called the 'Monastery of the Syrians', the most famous and appreciated among the four in Wadi Natrun, for its magnificent frescoes, finest icons and other precious masterpieces of sacred art....
	\| SAN GIMIGNANO 'Village of Beautiful Towers' Tuscany 16. 06. 2016 08:40:23 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The village of San Gimignano, rich in charm and history, is located almost halfway between Florence and Siena, The city was built on a hill about 300 meters high and enjoys a privileged view of the characteristic landscape of the surrounding Val d'Elsa. The hill, as evidenced by v...
	\| SPELLO Flowering Balconies and Alleys 2016 \| UMBRIA 18. 06. 2016 22:05:15 © CLAUDIO MORTINIThe town of Spello (PG) from May 1 to July 31 transforms thanks to floral decorations of alleys and external housing details such as porticoes, stairs, characteristic corners, railings, sills, terraces, and balconies....
	Umbria - \| Sagrantino Italian International Balloon Challenge Cup 2016 30. 07. 2016 18:55:57 © CLAUDIO MORTINIFrom 22 to 31 July at Parco Acquarossa in Gualdo Cattaneo, the appointment was renewed with one of the most unique and special events ever: the 'Sagrantino International Challenge Cup', the gathering of hot air balloons from all over the world....
	\| PESCHICI The Pearl of the Gargano 5. 09. 2016 14:06:00 © CLAUDIO MORTINIPeschici FG is located on the northern coastline of the Gargano, in the center of a coastal stretch that is partly sandy and partly rocky.Famous seaside resort for its clear sea and evocative landscapes....
	\| VIESTE Enchanting Village of the Gargano 6. 09. 2016 11:09:06 © CLAUDIO MORTINIVieste is the easternmost town of the Gargano, a favorite vacation spot that has transformed due to tourism growth, while preserving its ancient agricultural and fishing characteristics. Capital of tourism in the Gargano National Park, famous for its Pizzomunno. A gigantic monolith,...
	\| Tuscany \| From TERRAPILLE VITALETA \| VAL D'ORCIA 10. 09. 2016 17:01:26 © CLAUDIO MORTINIThe Chapel of the Madonna di Vitaleta is a small sacred building located on the top of a hill in the Vitaleta area on the road connecting San Quirico d'Orcia to Pienza....
	\| Marche \| ABBADIA DI FIASTRA 19. 09. 2016 07:53:34 © CLAUDIO MORTINIThe inhabited center Abbadia di Fiastra ties its name to the Chiaravalle di Fiastra Abbey, which is one of the best-preserved Cistercian abbeys in Italy. Here the Benedictine ideal of work and prayer, in addition to becoming concrete and visible through an architectural language of ...
	\| PORTARIA Medieval Village \| UMBRIA 23. 09. 2016 08:06:21 © CLAUDIO MORTINIIt is a village of 425 inhabitants and is the most important hamlet of the municipality of Acquasparta (TR) because it is the only seat of the municipal delegation, with the post office and the medical practice....
	\| FICULLE Ancient Village \| UMBRIA 3. 10. 2016 18:15:42 © CLAUDIO MORTINIFiculle (TR) has ancient origins. The Romans made it an important observation post on the Via Cassia. In the Middle Ages, it was the scene of inter-municipal struggles and, despite the walls and fortresses that defended it, the Castrum Ficullensis, it was sacked several times....
	\| MONTELEONE D'ORVIETO Medieval Village 6. 10. 2016 18:33:50 © CLAUDIO MORTINIMonteleone di Orvieto is an ancient medieval village located at the extreme north of the province of Terni, perched on one of the hills that separate the Orvietano from Città della Pieve, from which one can admire the Tuscan and Lazian hills and mountains and the Chiani Valley; it w...
	\| Apple Festival in Val di Non \| POMARIA 10. 10. 2016 21:18:16 © CLAUDIO MORTINIPomaria, the harvest festival of Val di Non. Every year, on the second weekend of October, a new edition of the extraordinary event comes to life in Val di Non to celebrate the apple in its thousand aspects, but not only: traditions and other local flavors are also rediscovered and ...
	\| Jewel of Brenta Park \| TOVEL LAKE 10. 10. 2016 23:22:55 © CLAUDIO MORTINIToday Lake Tovel is one of the natural jewels of the Adamello-Brenta Natural Park. Visiting it means fully enjoying contact with nature: the nearest center, Tuenno, is 14 km away....
	\| Trentino \| Natural Spectacle \| RIO SASS CANYON 11. 10. 2016 18:17:31 © CLAUDIO MORTINIA natural spectacle of incomparable beauty, this is the Canyon di Fondo, a deep gorge that splits in two the important center of the Upper Val di Non. Since 2001 it is walkable thanks to walkways and ladders, to discover swirling waters, waterfalls and giant potholes, fossils, stala...
	\| Umbria \| Città della Pieve Ancient City 13. 10. 2016 15:53:52 © CLAUDIO MORTINICittà della Pieve, medieval village located in one of the most beautiful areas of Umbria, at 500 meters above sea level.Inhabited by just over 7,000 people, it is a very characteristic village; just think that 70% of the structures consist of exposed bricks!...
	\| Trentino \| Castel Thun 13. 10. 2016 20:35:27 © CLAUDIO MORTINICastel Thun, emblem of the ancient splendors of one of the most powerful and wealthiest Trentino noble families, that of the Tono, still dominates today unrivaled in beauty and importance over all other residences and castles in Trentino and Val di Non. Reflection of the centuries-o...
	Full \| EUROCHOCOLATE PERUGIA 2016 15. 10. 2016 13:08:01 © CLAUDIO MORTINIIn its 23rd edition, Eurochocolate 2016 will as always be a must and obligatory unmissable stop for chocolate lovers! As every year, Perugia will be invaded by thousands of visitors ready to satisfy their chocolate craving. It will be the event's core with stands and events on cocoa...
	\| BARACCONI 2016 Luna Park \| PERUGIA 20. 10. 2016 23:44:35 © CLAUDIO MORTINIAlso this year Perugia from October 8 to November 6 hosts the traditional Luna Park, a place for leisure and fun to spend a pleasant afternoon outdoors....
	\| FOLIAGE IN THE MAGICAL CANFAITO FOREST 27. 10. 2016 12:04:22 © CLAUDIO MORTINIA magical forest in the Marches (MC) where nature reigns supreme. This is Canfaito, a vast plateau on the slopes of Monte San Vicino at about 1000 meters, within the Regional Natural Reserve Monte San Vicino and Monte Canfaito....
	\| Umbria \| ACQUASPARTA Medieval Village 27. 10. 2016 23:46:03 © CLAUDIO MORTINIIt is situated on a hill at about 350 m a.s.l. overlooking the Naia valley, a tributary of the Tiber.It is in the center of a vast area among varying hills and facing mountains, rich in vegetation and springs of mineral and table waters....
	\| CASTELLUCCIO DI NORCIA Before the Earthquake 1. 11. 2016 23:45:00 © CLAUDIO MORTINICastelluccio di Norcia, the plain's village famous worldwide for lentils and summer blossoming, is now a ghost town after the October 30, 2016 earthquake.These are images from the summer before the terrible event....
	\| Nature reserve \| GOLA DEL FURLO Natural Reserve 2. 11. 2016 17:38:35 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The Furlo gorge or pass is a gorge located along the original route of Via Flaminia, in the stretch where it runs alongside the Candigliano river, tributary of the Metauro, in the province of Pesaro-Urbino, municipality of Fermignano....
	\| Foliage Umbria \| MONTEFALCO VINEYARDS IN AUTUMN 5. 11. 2016 10:26:36 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The gentle hills around Montefalco, in the province of Perugia, are covered with endless vineyards that produce typical wines like Sagrantino and turn red in autumn....
	\| FOLIAGE \| WINE ROADS \| UMBRIA 9. 11. 2016 23:58:51 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The autumn foliage of the vineyards: paintings under the open skyAutumn, days shorten, the countryside starts to fall asleep slowly and colors darken, with leaves turning gold to brown, passing through fiery red....
	\| Marches \| APECCHIO Medieval Village 11. 11. 2016 20:54:03 © CLAUDIO MORTINI Apecchio rises near the border of the province of Pesaro with that of Perugia, along the state road that from Acqualagna, passing through Piobbico, climbs to the Bocca Serriola pass (730 m) then descends to Città di Castello....
	\| TUSCANY Medieval Village of Trequanda 20. 11. 2016 19:05:18 © CLAUDIO MORTINI Away from the most beaten tourist itineraries, the little-known Tuscany of this corner of the Sienese countryside possesses attractions of art, culture and landscape capable of fascinating those who wish to explore and discover....
	\| MONTE SAN SAVINO Ancient Tuscan Village 26. 11. 2016 23:01:42 © CLAUDIO MORTINI On the western side of the Valdichiana, opposite Cortona and situated on a mountain overlooking the Esse stream valley, rises Monte San Savino, an ancient village where many signs of Etruscan civilization were found during excavations at the end of the 1800s. The history of the tow...
	\| LUCI D'ARTISTA 2016/17 Full Reportage \| SALERNO 5. 12. 2016 22:31:09 © CLAUDIO MORTINI Eleven years have passed since the first edition of Luci d'Artista: the most anticipated event of the year that continues to illuminate the squares, gardens and alleys of Salerno....
	\| Monumental Nativity Scene of the Franciscan Sanctuary \| CAVA DE' TIRRENI 6. 12. 2016 13:24:59 © CLAUDIO MORTINIIn Cava de Tirreni, in the province of Salerno, it is possible to visit the Monumental Nativity Scene of over 1000 square meters set up on the first floor of a wing of the convent in the Sanctuary of San Francesco and SantAntonio....
	\| CATHEDRAL \| HISTORIC CENTER \| SALERNO 7. 12. 2016 18:56:30 © CLAUDIO MORTINI The historic center of Salerno is the core of the old city that develops in the maze of medieval alleys from the western end of the city to the Rafastia stream. The settlement dates back to around 197 B.C. when the Romans founded ancient Salernum....
	\| FANTASTIC VILLAGE \| VITORCHIANO 14. 12. 2016 21:58:09 © CLAUDIO MORTINIJust a stone's throw from Viterbo, on a peperino cliff rises the beautiful village of Vitorchiano, one of the best preserved and most beautiful in Lazio. A place rich in history and views, its beauty leaves the tourist speechless; a place I recommend visiting!...
	\| CHRISTMAS CITY TYROLEAN VILLAGE \| AREZZO 19. 12. 2016 22:40:44 © CLAUDIO MORTINIIn Arezzo from Friday, November 25 to Monday, December 26, you can tour Tyrol in 32 stands with operators from the main Tyrolean markets in Europe, from Salzburg to Frankfurt and Bolzano. Christmas decorations and ornaments, craft products, fabrics and knick-knacks, but also many ty...
	\| SAINT-TROPEZ Côte d'Azur 3. 01. 2017 06:36:15 © CLAUDIO MORTINISaint-Tropez! Fashion destination, trendy place, show-biz capital or very «In» city, this small village is very well-known in the world. Important meeting place for the jet-set, Saint-Tropez surprises with its simplicity and rustic, traditional appearance. Its narrow streets, Place ...
	\| MONTE CARLO \| PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO 3. 01. 2017 13:01:45 © CLAUDIO MORTINIThese two magic words evoke a universe of dreams and prestige. Its exceptional location between sea and mountain, its gardens, its sports and cultural events so many opportunities that make Monaco the ideal destination for a romantic getaway or an unforgettable Congress/Seminar. Som...
	\| MONTECATINI TERME Art Nouveau Establishments \| TUSCANY 20. 02. 2017 17:30:11 © CLAUDIO MORTINIMontecatini is located in the extreme Apennine foothills west of Serravalle Pistoiese and occupies the central part of the Valdinievole. Montecatini is a city that has developed since its origins around its greatest wealth, the thermal waters that gush spontaneously from the ground....
	\| CHIANCIANO TERME historic center \| TUSCANY 22. 02. 2017 22:31:11 © CLAUDIO MORTINIThe historic center of Chianciano, as a whole, is a perfect example of a medieval village, but it contains testimonies of the different historical and artistic eras that have affected the territory....

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