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Boksytowe Jezioro Otranto
Puglia
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Bauxite cave in Ortanto – interesting places to see in Salento.

Bauxite cave close to Ortanto is one of places which is still not overcrowded, however it’s becoming more popular. One of the reasons is the fact that Salento has been experiencing a siege of tourists in the summer for a long time, which makes it the most trendy province of Puglia. Although the roads leading to Salento are rather tragic

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is Agropoli worth visiting. View of Agropoli on the Cilento Coast in Italy, with colorful hillside houses overlooking the marina, beach, and calm Tyrrhenian Sea on a clear sunny day.
Campania
gosia

Is Agropoli worth visiting? A day trip to this coastal town in Campania.

Agropoli in Campania is a very popular holiday destination among Italians, especially residents of nearby Naples. The town has a population of 20,000, but when I explored it, it seemed much larger. The town has a very Neapolitan atmosphere. Its residents speak the Neapolitan dialect, they’re chaotic, yet they apparently don’t even want to be compared to Neapolitans. Agropoli has

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weekend in Tuscany
Tuscany
gosia

Weekend in Tuscany – interesting places to see, part 2.

Many people dream of spending a weekend in Tuscany. This region of Italy is associated with hills, vineyards, and charming old towns. Tuscany also means good wine, food, great views, and, according to visitors, an amazing magical atmosphere. It is no wonder that Tuscany attracts many tourists. Some come for a longer stay, and some for a short visit.

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Craco Ghost Town in Basilicata
Basilicata
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Craco Ghost Town in Basilicata: Is It Worth Visiting?

Ghost towns in Italy are nothing unusual. Young people leave underdeveloped areas in search of better opportunities, rarely go back and towns and villages with older populations are emptying out. From time to time, nature also gets angry and causes a place to become depopulated.

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A tall, white leaning tower stands against the background of the cathedral, on one side there is a tall tree, and behind the tower there is a crowd of people spending a weekend break in Tuscany
Italy Travel
gosia

Weekend break in Tuscany – what to see in 4 days. Part 1.

Weekend break in Tuscany is a great idea for a short trip to Italy. Tuscany is widely considered the most beautiful region of Italy. Is that right? In my opinion, it is debatable (I’m a fan of Abruzzo) but it is undoubtedly a beautiful, atmospheric and always full of tourists, land.

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Pisticci Calanchi
Basilicata
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Pisticci Calanchi: A Surreal Clay Landscape in Basilicata Near Craco

Basilicata badlands i.e pisticci calanchi, are located in the Aliano area, about 20 minutes by car from Craco, of course, using GPS, because it’s not easy to get there. And don’t be surprised if at some point the GPS starts to want to lead you astray, because Pisticci calanchi are a bit of a stray. Once you leave the road,

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Monte Saraceno Hike in Mattinat
Gargano Penisula
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Monte Saraceno Hike in Mattinata: Necropolis, Abbey and Sea Views

You are in Mattinata, tired of lying on the beach. It sounds odd, I know, but let’s assume you’re one of those people pondering things to do in Gargano. If so, for example, you can take a short hike to Monte Saraceno. Along the way there are nice views, a Daunian necropolis, and the ruins of an abbey, where people

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