The island of Filicudi is one of the seven islands that make up the Aeolian Islands archipelago, also called a wild pearl. It is home to just under three hundred full-time residents. The island has been inhabited since the Bronze Age as a number of archaeological sites have been discovered here. There are several small villages that are located across
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Stromboli is a part of the Aeolian archipelago and one of the most visited places in Sicily. It has been known for centuries as the Mediterranean Lighthouse due to its ideal location between the Italian mainland and Sicily. The island of Stromboli is home to an active volcano which has been in a continuous state of eruption for years. As
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The 150,000 hectare Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park is considered to be the largest national park in the whole of Italy. There are three different mountain groups in the park – Gran Sasso, Laga and Gemelli Mountains. It is also home to the tallest peak in the Apennines mountain range, the 2,912 meter tall Corno Grande. You
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Back in 1993, the Pollino National Park was established in an attempt to help prevent further deforestation and endangerment of the Bosnian Pine which can now be found throughout the park and is considered a symbol of the park. It is situated at the south of Italy, along the borders with Calabria and Basilicata and stretches far inland to include
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The island of Sicily is a popular tourist destination in Italy and attracts millions of visitors annually. For many, however, the Sicily can be a bit over crowded during the peak of the tourist season. But there are countless other islands that can be found along the coast of Sicily which are just as attractive of a destination. In some
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