Category Archives: Museums

The Englishwoman discovers Fiorenzuola di Focara

Posted on 24 Jun, 2016 by An Englishwoman in Italy

We were inspired to visit this area by an article in the Daily Torygraph (alias Telegraph), which I saw on Facebook,  extolling the delights of Gabicce Mare and  the San Bartolo nature reserve (parco naturale). About time too! Le Marche … Continue reading →

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Why does Italy not grow? | Ashoka Mody and Emily Riley at Bruegel.org

Posted on 26 Oct, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Why does Italy not grow? | Ashoka Mody and Emily Riley at Bruegel.org. Forza Marchigiani! Innovate nel turismo; estendete gli orari per attirare i turisti e la vostra economia crescerà. Quanti soldi e speranze sono stati investiti in questo museo … Continue reading →

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Addio turismo, buongiorno accoglienza .

Posted on 25 Aug, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

L’economia italiana rimane sempre in crisi; il PIL è cresciuto da solo ,3%, e 43% dei giovani sono disoccupati. Molti puntano sul turismo per guadagnare soldi dall’estero e dare lavoro ai giovani. Il sole, il paesaggio, l’arte, la storia, l’archaeologia, … Continue reading →

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Some hill towns; the Englishwoman survives in Cingoli, Gradara, Matelica, Mondavio, Urbania, Urbino.

Posted on 23 Jun, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Cingoli Small town known as the balcony of the Marches, for its spectacular views. Touristy, but consequently clean and beautifully kept. I visited it at lunchtime in October – it was deadly quiet and there were no restaurants open within … Continue reading →

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Fossombrone:Winged Victory, Roman mosaic and smart shops

Posted on 22 Jun, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

  We have visited Fossombrone twice before, and this time were pleasantly surprised. The first time, the whole of the centro storico, or historic centre, appeared to be dug up for drainage renovation, and we had to pick our way between sewer … Continue reading →

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Morro d’Alba, territorio del vino Lacrima di Morro d’Alba

Posted on 8 May, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Questo piccolo borgo è conosciuto per l’ottimo vino DOC, il Lacrima, e la cinta muraria col camminamento interno coperto, detto La Scarpa. Il primo non vi deluderà; il secondo ha il suo fascino, ma un lungo tratto del camminamento è … Continue reading →

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