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San Marino, Italy | 5th Smallest Country

5th smallest country in the world, sanmarinoitaly, ouritalianjourney.com

San Marino San Marino in Italy is the 5th smallest country in the world but it is also the smallest republic in the world too! What makes this town beautiful is its hilly topography as it is part of the Apennine mountain range. Google Location Map This little country is surrounded by Italy in Southern Europe, on the border between the regions of Emilia Romagna and Marche. It is so close, about 6.2 miles (10 km) from […]…

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December 5, 2019

Final edition of our one-year adventure in Italy. Months 11 & 12

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Final Months 11 & 12 | 1-Year Adventure in Italy

November 28, 2019

Months 11 & 12 Our final months 11 & 12 in Italy are upon us. Where did a year go? When they say time flies – – they…

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Visit the Austrian Alps with our easy guide. Step by step directions on how and what to see. ouritalianjourney.com

In Austria/ Destinations

How To Visit the Austrian Alps from Innsbruck

November 21, 2019

Visiting the Austrian Alps Nordkette – Jewel of the Alps We’ve all seen pictures of the Austrian Alps whether it be in magazines, books, television Wide World of…

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History of the world famous bialetti moka coffee pot. https://ouritalianjourney.com/history-world-famous-bialetti-moka-pot

In General Info/ Italy

History of the World Famous Bialetti Moka Pot

November 14, 2019

Bialetti Moka Pot The famous Bialetti Moka Pot… I’m sure you know what it looks like. When most people think of Italy a few things come to mind.…

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Innsbruck, Austria is beautiful. A must see on a stop to the Alps and in the Tyrol area. ouritalianjourney.com

In Austria/ Destinations

An Amazing Day in Innsbruck

November 7, 2019

An Amazing Day in Innsbruck, Austria While in Verona, Gary and I took a few days and headed up to Innsbruck, Austria. Innsbruck is the capital of Austria’s…

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What to Look for in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli

October 31, 2019

Santa Maria in Aracoeli Today, Santa Maria in Aracoeli is still designated as the Church of the Senate and the Roman people. It is located next to the Capitol,…

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In General Info/ Italy

Modena, Italy

October 24, 2019

Modena Modena (pronounced Mo-den-a) is an Italian town of approximately 185,973 inhabitants. It is located south of Parma and north of Bologna on the same train line and stands…

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Giostra del Saracino or Joust of the Saracen in Arezzo, Italy, September 1, 2019. Medieval event, https://ouritalianjourney.com/attending-the-joust-of-the-saracen-in-arezzo

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Attending the Joust of the Saracen in Arezzo

October 17, 2019

Welcome to Arezzo’s Famous Joust of the Saracen The pageantry of the Middle Ages for Modern Times The Joust of the Saracen is a medieval event known as…

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Foligno, Italy: Wonderful Month in Umbria

October 10, 2019

Foligno, Italy It is July when our train arrives in Foligno, Italy. It was a short walk to the historic center to our apartment. After our self-check-in and grocery…

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