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The Italian Mafia: Facts and History

The rise of the Mafia in Southern Italy has had a significant impact on how the country’s culture is portrayed in the media. The Godfather and Goodfellas are just two of the most well-known films depicting Mafia lords and members of the Italian mob. The Italian Mafia has been portrayed in nearly every form of … Read more

Trulli Town: Easy Guide to Seeing the Puglia Trulli in Alberobello, Italy

Visiting the south of Italy is not complete if you don’t include Puglia’s trulli town of Alberobello in your itinerary. Branded as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, Alberobello is known for its unusual cone-roofed hits called trulli (singular: trullo). This extraordinary Italian folk architecture, known for its unique design and shape, has … Read more