Italy is full of beautiful places, more than anyone can visit in a lifetime. So Italian Talks decided to ask bloggers that love Italy to share a picture and write a few words about why it is so special to them.
Enjoy their photos and see why they share a passion for La Bella Italia. Please check out their links so you can view more of their Italy photos and posts.
The black sailboat off the coast of Chiavari whispers home, peace, il dolce far niente.
—Marilyn Ricci from Take Me Home Italy
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The best view of Bologna is seen from the top of the Basilica di San Petronio tower
—Barbara Weibel from Hole in the Donut
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Just one of the many reasons we all love Italy, for its wine!
—Jennifer Martin from Vino Travels
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The ceiling from Santa Maria Sopra Minerva in Rome is my favorite church and it’s breathtaking
—Raleigh Hussung from Love from Italia
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Assisi is ethereal at dawn, the presence of St. Francis undeniable as you watch the sunrise in this hill-top Umbrian town.—Jasmine Crystal Mah from Questa Dolce Vita
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Venice.Even if you do not believe in magic you will find it here.
—Zoe Gathi from Zoe Gathi http://www.zoegathi.com/
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One of the modern statues that sat within historic Pompeii – by the late Polish sculptor Igor Mitoraj.
—Photo by Michael David from Michael’s Eye
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Carnevale: A stunning costume for the Carnevale di Venezia in front of the typical gondolas and San Giorgio Maggiore
—Photo by Katia from The Venice Insider
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Piazzas are the place to see and be seen in Italy. Piazza Motta in Pretty Orta San Giulio, Lago di Orta
—Penny Sadler from Adventures of a Carry-On
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The view across the Grand Canal in Venice could be a painting, a photograph or perhaps a dream.
—Bob Hill from Bob Hill Visual Art
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There’s always space to sunbathe on the thick ribbon of golden sand at Punta Ala, Tuscany.
—Lisa Watson from http://www.italiankiwi.com/
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The rooftop views of Tuscany never disappoint, especially this one from Boboli Gardens in Florence
—Annette White from Bucket List Journey
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I love this amazing view from San Gimignano, Italy.
—Cacinda Maloney from Points and Travel
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Colorful Burano Island in Venice
—Marilyn Jones from Travel with Marilyn
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I captured Paula Sweet photographing one of the fine examples of Greek architecture still standing in the Valley of the Temples on the island of Sicily.
—Stanley Moss and photographer Paula Sweet from Lucire
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Gossip on a street corner, a San Frediano specialty since 1959 (and probably a lot longer).
—Georgette Jupe-Pradier from Girl in Florence
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Just 30 minutes from Naples by hydrofoil, the little island of Procida will steal your breath away with its salt water taffy colored houses in the fisherman’s borgo of Corricella.
—Karen Henderson from The Venice Experience
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The magnificent Basilica Sant’Antonio in Padova is stunning with its 8 cupolas, one of which is topped by a golden angel, twin bell towers and 2 minarets
—Debra Kolkka from Bagni di Lucca and Beyond
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There is something hauntingly majestic about Selinunte, Greek archaeological site by the sea in southwestern Sicily.
—Victoria De Maio from PostcardZ from Victoria
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Giannutri island of the Maremma Coast is the Tuscany you don’t expect. These sparkling waters blew me away
—Maria Pasquale from Heart Rome
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A time-honored tradition of gondolas completely made by hand by true craftsmen at Squero di San Trovaso in the Dorsorduro neighborhood of Venice
—Rae Pfundt from Kickin It with Rae
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The Arte Rame & Ferro store and workshop in in Guardiagrele, Abruzzo.
—Gina Richardson from Gina Girasole – My Adventures in Italy
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The Bridge of Sighs is a romantic spot and simply takes your breath away.
—Julie Busa from Traveling to Italy
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Piazza della Cisterna in San Gimignano boasts picturesque architecture
—John Fodera from Tuscan Vines
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These gentlemen are in Capri. They are standing at the port.
—Grace Rocco from Grace Goes to Italy…sempre
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It’s always so hard to leave Capri island, but this view makes it worth it.
—Ashley Turney from L’Esperta
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Positano on the Amalfi Coast is magical, relaxing, beautiful and inspiring.
—Margie Miklas from Margie in Italy
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The breathtaking Caveoso sassi in Matera are made from calcareous rock.
—Tracy Burns from Tracy’s Travels
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Life in Puglia is wonderful! So much to see
—Orna O’Reilly Weber from Orna O’Reilly:Travelling Italy
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Taken in Springtime from the Parco Duca di Cesaro, the public gardens of Taormina. One of my favourite places boasting a postcard perfect view of a snow-capped Mount Etna representing Fire and Ice matched with tempting Sicilian lemons that grow in such abundance on the island.
— Sarah Kearney from White Almond Private Sicily
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Venice: The calm of perfection
—Monica Cesarato from Monica Cesarato
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Gallipoli means “beautiful city.” The long sandy beaches and warm ocean waters are an islander’s paradise.
—Susan Nelson from Timeless Italy Travels
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Italy is a photographer’s dream and every corner beckons a photo opportunity. Until your next visit, enjoy traveling vicariously to La Bella Italia with our favorite photos. Hope to see you soon and don’t forget your camera.
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Feature photo by Annette White
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