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by: Kristin Johnson

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My experience of Athens, Florence, Rome, Switzerland, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brug...moreMy experience of Athens, Florence, Rome, Switzerland, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brugges, and Paris in less than 60 seconds.less

Christ the Redeemer statue, Maratea, Italy

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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The "Cristo Redentore" or Christ the Redeemer on Mount Blaise in Maratea is t...moreThe "Cristo Redentore" or Christ the Redeemer on Mount Blaise in Maratea is the second largest in the world and the only one in Europe. Standing 72 feet high and 62 feet in width it can be seen for miles on its mountain perch. We also visit the basilica of Saint Blaise (San Biagio) which dates to the 7th century. The mountain stands at just over 2000 feet,, and on this day, we had clouds below and above us. This is a must-see when in Maratea.less

Beaches of Maratea and hill-side fire fighting

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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The Maratea beaches offer a splendid opportunity to work on your tan. Rent an...moreThe Maratea beaches offer a splendid opportunity to work on your tan. Rent an Umbrella and chair and you are set for the day. Great views of the ocean and small islands. Oh look, behind you the hills are on fire. Scrub brush perhaps set on fire by a careless cigarette, are working their way across the hills. The hills, too steep for vehicles, they use the Canadair fire-fighting airplane. We can watch the ocean, pretty girls in bikinis or airplanes putting out fires. Pass me another beer. less

Pepper production, Piazza San Gervasio, Italy

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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Like dried peppers? Toasty fried peppers? Well, we go behind the scene at the...moreLike dried peppers? Toasty fried peppers? Well, we go behind the scene at the Agriter Cooperative which grows and processes peppers in a variety of ways. There are acres of peppers growing. We watch the processing, slicing up, and drying of the peppers. We also see how they string up the peppers for drying in the traditional manner. This is way off the tourist route ... in fact, we had trouble finding it.less

City of the Palmenti, Pietragalla, Italy

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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How did they make wine many years ago? Think you know? Well, let's take a tou...moreHow did they make wine many years ago? Think you know? Well, let's take a tour of a city of ancient wineries dating back to the 1300s. The word Palmenti means an in-ground or below ground mill which could refer to rice, wheat or wine production. I was told that some of these were still in use ... but I doubt it. This is definitely off the usual tourist route.less

Fountain cavallina, Genzano, Italy

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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The "Fontana Cavallina", or translated to Fountain of Horses, is a delightful...moreThe "Fontana Cavallina", or translated to Fountain of Horses, is a delightful piazza of fountains and a great place for meeting people. The original fountain dating back to the 17th century, it was expanded in the mid 1800s to form a larger amphitheater in a neoclassical style. When ever in Genzano, this is a must visit place.less

The hill-top city of Rivello, Italy

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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A truly classical hill-top town with many medieval buildings and churches. No...moreA truly classical hill-top town with many medieval buildings and churches. Not found on the usual tourist trail, it is filled with Italian color. The main piazza, located high on the hill provides a great panoramic view of the town and surrounding hills. A cup of caffe' with a shot of Sambuca and we can spend a moment absorbing a bit of Italy. Visit the Church of Saint Antonio and the Convent, now a civic museum.less

An Italian Gardener, Rivello, Italy

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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A unique visit with an Italian gardener and a tour of his garden. Vegetables ...moreA unique visit with an Italian gardener and a tour of his garden. Vegetables and fruits abound on this hill-side plot of land. Learn how to pull olives off the tree and taste the fruit from the Fici di India cactus plant.less

Blessing of the horses, sausage shop, gelato shop, Assisi, Italy

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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View the blessing of the animals in the piazza of Saint Claire. On this day i...moreView the blessing of the animals in the piazza of Saint Claire. On this day is was the horses from the surrounding towns. After the blessing and the horses leave, there is the inevitable cleanup. Travel with us as we visit an unique Salumeria (sausage shop) and see how the experts carve up the Prosciutto. Then we end our adventures at a gelato shop (gelateria) with wall murals we wouldn't see in an American ice cream shop. The gelato was excellent as well as the murals.less

Cathedrals, Saint Francis, Saint Claire, and more, Assisi, Italy

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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Start your tour at the Porta Nuova (New opening/door) in the town of Assisi. ...moreStart your tour at the Porta Nuova (New opening/door) in the town of Assisi. Visit the Cathedral of Saint Claire (Santa Clara) and the piazza. Explore the ancient temple of Minerva and the Church of Maria that was built above of the temple (Santa Maria Sopra Minerva). Then take a leisurely walk through medieval streets to the Cathedral of Saint Francis (San Francesco). End with a taxi ride out of the historic district.less

Rocca Maggiore and San Damiano, Assisi, Italy

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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Overlooking the town of Assisi are two fortresses, Rocca Maggiore (Greater fo...moreOverlooking the town of Assisi are two fortresses, Rocca Maggiore (Greater fortress) and Rocca Minore (Lesser fortress). Walk with us through the very well restored ruins, through tunnels and have a panoramic view atop the lookout tower. Then, travel to the sanctuary of San Damiano where Saint Claire started the order of The Poor Claires and lived there for many years until her death. A follower of Saint Francis, Claire lived her life devoted to God.less

Farchioni Winery, Gualdo Cattaneo, Italy

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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Farchioni Winery, located on one of Italy’s abundant hill tops, is world famo...moreFarchioni Winery, located on one of Italy’s abundant hill tops, is world famous for their quality products. Here we see grapes being crushed and sent to the fermentation tanks. We also see wine being drawn off and stored in wooden casks. A great behind-the-scenes experience. Later we have lunch and a wine tasting. There is no shortage of good food and good wine being provided by our host Marco Farchioni.less

Muzzi world famous pastries, Marsciano, italy

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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Muzzi, Antica Pasticceria has been making pastry, confections and candy since...moreMuzzi, Antica Pasticceria has been making pastry, confections and candy since 1795. World famous for their delicious products we meet the president of the company, Lorendana Muzzi, and go behind the scenes to where they make some of there pastries. Just looking over their fantastic array of products you could inhale 500 calories. A cup of caffe', some cookies and we ready for anything.less

Antonelli winery, San Marco, Italy

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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Antonelli wines, world famous, is located in the hills of San Marco, about a ...moreAntonelli wines, world famous, is located in the hills of San Marco, about a half hour south-west of Assisi, Italy. We watch the vineyard people cutting and bringing grapes to the auger and wine press. Then we visit the huge fermentation tanks, cask storage rooms and the wine bottling area. Finally, working up a thirst, we partake of a wine tasting with our gracious host Filippo Antonelli (Agronomist).less

Somewhere in Italy - trailer

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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Explore the regions of Umbria and Basilicata as we travel with an American fo...moreExplore the regions of Umbria and Basilicata as we travel with an American food importer/distributor and a famous Italian Chef. Go behind the scenes of world-known wineries and confectionery producers. Walk the streets of Assisi visiting the cathedrals of St. Francis, St. Claire and other churches. Climb to the hill-top fortress of Rocca Maggiore for a vast panorama of Assisi. Visit Rivello and Maratea as well as the ancient Palmenti (wineries) in Pietragalla and many more not-so-touristy locations. So join us as we explore these great places - Somewhere in Italyless

Roman Villa of the Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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The Roman Villa in Piazza Armerina has the best preserved Roman floor tiles (...moreThe Roman Villa in Piazza Armerina has the best preserved Roman floor tiles (mosaics) in the world. There are 63 rooms, 42 of which have extensively designed floor tiles. Most of the villa is under cover and you can't, for obvious reasons, walk on the tile floors. They have an extensive network of connecting walkways for us tourists. If you are fascinated by floor tiles, this is the place to visit in Sicily.less

Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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Perched on a hill overlooking the ocean on one side and Agrigento on the othe...morePerched on a hill overlooking the ocean on one side and Agrigento on the other is The Valley of the Temples. This is the finest collection of Greek temples in Europe and the temple of Concord is the world's best preserved Greek Temple. There is a bit of walking, but well worth the effort. Come along with us now as we hike among the temples.less

Archaeological Park, Syracuse, Sicily

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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This Archaeological Park contains a Roman amphitheater and Sicily's largest G...moreThis Archaeological Park contains a Roman amphitheater and Sicily's largest Greek theater. Also within the park is The Ear of Dionysius (cave) and the Altar of Hieron II. It is a wonderfully laid out park and one should allow a few hours to wander through it. It is a treasure trove of of Roman and Greek structures spanning ten centuries.less

Stairway of Saint Maria, Caltagirone, Sicily

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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One hundred and forty-two steps each decorated with a unique series of decora...moreOne hundred and forty-two steps each decorated with a unique series of decorative tiles. The steps built in 1608 were tiled in 1954 using island patterns from the 10th century that were collected and adapted by Antonino Ragona.less

Sights and sounds of Taormina, Sicily

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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Come along with us and drive the hills of Taormina in our little Fiat Punta, ...moreCome along with us and drive the hills of Taormina in our little Fiat Punta, Visit the Hotel Villa Fabbiano, a quaint park and watch street musicians at Piazza IX Aprile.less

Nature park in the Madionie mountains, Sicily

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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Sicily's largest natural park lies in the Madonie mountains located in the no...moreSicily's largest natural park lies in the Madonie mountains located in the north central portion of Sicily. Hike with us as we explore along the trails, visit a ranger station, walk underneath the worlds largest holly trees and climb to the rocky summit. It's a clear day and the views are awesome.less

Carriage ride in Ortygia Island, Sicily

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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Ortygia Island sits at the tip of Syracuse (Siracusa) Sicily. Come with us on...moreOrtygia Island sits at the tip of Syracuse (Siracusa) Sicily. Come with us on a horse drawn carriage through the historic portion of this island. We also visit the ancient Greek temple (ruins) of Apolloless

Travel up Mount Etna, Sicily

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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Travel with us in a ski gondola and "jeep" as we ascend Mount Etna in Sicily....moreTravel with us in a ski gondola and "jeep" as we ascend Mount Etna in Sicily. Who would have thought there would have been this much snow in April. We could only make it to just below the summit to view the huge caldera. At a lower elevation we hiked down into an extinct caldera. The views are incredible. less

The medieval district, Cefalu', Sicily

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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Dating back to the 5th century BC, the town of Cefalu', like most of Sicilian...moreDating back to the 5th century BC, the town of Cefalu', like most of Sicilian towns, contains elements of Arab, Norman, Roman and Greek civilizations. Come with us now and walk the streets of the medieval district, visit stores, restaurants and historic locations. Watch our meals being prepared by Sicilian chefs and listen to one local restaurant owner sing while he serves the food.less

Castlebuono, Sicily

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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Travel with us in this medieval town that is famous for its castle which was ...moreTravel with us in this medieval town that is famous for its castle which was built by the noble Ventimiglia family in the 14th century. We visit the Chiese Vecchia Madre (Church of the old/ancient Mother) and its mural laden crypt. Then a tour of the castle which has the private family chapel built in an extreme baroque style ... unlike anything we have seen before.less

Spoleto

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by: Europe a la Carte

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The views from the Umbrian hill top town of Spoleto

Siena

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by: Europe a la Carte

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Piazza del Campo, the main square in Siena, a beautiful Tuscan city.

Lake Trasimeno, Umbria, italy

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by: Europe a la Carte

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Lake Trasimeno in Umbria is the fourth largest lake in Italy. The footage was...moreLake Trasimeno in Umbria is the fourth largest lake in Italy. The footage was taken in Passignano sul Trasimeno on the northern shores of the lake.less

Spedale degli Innocenti

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by: Steve Waszak, MD

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The Spedale degli Innocenti in Florence, Italy, was the first foundling hospi...moreThe Spedale degli Innocenti in Florence, Italy, was the first foundling hospital built in Europe. It was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi in 1419. He as also the builder of the dome of the Duomo there. A horizontal wheel brought abandoned infants into the hospital. It was one of the first renaissance buildings and is beautiful in its coherent architecture.less

Piazza 4 Novembre, Perugia

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by: Europe a la Carte

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A short video of the main square in the beautiful Italian city of Perugia

Visit to Vetriano, Italy

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by: Globe Scope

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This movie promotes the idea of staying in a small house in a Tuscan village...moreThis movie promotes the idea of staying in a small house in a Tuscan village. It will be used on a web site featuring the house as a vacation rental property.less

Tuscany and Umbria

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by: Globe Scope

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This is just a teaser of the programs we plan to develop on Italian themes. ...moreThis is just a teaser of the programs we plan to develop on Italian themes. It is also an example of the kinds of short WEB movies on many parts of the world that we can create from our extensive footage resources.less

Piazza Republica

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by: Tim Frakes Productions

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The Piazza Republica is one of Rome's many beautiful intersections. Located o...moreThe Piazza Republica is one of Rome's many beautiful intersections. Located on the east side of the city, the piazza features the Naiad fountain, built on what was once a Roman bath. Next to the fountain is the Santa Maria degli Angeli. This church was built on and around the ruins of the Emperor Diocletian's bath. www.frakesproductions.comless

Insieme in Italia - trailer

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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It took two trips to Italy, but it is finally completed. Ever wanted to see w...moreIt took two trips to Italy, but it is finally completed. Ever wanted to see what it was like to drive the Amalfi Coast ... here it is, winding and beautiful. We visit the town of Amalfi, Sorrento, Gaeta, the Island of Capri. In addition we watch a ceramic artist at his work in Vietri, the ceramics capital of the Amalfi Coast. Explore the Medieval town of Sermoneta and the Caetani castle, visit La Reggia and it's incredible gardens at Caserta. And there is more...less

a Slice of Sicily - trailer

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by: Aldimar Video Productions

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Enter the unique world of Sicily and explore the many historical and archaeol...moreEnter the unique world of Sicily and explore the many historical and archaeological sites with this husband and wife videography team. Climb "La Rocca" towering above the medieval town of Cefalu. Visit Cefalu itself and discover the medieval district. Visit the "Valley of the Temples" in Agrigento: the fortress castle at Castlebuono; the Roman Casale in Piazza Armerina famous for it's incrededible floor mosaics: and on and on to be a part of Sicily's historical culture.less

Rome part 1

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by: marshallcook

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Rome part 1

Rome part 2

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by: marshallcook

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Rome part 2

Italian Postman goes green

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by: livingtrends

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In Crema, Italy traffic is polluting the medieval center. A postman takes a s...moreIn Crema, Italy traffic is polluting the medieval center. A postman takes a stand and rides the Oxygen electric scooter on his rounds.less