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All about Italy

All about Italy. Interesting facts, Italian lessons, Made in Italy and Traditions.

Merenda
Traditions & Habits 9

Merenda, the Italian way to have a snack

I fear that there’s no proper translation in English for the word merenda, which is one→

gondola
All About Italy 2

The fascinating secrets of the Venetian Gondola

The gondola [GON-doh-lah] is the typical Venetian boat, suitable to transport people. Initially only persons of high→

Squero San Trovaso
Traditions & Habits 3

The Venetian squero, the place in which gondolas are built

The squero [SKWEH-roh] is the typical site for the construction and restoration of boats. Nowadays→

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