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HOTEL OF THE MONTH

VILLA DRAGONETTI, ABRUZZO

A former residence of the noble Dragonetti family, this country house hotel near L’Aquila, Abruzzo, and the Gran Sasso National Park......

16 Jun 2008 More

SAILING ALONG NAPLES COAST

Every Saturday until the 26^th July, the sailing boat Tortuga takes visitors on a fascinating historical day trip along the coast of the Bay of Naples.

12 Jun 2008 More

FLOWER FESTIVAL 2008 - GENZANO DI ROMA

The week-long annual “Infiorata” (Flower Festival) is in full swing at Genzano, one of the Castelli Romani hill towns near Rome.

10 Jun 2008 More

BOLZANO WORLD'S OLDEST CABLE CAR

On Sunday, 29th June, the town of Bolzano in the Trentino-Alto Adige region, celebrates the centenary of the Colle (or Kohlern) cable car, inaugurated on the 29^th June 1908. The Colle cable car is the oldest in the world by a month. Switzerland, in fact, completed the Wetterhorn-Aufzug cable car � the world’s number 2 � on the 27^th July 1908. The Colle cable car has been completely renovated and is now equipped with gondolas for 20 passengers. An attractive programme of musical, folkloristic and gastronomic events will mark the event.

For information: Azienda di Soggiorno e Turismo, Bolzano:

Tel. 0039 (0) 471/307000

www.bolzano-bozen.it        info@bolzano-bozen.it

08 Jun 2008

CATANIA COAST SUMMER NIGHTS

The seaside resorts on the Catania coast in Sicily have launched a summer programme of sunset-to-dawn entertainment to attract fun-seeking night owls, including dancing by moonlight and beachfront sunrise breakfasts.

01 Jun 2008 More