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Elizabeth Helman Minchilli

An Italianophile for many years, Elizabeth contributes to a wide range of magazines in Europe, Asia and the United States, where she spreads the word about the joys of Italian life. She is the author of Private Tuscany, Private Rome, Deruta: A Tradition of Italian Ceramics, Restoring a Home in Italy, and Villa on the Lakes. Elizabeth is based in Rome and Umbria.
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Italy: Florence
Firenze, famously dubbed the “city of stone" by writer Mary McCarthy, regards itself as a living museum. And considering it has counted among its residents the likes of Michelangelo, Raphael,...
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Italy: Venice
Reporting on cities that have been attracting tourists for hundreds of years is both a privilege and a challenge.
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Italy: Rome
“Rome is a city that’s growing,” declared its last mayor, “and doesn’t fear what is new”—even if most visitors come to see its ancient treasures.
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