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You are going on a trip to Sicily and want to visit Trapani?

Wondering about the best points of interest? That’s a good thing, there is a lot to discover around! In order to help you plan your trip, I have prepared a guide for the city and its surroundings. I'll start with a list of 10 must-see attractions in Trapani (with lots of helpful travel tips!), Followed by examples of trips to visit Trapani in 1, 2, 3 or 4 days. And as a bonus, you will find at the end of the article my suggestions for the best accommodations and restaurants, in order to make your stay a truly unforgettable experience! So, what are the best places to visit in Trapani?

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1. Visit Trapani old town

You do not need to travel by car to visit the old town of Trapani. It is not large and can be easily walked.

There are no really famous or well-known buildings, but a short stroll through its narrow streets is very pleasant. The oldest streets are Via Garibaldi, Corso Italia, and Corso Vittorio Emanuele.

Here is a list of monuments and churches to admire:

Ligny Tower at the tip of Trapani The Agostino Pepoli Regional Museum The Basilica of St. Lawrence Church of the souls in purgatory The Contemporary Art Museum Saturn Fountain The Twin Clock Tower

Don’t hesitate also to visit the fish market, a good way to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Sicilian city! Or take a walk to Villa Margherita Park to enjoy some greenery.

If you’re a shopping lover, you will for sure enjoy the Via Giovanni Battista Fardella, the main shopping street of the city, with its cafes, restaurants, shoes and clothing shops.

2. Erice Village

If you're in Trapani, you're sure to visit the most popular village nearby, Erice. This medieval village is perched on a rocky cliff at more than 750 meters above sea level, offering a magnificent view of Trapani, the Aegadian Islands, and San Vito Lo Capo. It’s one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Sicily.

Your first option is to go there by car from Trapani, which takes around 30 minutes. You will then have to park on one of the paid car parks at the village entrance. It costs 2€ for the first hour and 1€ for the following hours.

Your second option is to take a cable car from Trapani to Erice. A round trip costs 9€ and it takes around 10 minutes to arrive in the village. It’s the best option if you want to enjoy the magnificent scenery, but it’s also quite impressive!

To take the cable car, you will need to park on the official parking lot. Some people may try to attract you to more expensive parking lots, just ignore them!

In Erice, I advise you to follow the signposted walk. It will allow you to see all the must-see attractions in the village, without missing anything. For me, the most impressive was the castle at the top of the cliff. From there, the view over the whole valley of Trapani and the sea is magnificent!

In the village, you will also find many restaurants, cafés, souvenir shops, and pasticceria. The most famous is Maria Grammatico’s, which offers delicacies made from marzipan, cannoli and the complete range of Sicilian pastries. All this for a very reasonable price.

Erice is a very touristic village, you will meet a lot of people between the village entrance and the street leading to the castle. But if you move away from the main street and walk along the cobbled streets, everything quickly becomes quiet and peaceful. Don’t hesitate to walk around in the lesser-known streets of the village after admiring the main attractions.

3. Favignana

With Levanzo and Maretimo, Favignana is one of the 3 islands that form the Aegadian Islands archipelago.

With Erice village, they are the must-see attractions during your stay in Trapani. Favignana, the largest and the most visited island of the archipelago is the best served by boat.

From Trapani, you will have to take a ferry to Favignana. All departures are from the port of Trapani.

We took the Liberty Lines ferries and paid 45€ for the round trip, for 2. Going to the island takes about 30 minutes. Liberty lines company is the best in terms of schedules, with a lot of round trips an everyday day.

Once in Favignana, your best option to visit the island is to rent a bike. On foot, you wouldn’t be able to do much, apart from visiting the village and its surroundings. Renting a car is not very practical on small paths.

For 5€ a day, get on your bike and avoid falling into a pothole (like my girlfriend). Don’t worry, if you’re not ready for the Tour de France, the island tour is mostly flat.

Cycling routes and points of interest are well indicated. You can’t really get lost on the island, but it’s handy to have a map (they give you one when renting the bike) to see where you are and estimate the traveling time. It would be a shame to miss the ferry back!

There are 2 historic buildings to see on the island:

The Palazzo Florio, housing the town hall The famous tonnara, the old tuna products factory.

If you go to Favignana, it’s mainly to go around the beaches and coves, enjoy the beautiful turquoise water and white sandy beaches. Main points of interest: Cala Rossa, Lido Burrone, Cala Azzurra, Cala Rotonda, and many others. For sure you will find a great place to swim!

And for diving enthusiasts, it’s simply heaven! The crystal clear water will allow you to observe groupers, lobsters, and barracudas.

4. Levanzo

Levanzo is the smallest Aegadian island, with only 6 km² of land. If you want to visit it during your stay in Trapani, you have 2 choices: Take the ferry from Trapani. The journey takes about 25 minutes for 20 euros round trip per person.

From Favignana, you can take taxi boats. It takes around 10 minutes. Levanzo’s peculiarity is the Genovese prehistoric cave, housing representations of people and animals dating almost 10 000 years back.

You can go there by boat or on foot, following a footpath on the side of the mountain. Your choice!

Other things to do in Levanzo include a seaside walk, swimming, sunbathing, diving and aperitif! This quiet little island is the perfect place to relax and rest. There is no road in Levanzo, hence no sound pollution from cars.

If you wish to stay there, you should really book in advance, there are only 2 hotels and a few apartments available.

5. Marettimo

And if you want to visit all the Aegadian Islands, you can go to Marettimo, the wildest, the farthest and certainly the least touristic of the 3 islands. To get there, count 1h20 in hydrofoil from Trapani.

In Marettimo, just like in Levanzo, you can enjoy the calm and sunshine or go swimming in magnificent coves. You can also book a boat trip to visit the many karst caves in the area. It’s also a great destination if you enjoy hiking, with many trails offering superb views. Punta Troia Castle is a must!

It’s the ideal place, after a tour in Sicily, to spend a day far from the civilization before returning home.

6. Trapani and Paceco salt pans

From Trapani, don’t miss the salt road or via del sale in Italian. it will take you along the salt pans, from Trapani to Marsala. There are one of the major points of interest in the region!

The view of the salt piles and old windmills (used to grind salt) reflected in the water is simply magnificent. The salt pans are inside a nature reserve, which has allowed the restoration of some of the mills. However, most of them are no longer inactivity or just used for small traditional production.

The salt being processed there is nowadays considered a luxury product mainly used for fine cuisine. You can buy some if you want!

7. Marsala

By taking the via del sale from Trapani, you will reach Marsala in about 45 minutes by car. If you don’t know the city, you may know its typical product. Marsala, the famous wine of the same name! If you’ve never tasted it before, this is your chance. Many stalls organize tastings.

And to sober up after all this wine tasting, you should take a walk in the old town. Here are the must-see attractions in Marsala:

The Baroque Cathedral dedicated to St. Thomas or Chiesa Madre The Republic Square The Palace April VII, former Senate palace, now the town hall The Saint Joseph’s Church The “Baglio Anselmi” archaeological museum, which houses the world’s only Phoenician warship. The Saint Peter’s Monastery The Carmine church and convent

8. Segesta Temple

30 minutes drive from Trapani is one of the most important archaeological remains in the region, the Temple of Segesta. This ancient city was founded by the Elymes. It has suffered many armed conflicts, notably with the neighboring city of Selinunte. Today, all that remains is a temple and a theatre.

Segesta Temple, lost in the countryside, is beautifully preserved and offers a panoramic surrounding view. Historians assume that this temple made of 36 Doric columns could never be completed because of the conflicts. The temple never had a roof!

The theatre is located on Mount Barbaro, 400m above sea level. With a capacity of 4,000 spectators in ancient times, It nowadays still hosts plays and concerts in the summer. To get to the theatre from the Temple, you will have to follow a 2 km uphill path. If you wish, you can also take a bus to the summit and go back down on foot afterward.

To visit Segesta, you will have to park on the paid parking, a little far from the site and take the shuttle to the site for 5€. Then you will have to pay the 6€ entrance fee for the temple and theatre.

If you want to take the shuttle to the theatre, it will cost 1.5€. As the organization is not optimal, you will have to pay each time, there is no combined ticket.

9. Mount Cofano Nature Reserve

From Trapani, you can go to Monte Cofano Nature Reserve (Riserva Naturale Orientata Monte Cofano). Less known than its “rival”, the Zingaro nature reserve, it’s nevertheless just as pretty.

There are 2 entries in the reserve:

One on the side of Cornino town (30 minutes’ drive from Trapani) The other on the side of San Vito Lo Capo (1 hour from Trapani).

When I went there, I arrived from San Vito Lo Capo. If you can, it’s the best choice, as there are many nice places to see on this site before the reserve.

To get there you will have to take a rather bumpy path but don’t hesitate to continue up to the parking. The access to the reserve is normally paid (2€ per person). However, when I was there, it was free because one of the trails was closed (risks of rockfall, too dangerous).

The walk begins on a pleasant flat path along the coast. Going to the other side of the reserve takes about 1h30 (3hrs round trip) and is very easy. There are many many nice viewpoints along the way, and you will be able to swim in some coves (near the 2 entrances).

Don’t forget to take water, a hat and sunscreen as there is no shade at all and nowhere to buy anything.

Another trail leads to the summit of Mount Cofano. This one requires a good physical condition as the climbs get a bit steep, and you need to use ropes attached to the rocks to go up.

Bring hiking boots and good equipment, don’t go to flip-flops! You will be rewarded for your efforts with the stunning view from the top of Monte Cofano. Count 4 to 5 hours for the round trip, depending on your walking speed.

10. Trapani’s beaches

If you are staying in Trapani, why not try one of the beaches nearby after your day trips?

There are 2 main beaches in Trapani:

Lido San Giuliano, about twenty minutes’ walk from the city center. You can find bars and restaurants there. You will be able to rent deckchairs and beach umbrella for the day. Lido Paradiso, a fully equipped private beach with a swimming pool for children.

The water isn’t deep and the beach is well protected from the wind. Perfect if you travel with children! You can also swim along the waterfront. There are several places to go on the rocks and a few small beaches where you can put your towel.

Of course, they are not the most beautiful beaches of Sicily, but it is enough to cool down after an intense day trip!

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A Guide to Ischia, the Italian Island With Healing Hot Springs and a Dreamy New Hotel

Secret’s out. For years, the volcanic island of Ischia in the Gulf of Naples had managed to coast under the radar with its glitzy little sister, Capri, stealing the spotlight. And if you ask the Ischia locals and seasonal regulars who visit to swim in its mineral-rich thermal waters, they consider it a hotspot on the basis of its hot springs—a favorite of ancient Romans seeking self-care—rather than a trendy port of call.

But still, every scroll through Instagram this summer seemed to include an Ischia geotag, with posts from Angela and Margherita Missoni, Aly Michalka, Lisa Marie Fernandez, Candice Lake, Katie Sturino, Athena Calderone, Sophia Roe, JJ Martin, Alex Eagle and Eugenie Niarcos. It seemed all my most glamorous follows were chez Mezzatorre Hotel and Spa, wearing retro high-waisted bikinis whilst noshing on ricotta-stuffed squash blossoms and enjoying the kind of Campari-soaked romp that would have given Slim Aarons FOMO.

Mezzatore’s chic proprietress Marie-Louise Sciò, the CEO of Pellicano Group, is chiefly responsible for all the buzz surrounding this spot. Since acquiring the Mezzatorre this January and opening in April, Sciò, who has a background in architecture and interior design, quickly gave the hotel a transformative tuneup. “My goal was to create a space that was whimsical in a way,” she says. “And, you know, fun and elegant without being pretentious, which is the same approach I had at Il Pellicano. I always try to nurture a timeless aesthetic, with nothing that goes in or out of fashion.”

Perched on a cliff, this 16th century Moorish-style former watchtower has more than its fair share of photogenic charms: a sapphire swimming cove; glorious saltwater pool; on-site thermal spa; peach Bellini umbrellas that blend into the sunset and signature Pellicano mustard and white striped towels; plus gracious rooms that feel as though you are crashing at a friend’s plush yet unpretentious villa. The place is filled with apropos touches such as Pierre Frey fabric in the tented La Torre restaurant, aqua glass tumblers to match the Mediterranean, and glossy emerald tilework in the thermal spa. “It’s a mix and match of things I liked, put together as you would do in a house,” she says. “I didn’t want to make it feel like it was too ‘done’ and fully decorated in that very perfect interior design manner that they often do in hotels.”

I first spotted the Mezzatorre on the feed of one of my most discerning girlfriends, Alex Merrell, a DJ and the founder of travel platform TREC, who went cavorting there with her pal Shay Mitchell. I quickly booked a last-minute getaway with my workaholic husband. Together with another couple, CNN’s resident globetrotter Bill Weir and fashion executive Kelly Dowd, we felt as though we had stepped into a parallel universe reminiscent of The Talented Mr. Ripley, scenes of which were shot on the island. Ischia immediately had us unwinding, and the Mezzatorre, with its lovely staff clad in bespoke safari-style fatigues and guests all sporting Sciò’s recent Birkenstock collaboration, felt like the most stylish summer camp imaginable. Comparing the destination to its neighbors, I’d say it is less sardine-packed than Positano and much more low-key than Capri.

These are the qualities that also appealed to Sciò. “It’s the real thing and still has something completely authentic about it,” she says, noting that it was once a playground for Brigitte Bardot, Marlon Brando, and Elizabeth Taylor in its 1950s and 1960s heyday. “But it wasn’t further developed much more. So there’s not all that international retail, and you still find local family restaurants. It’s a very simple island, and very Italian—we consider it a rare gem.”

Indeed, if you do make the sojourn, it is the type of place where recommendations are key, and the best spots are often hidden. Here, a guide to getting swept away with il dolce far niente (the art of doing nothing) in Ischia.

Where to Stay in Ischia

Mezzatorre Hotel and Thermal Spa This island classic recently underwent a stylish revamp. It’s hard to decide what’s more divine: the uni speghetti or the stunning swimming options.

Regina Isabella – Resort Spa Restaurant A secluded five star spot is nestled amongst Mediterranean pinewoods that wins guests over with its private bay and beaches.

Miramare e Castello Hotel Adjacent to the Aragonese Castle and the island’s the historical centre of Ischia Ponte, this seaside spot also offers grand views of the Gulf of Naples and a quirky Wes Anderson-esque mise-en-scene.

Grand Hotel Excelsior Terme A former swinging ‘60s seaside villa of an English aristocrat, the property was more recently transformed by an Italian Count. It still retains its noble roots with rather regal interiors.

Where to Eat in Ischia

Il Pirata This lively boite in the picturesque town of Sant’ Angelo is most beloved for its pizzeria.

Neptunus Dinner is elevated to commedia dell’arte theatre, with everyone from servers to the chef presenting each hearty dish with a spirited Italiano singalong. Even Naomi Campbell and Tina Turner have partaken.

La Baia The restaurant overlooking Mezzatorre’s private bay with a traditional Campania cuisine.

Giardini Eden Dine right on the sea at this spot known for its fresh fruits de mer.

Umberto A Mare A smart restaurant with epic sea views and recalibrated mediterranean cuisine.

Le Vigne di Alberto A historic spot perched on the upper part of the island. The food is simple and menu minimal to allow the ancient flavors to shine.

Seasons This beach restaurant puts a contemporary spin on seafood classics. It also has one of the best sunsets on the island.

La Bella Napoli Located near the port of Forio, this casual spot is most popular for its excellent pizza and home-made cookies.

Il Focolare This hillside slow-food restaurant specializes in grilled meats and Ischia-style rabbit.

Where to Explore

Aragonese A medieval castle built by Hiero I of Syracuse in 474 BC is adjacent to Ischia, at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples. Take a boat ride to this volcanic rocky islet that connects to Ischia by a scenic causeway.

Mount Epomeo The highest mountain on Ischia is believed to be a volcanic horst. It’s blanketed in lush greenery, with local vineyards occupying the slopes.

Giardini La Mortella A former private garden first opened to the public in 1991. It was dreamt up in the 1950s by Susana Walton, wife of the composer William Walton.

Where to Swim

Spiaggia dei Maronti Beach You’ll find some of the best swimming on the southern part of the island. Have lunch at the nearby Belmare restaurant.

Spiaggia di Citara Beach Home to the Poseidon Thermal Gardens, this big and bustling beach is the place to go if you like a scene and some shopping with your lido.

Via Sorgeto Natural Hot Spring If raw, rustic, and remote is more your speed, venture down a precarious staircase to this picturesque cove and wade into healing rock pools, heated from bubbling volcanic activity.

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29 luglio, Beach Music Parade, la festa collettiva in spiaggia @ Rapallo & Santa Margherita Ligure

Dopo il grande successo dei primi due appuntamenti dell'estate 2018, quello che ha preso vita a Finale Ligure e quello che ha animato le spiagge di Albissola Superiore e Albissola Marina, il terzo evento Beach Music Parade domenica 29 luglio (e non il 22 come originariamente previsto, causa maltempo) riempie di musica e di energia Rapallo e Santa Margherita Ligure, zone d'eccellenza non solo in Liguria, ma in tutto il mondo.

Dal pomeriggio e fino a mezzanotte, l'evento fa divertire chiunque, dai ragazzi alle famiglie. Gli organizzatori, ovvero Giacomo Canale, l'ideatore della manifestazione, Nino Tassara, Max Costa e Fabrizio Fasciolo, presidente provinciale del SILB, hanno semplicemente pensato ad un "contenitore" che metta insieme tante eccellenze diverse.

Il tema comune della Beach Music Parade del 29 luglio 2018 tra Rapallo & Santa Margherita Ligure è White Party. Sarà una festa in bianco piena d'energia e voglia di divertimento.

Ecco il programma nel dettaglio:

Bagni Ariston Rapallo: musica con spettacolo di danza del ventre e animazione al Tub's Bar. sangria a 5€. ristorante alla carta e cocktail bar. Tel. 0185.53654

Baia dei Sogni Rapallo: musica dal vivo con il duo acustico Clara Sambu. grigliata a 18€ con consumazione (prosecco/ birra/ analcolico). cocktail bar. Tel. 328 8239514

Bagni Bristol Rapallo: musica revival '70'/80/'90 con dj Alfre. apericena 18€ con consumazione. aperibimbi a 10€. Tel. 347.4029922

Rapallo Bagni Porticciolo: musica e intrattenimento con Massimo Gallinati (in arte Macho) al BLISS BEACH BAR. Focacce e spritz a 15€. a seguire nella terrazza di Villa Porticciolo dj set con Ale e Sergio Nigma Auditore. Tel. 0185.042664

Bagni Tigullio Rapallo: musica live e karaoke con Dasdy. aperitivo con buffet (e assaggio di cozze alla marinara) a 15€ con consumazione. Tel. 335.8018870

Bagni Vittoria Rapallo: musica dance e revival di dj Luca Angiolini. apericena a 18€ con consumazione. Tel. 347.0338367

Bagni Lido & Flora Rapallo (Spiagge Del Tigullio): musica dal vivo con Diamond Duo (Nicole Magolie & Gabriele Gentile). Aperitivo con buffet a 15€ con consumazione. Ristorante alla carta. Tel. 0185.54084

Covo Beach by Miami Cafè S.Margherita Ligure: musica deep-house e lounge con dj Emanuele Marolato. Apericena a 15€ con consumazione. Tel. 335.8380308

Margherita Beach S.Margherita Ligure: musica dance e revival con dj Giovanni Carrara. Aperitivo con buffet a 15€ con consumazione. Tel. 0185.287883

Spiaggia Minaglia Beach S.Margherita Ligure: dj set Matteo Parlà con musica house e dance. Aperitivo con stuzzichini a 10€ con consumazione. Tel. 392.0421906

Bagni Vicini S.Margherita Ligure: musica lounge. aperitivo con buffet a 15€ con consumazione. Tel. 0185.285421

Spiaggia di San Michele di Pagana: il Comune di Rapallo presenta RapalloDance2018 serata Nigh On The Beach con dj Alberto Bibo Zappettini & voice Andrea Carretti. www.facebook.com/events/1943377112348312

La festa prosegue fino a tarda notte in discoteca al Covo di Nord-Est di S.Margherita Ligure. Chi partecipa alla Beach Music Parade può ritirare il suo ingresso omaggio presso tutti gli stabilimenti balneari aderenti alla manifestazione.

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Beach Music Parade è una festa collettiva, composta da tanti eventi diversi pensati per ogni tipo di pubblico, organizzati dai diversi operatori del litorale. Molti gli stabilimenti balneari coinvolti in questo grande evento: dj set, grigliate, musica dal vivo, apericena, spettacoli... E' un momento perfetto per far festa tutti insieme, chiunque abbia voglia di divertirsi sotto il sole e poi di sera trova l'appuntamento perfetto per rilassarsi. Come riassume lo slogan è una manifestazione che nasce per unire: sole, musica, mare & divertimento fanno scatenare la Riviera Ligure.

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ANCONA – Si svolgerà il 25 gennaio prossimo la cerimonia per l’inaugurazione delle sette nuove istallazioni dell’artista tedesco Gunter Demnig, realizzate ad Ancona per ricordare altrettante vittime della barbarie nazifascista. Le pietre d’inciampo, monumento diffuso alla memoria, ricorderanno:Dante Coen morto a Buchenwald nel 1945 – Via Astagno; Guido Lowenthal morto ad Auschwitz nel 1944 – Via Astagno ; Eugenia Carcassoni morta ad Auschwitz data incerta – Via Astagno ; Elsa Zamorani, morto ad Auschwitz nel 1944 Villa Gusso – via Santa Margherita; Achille Guglielmi, morto durante l’arresto nel 1943 Villa Gusso – via Santa Margherita; Gino Guglielmi, morto ad Auschwitz nel 1944 Villa Gusso – via Santa Margherita; Gino Tommasi, morto a Mauthausen nel 1945 Via Isonzo.

Prima tappa dell’inaugurazione sarà via Astagno (Sinagoga), dalle 9,45, poi via Isonzo e infine via Santa Margherita (Villa Gusso). Terminerà verso le 12,30

Le sette pietre realizzate quest’anno si aggiungono alle due già posizionate lo scorso anno e saranno definitivamente svelate il 25 gennaio, alla presenza delle autorità cittadine e di una rappresentanza delle scuole. Le installazioni di Demnig (Pietre di inciampo, Stolpersteine in lingua madre) sono sanpietrini di piccola dimensione ricoperte di ottone con un’incisione che ricorda nome, data di nascita e di morte della vittima, in molti casi anche il luogo della deportazione. Questi monumenti diffusi della memoria hanno reso celebre Demnig nel mondo e mantengono viva la memoria dell’olocausto e della barbarie di quella terribile fase storica. In venticinque anni sono state circa 63mila le pietre di inciampo collocate in almeno 21 Paesi.

Lo scorso anno, ne furono collocate tre nelle Marche, due nella città di Ancona, alla memoria di Giacomo e Sergio Russi (in via Saffi) e di Ferruccio Ascoli (Corso Amendola), ed una a Ostra Vetere, alla memoria di Gaddo Morpurgo. Il progetto “Pietre di inciampo” è nato all’interno del Tavolo sulla Memoria, costituito dall’Assemblea legislativa delle Marche e promosso con l’Istituto di Storia delle Marche, la Comunità ebraica, l’Anpi, la Rete universitaria per il Giorno della Memoria, l’Ufficio scolastico regionale, Anci, Anmig, Comune di Ancona.

“La pietra d’inciampo -spiega l’assessore alla Cultura, Paolo Marasca– non è solo un intervento sulla memoria individuale e collettiva. Essa ci ricorda che è anzitutto la nostra vita a proseguire per inciampi, ad aver bisogno di tutta la veglia che possiamo dedicarle, a dover contare su segni capaci di dirci da dove veniamo e quindi chi siamo, cosa possiamo fare, in quali abissi possiamo cadere. Installare una pietra d’inciampo è un gesto di costruzione del futuro.”

Guido Lowenthal ed Eugenia Carcassoni

La famiglia Lowenthal viveva nell’arteria principale del vecchio ghetto, in via Astagno, non lontano dalla sinagoga ottocentesca, l’unica superstite dopo la distruzione dell’antico tempio di rito italiano, decisa dal fascismo per fare posto al nuovo corso Stamira. Su di loro le leggi razziali si erano abbattute con particolare veemenza. Non solo il capofamiglia Guido, «bancarellaro» aveva subito, come altri quaranta ambulanti, il ritiro della licenza per la sua attività, ma assieme al primogenito Ivo aveva vissuto l’odissea dell’internamento: Isola del Gran Sasso, Gioia del Colle, infine Urbisaglia.

A determinare il provvedimento erano state alcune iscrizioni sovversive trovate «sulla facciata posteriore del Palazzo Littorio». Le «laboriose indagini» avevano portato il questore Giannangelo Lippolis a proporre al superiore Ministero «l’internamento di quattro ebrei ritenuti più capaci di commettere tali manifestazioni di protesta»: Giorgio e Adrio Coen e appunto Ivo e Guido Lowenthal.

Nessuna prova dunque, come il verbale stesso non trascurò di nascondere, esaltando anzi la discrezionalità del provvedimento come prova di severità antiebraica. L’accusa intercettava forse la diffidenza verso quel ceto di venditori ambulanti ebrei, «notoriamente scanzonati e immunizzati verso la propaganda dal fisico contatto con la strada e col popolo», tra i quali si cercò aprioristicamente di individuare il responsabile. Nella biografia di Ivo e Guido Lowenthal figuravano inoltre comportamenti non in linea col dettato fascista.

Una nota della prefettura aveva rilevato che il 17 maggio 1940, a Fabriano, «l’ebreo Lowenthal Ivo» uscendo dalla panetteria accanto al liceo aveva pronunziato «frasi provocatorie esaltanti sua appartenenza razza ebraica provocando intervento squadrista colà di passaggio che lo percuoteva senza conseguenza alcuna». Come testimoniano diversi episodi della «giustizia antiebraica fascista» il pestaggio subito da un ebreo diventavano motivo di turbamento dell’ordine pubblico di cui lo stesso ebreo veniva spesso ritenuto responsabile, per cui in quell’occasione il fermo era toccato al solo Ivo.

Mentre Giorgio e Adrio Coen, dopo una breve fase di internamento furono liberati per motivi di salute, nessuna clemenza venne riservata a Guido e Ivo Lowenthal. Rimasero prigionieri fino al 25 luglio del 1943 quando gli ebrei italiani del campo vennero dimessi. La presenza del comando tedesco ad Ancona aveva spinto Guido Lowenthal a trasferirsi per prudenza ad Appignano con i figli e la moglie. La popolazione li aveva bene accolti conferendo forse loro una sensazione di sicurezza tale da celebrare il matrimonio di Ivo.

Ma il 19 febbraio 1944, giorno del matrimonio, una macchina della polizia al servizio del governo di Salò si arresta davanti alla casa degli sposi dove fervono i preparativi. Guido viene nascosto in una casa vicino, mentre Ivo ha la prontezza di scavalcare la finestra e fuggire tra i campi. Alla retata non può sfuggire Eugenia Carcassoni, semiparalizzata, impossibilitata a muoversi. Udendo gli urli disperati della donna spinta a forza sotto la neve, tra le altre donne del paese che le si stringono intorno, Guido Lowenthal esce dal nascondiglio nel quale si è rifugiato e si offre di prenderne il posto. Per la polizia fascista egli diventa solo un altro ebreo da arrestare. Guido ed Eugenia vengono trasferiti a Pollenza. Un carrettiere della zona li avrebbe visti lasciare anche quel paese sopra due grossi camion «carichi di carne umana». Dopo una breve permanenza nelle carceri di Macerata sono trasferiti al campo di Fossoli. Partono verso Auschwitz il 5 aprile con il convoglio numero 9. Al momento dell’arrivo, il 10 aprile, Eugenia Carcassoni è già spirata, incapace di resistere alle atroci condizioni del viaggio date le critiche situazioni di salute. L’anziano Guido viene immediatamente assegnato alle camere a gas.

Dante Coen

Titolare di una ditta per il commercio di articoli coloniali alla quale è spinto a cambiare nome e ragione sociale in seguito ai «Provvediemnti sulla razza», di fronte alla crisi degli affari dovuta anche all’entrata in guerra si trasferisce a Milano. Arrestato alle sette del mattino del 26 luglio, a piedi scalzi portato nel carcere di San Vittore, dai soldati SS che erano di stanza in corso Buenos Aires Hotel Puccini, lasciando la moglie senza possibilità di sostentamento con cinque figli, di cui il maggiore di 9 anni. Aveva desiderato ardentemente una figlia femmina ma è riuscito a goderne per soli 33 giorni.Deportato ad Auschwiz il 2 agosto 1944 sarebbe morto a Buchenwald il 4 aprile 1945.

Achille Guglielmi, Gino Guglielmi (figlio), Elsa Zamorani (moglie)

Laureatosi in medicina e chirurgia a Bologna nel 1903, si è specializzato in Ostetricia e Ginecologia a Milano. Nei primi anni Venti apre una casa di cura (Villa Bianca) ad Ancona, con il prof. A. Caucci. Benemerito della CRI per le opere sociali anche a favore delle donne povere e dei bambini, crea la prima colonia elioterapica di Ancona, che sorge su un terreno di sua proprietà. Presidente dell’Ordine dei medici di Ancona dal 1931, viene cacciato dall’Ordine al varo delle leggi razziali del ’38.

Nel giugno del ’40 il Prefetto di Ancona, Tamburini, lo segnala così al Ministero dell’Interno: “Ebreo, svolge propaganda disfattista.” Gli attribuisce “temperamento portato forse per natura alla maldicenza e alla critica” e precisa che non ha ottenuto la discriminazione per “mancanza dei requisiti richiesti.”

Guglielmi viene internato inizialmente a Camerino, poi a Montefalco (PG) dove resta fino a dicembre ’41 quando è trasferito a Fano (PU). Qui prende alloggio presso l’albergo Savoia Lido. Subisce pressioni affinché si sistemi in un’abitazione diversa dall’albergo, ma non riesce a trovare un alloggio con cucina. Non gode del sussidio statale, essendo facoltoso. Riceve frequenti visite dal figlio Gino e dalla moglie Elsa.

Pochi giorni dopo essere giunto a Fano, chiede di poter tenere una corrispondenza epistolare di argomento medico con la dottoressa ebrea polacca Kornberg Estela, che era rimasta a Montefalco come internata per tutto il 1941. Lei a sua volta domanda di poter scrivere sia a lui che a sua moglie Elsa ad Ancona. Il permesso pare accordato.

Per ragioni di salute Guglielmi è dichiarato dal medico provinciale non idoneo al regime di internamento. Interpellato in proposito, il Prefetto di Ancona esprime il suo nulla osta a un eventuale proscioglimento, ma con divieto a prendere residenza e a tornare ad Ancona senza preventiva autorizzazione.

In una lettera del giugno ’42 lo stesso prefetto informa il Ministero dell’Interno che l’internato ha venduto una villa di grande valore (oltre un milione di lire) a favore di un collega, il quale ne farà una casa di cura.

Il 24 luglio ’42 Guglielmi ottiene la revoca dell’internamento per Atto di clemenza del duce. Egli chiede di poter prendere domicilio a Fano. Di qui il primo di agosto avanza richiesta di potersi recare a Chianciano per cure termali.

Sentiamo ancora parlare di lui il 29 dicembre ’43 quando in base all’ordine di polizia di Buffarini Guidi del 30 novembre ’43, gli vengono requisiti i beni ubicati a Fano, che passeranno all’IRAB (Istituti Riuniti Assistenza Beneficienza).

Achille Gugliemi a questa data è già morto. Il decesso è avvenuto 25 giorni prima, il 29 dicembre a Castiglione de’ Pepoli. Il momento è drammatico. La sua morte per probabile infarto è legata all’imminenza dell’arresto che coinvolgerà la moglie Elsa Zamorani e il loro figlio Gino, entrambi catturati nello stesso luogo ai primi di gennaio ’44, incarcerati, deportati e uccisi ad Auschwitz.

Gino Tommasi

Ancona 19 settembre 1895 – Mauthausen (Austria) 5 maggio 1945. Ingegnere. Nome di battaglia Annibale. Medaglia d’oro al Valor militare alla memoria. Ufficiale subalterno della Territoriale nella Prima guerra mondiale, si laureò in Ingegneria a Bologna nel 1920, ma tornò ad Ancona per esercitare la professione. Aderì prima a gruppi socialisti, poi al partito comunista nel 1942. In qualità di Tenente dell’artiglieria, nel 1943 fu incaricato dalla Concentrazione antifascista di organizzare la difesa della città. Il suo tentativo di prendere contatti con le autorità militari locali non ebbe esito positivo e i tedeschi entrarono ad Ancona il 13 settembre 1943. Molti dei soldati che si trovavano nelle caserme e che non erano scappati, furono deportati.

Contemporaneamente a questi eventi, Tommasi assunse il controllo del Corriere Adriatico, riuscendo a farne pubblicare 5 numeri prima dell’occupazione tedesca. Successivamente si impegnò a fondo nell’organizzazione della lotta partigiana costituendo, nell’ottobre del ’43, nella Vallesina e lungo la costa adriatica una formazione detta «Guardia nazionale». Da essa nacque, a dicembre, la Brigata d’assalto “Ancona” (organizzata in bande e in GAP) che, nel gennaio 1944, divenne la 5a Brigata Garibaldi “Ancona”. A Tommasi fu anche affidato il compito, da parte del Cln regionale, di coordinare la lotta armata anche nelle altre province marchigiane.

Nella notte dell’8 febbraio 1944, mentre rientrava da una riunione clandestina nel pesarese, l’auto su cui viaggiava Tommasi fu coinvolta in un incidente. Egli decise di fermarsi a dormire nella sua abitazione a Borghetto di Ancona dove, a causa di una soffiata, venne sorpreso dai fascisti. Lo portarono nel carcere di Macerata, poi a Forlì, dove lo torturarono per estorcergli informazioni sull’organizzazione clandestina da lui diretta. Infine i fascisti si liberarono di Tommasi consegnandolo ai tedeschi, i quali lo deportarono a Mauthausen, dove morì il 5 maggio 1945, giorno della liberazione del campo.

Per le sue qualità umane, le sue capacità organizzative e il suo prestigio, alla sua memoria fu conferita, nel dopoguerra, la Medaglia d’oro al Valor militare. Motivo della ricompensa: «Tenente colonnello di artiglieria di complemento, fu tra i primi a partecipare alla lotta partigiana con instancabile attività e sprezzo del pericolo. Organizzò e comandò la Brigata garibaldina marchigiana. La sua forte personalità divenne il centro di attrazione per tutti coloro che sceglievano la via del dovere. Catturato dal nemico che vedeva in lui il simbolo della resistenza partigiana e sottoposto alle più atroci torture, serbava fieramente il silenzio, riuscendo altresì ad avvertire i compagni dell’incombente pericolo. Tra i deportati in Germania manteneva alto con l’esempio il nome d’Italia, finché la sua eroica vita fu troncata dagli inauditi stenti del campo di Mauthausen». Nel 1951 il Consiglio comunale di Ancona ha intitolato una via a suo nome.

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All’estremità della baia di Como, a pochi passi dal centro storico in una delle zone più caratteristiche della città, con un’invidiabile vista panoramica sul ramo del lago, si trova via Geno. Un promontorio naturale, pedonabile che racchiude tanta storia e fascino. Nota per essere una splendida e frequentata passeggiata a picco sul lago e per tutti i locali che si affacciano sulla via.

Questo tratto di strada, vede diverse ville storiche e in particolare due meritano menzione, Villa Cornaggia (o Villa Mirabella) e Villa Geno, da cui prende il nome la zona.

Villa Geno si trova proprio, sulla punta che separa il golfo di Como dal resto del lago, e offre un panorama stupendo, che comprende poco oltre Torno, e sull’altra sponda Cernobbio.

Dove adesso si trova Villa Geno, in passato la zona probabilmente ha visto altre ville antiche nel tempo. Certo che questo poi era anche la zona dei pescatori e delle lavandaie. Nel Seicento aveva trovato posto un lazzaretto con una chiesa e altri edifici annessi, che vennero acquistati nel 1790 dalla marchesa Cristina Menafoglio di Modena, con lo scopo di ricavarne una residenza per la villeggiatura. Poco dopo la costruzione del corpo di base, la marchesa vendette le sue proprietà al nobile Carlo Cristoforo Cornaggia-Medici, rappresentante di una storica famiglia milanese. Verso il 1850 il figlio Giovanni, diede impulso ai lavori, commissionando all’architetto Giacomo Tazzini, allievo del Canova, l’abbattimento della vecchia struttura e l’edificazione di una villa in stile tardo-neoclassico.

L’interno della villa venne decorato con una serie di affreschi di Eluterio Pagliano e Giuseppe Bertini, inoltre i Cornaggia-Medici realizzarono l’ampio parco circostante, di cui tracciarono viali e sentieri, conservando gran parte della vegetazione esistente, inserendo una serie di piante molto diverse tra di loro, dando così un ulteriore tocco di bellezza e originalità.

Negli ultimi anni i Cornaggia, misero mano anche alla strada per l’accesso alla villa, che risultava piuttosto difficile. Crearono così il grande e spettacolare viale alberato, che dalla villa conduce alla piazza della Funicolare per Brunate, che è praticamente la struttura attuale.

All’inizio del Novecento la proprietà fu acquisita dal Comune di Como, il parco venne notevolmente ridimensionato, e la villa divenne la sede di un noto ristorante.

Dopo la seconda guerra mondiale fu ideata una vera e propria zona turistica attorno a Villa Geno con la collocazione di nuove attrattive e ampi spazi verdi.

Alla fine degli anni 40, proprio in cima al parco della villa, venne edificata la fontana con il grande getto, che arriva a 40 metri di altezza, progettata dall’ingegner Renato Uslenghi. Venne poi costruito il Lido Margherita, per realizzare una struttura stabile per le spiagge e le attività sportive.

Poco più avanti da Villa Geno, proprio costruita in una posizione spettacolare, sulla roccia a picco sul lago, si trova una costruzione più recente. Si tratta di Villa Cornaggia, realizzata nel 1911-12 su un progetto dell’ingegnere bergamasco Luigi Angelini, che divenne poi una proprietà dell’architetto Mario Musa e della sua famiglia.

Abitazione, raffinata caratterizzata da un color ocra e tetto contrasto, costruita su un blocco di due piani, con balconi in pietra che danno proprio sul lago e le danno un ulteriore tocco di bellezza.

Dal 1999 Villa Cornaggia, è stata il set principale per gli esterni della soap opera Vivere, che raccontava la vita fatta d’intrecci, tradimenti, giochi di potere di quattro famiglie che vivevano proprio sul Lago di Como.

Villa Geno e Villa Cornaggia All'estremità della baia di Como, a pochi passi dal centro storico in una delle zone più caratteristiche della città, con un’invidiabile vista panoramica sul ramo del lago, si trova…

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Guide to the Amalfi Coast

WHERE TO STAY

Where you stay on the coast really depends on what kind of trip you're looking for. The best time to visit the Amalfi Coast is during the summer months between April and September, but it is also the most crowded time to visit. However, if you go too early or too late in the season, many restaurants and lodging options may be closed. If you want a romantic and relaxing trip, I would stay on the Amalfi Coast for a few days to enjoy the nice weather and breathtaking views. It's pretty easy to access the island of Capri and the ruins of Pompeii from this town. If you're pressed for time and do not have the luxury of a longer vacation at the moment, a night or two in Positano will suffice to see the sights and take a day trip to Capri. Obviously, the beauty of this area makes it extremely difficult to leave, but I was able to do Naples, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast all in the span of a week. The Amalfi Coast is composed of Sorrento, Sant'Agata, Nerano, Positano, Praiano, Conca dei Marini, Amalfi, Atrani, Ravello, Maiori, Minori, Cetara, Erchie, Vietri Sul Mare, and Salerno.

POSITANO

While all of these places have their charms, Positano is the best known for the pastel-colored houses that spill down its cliffs into the sea. It has some of the most beautiful views and a centralized nightlife around seaside bars, restaurants, and clubs. Because of this, it's also one of the few towns on the coast that are known for its upscale shopping. However, hotels in Positano are the priciest option.

Il San Pietro Di Positano

Hotel San Pietro is one of the most breathtaking hotels you'll encounter in your lifetime. Each room comes with its own private terrace and jacuzzi connected by stairways that hang cliffside. There is also a private beach, bar, and tennis court on site for your convenience.

SORRENTO

Sorrento is the official starting point of the Amalfi Coast and the easiest town to reach. If you want to take day trips to Naples and Pompeii, stay here because being further along the coast can make it difficult to travel back and forth (the roads are extremely narrow and can be jammed with traffic during the busy season).

Villa Parisi

If you're doing Airbnb, this is a great option for a group of friends. Villa Parisi is on a hill overlooking the Sorrento bay with century-old trees surrounded by olive and lemon groves. There are three wide rooms on the first floor with windows that open to magnificent views of the ocean each morning.

Amalfi

Amalfi is also a great option if you want to see the luxury and beauty of Positano without the price. It's easy to travel to other towns along the coast and to take a day trip to Capri from here.

Villa Lara

This hotel was built in the late 1800s and is surrounded by the Duomo and the sea. They have the most breathtaking views of the sea, through an elevator built entirely into the rock. You can also climb up the panoramic flight of stairs to one of the most beautiful terraces in Amalfi.

Salerno

Salerno is at the other end of the Amalfi Coast from Sorrento and a huge transportation hub. If you're traveling from Rome by train, it's easy to navigate to Salerno and start from there. It has a charming, gritty vibrant Centro Storico (historic center) and has a beautiful tree-lined seafront promenade.

However, regardless of which option you choose on the coast, you're able to experience the gorgeous sunsets that bless the Amalfi Coast each night.

Terrazza Paradiso B&B

This Airbnb is in a villa with a terracotta terrace and gardens that offer a stunning view of the Gulf of Salerno. Surrounded by lush Mediterranean gardens, it's a great place to enjoy wine while relaxing with your friends or family.

WHAT TO EAT

L'Olivo - Capri

L'Olivo has received two very well deserved Michelin stars. The restaurant has a spacious dining area lit by warm colors overlooking the Bay of Naples. Its gourmet cuisine is the result of different combinations of flavors where the chef's attention to detail is extremely evident with every bite.

Le Sponda - Amalfi

This restaurant sits among the rocks of the Amalfi Coast with a dining room that has over 400 candles, walls covered in climbing roses, and a huge window opening on the horizon. The menu is extremely diverse, boasting great options that can accommodate even the most finicky of eaters.

La Tagliata - Montepertuso

At La Tagliata, there is no menu. You have to trust in the chef and let me tell you, I have not ever been disappointed by Dora's pasta. The food is a mix of homemade ricotta, gnocchi, grilled meat, and roasted vegetables followed by a mouth-watering array of desserts.

Maria Grazia - Nerano

This little ramshackle beach-side restaurant is one of the best lunches you'll have in your life. The village of Nerano is only a short drive away from Sorrento and the home of the amazing Maria Grazia courgette pasta. You may find similar dishes along the coast, but they were the first to create and perfect this lunch special. Come here hungry before you begin your day of exploring.

Da Adolfo - Positano

This place serves the best local fish in the most stunning location right on the beach. It's incredibly low-key and extremely popular. To reach it, you have to take a little boat from the port of Positano. They pick people up from the port in a boat with the flag of a red fish. Make sure to book at least two weeks in advance; trust me, it's completely worth it.

Da Emilia - Sorrento

Da Emilia has been open for over 50 years and remains a great option for fresh fish at a low-cost. The family-run business serves locally caught seafood prepared with a simple dash of olive oil and lemon. The blue-and-white checked tablecloths on wooden tables overlook the fishing boats in the port, making it a relaxing place to unwind before your afternoon nap.

WHERE TO PARTY

Africana - Praiano

Located inside of a natural cave almost a sea level, Africana is the Amalfi Coast's most famous night club. The magical atmosphere is a great place to go if you're looking for somewhere to unwind and dance after the sun goes down.

Anema e Core - Capri

This place was my favorite bar to dance in while traveling in Capri. It's a piano bar where the band plays classic Neapolitan songs with full audience participation. It's full of Italians, foreigners, and celebrities alike because it's got such a lively atmosphere every night.

Music on the Rocks - Positano

Positano has the most atmosphere after the sun goes down. It's great for people watching and is a fun club to meet young travelers from around the world.

Piazza Bellini - Naples

If you're looking for Neapolitan youth culture by night, you need to head to Piazza Bellini. Bars line the square and you'll find young tastemakers spilling out and filling up the sidewalk. It's a great communal atmosphere, where everyone comes together and mingles, meaning you'll find it almost impossible not to make new friends.

WHAT TO SEE

CAPRI

Capri is a beautiful day trip to take from any of the towns along the coast. Anacapri is home to one of the most amazing lido (public swimming pool) and has a chairlift to Monte Solaro, which provides you with breathtaking views of the island. You must also stop by La Fontelina, one of the most famous lidos in the world, which perches on a picturesque promenade along via Tragara. The Blue Grotto was one of my favorite sights from Capri. I recommend swimming in during the late afternoon when the tourist boats have left. The cave is such an amazing shade of blue and truly lives up to its name.

Naples

Naples has so many wonderful restaurants and breathtaking views of Mt. Vesuvius. They invented pizza and you'll find the best Margherita pizza with mozzerella in your life. You must stop by L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, which you might recognize from its feature in "Eat, Pray, Love." It's the best pizza you'll ever have, and only for 6 euros. If you have time, I would stop by MADRE, the Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Donnaregina. With three floors of installations, you'll find site-specific artwork from Daniel Buren, Jeff Koons, and Anish Kapoor amongst many others.

Pompeii

The archaeological site of Pompeii is worth a visit. It's basically your AP US History class in real life, and both a terrifying and impressive reminder that humans have always been at the mercy of Mother Nature. Pompeii is easily accessible by train and doable as a day trip from Naples or the Amalfi Coast.

WHERE TO SHOP

Antichi sapori d'amalfi

If you're looking for limoncello, this is the place to go. They're the original family that started the Amalfi Coast liqueur business, dating back to 1989. Still a family-run bsuiness today, their lemoncello is produced with the "sfusato amalfitano" lemo grown in their gardens in the same handcrafted production process passed down from generation to generation.

Ceramica Artistica Solimene - Vietri sul Mare

Vietri has the best ceramic workshops that dates back to Roman times. The extrodinary faux-naif crockery is sold at resonable prices and a great present to bring home. There are hubs of local artists in town that craft traditional citrus-inspired ceramics.

Piazza Tasso - Sorrento

The streets surronding Piazza Tasso in sorrento has lively after-dusk shoopping if you're looking for designer Italian clothign or jewelry.

RULES FOR SUCCESS

PICKPOCKETS

Be extremely wary of pickpockets; I cannot stress this enough. Upon arriving in Naples with my camera around my neck, I was warned by an elderly man on the street to keep my hands around it at all times. Thieves will zoom by the intersection while you're waiting to cross the street and steal your camera off your neck. Keep your wallet and passport safe.

WIFI

The wifi service along the Amalfi Coast isn't as great as other parts of Italy. We were able to make to send text messages and update social media, but a lot of lodging options have not updated their coverage to accomodate business travel. I would make sure to ask your hotel or Airbnb prior to booking if this is a concern to you. However, you should take this opportunity to unplug and enjoy your time! The Amalfi Coast offers the most idyllic beauty and Italian luxury that you can find. With unparalleled views of the sea and surrounding towns, you have plenty of time to explore and relax with friends and family and catch up on work emails upon your return.

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Summer on Lake Como, Italy May 2 – June 24, 2016 & September 1 -23, 2016

It is a bit difficult to sum up almost three months on Lake Como, especially now since it’s taken me three months to write about it. I am not sure where to start or how to put into words my experience of living out one of my dreams–and it really does feels like a dream or a distant memory.

When I first visited Lake Como in September 2014, the small quiet town of Lezzeno immediately stole my heart. I knew from the moment I had jumped off that bus to go back for just a couple more days, completely skipping my planned trip to Milan including seeing the Last Supper which I have still yet to see, that this place would forever have a spot in my heart.

Over the course of a year and a half, I fantasized about giving up my workaholic lifestyle to live a much simpler life on the lake. When the timing was right, after I resigned from my job in January 2016 and traveled for a few months, I knew that this time was a rare chance to experience actually living on Lake Como. So, I planned to live there for only the month of May. Of course one month turned into two months, so I was there until the end of June. And then, after returning to the states for two months for a contract role, I decided to go back to Lake Como for almost another month in September totaling three months in my favorite place on earth! As you can see, Lake Como never gets old to me. In fact, its quite the opposite. The more time I spend there, the more I get to know the humble and welcoming people of Lezzeno, the more I fall in love.

I’m not saying everything was perfect. While I could sum up most of my past trips to the lake by sipping prosecco under the Italian sun all day long, the weather this past May and June was much different–it literally rained half the time. Summer came late this year, so instead of hiking all of the mountain trails like I had imagined, most of my days were actually spent inside watching the rain beat down on the water. I spent a lot of time reading, watching TED talks, job hunting, and learning how to do nothing. It’s funny because when I was asked, “Cosa fai oggi?” or “What are you doing today?” my response usually was “niente.” Yes, nothing. I struggled at first–not running around, not having anything really to do or anywhere to be–but by the second month, for the first time in my life, I had learned how to truly let go, relax, and do, well, nothing.

I rented a little “doll house” apartment in Calvasino, about a 25-min walk from Hotel Aurora. Rent was $400/month thanks to my friend finding the place and Mariangela’s kindness. I had a view of the lake just as I had imagined and I was next door to my friend Cristina’s house who was next door to her nonna, Rosa–it was perfect. I even enjoyed the hike up the hill at times because it gave me a chance to work off some of the carbs I consumed daily.

When the sun did decide to show its face, of course, I spent my time on the sundeck of Hotel Aurora/JRC Wakeboarding Club. I had one summer goal–jump the wake by the end of my time there! Jonny spent the summer teaching me how to jump, but it was Renato who was driving when I finally flew wake to wake. If I wasn’t riding, I’d join Piero or Bruce and watch the pros train–yes, Italian professional wakeboarders all under the age of 21 doing back flips as if they were walking. Giorgia is a World Wakeboard Champion and the twins, Alice and Chiara are following in her footsteps–all very nice girls. While I won’t ever be a wakeboard pro in my lifetime, the kids are all very motivating to watch.

A typical day on the lake went something like this:

Mornings: I’d wake up around 8am or 9am, make coffee, read in bed, or write while staring out my window at the view of the lake from my dining room table covered with some 70s plastic sunflower table cover. I’d make myself breakfast or an early lunch, typically a salad because I’m not that great of a cook anymore. By 11am or noon, I would head to Aurora. Sometimes I would bike for 10-mins or I would walk for 25-mins. Just as I turned the final corner I would see the Hotel Aurora sign and know I had safely made it without getting sideswiped by a car (the streets are very narrow). I would always head straight to the hotel reception to greet Cristina, Lorena, and Patti, then either stay at the hotel bar or head down to the sundeck.

Afternoons: If the water was calm, I’d wakeboard practicing my jumps or just ride for the feeling of riding. I’d suit up, walk by all the hotel guests who were sunbathing, and would do a jump start straight from the dock. My arms are weak so I typically couldn’t make it past 12 mins lol. By 2pm I’d have a glass of prosecco in hand and would spend the rest of the afternoon reading or just laying out on the sundeck. Some days I would spend my afternoon running errands with Margherita, Cristina, or Lorena, or I’d go to Bellagio to help my friend Simone and his family–Piero, Roberta, and Monica–set up their online social presence for the wine bar they just opened, Angolo DiVino.

Evenings: As the season started to shift from spring to summer, the sun stayed out later. Typically, I’d move up to the bar around 5pm or 6pm for aperitivo time with Cristina and Lorena, and if they weren’t with me, I’d chitchat with Lisandro, the Argentinian bartender who arrived a few weeks before my departure. I love the days where we’d drink, laugh, and just enjoy life on the lake. Sometimes I’d head home for dinner or have dinner at the bar, especially on Tuesday nights when Cristina had to work late. I’d always join Devid for dinner and we’d wait for Cristina–they were like my older Italian siblings.

There were a few times where we’d all go out to dinner with Patti, Stefano, and their daughters Martina and Giorgia, plus a few more, starting with aperitifs at the local bar down the street–I forget the name. The first restaurant we went to was Agriturismo Baita la Morena on top of the hill just at the start of Lezzeno from Nesso. Although we had to hike up a hill in the rain just to get there, they had a private, glass-enclosed dining room on the terrace that overlooked the lake and fine Italian wine and food that made the hike well worth it. The second place we tried was towards the water and called The Stonehouse. While excited to try a new restaurant in town, the food didn’t compare to Stefano’s cooking at the hotel which is arguably the best food on the lake.

While most people would expect one to travel all throughout Italy in three months, I really wanted to just live in one place, Lezzeno–that was enough for me. However, about halfway through the first two months, I did take a mini-trip to visit Parma, Modena, Mantua, and Verona. And in September, I visited Bergamo. Life on Lake Como was simple, it was exactly what I wanted and deep down truly needed. The community there is close and everyone is so welcoming. Whether I was riding my bike or walking, drivers passing by would stop to say hello or offer me a ride if they were headed in my direction. Whether you are a millionaire or a waiter, people aren’t pretentious–they are humble and kind. You could have a meal sitting next to a billionaire and you wouldn’t even know it because those things don’t matter as much there.

A few memories…

The wind against my face as I biked down to Hotel Aurora and the stunning lake views to my left.

Cristina and Devid taking me out on their fishing boat for the afternoon, the seat breaking, and seeing George Clooney’s villa in Laglio.

Dancing at Lido in Bellagio until the club closed with Lisandro.

Walking home from Aurora and enjoying the beautiful red sky sunsets.

Joining Cristina, Devid, Erio, and Luisa for the day on their beautiful white fancy boat to Lecco.

Getting to know Margherita a little more on our way to Como to buy some party supplies, talking about life and the importance of balance and family.

Aperitifs with Margherita, Cristina, and Lorena on the terrace of the hotel drinking bottles of Minutolo wine.

Claudio taking me out on his boat for the day, reading and sunbathing behind Isola Comacina.

Arriving at Lido on a huge fancy yacht to celebrate Gina’s big win with Bruce and the kids lol–Gina, Chiara, Alice, Jonny, Mattia

The feeling of wakeboarding on glass in front of Villa Balbianello

Going real grocery shopping for the first time in 4 months at Essulunga stocking up for my apt.

Walking along Strada Regina, through the old stoned lined streets and pure green grass and trees

My three months on Lake Como in 2016 will forever be a part of me and I will look back at these being some of the best days of my life. I’ll remember the sight of of the colorful hydrangeas lining the streets, the calming sound of the lake in the morning and night, drinking prosecco while reading on the deck staring at the lake, the endless amounts of pasta consumed, laughing with friends, not completely understanding what they are saying in Italian, and the friendships built and hospitality received. I plan on returning every year to keep the tradition alive and hope to one day own a home in Lezzeno. Until then, welcome to The Expat Life!

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