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Corradino D’Ascanio has certainly left his mark on the culture and psyche of Italy. Born in Popoli, in the Pescara province of Abruzzo, he is responsible for two very common sights throughout Italy, the Vespa and the Ape! Most people are familiar with the Vespa; the scooter manufactured by Piaggio. Corradino D’Ascanio designed it and [...] The first time I heard of the town of Penne in Abruzzo I thought that explains the name of the pasta! I was wrong. Penne, the pasta, is named for its shape, pen-like, in fact the word penne means pens in English. (Penna is the singular.) If you are interested in knowing more about pasta [...] Abruzzo is not the most populated region of Italy. Finding open spaces away from the picturesque towns and villages isn’t a problem. Since tonight should have clear skies, and since it’s easy to find open spaces, this could be the perfect night for a bit of stargazing! There aren’t too many constellations I can recognise [...] |
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