The Italy Mix is a weekly post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web each week. Here are our top picks for this week:
Academy of Silence: A new organization in Tuscany seeks to gather a list of the quietest hotels, towns and other places in Italy. One of them, Eremito Hotelito del Alma in Umbria is pictured above. (CNN.com)
Hidden Art in Florence: The Contini Bonacossi Collection, next to the Uffizi, is usually closed to the public. But it will be open for a special run through April 29. (Visit Tuscany)
Journey with the Shepherds: For a truly authentic experience, travel along the old shepherd’s route through Abruzzo to Puglia. (Herald Sun)
Pompeii in 3D: Ever wondered what it was like to be in Pompeii in 79AD when Vesuvius exploded? A new 3D movie might give you an idea. (movie trailer)
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