The Italy Mix is a regular post about the most interesting Italy and Italy travel news and human interest stories around the Web. Here are our top picks for this week:
Venice In Winter: This is actually the best season to visit La Serenissima – no heat, no crowds. (Stuff)
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Tuscany: From the Val d’Orcia to Florence, where to visit Tuscany’s best heritage sites. (TravelPulse)
Virtual Reality Tours of Domus Aurea: Visitors can reserve a 3D tour of Nero’s residence. (Wanted In Rome)
Why Tuscans Live Forever: “If I’m feeling under the weather, I grab a bottle of red wine, add some cinnamon and clove, heat it over the stove until it’s just warm and then drink the entire thing,” says one senior. (The Florentine)
By Kathy McCabe