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What’s it like to visit historical sites for a story world you’ve only imagined?

Men in medieval dress, shield and spear and long, blue, and red and orange tunics parade through an Arezzo street as part of the jousting festival.

The Middle Ages come to life in Arezzo, Italy. ©Jan Decher, 2002 The itinerary included the most important and accessible places in the story: Bologna (nearest airport and unexpectedly beautiful) Casa Cares near Tuscany (a family visit to this retreat center brought me to Arezzo and the story) Camaldolì monastery (an 11th century monastery and […]