We've just had a short stay in Torre Barolo, a vacation apartment in a 17th century tower in the wine town of Barolo. The photo is not actually from one of the windows but from the private rooftop terrace that overlooks the town and castle. Barolo, where Barolo wine comes from, is in the Langhe wine region of Piemonte (see map). If you're looking for a unique self-catering vacation experience, check out Torre Barolo.

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Photo of Barolo Castle © 2009 by Martha Bakerjian, licensed to About.com

If you're a Twilight Saga fan, you know that the New Moon movie premiers tomorrow. In the New Moon story, the Volturi vampire clan make their home in Volterra, Italy, and Bella and Edward end up there near the end of the book. Take a virtual tour of the city of the Volturi with these Volterra New Moon Photos where you'll see sites from the New Moon book (compare prices). You'll also see a photo of Montepulciano, where the New Moon movie in Italy was actually shot.

Photo of Palazzo dei Priori Clock Tower in Volterra © 2009 by Martha Bakerjian, licensed to About.com

Fall colors were beautiful Sunday as we drove home from the truffle festival in the Emilia Romagna region. Here's fall color topped by the Salti del Diavolo rock formations.

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Photo of fall color in Italy © 2009 by Martha Bakerjian, licensed to About.com

Although there are fewer daylight hours for touring in autumn, fall is a great season to appreciate the beauty of Italian cities after dark. Many historic monuments are lighted, making a beautiful and romantic sight. Florence by night is very picturesque as you'll see in these Florence Night Photos.

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Photo of Palazzo Vecchio Clock Tower after Dark © by Barbara Molini