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Afridi Gulsher at the hotel reception desk (Photo: Hotel Giardino)

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Hotel refugee: The bright side of Italy's migration story

Afridi Gulsher at the hotel reception desk (Photo: Hotel Giardino)

The Camonica Valley is a pristine patch of land in northern Italy dotted with hilltop medieval villages, ancient Roman temples and rocky parks covered in graffitis of cave men.

It's a sleepy spot loved by hikers and cyclists who are lured by the great views and fresh air of the snowcapped Alps — and by its multi-cultural vibe.

Here, there's a very peculiar hotel which has come to symbolise Italy's bright side of immigration.

Hotel Giardino, in the tiny skiing resort of Bre...

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Author Bio

Silvia Marchetti is a Rome-based freelance reporter. She covers finance, economics, travel and culture for a wide range of international media.

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