<strong>Lakeside lovely: </strong>Limone's peerless location has attracted people for centuries.
Lakeside lovely: Limone's peerless location has attracted people for centuries.
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<strong>Home sweet home: </strong>The village is home to about 1,000 year-round residents.
Home sweet home: The village is home to about 1,000 year-round residents.
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<strong>When life gives you lemons:</strong> The village was historically a lemon production area.
When life gives you lemons: The village was historically a lemon production area.
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<strong>Beach bums: </strong>Tourists come to soak up the sleepy way of life.
Beach bums: Tourists come to soak up the sleepy way of life.
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<strong>Super humans: </strong>Giuliano and his father Gianni Segala both carry the 'elixir' gene.
Super humans: Giuliano and his father Gianni Segala both carry the 'elixir' gene.
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<strong>Fishy claims: </strong>Limone's residents have traditionally made their income by fishing.
Fishy claims: Limone's residents have traditionally made their income by fishing.
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<strong>Deep blue: </strong>Lake Garda is one of Italy's most spectacular destinations.
Deep blue: Lake Garda is one of Italy's most spectacular destinations.
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<strong>Tourist town: </strong>In summer, visitors come to enjoy village life.
Tourist town: In summer, visitors come to enjoy village life.
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<strong>Dolce vita: </strong>Gene or no gene, there's a lot to enjoy in Limone.
Dolce vita: Gene or no gene, there's a lot to enjoy in Limone.
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<strong>Road trip: </strong>Lake Garda's waterside roads are a huge draw in summer.
Road trip: Lake Garda's waterside roads are a huge draw in summer.
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<strong>Knockout views: </strong>Not everyone in Limone carries the gene -- but they all get to enjoy the views.
Knockout views: Not everyone in Limone carries the gene -- but they all get to enjoy the views.
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<strong>Not bitter: </strong>Lemons have been so crucial to the village that they're on every street sign.
Not bitter: Lemons have been so crucial to the village that they're on every street sign.
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