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Umbria

Rocca Paolina, Perugia

One of the most important castles in Perugia If visiting Perugia be sure to visit Rocca Paolina, which may not be the first castle to be built in the city, but is certainly one of the most important. Built in 1373 after Cardinal Aegidius Albornoz wrested control of Umbria and […]

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Castles, Umbria

Castello di Petroia, Gubbio

Dive into the Middle Ages with a stay at the Castello di Petroia The Castello di Petroia is located on a soaring hill and is surrounded by defensive walls and the Umbrian mountains. The majestic medieval castle, which overlooks the beautiful Chiascio valley, is located near the historical town of […]

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Italian Food, Tuscany

Top 10 Restaurants in Florence

Florence has plenty of excellent places where you can get to taste some of the best varieties of both local and international cuisine. Along with the numerous food chains and fast food restaurants, there is plenty of dining choices for travelers, where they can relish some of its delicious foods, in some […]

Culture

Fables by Leonardo da Vinci

  That Leonardo was an eclectic genius is known by all,  but not many may be aware of the fact the Tuscan was not only a master at fine arts and an inventor, but also a writer. Discovered in the back of Leonardo’s notebooks by author Ed Tasca were several wonderful ideas […]

Lakes

Lake Iseo

Split between Bergamo and Brescia, in a heavily industrialized area, you will find the surprise gem that goes by two different names—Lake Iseo (Lago d’Iseo) or Sebino. Despite the modernity in the towns of the area there are many spots along the lake’s coastline that are both picturesque and naturally […]

Art Cities

Tropea

Tropea is a sea side resort located in the Calabria region of Italy in the province of Vibo Valentina. The town is famous for its many beaches, which attract several tourists during the summer months. Tropea is located on a reef in the gulf of St. Euphemia and is connected to […]

Art Cities

Siracusa

  Even though Siracusa, or as it is popularly known, Syracuse, is not as big as some of the other cities in Sicily, it remains the most visited location in the island. The reason for its popularity is that it is a dense mixture of civilizations and cultures. It was […]

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Travel Destinations

The Amalfi Coast

The Costiera Amalfitana, or more simply, in English, the Amalfi coast, is an area of Italy blessed with great natural beauty and diversity. Much of the Amalfi coast’s settements were already very much established in the Middle Ages; the area’s landscape comprises of mountains and sea, both defining an incredibly unique coast lline, characterized by several […]