The important city of Bolzano mixes the old and new effortlessly. Visitors can stroll the winding streets and gaze at the impressive examples of Gothic and Romanesque architecture or visit the modern university, where classes are taught in Italian, German and English. The Austrian influence on Bolzano is visible everywhere, from the multilingual street […]
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Brescia
Brescia is a city located at the foot of the Alps in Lombardy Italy. The city has had a fascinating history going back centuries. Even before it was conquered by the Romans in 225 BC, it already had a lot of history behind it. The signs of this history can […]
Acquaviva Picena
Acquaviva Picena is best known for some of its cultural and historical attractions and offers some interesting archeological sites for visitors. This Italian town comprises of a population of 3748 people and it is located along the Ascoli Piceno in Marche. You can see the panoramic view of this […]
Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park
The Italian national park of Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga spread over an area of 150,000 hectares. Located in the province of L’Aquila, is dominated by the Gran Sasso, a massif that towers over the surrounding area. Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga Park is located between the Mediterranean […]
Mantova
Founded in 2000 BC, Mantova was once an Etruscan village and is now capital of the province with the same name. It is a relatively large town of 100,000 in the region of Lombardia. Surrounded on three sides by man-made lakes created in the 12th century, this world-famous city, known in English as […]
Burano
Burano is a small island in the Venetian lagoon, in Italy. In fact, Burano is a series of several different islands all linked with bridges. It is located just 7 Km from Venice to Burano and can be reached by boat or ferry. The trip takes about 40 minutes. The island […]
The Etruscan Civilization in Italy
Originally settled in what is Tuscany today, the Etruscans were one of the most important civilizations in ancient Italy. The name Etrusci was given to the civilization by the Romans, and it was from this name that Tuscany’s name eventually derived. Archaeological site of tombs (necropolis) near Populonia, in […]
Benevento – One of Campania’s Secrets
Even without an ancient set of ruins to see, a cathedral to visit, or some centuries-old castle to photograph, the sights of Italy away from the sea areas are just as breathtaking as it is on the coastline. So much of the country is filled with rolling hills, mountains, and lush […]
Italy 01: During Prehistory
The Italy of today is vastly different from the land our early ancestors discovered, back in the early Paleolithic Age. The ice ages had left exposed vast tracts of land now submerged under the sea. The very first people to settle in what is now known as Italy arrived […]
Naturist Beaches in Italy
Italy is considered to be a popular destination known for some interesting tourist spots including religious institutions with its deep Catholic roots. However, the majority of the population in Italy have much more open views about expressing their sexuality. Hence, you will be able to find nudist or naturist beaches […]