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Umbria

Rocca Albornoz, Narni

  The town of Narni is a part of the Umbria region and is located on a stunning limestone cliff overlooking the Black River. Rocca Albornoz is one of the town’s most notable landmarks. Built in the 14th century the Rocca Albornoz was originally a military structure meant to protect […]

orvieto
Umbria

Fortezza dell’Albornoz, Orvieto

A castle built in the typical square shape, protected by two drawbridges and a moat. In Orvieto. Those visiting the town of Orvieto will find the historical fortress of Rocca or Fortezza dell’Albornoz on the left side of the Piazza Cahen. The castle was founded by Spanish Cardinal Albornoz, under […]

Lazio

Nemi

Nemi is a small town located in the province of Rome in Italy. The town is located close to Lake Nemi and is surrounded by Alban Hills. Nemi is located close to Rome and Velletri and is mainly visited by tourists as a day excursion from Rome. Nemi, Italy is […]

Le-marche

Pesaro

Pesaro – The Prefecture Building   Established by the Romans in 184 BC, Pesaro is a town that today bases its livelihood on furniture, fish and tourism. Located in the region of Marche in central Italy, the town is the capital of the Pesaro e Urbino province, which is located […]

Sicily

Enna

Enna Enna is a city located in central Sicily in Italy. Enna has been known to be one of the most panoramic locations in Sicily and has also been frequently known as the Navel of Sicily. Through the years Enna has been an agricultural and working class town, known to […]

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Molise

Agnone

Agnone Agnone is a town and commune located in the Molise region of Italy in the province of Isernia. The town is spread over an area of 96 sq km and has a population of close to 5600. Agnone is mostly known for manufacturing of bells, the famous manufacturer being […]

Sardinia

Aggius

Aggius Aggius is a town and a commune located in Sardinia, Italy in the province of Olbia-Tempio. The town is located close to Cagliari and Olbia. Aggius is quite a small town with an area of 83 sq km and population of close to 1600. Aggius is a hill town, […]

Lombardy

Lodi

View of the town centre in Lodi and Piazza Vittoria Ph. flickr/Maurizio Pucci Lodi is the capital of the province of Lodi in Lombardy, northern Italy. Lodi was originally a Celtic village known by a different name during the Roman age. Later on, Lodi’s geographical location made it an important […]

Lombardy

Sondrio

Sondrio Sondrio is a city located in Valtellina in Lombardy, Italy. Sondrio is quite a small town and has only a population of approximately 22,000 inhabitants. Centuries ago, Sondrio was a military camp for the Roman Empire but the present day town was established by the Lombards. After the Lombard […]

Lazio

Vitorchiano

Vitorchiano is a town and commune located in the Lazio region of Italy in the province of Viterbo. The town is located close to the cities of Viterbo and Rome. The town is spread over an area of 29 sq km and has a population of approximately 3600. Nestled amongst […]