Genoa is one of the great port towns of the Mediterranean. The birthplace of Christopher Columbus, it was a bustling hub of commerce and trade during its heyday and is now a charming city that offers visitors much to see and do. So what are these great things to do in Genoa? Things […]
Todi Castle is located in the town of Todi in the region of Umbria. The castle is also known as Capecchio and is located on top of a hill 10 miles from the town of Todi, close to Terni. The castle was originally built in the year 1100 AD as […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Visiting Palermo, one of Italy’s most beautiful cities in Italy Sicily is said to be one of the places in Italy where “life is lived in the moment”, and this couldn’t be more true. There is an overwhelming amount of artistic excellence that fills the streets of Sicily. With its incredible […]
Venice is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is a combination of 118 small islands in northern Italy. Tradition has it that fishermen settled on the islands centuries ago and eventually it was used by the Italian military. Venice is full of history and definitely […]
Sagre in Italy: The sagra is an Italian festival, organized in some towns, or regions, and is always linked to a local tradition or food celebrated in the course of the event.
The Slow Food Movement: how the Piemontese’s Love of Food Conquered the World Since the 1980’s, fast food joints and burger bars have become part of many italian cities’ urban landscape: the golden double arch of Mc Donald’s can be spotted all over the country, and kids and teenagers love […]
Italy is not only good food and fashion. The natural beauty of the country is known and undisputed, its landscapes varied and breathtaking, on the Alps, just as by the Mediterranean. Have you ever thought of exploring some of the quaintest or wildest corners of the country by foot, enjoying the possibility […]
