The region of Le Marche, Italy The Region of Le Marche has seen an influx of foreign tourism in the last decade thanks to advertising campaigns that highlight Le Marche‘s beautiful coast and rustic hinterland. Le Marche is centrally located, with the Adriatic Sea on the east and the region of […]
Mercatello sul Metauro is a medieval village located in the Marche region of Italy at a distance of 30 kms from Urbino. It comprises of a population of around 1500 people and the area is surrounded by mountains and valleys with an elevation of 490 meters. The farmhouses and […]
Piedmont / Piemonte The name of the region derives from the Medieval Latin term Pedemontium, which means “at the foot of the mountains.” Piemonte is aptly named, as it lies at the foot of the Alps and has a culture and dialect that is closer to the South […]
As the Italian Renaissance spread throughout Europe, the next wave of innovation in art, culture and science was emerging. The 17th and the 18th centuries in the history of Italy are considered part of the early modern period. However this period, at least the first half, is often closely associated […]
From North to South, Italy is home to many incredible Opera Houses. Teatro La Fenice in Venice This theater, located in beautiful Venice, was built at the end of the 18th century and – as befits its name – was burned down and rebuilt… twice in the 19th century. Then, it […]
Fiat has always been synonym of innovation, prestige, and tradition. Indeed, this Italian auto manufacturer is both contemporary and old. How? Let’s find out by deep-diving into the history of FIAT. The first 40 years 1899-1911 The Società Anonima Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (aka FIAT), was born on July 11, 1899. Giovanni Agnelli was on the Board […]
Strange museums: to understand why they exist, just think about why we like museums in the first place. Why do we visit them? Well, to see beautiful art – you’re probably thinking right now and you are certainly not wrong. We naturally associate museums, especially Italian museums, with famous art […]
Italian cooking is all about fresh ingredients, locally grown and prepared simply. There’s a reason why we all love to eat as much as we can in Italy. The simplicity is perfection, and this is the most important to learn and accept if you want to start cooking in Italian […]
The Via Cassia is not only of historical importance, it also offer fantastic landscapes to enjoy while travelling. If you like driving or riding a bike, the Via Cassia is a must for you: with its cypresses and maritime pines, it is one of the more picturesque roads in the […]
The Italian national park of Alta Murgia, located in the Apulia region of the Murgia area, offers six different sightseeing itineraries to help visitors discover the wonders of the area. The park was established in 2004 and is famous for the floral and fauna and animal species it protects, as […]
