Mantua (Mantova) and Sabbioneta are two towns located in the valley of the Po River in the north region of Italy. Both of these towns represent Renaissance town planning. Mantua is important since it depicts the extension and the renewal of an existing town. Sabbioneta which is located 30 km from […]
If you’re planning a trip to Italy next summer, and more specifically to Umbria, you might want to consider coming when the Spoleto Festival of Two Worlds takes place, usually the first two weeks or seventeen days in July. The 60th edition takes place from June 30 through July 16 in […]
Francesco Totti. Ph. Roberto Vicario on wikimedia “Il Capitano” (The Captain) is the nickname that Francesco Totti goes by among the supporters of A.S. Roma, but others in the soccer world often refer to him, in a mostly friendly manner, as “Er Pupone” (The Big Baby). Whatever you want to […]
Palladian Villas in Vicenza: La Rotonda Ph. depositphoto.com/FedeCandoniPhoto Vicenza is located in Northern Italy at the base of Monte Berico. The town is located close to the Venice. The city is known for its rich culture and history. It is mainly renowned for its Renaissance style Palazzi. The Palladian […]
The name itself suggests that an Italian herb garden should, in fact, be treated as a ‘garden’ and not just a dull area with a few dry basil plants struggling to survive on it… gar·den (gärdn) N. 1. A plot of land used for the cultivation of flowers, vegetables, […]
Glass of a Sicilian Red Wine So, you’ve come to realize that your home is in one of the premier wine regions in the country. You begin to make the rounds to the various wineries, engage in wine tasting and develop a cultured palate for the stuff. Over time […]
Beach in Sant’Antioco Sant’Antioco is the second largest island around the region of Sardinia and is considered to be among the fourth largest among the Italian islands. It is connected through an artificial isthmus and was originally built by the Romans. Both Sant’Antioco and Calasette are the urban […]
Italy’s Largest Train Station Rome – Termini Train Station Rome’s Termini train station is Europe’s second largest station, only Paris’ Gare du Nord, sees more travelers. The name derives from the nearby ruins of the Baths of Diocletian, hence the name ‘Termini’ from ‘Terme’ for baths. After the opening of the two papal […]
Third part of a diary of a motorbike tour of the Dolomites. Here you can read the first parts: Tour of the Dolomites part I Tour of the Dolomites part II From Belluno to Agordo The weather today is very dramatic. Some of those fluffy cumulus clouds look […]
PIZZA OK, I like American pizza once in a while – but Italian pizza is a very different thing. The establishments which specialize in pizzas are called “pizzeria” and often they have menus listing 20 or more types. In Italy, pizza is always made to order (with somebody in the […]
