The imposing Cathedral of Orvieto Ph. depositphotos/Maugli Orvieto is a town located in the Umbria region of Italy, located on top of a flat butte made of volcanic tuff stone. Orvieto is truly located in one of the most beautiful sites in Europe, as it rises on the top of a vertical cliff, and it is […]
Malcesine, on the shore of Lake Garda Ph. depositphotos/Krasnevsky Malcesine is a small town located in the province of Verona, in Italy’s Veneto region. The town is located quite close to the cities of Verona and Venice. The town, which attracts lots of tourists, is located on the shore of Lake Garda. With […]
She is only 15 when in 1969 Nada sings “Ma che freddo fa” (It’s so cold) at the Sanremo Festival, the biggest music contest in Italy. At the Festival she gets only the 5th position, but the song is a winner and for the following 5 weeks it is at the top of the […]
Radicofani, Val d’Orcia in Tuscany Ph. depositphotos/alkir_dep The small rural town of Radicofani is located in the scenic Val d’Orcia area, within the province of Siena and situated approximately 780 meters above sea level. The town’s buildings are gathered at the base of the volcanic rock with […]
(By Sandra Cordon). (ANSA) – Rome, January 2 2015 While Italian businesses said free-spending tourists will help to boost traditional January retail sales events, consumer groups warned that families are too tapped out after years of recessions to shop. The semi-annual sales started in two southern regions, Basilicata […]
Leonardo’s Helicopter When it comes to culture and the arts, there is not a field in which Italy has not exercised a profound influence. From music to literature, from architecture to visual arts and sculpture, from medicine to natural sciences and technology, the history of Italy has shown the […]
Forte Dei Marmi and the Tourism of the Rich and the Famous Forte dei Marmi is a well known holiday location of the Versilian riviera, in the Lucca province of Tuscany. The beauty of the Ligurian sea, the shining sun and the town’s own artistic and cultural wealth has made Forte dei Marmi a touristic pole […]
Travel Diary Rome 2011, July They say that there are certain sense memories we carry with us throughout our lives. I always thought that was a beautiful idea, however, it had never happened to me. At least, not until I returned to Italy. We were on the train, looking through […]
Brindisi by night from the sea There is something about a beach, a harbor, and the coastline in general that fills you with freshness and a sense of awe. If you throw in a peak at a sunrise or sunset, then you are doing even better. If you are in the […]
A Fictional Tale Inspired by a Stay in Italy “Do you think his whole arm bone is in there or just a piece of it?” Mom whispered to Sara, as she stared intently at the object in the glass display case. Sara stifled a sigh. Bones. The Medici Chapel in […]
