Prato is the capital of the Province of Prato in Tuscany, Italy. Over the centuries, Prato has mainly been famous for its textile industries, with its products being sold to various parts of Italy as well as Europe. Prato has also played an important role in the slow food […]
Art Cities
Art Cities in Italy
Ancona
The modern port city of Ancona is located in the celebrated Le Marche region of central Italy. The region has been gaining in popularity recently, favored for its untouched natural beauty and delicious cuisine and while Ancona itself is not strictly a tourist town it has much to offer visitors. Located on […]
Udine
Udine is a city located in the region of Friuli Venezia Guilia and is situated quite close to the Slovenian Border. Udine has a long history that goes back to centuries. Although the name of Udine is first mentioned only in 938 AD, it is believed that the city had […]
Vibo Valentia
Vibo Valentia is a city located in the Calabria region is Southern part of Italy. Vibo Valentia is quite an important city in Calabria because it is the main tourism, economic as well as manufacturing hub. The marine harbor in the city is also quite an important one in Calabria. […]
Certaldo
Countryside in Certaldo, Tuscany. Ph. flickr/Francesco Sgroi Certaldo is a town located in the province of Florence in Tuscany, Italy. Certaldo is close to Florence and Siena and spreads over an area of approximately 75 sq km. The main industries in Certaldo are agriculture, wine, furniture and shoe making. According […]
Montepulciano
Montepulciano is a small hill town located in Tuscany, in the province of Siena. Montepulciano is mostly known for its medieval buildings and its natural beauty. The town is located at an altitude of 600 meters, perched on top of a limestone ridge. The town is located quite close to Siena, […]
Gradara
Gradara is one of the best medieval villages of Italy and is located along the border of Le Marche and Emilia Romagna. It is a popular destination for day-trippers and offers some interesting historical attractions, including the imposing fortress, known to be one of the best-preserved monuments. You can catch some breathtaking […]
Salerno
The capital of the province of Salerno, in Campania, is the small city of Salerno. Located on the Tyrrhenian Sea on the beautiful Gulf of Salerno, the city is within an easy distance of the dazzling Amalfi Coast. Famous for being the location of the world’s first medical university, Schola […]
Capo Vaticano
Capo Vaticano is a large swimming and sunbathing destination in the municipality of Ricadi, part of Italy’s Calabria region. The cape is made from grey white granite which has intrigued many geologists from around the world. For decades, the granite has been examined for its peculiar geological characteristics. The altitude of […]
Historic Center of Siena
If you dream of getting lost in the winding streets and steps of a city surrounded by lush vineyards, then Siena is the place for you. The gothic romance of this medieval city has been fiercely protected over the years and, in some ways, visiting Siena is like taking a step back […]