The Synagogue: This massive building was erected between 1901 and 1904 and designed by V. Costa and O. Armanni. The synagogue stands in the area in which the old ghetto used to be before being demolished by King Vittorio Emanuele II after Italy became united (1870). The king rebuilt the ghetto […]
The area of Val d’Orcia is a part of the agricultural landscape of Siena, which was developed and redrawn when it was made a part of the city-state in the 14th and 15th centuries. Val d’Orcia’s landscape, with its fortified villages and small towns, is typical of the area and […]
Sicilia – Sicily Sicily, Sicily By GK Stritch Sicily, Sicily, Hot Southern Italy Lampedusa’s Leopard And hearty goat shepherds Nonne black dresses Girls with dark tresses Gelato and ices Pasta and vices Clemenza unholy Take the cannoli Pagliacci sad clown Thin pizza uptown The world’s first multicultural society was in […]
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 […]
Bagni di Lucca: the name of the town has been so since 1862. Before then the town was called Bagno a Corsena, the name by which it had been known since the Roman times. The Countess Matilda of Tuscany in 1101 had the Devil’s bridge built in town so that […]
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 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. […]
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 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 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 […]