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Most people are aware of the destruction of Pompeii that occurred on August 24, 79 A.D. The ruins of Pompeii are world-famous. Each year thousands of visitors flock to Italy to view the archeological wonder. Herculaneum, Italy, as well as Pompeii, are some of the most visited attractions of the […]
Chianciano or Chianciano Terme is located in the region of Tuscany, in the province of Siena, close to the cities of Siena and Florence. The spa town, known for its world renowned mineral waters rich in healing elements, stands at 550 meters above the level of sea. The climate of the town is pleasant […]
Vercelli is a city in the region of Piedmont in northern Italy. The city is located between Milan and Turin close to the River Po. Vercelli is an important center for the cultivation of rice and there are plenty of rice paddies around the city. The weather here is quite […]
One of the most spectacular sights in the City of Naples is the Bay, a semi-circular inlet on the Tyrrhenian Sea, southwest of the city. It is 32 kilometers long and 16 kilometers wide. Though small, the Bay is known for its scenic beauty, which is enhanced by the steep, […]
The Sassi di Matera is one of the most outstanding examples of troglodyte settlements in the region. Constructed by primitive man, this settlement is still intact and has adapted perfectly to the ecosystem and the terrain of the area, which was first inhabited in paleolithic times. The later settlements in the region […]
It is really a delight to visit the Abbey of Montecassino to admire its beautiful architectural splendor and remember its history. The Abbey was founded by St. Benedict and built over the site of the pagan temple of Apollo, where the sculpture of Apollo was destroyed along with the altar. Due […]
A Brief History of Turin
Montalcino is a well-known hill town located in Tuscany, Italy. Montalcino is located in the province of Siena and the cities located closest to Montalcino are Siena, Florence and Pisa. It is believed that the area where the town is located had been inhabited since Etruscan times before the rule of […]
Places to see in Southern Tuscany Capalbio Capalbio is located at the southern extreme of the Toscana Maremma. At the beginning of the 1300s the castle was under the dominion of a local family of Lords (probably descendants of Guido di Capalbio cited in an act of 1203), who […]
Reggio Calabria is the center point from where all the ferries and trains depart to various destinations in Sicily. Reggio is the oldest and the largest city in the region and is also the second oldest city in Italy. Apart from being a major port, Reggio is also an urban […]