Arquà Petrarca is a small comune and town located in the Veneto region of Italy in the province of Padua. The town is quite small and has a population of only about 1800. Arqua Petrarca is mainly famous because it was home to the famous poet Francesco Petrarca who lived the […]
If you have a strong romantic vein, you cannot miss some beautiful Italian destinations renowned for being the hometowns of love.
Verona is a city located in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Verona and one of the most important tourist destinations in the northern region because of its many annual fairs, shows, operas and its artistic heritage. The city is famous […]
Carrara is a city located in Tuscany, Italy in the province of Massa Carrara. The city is located on the Carrione River, located close to Florence. Carrara is mainly famous for its marble quarries from which white and bluish grey marble is quarried. Cathedral in Carrara The […]
Radda in Chianti is a commune and town located in Tuscany, Italy in the province of Siena. The town is located close to Florence and Siena and is mainly known for its natural beauty. Radda in Chianti is quite a small town with an area of just 80 sq. km […]
Vallombrosa: a natural haven of peace in Tuscany Considering the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere at Vallombrosa, the motto Ora et labora, pray and work, was certainly used by its monks, since the earliest times. Vallombrosa is actually known for its perfect combination of nature and calm: the territory hosts one of […]
Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre One of the most visited sites in Italy and particularly appreciated by tourists, the Cinque Terre National Park, is in the Liguria region and it is listed in the UNESCO environmental and cultural worldwide patrimony, which has to be guarded and improved. The name literally translates into “the Five […]
In the world today few things are free, water included, the definitive gift from nature. Many are familiar with famous fountains in Rome, but few seem to realize that the water coming from the fountains is not only free but clean and drinkable. If you’ve been wondering if is it safe […]
In 1833, Jean Baptiste Gonzalve de Nervo described the Carretti Siciliani as “small carts, mostly painted in blue, with images of the Virgin Mary or some other saints on the side panels,” led by a horse “usually covered in a caparison heavily decorated with leather tassels and golden studs.” Some […]
Foto Davide D’Amico on flickr (flic.kr/p/sP537Y) Romanticism, art, the sea, amazing food: these are only a bunch of the reason that, each year, bring people to choose Italy for their Summer vacations. If the country is universally known for its artistic appeal and for being a favored destination for […]