This town of Corinaldo in the Marche region of Italy, located in the province of Ancona, boasts of some splendid historical places of interest. Corinaldo has managed to preserve some of the rare collection of art works and is known for some of its neoclassical and Renaissance style buildings. […]
The main square in Deruta. Ph. frankix on depositphotos Deruta is a small town located in Umbria, more precisely in the province of Perugia. Deruta is located on top of a hill and its origins are not very clear. However, it is believed that Deruta did have plenty of important links to […]
Apricale If you are planning a trip to Italy, then you just cannot afford to miss the lovely sights found in the village of Apricale. This enchanting place is hardly an hour’s drive from the Nice airport and takes just about 40 minutes from the region of Monte Carlo. […]
Triora is a small village located in the Liguria region of Italy in the province of Imperia. The village is close to the cities of Imperia and Genoa and is on the border with France. Triora is known as the Village of Witches, as it was see of some of the most gruesome witch killing […]
Mantua (Mantova) and Sabbioneta are two towns located in the valley of the Po River in the north region of Italy. Both of these towns represent Renaissance town planning. Mantua is important since it depicts the extension and the renewal of an existing town. Sabbioneta which is located 30 km from […]
Palladian Villas in Vicenza: La Rotonda Ph. depositphoto.com/FedeCandoniPhoto Vicenza is located in Northern Italy at the base of Monte Berico. The town is located close to the Venice. The city is known for its rich culture and history. It is mainly renowned for its Renaissance style Palazzi. The Palladian […]
Beach in Sant’Antioco Sant’Antioco is the second largest island around the region of Sardinia and is considered to be among the fourth largest among the Italian islands. It is connected through an artificial isthmus and was originally built by the Romans. Both Sant’Antioco and Calasette are the urban […]
Italy’s Largest Train Station Rome – Termini Train Station Rome’s Termini train station is Europe’s second largest station, only Paris’ Gare du Nord, sees more travelers. The name derives from the nearby ruins of the Baths of Diocletian, hence the name ‘Termini’ from ‘Terme’ for baths. After the opening of the two papal […]
Rome is truly a city full of surprises. When you think you know all about its beauties, something magnificent and enchanting, something you ignored the existence of crosses your path. Really, there’s no end to the charmes of Rome: I remember how a close friend, who at the time had been […]
Many think that the Tiber is yellow because it became an open sewer over the centuries. Well, believe it or not, the Tiber may be a natural blond, and its a lot less polluted than many other European rivers. As a matter of fact, the Tiber is the main ecological gateway […]