Lying between two seas, the Mediterranean and the Tyrrhenian, caressed by a constant breeze and warmed by the rays of a generous sun, western Sicily is a place of welcome that rewards visitors with its natural beauty, history, culture and gastronomic traditions. Discovering Western Sicily The best place to start […]
Tourism
Cosenza
Cosenza is a small city in the region of Calabria, in the southern part of Italy. It’s located at the confluence of the Busento and the Crathis rivers. The population of the municipality is roughly around 70,000; however, the entire urban area is inhabited by over 260,000 people. Cosenza has a […]
Italy by Sea I
Cruise liner in Venice Whether you are a fan of big cruise lines, a sailing enthusiast or just fascinated by that beautiful blue Mediterranean, there are numerous options to see Italy by ship. Usually the itineraries covered by this type of travel include Italian ports of call among […]
Valsinni
Valsinni is a small commune and a town located in the Basilicata region of Italy in the province of Matera. The town of Valsinni is divided into two different parts. First, the ancient town is located on top of the hill and the newer town is located a little further down […]
Candelo
Candelo (Biella) Castle Candelo is a small comune and town located in the Piedmont region of Italy in the province of Biella. The town is located close to Turin and Biella and does not attract many tourists. Due to its medieval nature and its village like atmosphere it has […]
Italy By Sea III
Sailing on Tuscan Sea. Ph. rabendeviaregia on flickr (flic.kr/p/488uNg) You do not have to be a sailor to want to visit Italy by sea. But what if you are a sailor, or a power boat owner? For those of us who are not interested in large, activity laden “floating resorts” […]
Vicenza
Vicenza – Panorama Vicenza is located in Northern Italy in the Veneto region. The city itself and the surrounding hills and countryside are famous for their natural beauty and especially for the beautiful villas which were made by Palladio. Andrea Palladio was a noted architect in his time and because of […]
Ogliastra
Ogliastra Map Ogliastra is a province in East Sardinia in Italy. Ogliastra is a beautiful place that opens up to the mountains and provides some of the best views in Italy. It is known for its beautiful coastal area that is surrounded by majestic cliffs and hills, and it […]
Italy By Sea II
View of Positano Ph. Depositphoto.com/Maugli So you have decided to include Italy in your cruise itinerary, or maybe you have decided to explore the excitement associated with “Italian Style” cruising in other destinations. There are hundreds of cruising options available; considering that most companies offer similar routes and ports of […]
Villa Adriana in Tivoli
Villa Adriana is a unique complex of beautiful buildings, constructed in the 2nd century A.D. by the Roman emperor Hadrian, as a getaway from his palace on the Palatine Hill in Rome. The villa brings together the best architectural elements from diverse ancient cultures such as Rome, Greece, and Egypt. The complex was built as Hadrian’s version of the […]