The imposing Cathedral of Orvieto Ph. depositphotos/Maugli Orvieto is a town located in the Umbria region of Italy, located on top of a flat butte made of volcanic tuff stone. Orvieto is truly located in one of the most beautiful sites in Europe, as it rises on the top of a vertical cliff, and it is […]
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Malcesine
Malcesine, on the shore of Lake Garda Ph. depositphotos/Krasnevsky Malcesine is a small town located in the province of Verona, in Italy’s Veneto region. The town is located quite close to the cities of Verona and Venice. The town, which attracts lots of tourists, is located on the shore of Lake Garda. With […]
Radicofani
Radicofani, Val d’Orcia in Tuscany Ph. depositphotos/alkir_dep The small rural town of Radicofani is located in the scenic Val d’Orcia area, within the province of Siena and situated approximately 780 meters above sea level. The town’s buildings are gathered at the base of the volcanic rock with […]
Forte dei Marmi: the nouveaux (Russian) riches’ favorite destination?
Forte Dei Marmi and the Tourism of the Rich and the Famous Forte dei Marmi is a well known holiday location of the Versilian riviera, in the Lucca province of Tuscany. The beauty of the Ligurian sea, the shining sun and the town’s own artistic and cultural wealth has made Forte dei Marmi a touristic pole […]
Rome in a Nutshell
Travel Diary Rome 2011, July They say that there are certain sense memories we carry with us throughout our lives. I always thought that was a beautiful idea, however, it had never happened to me. At least, not until I returned to Italy. We were on the train, looking through […]
Brindisi
Brindisi by night from the sea There is something about a beach, a harbor, and the coastline in general that fills you with freshness and a sense of awe. If you throw in a peak at a sunrise or sunset, then you are doing even better. If you are in the […]
Fermo
The quaint town of Fermo, Italy in the central Italian region of le Marche, is known for its fantastic location, immersed in the area’s outstanding landscape. It is also known for the remains of its defensive walls, still visible within its boundaries. Fermo sits atop the Sabulo hill, 319 meters above sea level, a […]
Favignana, Sicily
Cala Rossa, beautiful beach in Favignana, Sicily Ph. depositphoto/chrupka Favignana is a butterfly shaped island considered to be the largest among the Egadi. The other main islands of the Aegadian archipelago are Levanzo, Marettimo, Maraone and Formica. This island is located in the midst of the Mediterranean Sea and is at […]
Sarteano, Tuscany
Sarteano, Tuscany Ph. depositphoto.com/clodio The historical center of Sarteano is a labyrinth of little streets and alleyways, huddling together at the base of the medieval castle, originally built in 1038. The views from the castle are spectacular. You will see the landscapes of Val di Chiana, Monte Cetona and the […]
Cuneo
Piazza Galimberti in Cuneo, Piedmont Ph. depositphoto.com/rglinsky The Piedmont region is a collection of different landscapes and, to a certain extent, slightly different cultures, as well. Bordering France and Switzerland, it offers the Alps as well as plains and hills that provide the perfect environment for some of the world’s […]