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friuli seaside
Friuli

Seaside Holidays with a Difference

A melting pot of Latin, Germanic, and Slavic civilizations; beaches of fine sand and a sea gently sloping away from the coast in Lignano and Grado, and touching upon inlets embedded between white rocks in Trieste. Enchanting places, all year round. Learn about seaside destinations in Friuli, Italy. Despite its limited extension, […]

tuscany
Tuscany

A tour of less known Tuscany

  Everyone knows Florence and the Chianti area, but there are lesser known, yet equally breathtaking places you can visit in Tuscany. Let me tell you about one of my favorite itineraries!  Lucca is the first stop of our tour of Tuscany and will be our home base. It is not […]

traveling italy by train
Tourism

Traveling Italy by Train

For those planning to travel Italy by train, there are many options available. From stand alone tickets purchased at the station,  to discount cards for frequent use, to rail passes with unlimited travel, there is something for every type of train rider. In order to determine what is right for you, first you should plan the length […]

castell'arquato
Emilia

Castell’Arquato

Castell’Arquato is a town located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy,  in the province of Piacenza. The town lies on the hills of the Val D’Arda and is close to the cities of Parma and Piacenza. Castell’Arquato has retained its original medieval appearance which, scholars say, is still what it was like in the 10th […]

Rome

The most famous museums in Rome

The most famous museums in Rome Italy has more than 3000 museums on its territory . From major art galleries, to smaller, local museums focusing on the history of the area such as agricultural museums, maritime museums and town history museums, all can be found in Italy. Due to such […]

Campania

Museums in Naples

A guide to Italian museums. Explore the most famous museums in Naples, Italy. If you like visiting museums, and art is one of your greatest passions, Italy is the right country for you. Italy offers a high number of museums to discover; they will satisfy the most demanding tourists as […]

albornoz narni
Umbria

Rocca Albornoz, Narni

  The town of Narni is a part of the Umbria region and is located on a stunning limestone cliff overlooking the Black River. Rocca Albornoz is one of the town’s most notable landmarks. Built in the 14th century the Rocca Albornoz was originally a military structure meant to protect […]

orvieto
Umbria

Fortezza dell’Albornoz, Orvieto

A castle built in the typical square shape, protected by two drawbridges and a moat. In Orvieto. Those visiting the town of Orvieto will find the historical fortress of Rocca or Fortezza dell’Albornoz on the left side of the Piazza Cahen. The castle was founded by Spanish Cardinal Albornoz, under […]

Emilia

Summer on the Riviera Romagnola

Summer on the Riviera Romagnola: Italians paint the town pink “Let’s paint the town red” is a famous English way to say “let’s go out and have fun”: similarly,  the Riviera Romagnola paints itself pink during the summer to celebrate the Capodanno d’Estate, the summer version of New Year’s Eve. […]