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Lazio, Shopping

Open-Air Markets in Rome: Via Sannio

People living in Rome are accustomed to open-air markets and their bustling shopping experience. Traditionally, tourists visit the historical places of any region they are visiting and look for the architecture, museums, sightseeing, and alike. However, I believe that for a tourist it is a complete cultural experience and a […]

Itineraries

Turin Itineraries

Turin Itineraries and Tours Piedmont has some of the most decadent and beautiful of all landscapes of the Northern area of the country, however, it’s also a region left relatively untouched by mass tourism. Or so it was until a decade ago, when the treasures and tranquility of this land were discovered. This beautiful region […]

Tours

Jewish Tours in Italy (Rome)

Though Jews first came to Rome from Jerusalem in 161 BC, many people are not aware of their enduring history in Italy. They arrived during Chanukah, asking the Romans for protection from the Syrian king Antiochus, and have been an integral part of Roman society ever since. They are neither […]

Lazio, Travel Destinations

The Jewish Ghetto of Rome

The Synagogue: This massive building was erected between 1901 and 1904 and designed by V. Costa and O. Armanni. The synagogue stands in the area in which the old ghetto used to be before being demolished by King Vittorio Emanuele II after Italy became united (1870). The king rebuilt the ghetto […]

Castles

Scaliger Castle, Sirmione

  Scaliger Castle is located in the Italian lakeside town of Sirmione. Sirmione is a comune and town located in the province of Brescia in the region of Lombardy. Sirmione has a beautiful historic center which is situated on top of a small peninsula that juts out into the southern […]

Sicily, Tourism, Travel Destinations

Sicily – Sicilia

Sicilia – Sicily Sicily, Sicily By GK Stritch Sicily, Sicily, Hot Southern Italy Lampedusa’s Leopard And hearty goat shepherds Nonne black dresses Girls with dark tresses Gelato and ices Pasta and vices Clemenza unholy Take the cannoli Pagliacci sad clown Thin pizza uptown The world’s first multicultural society was in […]

Islands

Tavolara

  If you are planning a trip to Italy, then you can consider spending some time on Tavolara Island, which lies along the northeast coast of Sardinia. This island is situated in the geographical region of Gallura in the town of Olbia across the Olbia-Tempio province. You can find one of […]

Castles

Castle of Pope Julius II

The castle of Julius II is located in Ostia Antica, close to Rome. The castle is located in Piazza della Rocca which is an elegant small square. The town itself is quite small but is known for its well preserved ruins and its architectural marvels.   Julius II Castle in […]

Travel Tips

Ethnic Restaurants in Italy

“Il sushi è di destra, il kebab è di sinistra”  – It is a half joke, quotation that I read somewhere on Facebook. Liberally translated could mean “sushi is conservative, Kebab is liberal”  🙂 There is no better choice than trying local food and recipes when visiting a place. Tasting typical […]