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Outlet Stores in Italy

If you’re looking for a bargain during your Italian vacation, outlet stores are a great option.  Figure out what exactly you’re looking for, and then ask around. There is bound to be something nearby! Outlet Stores for Clothes and Accessories In time of crisis people try to save their money […]

Castles

Castello Orsini Cesi Borghese

Orsini Cesi Castle from Afar – Photo courtesy of orsinicesi.it In the heart of the lush Lucertili Mountains, in the small town of San Polo dei Cavalieri, about 30km from Rome, is the Castello Orsini Cesi Borghese. Centuries ago the castle was built as a strategic defence fortress and today […]

Italy with Kids

Italy with Kids

If you are planning a visit to Italy with a baby, or young children, but are possibly feeling a little concerned about eating out in Italian restaurants, now is the time to take a deep breath, relax and cross this off your ‘worry list’! On reading the previous section, Visiting Italy […]

Regions and Cities in Italy, Tourism

Tuscany

Tuscany Tuscany was founded by the Etruscans in the 11th century BC. The region was originally called Etruria and constituted the majority of the area controlled by the Etruscans. Most of what we know about the Etruscan people was learned from archeological data collected in Tuscany. The complex culture of […]

Milan, Tours

Milan Tours & Itineraries

Tours of Lombardy Duomo of Milan Although almost all of Italy has breath-taking landscapes, Lombardy, (or Lombardia), is said to have one of Italy’s most varied landscapes. It’s diverse and incredible hill towns and lakeside resorts are interconnected through the powerful slopes, vineyards and crop fields. The number one element […]

Castles

Tolfa and the Castello di Rota

Tolfa – Panorama – Photo courtesy of Pippo-b/Wikimedia The city of Tolfa, which has a history that dates back to the Bronze Age and is known for its well preserved medieval and Renaissance architecture, is also famous for the nearby Castle of Rota. Situated 195 meters above sea level it can be […]

Travel

Travel to Italy

General Information about Traveling to Italy Passports/Visa Requirements: A U.S. PASSPORT or valid entry document is necessary to enter Italy. A VISA IS NOT REQUIRED for a U.S. or Canadian citizen holding a valid passport unless he/she expects to stay in Italy more than 3 months, and/or to study or […]

Castles

Castello di Andora

    Andora – Castle’s Remains – Photo courtesy of Dapa19/Wikimedia Castello di Andora is located on top of a secluded hill in the small town of Andora. Historically the town was known as Paraxo and is located in the province of Savona in the Liguria region. Today only the […]

Castles

Baronial Castle, Fondi

The Baronial Castle or Castello Baronale, Fondi Plain between Terracina and Fondi – Photo courtesy of MM/Wikimedia The Baronial castle in the town of Fondi in Lazio is quite a typical military structure from its era. The castle has round towers which stand up to a height of more than […]