Travel Destinations in Italy
Where does Jennifer Lopez go for an Italian getaway? Why, Capri, of course! Romantic Italy…An exploration by Erica Miner “Open my heart, and you will see Graved inside of it, Italy.” – Lord Byron How many times have you heard the phrase, “It’s Better in the Bahamas?” Or “Virginia […]
If you are visiting the northern part of Italy and you are attracted by uninhabited places rich in mystery, you will find several ghost towns whether if you are travelling to the western or eastern part. Ruins of the Church in Bussana Vecchia, one of the best known ghost towns […]
They are called Città Fantasma. Suspended between the existing and the non-existing, these towns embody the liminality between life and and death itself. They are abandoned now, but they used to be full of people and lively. Many reasons have forced their inhabitants to flee: natural disasters, people’s changing needs, or […]
Italy is considered to be a popular destination known for some interesting tourist spots including religious institutions with its deep Catholic roots. However, the majority of the population in Italy have much more open views about expressing their sexuality. Hence, you will be able to find nudist or naturist beaches […]
The region of Le Marche, Italy The Region of Le Marche has seen an influx of foreign tourism in the last decade thanks to advertising campaigns that highlight Le Marche‘s beautiful coast and rustic hinterland. Le Marche is centrally located, with the Adriatic Sea on the east and the region of […]
Mercatello sul Metauro is a medieval village located in the Marche region of Italy at a distance of 30 kms from Urbino. It comprises of a population of around 1500 people and the area is surrounded by mountains and valleys with an elevation of 490 meters. The farmhouses and […]
Piedmont / Piemonte The name of the region derives from the Medieval Latin term Pedemontium, which means “at the foot of the mountains.” Piemonte is aptly named, as it lies at the foot of the Alps and has a culture and dialect that is closer to the South […]
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 […]
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In ancient times, Tivoli had been known as Tibur. This charming town is located in the region of Lazio around 30 km from the city of Rome. Tivoli hosts two of the most famous villas you can find in all Lazio: Villa d’Este and Villa Adriana. Both locations are part […]