Province of Pesaro Urbino The Territory of Urbino Tucked away in a corner of northern Marche and in the Provincia of Pesaro-Urbino is the territory known as the Montefeltro. In many ways it is unexpectedly different from other parts of the region. Yet despite its differences, it still maintains the […]
Travel Destinations
Travel Destinations in Italy
Ponte Milvio
The Bridge of Love in Rome When one thinks of Rome’s Ponte Milvio, also known as the Milvian Bridge, they could be forgiven for not identifying this edifice as a symbol of love. In fact, the opposite has been true for most of the bridge’s two millennia existence. Since its […]
The Sassi and the Rupestrian Churches of Matera
The Sassi di Matera is one of the most outstanding examples of troglodyte settlements in the region. Constructed by primitive man, this settlement is still intact and has adapted perfectly to the ecosystem and the terrain of the area, which was first inhabited in paleolithic times. The later settlements in the region […]
Sicilian Puppet Theatre – Opera dei Pupi
Sicilian Puppets – Pupi Any visitor to Palermo has seen them: shops selling wooden marionettes, bedecked in bronze armor with historic names like Orlando and Rinaldo. They may look like tacky souvenirs made for the tourist market but these marionettes are a core symbol of Sicilian folk-art and as […]
Cittadella: the medieval heart of Veneto
Cittadella is a small town in the Padua province of Veneto. With its just over 20.000 inhabitants, and the overwhelming presence, just a stone-throw away, of places like Padua itself, Treviso and Vicenza, it’s no wonder that, in the end, not many know about the place. But what a mistake: […]
Vatican City and San Marino
Flags of Vatican City and San Marino Europe is notorious for having small roads, utility cars, and everything reduced to minimal space, therefore it shouldn’t come as a surprise that several nations in Europe are the size of a few blocks in New York City. Among these mini-countries that include […]
Portofino
Portofino is a beautiful village along the Ligurian Riviera, considered by many one of the eight wonders of the world. It’s a small town of no more than 500 residents in the middle of a small bay that has become famous all over the world. Portofino is a picturesque fishing village […]
Top Caves in Italy
Below you can find a list and brief description of the most famous grottos and caves of Italy. Borgio Verezzi These caves are called karst caves, and we find them in the Liguria region. This is a perfect side trip if you are already in the area visiting Cinque Terre, […]
Museums in Italy: Part I
The Guggenheim Museum in Venice (Gabriella Alù/Flickr flic.kr/p/rgYbK) Italy is a country rich in art and artistic talent. The country holds between 55 to 65% of all the world’s art. Based on these stats, it’s clear that art lovers will have a lot to see and do in Italy, and […]
Most Visited Italian Attractions Part II
Second Part of our list of the most visited attractions in Italy. The Spanish Steps Rome is probably the most beautiful city in the world in terms of architecture and art. The Spanish Steps are in the center of its shopping area, just a few meters from some of the […]