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Venice is one of the most iconic cities in the world. We could call it unique. The canals, the churches, Piazza San Marco, the atmosphere that you can breathe just walking or going by gondola. Tourist destination of many lovers and not only, Venice, the city of the Doges was built around 421 AD: today, together with Rome is a World Heritage Site (U...

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Vico del Gargano, in the Foggia province of Puglia, is the type of place where time seemingly stands still, something to truly appreciate in the often stressful hustle of modern-day life. With a modest population of around 8,100 residents, 1,800 of whom dwell in the ancient picturesque borough, Vico del Gargano perches at an altitude of 462 meters...

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You will close your eyes and, for a moment, find yourself in a bygone era. A maze of narrow cobblestone alleys will lead you through a merry confusion of quaint little squares, ancient stone walls, antique stores, and dynamic craft stores. Orta San Giulio, located in the province of Novara, is a place of rare romantic beauty, where the spirit of lo...

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Bologna’s well-preserved historic center is a perfect showcase for its stunning palaces, towers, gates, monuments, and churches. But tucked behind its picturesque porticoes and along the narrow streets and alleys that fan out from Piazza Maggiore, many ancient shops of Bologna also tell tales about the people and culture of the city. Even the signs...

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For Christmas lovers, this magical holiday also means experiencing an entire period full of wonders, as cities are filled with colors and scents can only be savored on this particular occasion. Therefore, true connoisseurs cannot miss some of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the whole peninsula: the markets in Liguria!  The region of Cinque...

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"In the last few days I have been to Tivoli and I have seen one of the first wonders of nature. The waterfalls, the ruins and the overall landscape belong to those objects, the knowledge of which enriches our most inner souls.” It is with these words that the great German writer and intellectual J.W. Goethe described Tivoli in his Italian Journey. ...

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Saffron tourism is the holiday of choice for a growing number of people fascinated by the small purple autumn crocus that grows in Italy. The trick is to catch the flower just before it opens in order to preserve the three to five orange-red stigmas that must be dried to obtain the precious spice that adds taste to many dishes including saffron ris...

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Italian cuisine is a perennial favorite both in the U.S. and abroad. So it's not surprising that three Italian cities—Rome, Florence, and Naples—were ranked among the top 10 best food destinations around the world. These destinations were selected as part of Tripadvisor’s “Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards.” The list highlights hotels, rest...

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Once again this year, the approach of the month of December awakens in each of us the desire to celebrate the holiday season in the best possible way, perhaps with a short trip or relocation to one of the countless fascinating places in Italy. Among the hottest trends of recent times, a visit to the Christmas markets in Apulia represents a great op...

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Italy is famous for being the homeland of the Roman Empire. Italy is bursting with countless ancient Roman sites and one of the more overlooked sites is the ancient city of Aquileia. While Aquileia may be forgotten today, it was once one of the most important cities of the Roman Empire. As the Roman Empire declined, Aquileia was sacked and destroye...

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