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Nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Sardinia is a captivating Italian island that offers a blend of natural beauty, rich history, and unique culture. While it may not be as famous as its mainland counterparts like Rome or Venice, Sardinia boasts an array of compelling reasons to visit. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a history buff, or someone simply looking to relax, Sardinia... Read More

From the airport: The simplest transportation is by bus. Buses depart every 30 minutes. The fare to Palermo is around €7. From the city of Palermo, the Prestia Comandé airport buses depart from the square in front of the main train station, with a stop at Politeama (for buses en route to the airport the stop is indicated by a sign at the corner of Via Libertà in front of Prada); presently... Read More

One of the most famous destinations in Abruzzo is the charming village of Scanno. It is the most photographed village in Italy with medieval history, surrounded by mountains and unspoilt nature, located on the edge of National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise. The picturesque old village centre shows a magnificent display of architecture from different periods – medieval, Renaissance and... Read More

Syracuse was defined by Cicero as “the most beautiful city in Magna Graecia.” He was right of course. Still today the echoes of its ancient grandeur reverberate from the streets, churches and monuments, corroborating its religious and cultural importance: Syracuse is a destination no traveler should pass up and, with Sicily’s Mediterranean climate, can be visited in any season of the... Read More

The twelve villas and two gardens spread across the Tuscan landscape make up this site which bears testimony to the influence the Medici family exerted over modern European culture through its patronage of the arts. Built between the 15th and 17th centuries, they represent an innovative system of construction in harmony with nature and dedicated to leisure, the arts and knowledge. The villas... Read More

Spring has finally arrived and with it, fabulous climate and mild temperatures, perfect for visiting beautiful locations of Italy. We always hear about Sardinia or Capri, but the truth is that Italy features a large array of stunning islands, sometimes ignored by travellers. One of those idyllic locations is the island of Ischia, very close to the west coast of Italy, off the coast of Naples.... Read More

Looking for the perfect hideaway for lovers? If you’re considering taking a vacation with your beloved one this year, you’re in luck: Italy offers the most romantic getaways for couples. Here are a few recommendations. Florence Florence is one of the most romantic cities in Italy you shouldn’t miss out. Whether you are planning a honeymoon or just looking for a romantic place, Florence... Read More

1. The Galleria degli Uffizi The Uffizi is tremendously popular and rightly so. As one of the most impressive collections of fine Renaissance art in the world, the Uffizi is one of the busiest attractions in Florence, Italy. In the Uffizi Gallery, visitors can see first-hand the mastery of Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and many other Italian masters. 2. Feast on... Read More

Milan offers some of the best tourist attraction sites that deserve to be visited and as the Easter is coming soon, it is better to plan where to go and what to do during that time. If you want to spend a memorable time and an awesome adventure to great places, below you will find some of the most luxurious places to spend your Easter break.   Uncover the Sforza Castle There’s no... Read More

A small taste about what you could see and feel visiting the Eternal City :   Read More

1. Colosseum The Colosseum is the largest and most famous amphitheater in the Roman world. Its construction was started by emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty in 72 AD and was finished by his son Titus in 80 AD. The Colosseum was capable of holding some 50,000 spectators who could enter the building through no less than 80 entrances. The Colosseum today is a major tourist attraction in... Read More

 Ravello, Ravello, where have you been all my life? In all the times I’ve made the trip from Rome or Naples to the Amalfi Coast – that cliffside, vertical jewel box that hovers over the bluest of blue seas – I’ve never climbed the hill to see you. I had no idea you were up there, watching over the more touristyAmalfi and Positano, knowing that your gorgeousness speaks for itself, and... Read More

Italy offers so many appetizing types of food it’s going to be hard to choose just one…   Post by Denis Carravetta Corá.   Read More

1200 inhabitants, 90% has an instrument. On June 21, at sunset an exceptional happening with all the musicians playing in the street.   Camerota is a village perched on the Cilento coast, in the middle of the National Park of Cilento Vallo di Diano, a little more than 1200 inhabitants, a village rich of history and tradition and a strong tourist vocation. The crystal clear sea, the bays... Read More

1. Buy some good bread and then go to Campo de’ Fiori in the morning and sample the olive oils and balsamic vinegars at the market 2. Mail your postcards from Vatican City. Aside from the cool stamps and postmark, the Poste Vaticane is Swiss run and famously more efficient than the Italian postal system 3. Walk up to Gianicolo Hill and listen out for the cannon that fires every single day at... Read More

The Christ of the Abyss is a bronze statue placed in 1954 on the bottom of the bay of San Fruttuoso, between Camogli and Portofino inside Portofino’s Protected Natural Marine Area, 15 meters deep. The statue was born from an idea by Duilio Marcante following the death of Dario Gonzatti, one of the pioneers of scuba diving, during a dive in 1950. Duilio pushed for the installation of a... Read More

Calcio fiorentino was an early form of football that originated in 16th century Italy. The Piazza Santa Croce of Florence is the cradle of this sport, that became known as giuoco del calcio fiorentino ("Florentine kick game") or simply calcio (later being the name applied to football in Italian). The official rules of calcio were published for the first time in 1580 by Giovanni de' Bardi, a... Read More