An historic city in the Castelli Romani hills south of Rome, Velletri traces its founding to the tribe of Romulus. Velletri is an Italian comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome, approximately 40km to the south-east of the city centre, located in the Alban Hills, in the region of Lazio, central Italy. HIGHLIGHTS Velletri was one of the free cities in Lazio during the […]
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Gallarate is a city and comune of Alto Milanese of Lombardy and of Milan metropolitan area, northern Italy, in the Province of Varese. It has a population of some 54,000 people. It is the junction of railways to Varese, Laveno and Arona (for the Simplon). Some 10 kilometres (6 miles) to the west are the electric works of Vizzola, where 23,000 hp are derived from the river Ticino. Its […]
Siena is likely Italy’s loveliest medieval city, and a trip worth making even if you are in Tuscany for just a few days. Siena’s heart is its central piazza known as Il Campo, known worldwide for the famous Palio run here, a horse race run around the piazza two times every summer. Movie audiences worldwide can see Siena and the […]
Montesilvano marina, a tourist destination overlooking the coast of Pescara, has recently been included among the 15 most beautiful beaches in Italy by Skyscanner. Discover what to do, where to go, how to have fun and what to eat on this stretch of Abruzzo coast. Montesilvano is a city and comune of the province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Italy. […]
The region of Teramo is perfectly situated between the Adriatic Coast and the Apennine Mountains, making it a wonderful place to visit for beachcombers and mountain aficionados alike. Teramo is a city and comune in the Italian region of Abruzzo, the capital of the province of Teramo. HIGHLIGHTS The city, 150 kilometres (93 miles) from Rome, is […]
Avellino is a capital city and province in the Campania region. The whole area was completely devastated by the 6.9 Irpinia earthquake in 1980, leaving 250,000 homeless and almost 2,500 people dead. Billions was spent on reconstruction and there are still areas under construction. Avellino is a town and comune, capital of the province of Avellino in the Campania region […]
Fifty kilometres east of Europe’s premier gambling capital lies San Remo, Italy’s own Monte Carlo, a sun-dappled Mediterranean resort with a casino, a clutch of ostentatious villas and lashings of Riviera-style grandeur. Beaches aside, San Remo (spelled Sanremo in Italian) hides the atmospheric lanes of a medieval district called La Pigna. Sanremo is a city […]
Modica is an attractive historic town in south-eastern Sicily, one of the area’s UNESCO-listed Baroque towns. Modica is particularly famous for its chocolate, and it is an appealing destination for food-lovers, making a good holiday base or day-trip destination. Modica is a city and comune of 54.456 inhabitants in the Province of Ragusa, Sicily, southern Italy. The city is situated […]
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Portici. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Portici is a region where hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Portici is a town and comune of the Metropolitan City of Naples in Italy. It is the site of the Portici Royal Palace. Portici, town, Campania regione, southern Italy. It lies on the Bay of […]
Anzio is a medium-sized fishing port on the coast of Lazio, south of Rome. It was an important Roman port, but now is best-known for its military significance as a landing-spot for the Allies in the Second World War. Anzio is a city and comune on the coast of the Lazio region of Italy, about […]
Located on a cape on the outskirts of Palermo, Bagheria is a historic and interesting city in its right, though it is often overshadowed by its urban neighbor. Bagheria is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy, located approximately 10km to the east of the city centre. HIGHLIGHTS The city dates back to the Phoenicians, […]
Visit Bitonto, stroll through the streets of the old town, discover the most suggestive views, smell flavours , taste good food, meet people, talk with them, listen to their dialect. Bitonto is a city and comune in the Metropolitan City of Bari (Apulia region), Italy. It lies to the west of Bari. It is nicknamed the „City of Olives“, due to the numerous […]
Bisceglie is a town of remarkable historical past, rich of ancient palaces, churches and also prehistoric monuments. Originally a Norman stronghold surrounded by walls, it has spread in recent centuries outside the walls and is today a lively agricultural and trading center, with a hinterland cultivated with vineyards, almond and olive trees, and a remarkable […]
Known as the ‚Pearl of Puglia‘, beautiful Trani has a sophisticated feel, particularly in summer when well-heeled visitors pack the array of marina-side bars. The marina is the place to promenade and watch the white yachts and fishing boats in the harbour, while the historic centre, with its medieval churches, glossy limestone streets, historic Jewish […]
The first stop on a discovery of the homonymous Province should be Cuneo itself, surrounded by the snow-covered Alps and dominated by the Torre Civica. Piazza Galimberti, a vast, central square, is the point of departure for a visit to Cuneo Vecchia (or old Cuneo) with its arcades, lanes and monuments: the Cathedral, the former Church of St. Francis and the Civic […]
A summer retreat for ancient Romans and the Renaissance rich, the hilltop town of Tivoli is home to two Unesco World Heritage Sites: Villa Adriana, the sprawling estate of Emperor Hadrian, and the 16th-century Villa d’Este, a Renaissance retreat famous for its landscaped gardens and lavish fountains. Tivoli is a town and comune in Lazio, central Italy, about 30 […]
Manfredonia is a town with medieval origins in the southern part of the Gargano region of Apulia in south-east Italy, near the Adriatic coast. It is the „daughter“ town of the ancient Greek – Roman city of ‚Sipontum‘. Manfredonia is a town and comune of Apulia, Italy, in the province of Foggia, from which it is 35 kilometres […]
Foligno is among the rare cities in Umbria which are built across the plain and it rises until the banks of the River Topino. Foligno is an ancient town of Italy in the province of Perugia in east central Umbria, on the Topino river where it leaves the Apennines and enters the wide plain of the Clitunno river system. HIGHLIGHTS It is located 40 kilometres (25 […]
Moncalieri is a town and comune of 57,518 inhabitants (31 March 2018) about 8 kilometres (5 mi) directly south of downtown Turin (to whose Metropolitan City it belongs), in Piedmont, Italy. It is notable for its castle, built in the 12th century and enlarged in the 15th century, which later became the favorite residence of King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy and of his daughter Princess Maria […]
Cerignola, town, Puglia (Apulia) regione, southeastern Italy. It lies on high ground marking the southern limit of the Puglia Tableland, southeast of Foggia. Cerignola is a town and comune of Apulia, Italy, in the province of Foggia, 40 kilometres (25 miles) southeast from the town of Foggia. It has the third-largest land area of any comune in Italy, at 593.71 square kilometres (229.23 sq mi), after Rome and Ravenna. In 2017, it had a population […]
Faenza is a fascinating town best known as the centre for production of faience, a type of ceramic pottery that has been made here and exported worldwide for hundreds of years and is still produced and sold in the town, and the Ceramics Museum is the principal attraction. Faenza is an Italian city and comune in the province of Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, […]
Agrigento sits in hilly countryside very close to the southern coast of Sicily, and because of its superb temple ruins, it’s one of the most rewarding places to visit in Sicily. The numerous ancient buildings stand in vivid contrast to the modern high-rise blocks that predominate, especially in the southern part of the old town. Agrigento […]
Molfetta suns itself on the Adriatic Sea in Puglia, midway between Trani and Bari. The port has always harbored an active fishing fleet, right up to today. Molfetta is a town located in the northern side of the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, southern Italy. It has a well restored old city, and its own dialect. HIGHLIGTHS During the Middle Ages Molfetta’s port […]
The Province of Benevento, with its silence and sensations that only a pristine environment could offer, is the ideal destination to spend a relaxing vacation along charming itineraries, in discovery of a slower-paced world, far-removed from the frenzy of the cities. Benevento is a city and comune of Campania, Italy, capital of the province of Benevento, 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Naples. It […]
Marano di Napoli in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the Italian region Campania, located about 9 kilometres (6 miles) northwest of Naples. Partly located on the Camaldoli hill, it is one of the most populous municipalities in the metropolitan city. HIGHLIGHTS Festivals Each October, since 2000, Marano promotes a widespread festival, which involves youngsters from Campania and other parts of […]
Acerra is a town and comune of Campania, southern Italy, in the Metropolitan City of Naples, about 15 kilometres (9 miles) northeast of the capital in Naples. It is part of the Agro Acerrano plain. Main sights Acerra Cathedral, originally built over an ancient temple of Hercules and remade in the 19th century. It houses some Baroque canvasses from the 17th century. […]
Legnano is a smaller but beautiful upcoming tourist destination that is worth a visit. You will be surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you can explore at this hidden destination. Legnano is an Italian town and comune in the north-westernmost part of the Province of Milan, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from central Milan. HIGHLIGHTS With 60,259, it […]
Olbia is a port and airport town in the north-eastern corner of the island of Sardinia. The town has a long history, and although nowadays it is mostly seen as a transit town for travellers arriving in or leaving Sardinia, Olbia has enough charms to merit some attention in its own right. Olbia is a city and comune […]
In Matera you’ll spend a lot of time in caves. You’ll sleep in a cave, eat in a cave, drink an aperitivo in a cave, and even view modern sculpture in a cave. The ancient neighbourhoods, known as sassi, are a series of grottoes carved out of limestone, teetering on the edge of a ravine. Matera is a […]
Behind Savona’s sprawling port facilities, the city’s unexpectedly graceful medieval centre is well worth a stop. Among the old-town treasures to survive destruction by Genoese forces in the 16th century are the baroque Cattedrale di Nostra Signora Assunta and the lumbering Fortezza del Priamàr. There’s also a nice urban buzz, with lots of new shops, […]
Enter the town via one of the main sights – the Arco di Augusto. This Roman arch unfortunately was deprived of its upper storey in the 15th century, when the town was besieged by Federico di Montefeltro, but the part that remains is still substantial. Fano is a town and comune of the province of Pesaro and Urbino in the Marche region […]
Once one of the most glamorous seaside resorts in Italy, Viareggio is still very popular and retains a good deal of the Art Nouveau architecture for which it is well known. It is situated north of Pisa and west of Lucca in northern Tuscany on the Versilia Coast. Viareggio is a city and comune in northern Tuscany, Italy, […]
Caltanissetta is a modern and intriguing city, as well as the largest inland town in terms of population. Together with the major religious buildings,aristocratic palaces are imposed, a tangible sign of the importance Caltanissetta heldin the past. Its name is derived from the Arabic “Qal-atnisa”, which means the Castle of women. Caltanissetta is a comune in the central interior […]
Latin for “My force is in the wheel” – the quote of Carrara, a town most famous for its legendary marble quarries used to build the Pantheon and Trajan’s Column in Rome, and a place with over 2,000 years of history. Carrara is a city and comune in Tuscany, in central Italy, of the province of Massa and Carrara, and notable for the […]
Vigevano is a charming town in the heart of Lombardy’s Lomellina valley. Despite being rich in history, culture, and traditions, few people know about it and there’s not much information around. Vigevano is a town and comune in the province of Pavia, Lombardy in northern Italy. A historic art town, it is also renowned for shoemaking and is one of the main centres of Lomellina, a rice-growing agricultural district. Vigevano […]
Pomezia is a municipality (comune) in the Metropolitan City of Rome, Lazio, central Italy. In 2009 it had a population of about 60,000. The economic, social and cultural development of the city is due to the great work of anthropization carried out by the families of the Colonists, founders of Pomezia and by the families of Pescatori, pioneers of Torvajanica . HIGLIGHTS Pomezia is the […]