Aversa is a city and comune in the Province of Caserta in Campania, southern Italy, about 24 km north of Naples. Aversa, town and episcopal see, Campania region, southern Italy, in the fertile Campanian plain north of Naples. Founded in 1030 by the Normans, who made it the capital of the first Norman county in Italy, it became a centre of culture, noted for its grammar schools, and a […]
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The heart of the town is the Cathedral of Assunta, with the eighteenth-century pipe organ, together with three impressive monasteries: the Benedettine, Palazzo dei Celestini, seat of the Town Hall, and Palazzo dei Francescani, seat of the library, with more or less ninety thousands books, of the Diocesan Museum and of the Town Museum. San Severo is […]
Cava de’ Tirreni is a fascinating town, steeped in history, today counting 50 thousands inhabitants and more than twenty districts that make it known as the “stellar city”. Cava de’ Tirreni is a city and comune in the region of Campania, Italy, in the province of Salerno, 10 kilometres (6 miles) northwest of the town of Salerno. It lies in a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Located on the edge of the Chevreuse Valley, the town of Gif enjoys a pleasant living between city and countryside. Gif-sur-Yvette is a commune in south-western Ile de France, France. It is located 22.9 km (14.2 mi) from the center of Paris. Sights Environmental heritage The territory of Gif-sur-Yvette benefits from a relatively preserved and enhanced natural setting with nearly 20%, or nearly two […]
Fleury-les-Aubrais is a French commune located in the department of Loiret , in the Center-Val de Loire region . Sights Religious buildings Saint-André Catholic Church; Presbytery; Communal cemetery, and intercommunal cemetery of Ifs in the neighboring commune of Saran ; Prayer room for Muslim worship. Monuments Château de la Brossette, from the beginning of the 20th century, currently occupied by a leisure center, […]
Famous since Antiquity, its therapeutic waters and muds are used to treat rheumatism and blood disorders. Dax is a commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France, sub-prefecture of the Landes department. It is known as a spa, specialising in mud treatment for rheumatism and similar ailments. It is also a market town, former bishopric and busy local centre, especially for the Chalosse area. Sights Roman archaeological crypt, including the foundations […]
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 […]
The city that was born the Emmaus movement of Abbé Pierre, continues to be popular today for its beautiful architectural heritage as well as its pleasant green spaces. Neuilly-Plaisance is a French commune located in the department of Seine-Saint-Denis in the Île-de-France region . Its inhabitants are called the Nocéens . Sights Places and monuments The Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption (or Avron) church was built in 1932 by the architect Henri Conus. It became a parish […]
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. […]
Vélizy-Villacoublay is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France in north-central France . It is located in the south-western suburbs of Paris 13.9 km (8.6 mi) from the center and 3.2 km (2.0 mi) east of Versailles . Its inhabitants are called Véliziens. Sights The Saint-Denis church The Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, in modern style. The barracks of the Republican Security Companies (CRS). l’Onde Cultural Center , finished in December 2000 and designed by the architect […]
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 […]
Lisieux is a French commune located in the department of Calvados in the region Normandy and populated by 20 171 inhabitants called Lexovii and Lexoviennes. Lisieux is the capital of the Pays d’Auge , a region characterized by its valleys and bocage . Sights Two tourist walks marked with descriptive panels allow you to discover the city. The first circuit is entitled “In the footsteps of Saint Thérèse”. It is indicated […]
The city is inland, but just ten kilometers from the sea, the Channel. Hérouville-Saint-Clair is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. It is a suburb of the city of Caen, and lies adjacent to it in a northeasterly direction, along the west side of the Canal de Caen à la Mer. Its inhabitants are called Hérouvillais. Just across the canal from Hérouville […]
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 […]
Forbach is a commune in the department of Moselle in the northeastern French region of Grand Est. It is located on the German border approximately 15 minutes from the center of Saarbrücken, Germany, with which it constitutes a cross-border conurbation, and is part of the Saar-Moselle Eurodistrict. In 2017, Forbach had a population of 21,552 inhabitants,which, including its greater urban area, makes it the largest town in the eastern […]
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, […]
Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon is a French commune located in the metropolis of Lyon in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region . Its inhabitants are called the Fidésiens. Sights Architectural heritage Sainte-Foy Church; Sainte-Thérèse Church; Saint-Luc Church; The Gier aqueduct crosses the entire town of Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon from the south-west to a place called Beaunant , to the north-east in the district of Petit Sainte-Foy, over a length of 4,170 m , and crossed the Yzeron valleyby 72 arches, […]
A city rocked by the Seille and Moselle. Precious elements of life of Montigniens, the Moselle and the Seille to go through the city before joining the heart of Metz, a city near you. Montigny-lès-Metz is a commune in the Moselle department in Grand Est in north-eastern France. It is the largest suburb of the city of Metz, and is adjacent to it on the west. Sights […]
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 […]
Beaune is a walled city, with about half of the battlements, ramparts, and the moat, having survived in good condition. The central “old town” or “vieille ville” is extensive. Beaune is the wine capital of Burgundy in the Côte d’Or department in eastern France. It is located between Lyon and Dijon. Beaune is one of the key wine centers in France, and the center […]
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 […]
The Haute-Ville as it’s called, is so steep that in medieval times special stairways were built to help its citizens get down to the river safely. Auch in Gascon depending on the spelling, is a French commune located in the department of Gers , in the Occitanie region . Prefecture of the department, capital of the arrondissement and centralizing office of its three cantons, it is […]
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 […]
Millau is a commune in the Aveyrondepartment in the French Occitanie region in southern France. It is 70 kilometres (43 mi) from the Aveyron prefecture headquarters in Rodez. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Tarn and Dourbie. It is surrounded by the landscapes of Gorges du Tarn, Causse du Larzac and Causse Noir. It is part of the former province of Rouergue where they also […]
Its prominence in the plastics industry has earned it the name Plastics Valley. Oyonnax is the second most populated commune in the Ain department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. Its residents are known as Oyonnaxiens. Oyonnax lies in a valley of the Jura Mountains in the far north of Ain. It is near the Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura. The city is on the river Ange. The name of […]
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 […]
Fontenay-aux-Roses is a commune in the southwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 8.6 km (5.3 mi) from the center of Paris. In 1880 a girls school École Normale Supérieure was opened in the town. It was one of the most prestigious of Paris and even of whole France in term of scientific research. It became a mixed school in 1986, and was relocated to Lyon in […]
The living environment is one of the main assets of Chaumont which, with its green belt and its nearby forests, resembles a “city in the countryside” The richness and variety of heritage add to the quality of the environment. Chaumont of the Haute-Marne department. The city stands on the river Marne and is situated on the railway linking Paris […]