Carpi is a town in the province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna. It is a busy center for industrial and craft activities and for cultural and commercial exchanges. Carpi is distinguished by its great Renaissance square (piazza), called Piazza Martiri, the largest in the region It is flanked by a portico with 52 columns. Other notable landmarks […]
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Guyancourt is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-Franceregion in north-central France. It is located in the south-western suburbs of Paris, 21.2 km (13.2 mi) from the center of Paris, in the “new town” of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. Geography The commune of Guyancourt comprises several districts. The first of them, corresponding to the old village, is known as “le village”, the others are named: Bouviers (Herdsmen), ancient hamlet of the […]
Capital of music from the Violin Museum to the Auditorium and UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. In the square, medieval architecture. At the table, the unmistakable torrone Cremona is a city and comune in northern Italy, situated in Lombardy, on the left bank of the Po river in the middle of the Pianura Padana (Po Valley). It is the capital of the province of Cremona and the […]
Bergerac has been proudly sporting its “Town and Region of Art and History” label for a number of years now. Sights The highly-successful Tobacco Museum relates 3,000 years’ history of this plant from its Amerindian origins up to the present day as well as its applications, some of which will definitely surprise you! The historic centre: The Tourist Office also proposes leaflet allowing […]
Every spot in Pavia has its story. A Romanesque church welcomes the remains of Sant’Agostino. A Basilica witnesses the coronation of Federico Barbarossa as King of Italy. Pavia is most visited because of the exceptional Charterhouse of Pavia just outside the town and one of the finest examples of renaissance architecture in Italy, but Pavia […]
Ragusa is one of the most picturesque towns in Sicily. The view from the upper town over Ragusa Ibla on its own separate hilltop is quite breathtaking. Ragusa is in the Monti Iblei, a large area of high ground, divided up by dry stone walls and incised with ravines. The town was originally built on […]
Aprilia 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. Aprilia is a city and comune (municipality) in the province of Latina, now incorporated in the conurbation of Rome, in the Lazio region of central Italy. It […]
Gela is located east of the river Gela and close to its outlet on the south-west coast of Sicily, island off the south-western part of Italy. The old town of Gela is rich in monuments to remind visitors of its long and ancient history. Have you ever visited a new place and felt ‘wow’ about […]
The palace gardens are worth a visit alone, stretching over 3km in a baroque spectacle of fountains and pools. Prepare to swoon. Caserta is the capital of the province of Caserta in the Campania region of Italy. It is an important agricultural, commercial and industrial comune and city. Caserta is located on the edge of the Campanian plain at the foot of […]
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Cinisello Balsamo. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Cinisello Balsamo is a region where hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Cinisello Balsamo is a comune (municipality) of about 75,200 inhabitants in the Metropolitan City of Milan in the Italian region of Lombardy , about 10 kilometers (6 mi) northeast of Milan city center. […]
Gentle hills alternate with valleys to create landscapes of unique beauty, and vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see, to provide a kaleidoscope of shades and tones. Asti is a comune located in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, about 55 kilometres (34 miles) east of Turin in the plain of the Tanaro River. The Province of Asti lies at the heart of […]
Casoria is very relaxing city good trip destination for who are interested in small cities for an economic base location to sleep, a calm city without loudness that you find in large metropolis. If you stay in this town you save money due to its cheap rooms costs, and for this reason you may use […]
Embark on a great full-day shore excursion to two typical villages on the Ionian Sea in Calabria. Discover the beauties of these two Mediterranean towns: Corigliano Calabro and Rossano. Corigliano-Rossano is a comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy . It was established on 31 March 2018 by the merger of Corigliano Calabro and Rossano . HIGLIGHTS In Corigliano Calabro, you will visit the […]
The neighborhood of Fiumicino, Italy, gives you a true taste of a local Italian fishing village. Sure you should head to Rome, but Fiumicino, gives you a true taste of Italy and how the locals live. Fiumicino is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome , Lazio , central Italy, with a population of 80,500 (2019). It is famous […]
With so much to see and do, you’ll feel inspired by Varese’s countryside and attractions as the stunning landscapes, fabulous food and wine, and fascinating culture win your heart time after time. Varese is a city and comune in north-western Lombardy, northern Italy, 55 kilometres (34 mi) north-west of Milan. The population of Varese in 2018 has reached 80,559. It is the […]
Pozzuoli has been an important port for mid-south Italy. The region reveals various ruins from ancient settlements. Today, the town is famous for the experience of laid-back town, local south Italian culture and for fresh seafood. Pozzuoli is a city and comune of the Metropolitan City of Naples, in the Italian region of Campania. It is the main city of the Phlegrean Peninsula. HIGLIGHTS […]
Sesto San Giovanni is a smaller but beautiful upcoming tourist destination that is worth a visit. Sesto San Giovanni is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Milan, Lombardy, northern Italy. Its railway station is the northernmost stop on the Milan Metro M1 line. The comune has the honorary title of city, despite being a de facto suburb of Milan. HIGHLIGHTS An unimportant agglomerate of buildings until […]
At the heart of the city is Dante Alighieri square, a mock medieval space where you’ll find the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, remodelled in the 19th century in neo Romanesque-Gothic style. Grosseto is a city and comune in the central Italian region of Tuscany, the capital of the Province of Grosseto. The city lies 14 kilometres (9 miles) from the Tyrrhenian Sea, in the Maremma, at the centre […]
Marsala has some high quality restaurants and bars, and a host of gorgeous beaches in close proximity that are perfect to relax on. Marsala is an Italian town located in the Province of Trapani in the westernmost part of Sicily. Marsala is the most populated town in its province and the fifth in Sicily. HIGLIGHTS Marsala is a […]
With its sunny climate, shady streets and pastel mansions – not to mention a lovely old port – it’s one of the most attractive towns on the entire coast. Menton’s old town is a cascade of pastel-coloured buildings. Sights The Fontana Rosa Garden: created in 1922 by politician and writer Vincente Blasco-Ibañez to produce a […]
Besides being an important city of Île-de-France, also has an impressive architectural and historical heritage bearing witness to the antiquity of this city near Paris. Culture and Sights Places and monuments The town includes many monuments listed in the general inventory of the cultural heritage of France. Gallo-Romans with the discovery of a vast peripheral gallery ii E or iii th century […]
Bonn was founded in the 1st century BC and is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is located on the banks of the Rhine River and has a population of about 300,000 people. Bonn is considered a very important administrative city and is considered the second unofficial capital of the country. The city […]
World renowned tourist destination and thousands of people flock here to explore the impressive Lake Como and the surrounding natural landscape. The city itself has a multitude of historical buildings, fine restaurants and important museums. Surrounding the lake, there is a plethora of beautiful towns and villages such as Cernobbio, Menaggio and Bellagio. Como is […]
Busto Arsizio presents itself as a modern industrial and commercial center, so profoundly characterized by the development of its production system, that it is difficult to imagine the life, history and urban landscape in the period preceding the industrial revolution. Busto Arsizio is an Italian city and comune in the south-easternmost part of the Province of Varese, in the region of Lombardy, […]
Wuppertal ist mit 355.100 Einwohnern (31. Dezember 2019) die größte Stadt und das Industrie-, Wirtschafts-, Bildungs- und Kulturzentrum des Bergischen Landes im Westen Deutschlands. Die „Großstadt im Grünen“ liegt südlich des Ruhrgebiets im Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf und ist als siebzehntgrößte Stadt Deutschlands eines der Oberzentren des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen. Die Stadt ist Teil der Metropolregionen Rhein-Ruhr und […]
Carpentras is famous for the Truffle market that takes place every Friday morning during the winter months. Culture and Sights Places and monuments The land of Carpentras and Comtat Venaissin is classified as a Land of Art and History . Civil and natural heritage: The Arch of Carpentras , the i st century (Historical Monument ) The tower of the belfry built in the xv th century with its campanile wrought iron and richly […]
Venice is not the only Italian city to have canals either – Treviso has a gorgeous array of canals that are perfect to explore in the fine weather. Treviso is a city and comune in the Veneto region of northern Italy. Some 3,000 live within the Venetian walls (le Mura) or in the historical and monumental center; some 80,000 live […]
Torre del Greco benefits from its close proximity to the famous sites of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius, and it is also within easy reach of the popular city of Naples. Torre del Greco is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Naples in Italy, with a population of c. 85,000 as of 2016. The locals are sometimes called Corallini because of […]
Die Stadt Bochum ist eine Großstadt im Zentrum des Ruhrgebiets. Der Name der Stadt entstand aus früheren niederdeutschen Bezeichnungen wie Bukhem oder Bokheim, wobei boc das niederdeutsche Wort für Buche ist und hum oder hem wiederum für -heim steht. Demnach bezeichnete der Name einen Wohnort unter Buchen und ließe sich heute auch mit „Buchenheim“ übersetzen. […]
Pierrefitte takes its name from the Latin Petra ficta (stone or frozen ground menhir ), Petra fried or Petra stared , attested from the ix th century (the abbot of Saint-Denis mentioning the vineyards of Petra ficta in his writings in 862 ). The name of Pierrefitte was officially completed with the mention “sur-Seine” by the administration in 1920 in order to facilitate the work of the post office and to specify the attachment of the […]
Check out the fantastic beaches such as Lido Azzurro and enjoy some sunbathing and relaxation. Brindisi is a city in the region of Apulia in southern Italy, the capital of the province of Brindisi, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Historically, the city has played an important role in trade and culture, due to its strategic position on […]
Catanzaro offers a wide variety of attractions and sites. For those who are interested in historical structures Catanzaro has structures such as the Ponte Bisantis and the Chiese di San Giovani. Alternatively, for those who enjoy sunbathing and the beach, Catanzaro lies in close proximity to some world class lidos. Whatever your taste, this beautiful […]
Lucca is a true haven. Aside from the architecture, Lucca also has some fantastic museums, gorgeous public squares and a fine selection of restaurants and bars. Lucca is a city and comune in Tuscany, Central Italy, on the Serchio, in a fertile plain near the Ligurian Sea. It is the capital of the Province of Lucca. It is famous for its intact Renaissance-era city walls. […]
Soissons is historically known to have been the first capital of France . It is nicknamed “the city of the Vase ” . Local Culture and Heritage Places and monuments Religious buildings The Cathedral of St. Gervais and St. Protais , rue Buerie The abbey of Saint-Jean-des-Vignes , rue Saint-Jean. The Saint-Léger abbey , rue Saint-Léger. The old Saint-Médard abbey , place Saint-Médard. The Saint-Crépin-le-Grand Abbey , founded in the 5th […]
Guidonia is certainly off the beaten track and not a place many people would consider visiting. Although the commune has few sites within the centre itself, it has a great location outside of Rome and is surrounded by a plethora of beautiful natural parks. Guidonia Montecelio commonly known as Guidonia , is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City […]
Pistoia is a truly picturesque city and has a host of wonderful historical buildings such as the gorgeous Duomo and its Baptistery and the Palazzo del Comune. Pistoia is a city and comune in the Italian region of Tuscany, the capital of a province of the same name, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) west […]