With its stunning blend of natural marvels, culture and traditions, Trentino can offer all of this in the heart of the Italian Alps, where the towering peaks stretch up into the blue sky above the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Trento is a city on the Adige River in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol in Italy. It […]
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Modern city bathed by the Adriatic and crossed by the river of the same name, Pescara was born from the merger in 1927 of two towns (Castellammare Adriatico and Pescara), located on the opposite banks of the river. Pescara is the capital city of the Province of Pescara, in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Higlights […]
Schiltigheim is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Grand Est in north-eastern France. The inhabitants are called Schilikois in French and Scheligemer in Alsatian. It is the largest suburb of the city of Strasbourg, and is adjacent to it on Strasbourg’s north side. In 2017, Schiltigheim was the third-most populous commune in the Bas-Rhin (after Strasbourg and Haguenau), with a total population of 31,894. Country France Region Grand Est Arrondissement Strasbourg […]
Liévin is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. The inhabitants are called Liévinois. Country France Region Hauts-de-France Department Pas-de-Calais Canton Liévin Government Mayor (2020–2026) Laurent Duporge Area1 12.83 km2 (4.95 sq mi) Population (Jan. 2017) 30,785 Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET) Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST) Overview The town of Liévin is an old mining area of Pas-de-Calais. Near Lens, this town is of modest size but has several […]
Lens is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. It is one of the main towns of Hauts-de-France along with Lille, Valenciennes, Amiens, Roubaix, Tourcoing, Arras and Douai. The inhabitants are called Lensois. Country France Region Hauts-de-France Department Pas-de-Calais Canton Lens Government Mayor (2020–2026) Sylvain Robert Area1 11.70 km2 (4.52 sq mi) Population 31,415 Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET) Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST) Metropolitan area Lens belongs to the intercommunality of Lens-Liévin, which consists of 36 communes, […]
This beautiful coastal city is well known for its remarkable historical heritage and its charming old town: Ortigia Island. It’s the perfect place to spend a few days during your travel in Sicily! Syracuse is a historic city on the Italian island of Sicily, the capital of the Italian province of Syracuse. The city is […]
Épinal is a commune in northeastern France and the capital (prefecture) of the Vosges department. Inhabitants are known as Spinaliens. Located in the heart of Europe, along the valley of the middle Moselle , Épinal is at the crossroads of trade, industry and tourism, at the crossroads of Germany , Belgium , Luxembourg and Switzerland . Country France Region Grand Est Department Vosges Canton Épinal-1 and 2 Government Mayor (2020–2026) Patrick Nardin Area1 59.24 km2 (22.87 sq mi) Population 31,740 […]
Châtenay-Malabry is a commune in the southwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 10.8 km (6.7 mi) from the center of Paris. The French writer Chateaubriand lived in the estate Vallée-aux-Loups at Châtenay-Malabry. The Garden City in the Butte Rouge, the Cité Jardins, is one of the earliest examples of housing at moderated rents (HLM). Châtenay is the location of École Centrale Paris, of the Faculty of Pharmacy […]
Cambrai, formerly Cambray and historically in English Camerick or Camericke, is a commune in the Nord department and in the Hauts-de-France region of France on the Scheldt river, which is known locally as the Escaut river. Cambrai today is a lively city and, despite the past destruction, maintains a rich monumental heritage. Cambrai is affirmed as the urban centre of Cambrésis. Its economic life is strengthened by its position on the main local […]
Mâcon historically anglicised as Mascon, is a city in east-central France. It is the prefecture of the department of Saône-et-Loire in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Mâcon is home to near 34,000 residents, who are referred to in French as Mâconnais. The city gave its name to the nearby vineyards and wine ‘appellation’. Country France Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Department Saône-et-Loire Canton Mâcon-1 and 2 Government Mayor (2020–2026) Jean-Patrick Courtois Area1 27.04 km2 (10.44 sq mi) Population 33,638 Time […]
Marignane is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in southern France. Country France Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Department Bouches-du-Rhône Canton Marignane Government Mayor (2020–2026) Eric Le Dissès Area1 23.16 km2 (8.94 sq mi) Population (Jan. 2017) 32,920 Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET) Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST) History In the 15th century the Count of Provence owned the land, and from 1603 to the French Revolution it belonged to the Covets. In the 17th century the Covets […]
The commune of Agen is the prefecture of the Lot-et-Garonne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It lies on the river Garonne 135 kilometres (84 miles) southeast of Bordeaux. Country France Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine Department Lot-et-Garonne Canton Agen-1, Agen-2, Agen-3, Agen-4 Government Mayor (2020–2026) Jean Dionis du Séjour Area1 11.49 km2 (4.44 sq mi) Population (Jan. 2017) 33,576 Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET) Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST) Economy Located in the heart of an important agricultural region, the agro-food industry occupies a […]
Haguenau is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department of France, of which it is a sub-prefecture. It is second in size in the Bas-Rhin only to Strasbourg, some 30 km (19 mi) to the south. To the north of the town, the Forest of Haguenau is the largest undivided forest in France. Haguenau was founded by German dukes and has swapped back and forth several times between […]
Vitrolles is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region in southern France , located On about 20.6 km (12.8 mi) from Marseille . It is the largest suburb of the city of Aix-en-Provence and is adjacent to its southwest side. Country France Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Department Bouches-du-Rhône Borough Istres Canton Vitrolles Government Mayor (2020–2026) Loïc Gachon Area1 36.58 km 2 (14.12 sq mi) Population 33,310 Time zone UTC + 01: 00 ( CET ) […]
Thonon-les-Bains is a town (commune) in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department. Thonon is part of a transborder agglomeration known as Grand Genève. The town is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva. Country France Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Department Haute-Savoie Canton Thonon-les-Bains Government Mayor (2020–2026) Christophe Arminjon Area1 16.21 km2 (6.26 sq mi) Population (Jan. 2017) 34,756 Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET) Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST) History […]
Tremblay-en-France is a French commune located in the department of Seine-Saint-Denis , in the Île-de-France region . Its inhabitants are called the Tremblaysiens . Country France Region Ile-de-France Borough The Raincy Canton Tremblay-in-France Government Mayor (2020–2026) François Asensi Area1 22.44 km 2 (8.66 sq mi) Population (Jan. 2017) 36,180 Time zone UTC + 01: 00 ( CET ) Summer ( DST ) UTC + 02: 00 ( CEST ) Location Tremblay-en-France is the largest municipality in the Seine-Saint-Denis department with its 2,244 hectares. Located […]
La Ciotat is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in southern France. It is part of the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis. La Ciotat is located at about 25 km (15.5 mi) to the east of Marseille, at an equal distance from Marseille and Toulon. Its inhabitants are called “Ciotadens” or “Ciotadennes”. In the xix th and xx th centuries, the site is known as a holiday resort. Since then, the city has […]
Of centuries-old traditions, delicious specialties, natural beauties and with very special characteristics. Here is a preview of what makes Bergamo unique and unmissable. Bergamo holds the roots of its history inside its name, along with the charm of its ancient origins: a mountain (Berg) with a house on top (heim). Located right before the pre-Alps, […]
Neuilly-sur-Marne is a commune in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 13.1 km (8.1 mi) from the center of Paris. Country France Region Île-de-France Department Seine-Saint-Denis Canton Gagny Government Mayor (2020–2026) Zartoshte Bakhtiari Area1 6.86 km2 (2.65 sq mi) Population (Jan. 2017) 34,993 Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET) Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST) Location The town is located 13.1 km east of Paris in the south-east of the department of Seine-Saint-Denis , on a territory of 686 ha . Economy […]
Only 10 minutes by train from Milan, and on the way to Lake Como, the bustling small town of Monza is a great escape from the big city. Monza is a city and comune on the River Lambro, a tributary of the Po in the Lombardy region of Italy, about 15 kilometres (9 miles) north-northeast […]
Head to sights like Parco Commerciale Auchan Giugliano and Magic World Water Park as you discover Giugliano in Campania—a city also known for its beaches. Giugliano in Campania is a city and comune in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy. It is located in a fertile coastal plain north of Naples, thus serving as […]
Saint-Malo is a historic French port in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany on the English Channel coast. The walled city had a long history of piracy, earning much wealth from local extortion and overseas adventures. The city changed into a popular tourist centre, with a ferry terminal serving the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey, as well as the Southern English settlements of Portsmouth, Hampshire and Poole, Dorset. The famous transatlantic single-handed yacht race, Route du […]
Explore this university city’s stately palazzi and charming piazzas before delving into its medieval history in one of the many heritage churches and museums. Sassari is an Italian city and the second-largest of Sardinia. One of the oldest cities on the island, it contains a considerable collection of art. Sassari is a city rich in […]
Founded under the name of Littoria during the twenty years of fascism, 72 Km from Rome with fascinating Rationalist geometries, architecture and urban plan, a candidate for Unesco World Heritage Site, there is Latina, one of the youngest Italian cities. As soon as you arrive, your eye is drawn to the two main squares: Piazza del Popolo (already Piazza del […]
A medieval city that was once completely walled, it remains a bit of a hidden secret to visitors to Bologna and Italy. The lack of tourist rush adds to the appeal but I can’t help but think that this is one of Italy’s hidden secrets. About Ferrara is a city and comune in Emilia-Romagna, northern […]
If you decide to visit Salerno, you will find a world in a Province: a variety of landscapes and natural realities, rich in history, legends and traditions are waiting to be discovered. Today the city of Salerno offers its visitors a mild climate for most of the year and it’s known for the excellent cuisine. Here, tradition and modernity combine […]
In the heart of the plain called the Tavoliere delle Puglie, Foggia dominates “Italy’s granary,” enchanting visitors with its rich history and important archaeological artefacts. Higlights Foggia is a city and comune of Apulia, in Southern Italy, capital of the province of Foggia. Main sights are: The cathedral of Santa Maria de Fovea, which is […]
In Rimini everything is imagined. And you find summer in every season. If you close your eyes, you immediately feel the breath of the sea Rimini is a city in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy and capital city of the Province of Rimini. It sprawls along the Adriatic Sea, on the coast between the rivers Marecchia […]
Nevers is the prefecture of the Nièvre department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in central France. It was the principal city of the former province of Nivernais. It is 260 km (160 mi) south-southeast of Paris. Country France Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Department Nièvre Canton Nevers-1, 2, 3 and 4 Government Mayor (2020–2026) Denis Thuriot Area1 17.33 km2 (6.69 sq mi) Population (2017-01-01) 32,990 Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET) Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST) Location The city is located at the confluence of the Nièvre and the Loire , […]
Auxerre is the capital of the Yonne department and the fourth-largest city in Burgundy. Residents of Auxerre are referred to as Auxerrois. Country France Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Department Yonne Canton Auxerre-1, Auxerre-2, Auxerre-3, Auxerre-4 Government Mayor (2020–2026) Crescent Marault Area1 49.95 km2 (19.29 sq mi) Population (2017-01-01) 34,634 Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET) Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST) Auxerre is a commercial and industrial centre, with industries including food production, woodworking and batteries. It is […]
Conflans-Sainte-Honorine is a French commune in the Yvelines department , in the Île-de-France region . Its inhabitants are called the Conflanais. Conflans-Sainte-Honorine is considered the main French capital of the inland waterway industry . Country France Region Ile-de-France Borough Saint-Germain-en-Laye Canton Conflans-Sainte-Honorine Government Mayor (2020–2026) Laurent Brosse Area1 9.9 km 2 (3.8 sq mi) Population (2017-01-01) 35.846 Time zone UTC + 01: 00 ( CET ) Summer ( DST ) UTC + 02: 00 ( CEST ) Location Conflans-Sainte-Honorine is located in the […]
Roanne is a French commune located in the Loire department , in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is also the third commune of the department in number of inhabitants after Saint-Étienne and Saint-Chamond . It is with Montbrison , one of the two sub-prefectures of the Loire department. Country France Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Department Loire Canton Roanne-1 and 2 Government Mayor (2020–2026) Yves Nicolin Area1 16.12 km2 (6.22 sq mi) Population (2017-01-01) 34,366 Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET) Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST) Geographic location In […]
Cagliari is the largest city on the Italian island of Sardinia. It has both a large port and an airport, making it easily accessible from mainland Italy and a good place to start a tour of Sardinia. Cagliari is an Italian municipality and the capital of the island of Sardinia, an autonomous region of Italy. […]
Livorno, not only leads to the sea of Tuscany, but also a city to discover and experience that will not fail to fascinate and amaze you … Livorno is a port city on the Ligurian Sea on the western coast of Tuscany, Italy. During the Renaissance, Livorno was designed as an “Ideal town”. Developing considerably from the second […]
With mosaics, mausoleums and basilicas at every turn, the Italian town of Ravenna is positively ingrained with history and culture. From world heritage sites to feasting on fresh seafood, there are so many reasons to visit Ravenna. Ravenna is the capital city of the Province of Ravenna, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. There […]
Villepinte is a commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 18.3 km (11.4 mi) from the center of Paris. It is near the Charles de Gaulle Airport. The Parc des Expositions de Villepinte is located in the city. Country France Canton Sevran Government Mayor (2020–2026) Martine Valleton Area1 10.37 km2 (4.00 sq mi) Population (2017-01-01) 36,830 Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET) Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST) History Even before the Roman conquest, […]