All Around Italy

You probably know about Bologna’s rich culinary traditions, miles of porticoes, terracotta medieval buildings and the oldest university of the Western World; but did you know about the time the great  Michelangelo lived and worked in Bologna? Could you have …

When visiting Venice most travelers are so overwhelmed by its beauty and uniqueness they seldom explore the surrounding area – a real pity since many towns and villages of the Laguna offer plenty of charm, a rich history and a …

Mystery surrounds Lord Cangrande I (1291 to 1329), early Lord of Verona, like a dark shadow. Historical documents claimed he expired suddenly from polluted drinking water but doubt remained among scholars. Shocking results from a recent exhumation revealed toxic levels …

Street musicians, free performances and the excitement of never knowing who is going to perform around the corner: buskers’ festivals are gaining popularity worldwide and attract thousands of visitors no matter where they take place. Ferrara, one of Emilia Romagna’s …

If a stunning coast line, crystal clear waters and amazing food aren’t reason enough to visit the beautiful region of Apulia – the heel of the Boot – the month of August gives vacation goers one extra incentive to visit …

The so-called “Foire d’Eté” (Summer Fair) was celebrated in 1969 for the first time to offer visitors to Valle d’Aosta an overview of local artisan production and an occasion for making purchases.   The exhibition includes around 500 exhibitors from …

According to Quora, a question-and-answer website where questions are asked, answered, edited and organized by its community of users, there are 15 Italian small towns that foreigners love the most. Here five of them: 1. Atrani:  a town and comune …

Also this year, Ravenna will host the “Mosaico di Notte”, a full programme that includes special openings of some UNESCO monuments and of historical or archaeological sites of Ravenna. On Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9pm to 11pm, there will be …

Sometimes there are treasures to be found in Tuscany that aren’t like any others. Tuscany has its share of fantastic and beautiful castles, but none quite like the Sammezzano Castle in Regello. This stunning estate is south of Florence and …

When I pass statues from antiquity, whether in a museum or in the environment, my curiosity perks. Who were they? What were their names and how did they impact their world? Most were worshipped as mythical deities or emperors who …