Travel

Quanti napoletani sono costretti a vedere la propria città da lontano per esigenze diverse? Ciò che accomuna chi risiede all’estero è un sentimento di malinconia che emerge alla vista di una fotografia che ritrae la città in lontananza. Immaginano quel …

Nestled on the left bank of the river Po, right in the middle of the Pianura Padana, Cremona has one of the richest histories in Northern Italy, sports a lively musical scene and is renowned around the world for its …

When most think about Sicily, they think of ancient Greek ruins by the bluest of seas; they think of the temples in Agrigento or of the chaotic street markets in Palermo. Yet, there is a quieter side to Sicily: the …

Imagining Italy in the late 19th century, it was a Country extremely rich in natural and – most of all – artistic treasures, yet many of them were still unknown or unavailable to the large public both national and international. …

The image of a gondola has for over a century been synonymous not only with Venice, but with European tourism in general. None of the continent’s other famous tourist icons—not the Eiffel Tower, not the Colosseum—so succinctly embodies all at …

There are many reasons to visit the beautiful and lively city of Bologna: it is considered to be one of Italy’s most pleasant towns to live in, its people are friendly and filled with contagious joie-de-vivre and the city center, …

Three days of music, contests of skill, and historical reenactments: the annual Calendimaggio festival takes place in Assisi, Umbria region, on the first Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of May.     The origin of the event as it is today …

Smaller than nearby Lake Maggiore, lesser known than uber-famous Lake Como, Lake Orta is as charming as his bigger brothers and retains a much intimate, more romantic atmosphere. Located in the northern part of Piedmont, Lake Orta sits at the …

Last year I saw a picture on Tumblr of beautiful ruins of a church, now open to the sky.  The columns of the nave were huge stone pillars, majestic and mystical. I was instantly enchanted (and immediately began planning my …

Forty years after their discovery, the impressive stone statues known as the Giants of Monte Prama have been restored through a meticulous effort funded by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and the Sardinia Region. Today, they are finally on …