…stone technique and are renowned for their distinctive, prehistoric appearance. The trulli of Alberobello were recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, preserving their cultural and historical significance….

By Staff

…sharply with a darker chapter in its history. On October 20, 1944, during World War II, the neighborhood became the site of a devastating bombing: the target was not military, but a…

…a nature reserve on the hilltop of San Nicolao is the UNESCO World Heritage Site collection of small chapels known as Sacro Monte di Orta. A complex of 20 unique…

…now in its 49th year, attracts traditional and contemporary puppet companies from Italy and around the world who participate in exhibitions, conferences and educational workshops. In a small on-site theater,…

…to the nearby Zingaro Nature Reserve and its dreamlike turquoise waters. Devote at least half a day to visiting the nearby Tonnara di Scopello, the site of a once vibrant…

…mountain split in two. Formia, which is the burial site of Cicero, the immense Roman statesman, orator, and philosopher, is well-known for its archaeological sites and picturesque waterfront. The town…

…through the Swiss Engadin Alps along the Rhaetian Railway, a route that’s been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The train travels over 196 bridges, through 55 tunnels, and covers a…

…1990s the sassi were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and, shortly afterwards, were slowly transformed into one of the most fascinating neighborhoods one can imagine. Not only that: nowadays…

…The thermal facilities in Sciacca are an essential part of its heritage. One such site, the Nuove Terme (New Thermal Baths), stands dramatically on a cliff overlooking the sea, offering…

…In the 2nd century AD, Emperor Trajan completed the dismantling by constructing the grand Baths of Trajan atop the palace site, burying much of the complex under tons of earth…