20 Things you can only do in Naples
Often misunderstood, Naples is a surprising, ever-changing city. Kaleidoscopic and multifarious, the city offers a novel experience every time you
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Architecture
The Art of Slow Travel in Ragusa Ibla
Ragusa is a lovely town located in Baroque Sicily, the South-Eastern part of Sicily known as the Val di Noto, comprising
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The baroque towns of the Val di Noto: a walk in Sicily’s flamboyant past
The baroque towns of Sicily are a group of nine towns of Medieval or pre-medieval origin located in South-Eastern Sicily: Caltagirone, Militello, Catania, Modica, Noto, Palazzolo, Ragusa, Ispica and Scicli. They were all rebuilt in a unique late Baroque style after the 1693-earthquake that partly or entirely destroyed them.
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Van Gogh in Vicenza, hosted in a Palladian masterpiece
A unique art show featuring Vincent Van Gogh opened in Vicenza on October 7 and will run through April 8
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21 unusual photos that will make you want to go (back) to Pisa
Pisa beyond the obvious and the cliches. The famous sights photographed from a not so usual perspective and other off
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Sacra di San Michele: a Mysterious Monastery high up in the Mountains
Symbol monument of the Piedmont region, the abbey of San Michele is undoubtedly one of the most striking architectural
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Siena Cathedral reopens its “Gate to heaven”
The Siena Cathedral will reopen its Porta del Cielo to the public, allowing visitors to climb up a series
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Exploring Alberobello, the capital of the curious cone-roofed drystone dwellings
Alberobello, the capital of the trulli, is located at the edge of the beautiful Valle d’Itria, in the Puglia region
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10 reasons to visit Genoa next time you are in Italy
Genoa, like Turin, is one of these fascinating Italian cities that remain off the tourist radar: world famous as the
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10 Leaning Towers of Italy (not just in Pisa)
While the Leaning Tower of Pisa is certainly the most famous tilting tower of Italy (if not world-wide), it is
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