Discover Corinaldo: polenta, wine, witches and fig cannons Wondering what to do in Corinaldo ? This picturesque village is in Marche and has been previously voted “I borghi piu bellu d’Italia” – or to English-speakers “Italy’s prettiest village,” and it’s not hard to see why. Steeped in medieval history, including 1100 year old walls, moats [...]
Looking for the best places to visit in Sorano, Tuscany? If you are reading this article then congratulations! You have found one of the most stunning medieval towns in Tuscany – a true gem in the hills, hanging from a tuff stone over the Lente River. This spectacular little town is built from tuff rock, [...]
Welcoming romantics from across the globe, let’s explore the best places to visit in Orta San Giulio – one of the prettiest towns in Italy, reminiscent of Venetian magical squares. It is home to the enchanting Lake Orta, a little-known Milanese gem that has garnered the local nickname of La Cenerentola – Cinderella. Why, you [...]
Wine-lovers rejoice: this blog will be taking you through the best places to visit in Montepulciano, Tuscany, home to the ‘noble’ red wine and Montepulciano grapes. To locals, the wine is known as ‘Vino nobile di Montepulciano’ which can be sampled at most of the local wine bars and restaurants. The village itself is set [...]
Comacchio : a smaller Venice in Emilia Romagna Comacchio is a charming historic town, comprising 13 small islands in a stunning lagoon setting in Italy’s north eastern Emilia Romana (italian : Emilia Romagna) region. Less than an hour’s drive from the historic cities of Ravenna and Ferrara, this picturesque settlement is ideally placed for exploring [...]
Parma is an elegant, historic city in the Emilia Romagna region of northern Italy. Just over an hour’s drive from Bologna and less than two hours from Milan, this thriving university town is a popular traveller destination. Visitors flock to enjoy Parma’s celebrated cuisine, and to immerse in its abundance of galleries, museums, and diverse [...]
Rasiglia tourist guide Tucked away in the foothills of Italy’s lofty Apennine mountain range, in the Umbrian province of Perugia, lies the tiny medieval town of Rasiglia. A 15 minute drive from neighbouring Foligno, and 40 minutes from Assisi, this quaint settlement is located 600m above sea level on a tranquil wooded hillside surrounded by [...]
Just 50 chilometers away from Grosseto, on a beautyful hill on the western limit of Val d'Orcia lies Montegiovi, a small village that you should not miss in your next italian trip. So let's learn more about Montegiovi in our Montegiovi tourist guide. This old stone-made village welcomes us at the Sant'Elena gate, the main [...]
Discovering Città della Pieve Città della Pieve è una piccola cittadina , famosa per i suoi monumenti storici . Le sue origini sono ancora dubbie, ma già nel II secolo d.C. un gruppo di cristiani si stabilì qui costruendo l'antica "Pieve di San Gervasio". Il nome moderno della città deriva probabilmente da questa espressione. [...]
Forte dei Marmi is a small town in the province of Lucca, considered a must-visit destination for those who love sea, luxury and fashion. The beauty of the sea, the stunning views of the Apuane Alps and the stylish manors surrounded by pine groves attract every year tourists from all over the world. Top things [...]
