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Journey through the Medici fortresses of Romagna
A journey through a land where history has shaped every stone, every tower, every village, in the heart of Romagna and particularly of Tuscan Romagna. Thehinterland of Romagna is marked by the presence of several Medici fortresses: in Renaissance ti...Read more...
Valnerina, what to see: 10 places not to miss
The Valnerina, nestled among the soft hills and mountains ofUmbria, is a land that holds unspoiled nature, enchanted villages and ancient traditions. Crossed by the Nera River, this valley offers a spectacle of scenic and cultural beauty, making it o...Read more...
The labyrinth overlooking the Po: the Castle of Gabiano
A castle that seems to come out of a fairy tale, on a hill overlooking the Po River from above, in the middle of the Monferrato hills. It is the Castle of Gabiano, a historical monument of extraordinary importance that, in addition to its imposing wa...Read more...
Monte Vibiano Vecchio, a labyrinth and a castle in the heart of Umbria
Among the rolling hills of Umbria, the village of Monte Vibiano Vecchio, in the municipality of Marsciano, is home to a castle, the Castello di Monte Vibiano Vecchio, which is distinguished by a unique element: a hedge maze designed in the early deca...Read more...
There was a fascist internment camp in the Valtiberina: Camp No. 97 in Renicci
Little is known about the tragic history of the Renicci Internment Camp, located in the municipality of Anghiari, Valtiberina: yet it represents one of the most dramatic and least known episodes in Italian history during World War II. The camp, offic...Read more...
The Advent Market in Hall in Tirol:?the magic of Christmas in the heart of Tyrol
The small town of Hall in Tirol stands as one of the most charming places in Tyrol, Austria, a place where history and beauty come together in an enchanting atmosphere. This historic town, located a short distance from Innsbruck, is known for its wel...Read more...
Veronese villages among history, autumn colors and centuries-old traditions
Veronese autumn brings with it a symphony of colors that illuminates the valleys, hills and shores of Lake Garda. The leaves are tinged with warm, vibrant hues, the forests and villages of the area become ideal destinations for foliage, and every vil...Read more...
Halloween: 8 destinations for a creepy weekend
Autumn brings with it mysterious atmospheres, and October marks the culmination of this enigmatic aura, with the Halloween festival preceding All Saints' Day and Day of the Dead, dates that make us reflect on the connection between the living and the...Read more...
Savio Valley, what to see: 6-step itinerary
The Savio Valley, located in southern Romagna, stretches from the headwaters of the Savio River near Mount Fumaiolo to the city of Cesena. The stream springs from the slopes of the mountain, which is one of the valley's main natural attractions. Alon...Read more...
The Republic of Cospaia: history of a state born by mistake in Valtiberina
Visiting the Museum of Palazzo Taglieschi in Anghiari, where a marvelous polychrome wood sculpture by Jacopo della Quercia is preserved, you will happen to come across a very curious slab made of pietra serena, a typical material of this area of Tusc...Read more...
What to see in Lecce: 10 places to discover ancient Lupiae
Lecce, located in the center of Salento, is a city that surprises visitors with its artistic, cultural and historical richness. Known as the capital of Apulian Baroque, it embodies a fusion of Roman heritage (a time when it was known as Lupiae), medi...Read more...
Pisa, what to see: 15 places not to miss
Pisa is a city that lives suspended between the past and the present: world-famous for its Leaning Tower, Pisa offers much more to its visitors than one can imagine. Situated along the banks of theArno River, Pisa was one of the four Maritime Republ...Read more...
The Kr?nzelhof Labyrinth, a maze among the vineyards
Not one, not two, not even three, many more: there are as many as seven gardens at the Kränzelhof Estate in Cermes, South Tyrol, a short distance from Merano. This historic winery is located here, where lush vineyards have long been cultivated ...Read more...
The Labyrinth of Villa Garzoni in Collodi, a maze for lovers
An ancient labyrinth, though it has survived in different forms than it did centuries ago, inside one of Tuscany's most beautiful villas . This is the labyrinth of Villa Garzoni, one of Italy's most fascinating historic residences, famous not only fo...Read more...
Vallagarina, what to see: the 10 places not to miss
Vallagarina, one of the most fascinating valleys in Trentino, is a destination that combines natural beauty, thousands of years of history, plenty of art , and a vibrant food and wine culture. Located along the course of the Adige River, Vallagarina ...Read more...
Mantua, what to see: the 10 places not to miss
Mantua, located in the heart of the Po Valley, nestled between the calm waters of the lakes formed by the Mincio River that embrace it like a precious jewel, is a city that seems to have stepped out of a fairy tale. Known for its rich history, featur...Read more...
The museum of ordinary lives: the Little Diary Museum in Pieve Santo Stefano
Imagine a room full of bookshelves, where each book does not tell the story of a famous person, but that of an individual like us, with his joys, fears and hopes. A sea of human experiences, from the letters of a soldier at the front during World War...Read more...
Marine colonies on the Pisan coast, from fascism to rebirth
Driving along the Pisan waterfront in Calambrone, that is, the last hamlet of Pisa before entering the municipal territory of Livorno, it is not uncommon to come across some recurring presences: the seaside colonies, which represent a fundamental cha...Read more...
Val Ferret, what to see: 10 places to visit
Val Ferret, located at the foot of Mont Blanc, is one of the most fascinating valleys in the Aosta Valley. Surrounded by towering peaks and unique landscapes, it is the ideal place for those seeking a deep connection with nature without sacrificing t...Read more...
Valsugana, what to see: 10 places to visit
Valsugana, Trentino is an ancient valley full of history and natural beauty. It is the ideal place for those who love nature and relaxation. It extends along the Brenta River, and has a landscape that is home to nature trails, forests, hills and moun...Read more...
Maira Valley, what to see: 10 places to regenerate yourself
Among the Cottian Alps in Piedmont, lies a valley that is probably among the most fascinating in Italy: it is Valle Maira, which still retains its ancient history, giving visitors unparalleled landscapes, enchanted places and sometimes even shrouded ...Read more...
Funes Valley, what to see: 10 places not to be missed
Val di Funes is located in the center of the Dolomites in South Tyrol and gives visitors unique views and an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Here in the valley, some of the best known spots undoubtedly include the Odle Mountains, which feature ...Read more...
The Palafitte of Fiavé: in Trentino to discover one of the most important settlements of European prehistory
In Trentino, in Fiavé, in the heart of the Giudicarie Valleys, between Lake Garda and the majestic Brenta Dolomites, are the remains of one of the most important settlements of European prehistory: it will seem like taking a plunge into the pa...Read more...
The legend of Kinzica de' Sismondi, the heroine who saved Pisa
The legend of Kinzica de' Sismondi is one of the most fascinating and least known tales in medieval Italian history, although for the city of Pisa it has now almost reached the traits of founding myth. This tale takes us back in time, to 11th-century...Read more...
Leogra Valley, what to see: 10 places to discover
Between the Little Dolomites and Mount Pasubio, Val Leogra with its colors and ancient places is a valley positioned in the province of Vicenza, on the border with Trentino. Its main characteristic is a landscape that features hills and forests with ...Read more...
Savona, what to see and do: 11 travel tips
Located on the beautiful Riviera Ligure di Ponente, Savona is a port city that combines history, culture, and natural beauty. The city is dominated by the majestic Priamar Fortress, an imposing construction that offers panoramic views of the sea. Str...Read more...
Val di Non, 10 places to immerse yourself in its nuances
Val di Non is a valley located in the Trentino-Alto Adige region. It is surrounded by the Dolomites and the Rhaetian Alps, and its notoriety is due to its unnatural landscapes and colors. The valley features several lakes, such as Lake Tovel and Emer...Read more...
At the garden of Villa Barbarigo, in the world's oldest maze of greenery.
Located amidst the greenery of the Euganean Hills is the oldest existing maze of greenery in the world: it is the maze of Villa Barbarigo in Valsanzibio, a hamlet of Galzignano Terme, located at the foot of Mount Gallo, which rises 385 meters above s...Read more...
The labyrinth of the Cordovado Castle, where you can walk in the scent of roses
A labyrinth of damask roses, all arranged along a circular path, similar to that of the labyrinth in Chartres Cathedral, with rows, however, that are arranged all around to create like rays, an image reminiscent of that of the sun: this is the labyri...Read more...
Val Chisone, what to see: 10 places not to be missed
Val Chisone, located in the Western Alps of Piedmont, is a valley known for its natural landscapes, characterized by green forests, meadows, lakes and mountains with remarkable peaks. There are various activities that Val Chisone offers its visitors,...Read more...
Cembra Valley, what to see: 10 places among villages and forests
The Val di Cembra, in Trentino-Alto Adige, is a valley characterized by breathtaking landscapes and a remarkable winemaking tradition marked by grape terraces that rise up to 900 m above sea level. The grapes grown include mainly Müller-Thurgau ...Read more...
Spain, 5 destinations away from mass tourism to try
Ibiza, Formentera, Barcelona, Lloret de Mar, the Costa del Sol... these are just some of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain. And of course they tend to be overpopulated in the summer, due to the mass tourism that has long favored these de...Read more...
Petra and its ruins: places and experiences to discover the fascination of its history
Nestled in the desert in southern Jordan, Petra is famous for its architectural structures, including temples, monuments and houses carved out of red sandstone rock, but it is more than just an archaeological wonder: it is an immersion in the history...Read more...
Cremona, what to see: 10 places to discover the home of violin and nougat
Cremona, a city located in the region of Lombardy is renowned for its history and art. The center of Cremona is Piazza del Comune, which houses some of the city's most famous monuments such as the Cathedral, the Loggia of the Militia, the Baptistery,...Read more...
The Labyrinth of Villa Pisani in Stra, suggestions of D'Annunzio and an intricate pathway
It is known as the "queen of the Venetian villas." and indeed, Villa Pisani in Stra is a significant, elegant, majestic presence; it is impossible not to notice it as one travels along Veneto Regional Road 11, or the long road that leads from the ce...Read more...
Orvieto, what to see: 10 places to discover it
Orvieto is a city situated atop a tuff cliff in the heart ofUmbria. Famous for its thousand-year history and artistic and cultural heritage, Orvieto is enveloped in a special medieval and Renaissance atmosphere. The cathedral, a Roman-Gothic masterpi...Read more...
Val Brembana, what to see. A journey in 10 stages
The Brembana Valley is the ideal place for a vacation that brings together outdoor life, culture and relaxation. The Val Brembana is nestled between the spurs of the Orobic Alps and preserves within it fairy-tale landscapes and villages that seem to ...Read more...
Austria, in Hall-Wattens a new hiking trail on the trail of mountain legends
Beginning in the summer of 2024, Austria's Hall-Wattens region in the heart of the Tyrolean mountains will see the opening of the new Berglegen long-distance hiking trail, aimed at those who wish to venture out on multi-day hikes in the mountains. Wi...Read more...
Taranto, what to see: 10 places in the city at the center of Magna Graecia
Taranto is a city in Apulia with deep historical roots and is known as "the city of the two seas" because of its unique location between the Mar Grande and Mar Piccolo. Ancient Taranto, founded by the Greek people around the 8th century B.C. under th...Read more...
The Luminara of San Ranieri in Pisa: origins and history of the festival of lights
Every year, on June 16, the palaces that line Pisa 's lungarni are lit up with tens of thousands of lights: this is the Luminara di San Ranieri, one of the most fascinating and long-lived events held in the city of the Leaning Tower, an annual event ...Read more...
Fabriano, what to see: 10 places to discover in the city of paper
Located in the Marche region of Italy, Fabriano is a city with a history rooted in Neolithic times as evidenced by archaeological finds at the Attidium site. Fabriano's best-known feature is its ancient tradition in papermaking, which has earned it t...Read more...
A labyrinth in the heart of Salento. Masseria Terre di Corillo
We are in Salento, where the blue of the sky meets the gold of the wheat fields and mixes with the green of the olive trees: it is here, in the countryside around Nardò, that Masseria Terre di Corillo stands, an estate that has been at the cen...Read more...
Austria, fortresses and castles in Salzburg to experience the magic of the Middle Ages
If you want to immerse yourself in unforgettable and fascinating medieval adventures with your family or friends, you cannot miss the opportunity to visit Hohensalzburg Fortress, Hohenwerfen Castle and Mauterndorf Castle: three majestic medieval comp...Read more...
Vicenza, what to see: 10 places in the city of Palladio
Vicenza, founded in the 2nd century B.C., prospered under Venetian rule from the early 15th century to the late 18th century. Famous for its architectural heritage, the city holds the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to the works of Renaiss...Read more...
A labyrinth that is not a labyrinth: the garden of Villa Barberini at Castel Gandolfo
A labyrinth adorns the garden of one of the most beautiful palaces in the Castelli Romani: this is the labyrinth of Villa Barberini, located in Castel Gandolfo, among the Alban Hills. Villa Barberini is among the most interesting pontifical villas in...Read more...
Foligno, what to see: 10 places not to miss
Foligno is a city located in the region ofUmbria. Its history dates back to pre-Roman Umbrian times, when the ancient Umbrians probably founded it around the 10th century BC, under the name Fulginia. Later, the city began its urban evolution, and in ...Read more...
Gold and Torment: the poetics of Klimt and Schiele at the Leopold Museum in Vienna
The Leopold Museum, located in Vienna's MuseumsQuartier, one of the world's largest dedicated art complexes, holds one of the world's most important collections of Austrian art of the second half of the 19th century and Modernism. Founded by Rudolf a...Read more...
Tuscan Valtiberina, what to see: 10 places not to be missed
Along the Tiber River, guarded by the peaks of theTuscan Apennines, lies the Valtiberina, a splendid area straddling Tuscany and Umbria, characterized by its natural beauty, its rolling hills that then give way to mountains, dense forests and verdant...Read more...
The labyrinth of Bufalini Castle in Umbria, one of the oldest in the world
In the heart of theUpper Tiber Valley, the Umbrian Valtiberina, stands one of the most interesting 15th-century architectural complexes in Italy: the Bufalini Castle in San Giustino, a town of ten thousand inhabitants between Sansepolcro and Citt&agr...Read more...
Jordan, a country that smiles at you: hints for an itinerary
There are many good reasons to go, or return, to Jordan. The first is undoubtedly Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, which together with the other five UNESCO sites of Umm Ar- Rasas, Wadi Rum, Al-Maghtas, Al-Sat, Qusayr Amra is among the c...Read more...
Arnaldo Pomodoro's Labyrinth: a journey through history and the human psyche
"My entrance into the labyrinth is an invitation into the meanders of a path, where time is transformed into space and space in turn becomes time. " These are the words of the artist Arnaldo Pomodoro himself when we find ourselves inside his artwork,...Read more...
Tallinn, what to see: the 5 places not to miss in Estonia's capital city
Tallinn, the beautiful capital of Estonia, is a city that mixes a rich history whose roots are firmly planted in the Middle Ages with a vibrant contemporary atmosphere, a reflection of the development Tallinn has experienced in recent years, especial...Read more...
The cities of Vesuvius: the five sites to see in and around Pompeii
The cities buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D., Pompeiii, Herculaneum, Boscoreale, Stabiae and Oplontis, constitute a tragic account of the volcano's devastating impact on the ancient cities of the Vesuvian region. The volcano erupted in an...Read more...
The 10 must-see exhibits at the Egyptian Museum in Turin
The Egyptian Museum of Turin, founded in 1824 by King Charles Felix of Savoy, is one of the most prestigious Egyptian collections in the world outside Cairo. Since its creation inside it found space for the first antiquities from the Drovetti Collect...Read more...
Hall-Wattens, in the Tyrolean mountains nature hikes and fascinating medieval towns
In the heart of the Tyrolean mountains, the Austrian region of Hall-Wattens captivates with its relaxing environments surrounded by nature. It is a region that offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature to the fullest, whether for sporty mountain...Read more...
Touring the Rognosi Mountains, in a little-known and unspoiled corner of Tuscany
A lush reserve in the far east of Tuscany, on the border withUmbria, among undulating hills and verdant valleys: it is here, in the municipal territory of Anghiari, between the Alpe di Catenaia and the Apennines, along the banks of the Sovara stream,...Read more...
Austria, in the Saalfelden Leogang region nature, traditions, music and adventurous experiences
The Austrian region of Saalfelden Leogang in Salzburg is renowned not only for its enchanting natural landscape, but also for the richness of its cultural and musical offerings. It is a place that combines adventure, culture and relaxation, which is ...Read more...
Udine: the new walks with Elena Commessatti in the heart of the city
UDINE: Sentimental, Cheerful and a Little Rock History is the title of the new 2024 spring tour conceived and led by Elena Commessatti in the heart of the city of Udine. It consists of several walks, organized and carried out in collaboration with Pr...Read more...
On the Tiber floodplain in Valtiberina, in the landscapes beloved by Pliny the Younger
The Valtiberina, renowned for its rich cultural and artistic history, also offers extraordinary natural beauty. Among the gems of this little-known area of Tuscany is theGolena del Tevere Protected Natural Area, a place where unspoiled nature unfolds...Read more...
Rome, the route to discover ten of Gian Lorenzo Bernini's most famous works
Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Naples 1598 - Rome 1680) is the leading figure of seventeenth-century European Baroque figurative culture. In his artistic career he distinguished himself among Roman artists, earning a prestigious reputation with the popes and ...Read more...
The labyrinth of Trauttmansdorff Castle: a green maze at the foot of the Alps
The labyrinth, it is known, is a symbol rich in meaning and suggestion, a journey both physical and metaphorical through the depths of the human soul.This is also the case in Merano, where since 2001 the local Trauttmansdorff Castle has been home to ...Read more...
Pablo Gargallo and his sculptures. In Zaragoza, the museum dedicated to him
Considered one of the most important and influential Spanish sculptors of the 20th century, Pablo Gargallo (Maella, 1881 - Reus, 1934) left an indelible imprint on the Spanish art world through his great skill in shaping metal. Indeed, the Aragonese ...Read more...
Villa Silvio Pellico, the garden and the labyrinth: Russell Page's Italian masterpiece
When he moved to Italy after World War II, landscape architect Russell Page (Tattershall, 1906 - London, 1985) found, in the gardens he had the opportunity to visit, an old-fashioned and unfashionable country. At a time when labor in large gardens wa...Read more...
In Zaragoza on the trail of Pablo Serrano, Spanish sculptor of the 20th century
Pablo Serrano (Crivillén, Teruel, 1908 - Madrid, 1985), 20th-century Spanish artist, left the imprint of his art in many cities around the world. In Zaragoza, the capital ofAragon, his artistic contribution was particularly significant: on eit...Read more...
Urbino, what to see: the 10 places to visit in the city of the Renaissance
Urbino, a city located in the hills of the Marche region, has gained international fame for its extraordinary artistic and cultural heritage. However, its notoriety is not only due to its artistic riches, but also to its history and the key role it p...Read more...
Rome, definitive guide to the monuments of the Roman Forum and the Imperial Fora
In Rome, a walk along Via dei Fori Imperiali is definitely one of the best activities to do, both for those coming to the city for the first time and for locals. Walking in the heart of Rome, between the imposing structures of the Colosseum and the ...Read more...
Art, castles, nature, sports and entertainment: here's why Austria is attractive year-round
The variety of landscapes, the presence of beautiful palaces and castles, the wealth of artistic treasures, museums and places to visit linked to personalities from the world of art and music or to historical figures who have lived here are just some...Read more...
The labyrinth of Masino Castle, an intricate eighteenth-century maze
In the heart of the Caravino area, about 55 kilometers from Turin, stands the majestic Masino Castle together with its enchanting park, witness to more than ten centuries of family history of the noble Counts Valperga. Originally erected in the 11th ...Read more...
Amidst ancient legends and medieval vestiges, a tour on the Alpe della Luna
An ancient legend of the Valtiberina tells that in the Middle Ages a knight, Manfredi di Montedoglio, lived in these parts and was in love with a young country noblewoman, Rosalia, daughter of the squire of Colcellalto. Because of the difference in c...Read more...
The figure of Medusa in art: 10 works in 10 Italian museums
The mythological figure of the Gorgon has ancient roots. Its term comes from the ancient Greek gorgós, meaning terrible or even horrible. According to Hesiod, in his Theogony, the three Gorgons are daughters of Phorcus and Ceto. Depicted with ...Read more...
Witch hunt: 5 places of persecution and witchcraft in Italy
Witch hunts marked a dark period in Europe between the 16th and 17th centuries, during which thousands of people, mainly women, were persecuted and executed for alleged links with witchcraft and the devil. This climate of terror and superstition was ...Read more...
Renaissance Romagna: between delights and nature with sustainable hikes following the Rings of the Po
After the itineraries dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci and Lucrezia Borgia, Piero della Francesca and Leon Battista Alberti, the journey to discover Renaissance Romagna ends with two more itineraries, where nature is the protagonist. Starting from Ferr...Read more...
Five underwater archaeological parks to discover in Italy
The regions of Campania, Puglia and Calabria are rich in history and beauty: these lands that were once ancient kingdoms have been submerged by the waters, ports have suffered decline, while once-vital routes have been transformed into scenery evokin...Read more...
What to see in Sansepolcro: a historical-artistic itinerary through the streets of the center
Writing about that splendid strip of land between the banks of the Upper Tiber, known as the Valtiberina, Antonio Paolucci argued, "In this part of Italy, Beauty is ubiquitous and pervasive. Ubiquitous because you encounter it everywhere, pervasive b...Read more...
Magna Graecia in Salento, what to see: 10 places to visit
Salento is a land that fascinates tourists not only for its natural beauty, such as the sea and beaches of Torre Lapillo and the Bauxite quarries of Otranto, but also for its rich artistic, architectural and historical heritage. Located in the Italia...Read more...
An ancient maze in the center of Verona: the Labyrinth of the Giusti Garden
Exploring the concept of the labyrinth involves an immersion in something ancestral and, perhaps, as ancient as the very fabric of human history itself. It means approaching a symbol that has presumably kept steadfast company with humankind since its...Read more...
In Aragon in the footsteps of Goya, from Fuendetodos to Zaragoza.
The largest and most famous nucleus of works by Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (Fuendetodos, 1746 - Bordeaux, 1828) is housed at the Prado Museum in Madrid: we all have in mind the Maja vestida and the Maja desnuda, Saturn devouring his ch...Read more...
Contemporary art in Bologna: 10 places to see it
Bologna is famous for being one of the oldest cities in Europe, with a cultural heritage reflected not only in its magnificent medieval and Renaissance architecture, but also in the art scene that continues to grow every day. Bologna is the city of c...Read more...
The places of St. Francis in Valtiberina: an itinerary among devotion, art and nature
The importance of walking has archetypal values, taking on practical, liturgical and spiritual functions in numerous religions, and Catholicism is no exception. It is certainly not uncommon for people, most of whom became saints, to have based their ...Read more...
Modigliani's places in Livorno: 10 sites to learn about the artist
The city of Livorno has always had a deep connection with the arts and culture, and one of the artists whose name is most closely linked to that of Livorno was Amedeo Modigliani. Born July 12, 1884 in the Tuscan city, Modigliani left an indelible imp...Read more...
Pesaro, what to see: 10 must-see places in the city
Located on theAdriatic coast, not far from Romagna, the city of Pesaro is the second most populous city in the Marche region after the capital Ancona. An important Renaissance center, Pesaro has a long history dating back to Roman times and has playe...Read more...
Kitzbühel, the pearl of Tyrol: what to see and do in the city of chamois
In the mountains of Tyrol lies one of the most renowned ski resorts in Europe: we are in Kitzbühel, Austria, which has been hosting Alpine Ski World Cup races since 1967. But already more than 90 years ago, the slopes of this town of about 8,000...Read more...
Massa-Carrara, what to see: the 10 places not to miss
Mountains overlooking the sea, unique landscapes of rare beauty, towns steeped in history, medieval villages, ancient castles, Romanesque parish churches, Renaissance and Baroque palaces, and roots that are lost in prehistory. We are talking about th...Read more...
The ancient Roman baths ... of England: discovering Bath
Far north of the Alps there is anancient Roman city famous for its thermal bath s over which the same city that developed later was forever identified by its name. We are in Bath (which in English really means "bath"), England, and the Roman Baths se...Read more...
The Labyrinth of Donnafugata, a maze among the legends of Sicily
Bianca of Navarre, daughter of the King of Navarre Charles III and Eleanor of Castile, is still today a figure shrouded in the strangest legends handed down through the centuries mainly because her life remained in the shadows until 1401, the year in...Read more...
Val Badia, what to see: 10 places not to be missed
Nestled among the majestic Dolomites inSouth Tyrol lies Val Badia, a natural jewel that enchants every traveler with its history, its landscapes, and the many opportunities it offers to lovers of hiking, mountaineering, and sports. The Dolomites, dec...Read more...
The Busatti weaving mill in Anghiari, between art and craftsmanship for nearly 200 years
"The secret behind successful succession," is how, in 2020, the Financial Times titled its report on the historic Busatti weaving mill in Anghiari, a factory founded in 1842 in the Valtiberina village, still thriving after nearly two hundred years of...Read more...
Museums in Valtiberina, which ones to see: the 10 not to be missed
The Valtiberina, an enchanting region between Tuscany and Umbria, nestled along the banks of the Tiber River, reveals itself as a jewel of history and culture, with its museums serving as custodians of the memories that weave the past and present of ...Read more...
Christmas in Romagna: must-see events from Rimini to Ferrara
Romagna dresses up in anticipation of Christmas and the New Year and concludes 2023 with many initiatives under the sign of art and culture, including exhibitions, guided tours and great concerts. An opportunity to admire monuments, palaces, churches...Read more...
Discovering the most beautiful villages between ValSeriana and Val di Scalve
Less than an hour from Bergamo, between the ValSeriana, the alpine valley of the Serio river basin and which, starting from Bergamo, extends northeastward for some sixty kilometers, and the Val di Scalve, the valley of the Dezzo stream in the Orobie ...Read more...
Renaissance Romagna: Piero della Francesca and Leon Battista Alberti in Rimini and the Ravenna Renaissance.
We continue the series of articles that have led you to discover Renaissance Romagna with two more itineraries promoted by Visit Romagna, aimed at getting to know places among art, nature and culture in the provinces and municipalities of Romagna lin...Read more...
A marble labyrinth on the floor of the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna.
It is of a predictable and disarming naturalness to find oneself wandering among the sights of Ravenna and carrying one's nose upward, tangling one's gaze among the golden mosaics until one arrives, more or less morbidly, at the highest point where t...Read more...
Bergamo Brescia Capital of Culture, in Palazzolo sull'Oglio two portraits by Ceruti and Ghislandi compared
The year of Bergamo Brescia Capital of Culture 2023 comes to a close in the Castle of Palazzolo sull'Oglio (Brescia) with an exhibition that compares two great painters who each represent the two protagonist cities of this year that is almost drawing...Read more...
Cleopatra's pool at Hierapolis-Pamukkale: bathing in the ancient baths
Bathing inside one of the oldest hot springs in existence, exactly the way we bathed hundreds of years ago. We are in Turkey but we evokeEgypt and the Romans. Let's talk about what is called by all the "Cleopatra's Pool," the pharaoh who in the heigh...Read more...
Trentino-South Tyrol Christmas markets, which ones to see: the 10 most beautiful ones
The Christmas season, with its twinkling lights, enveloping scents and magical atmosphere, reaches one of its peaks in the picturesque Christmas Markets of Trentino-South Tyrol. This region, with its towering mountains and gorgeous landscapes, offers...Read more...
Budapest spas, which ones to visit: 10 baths not to be missed
If you are getting ready to take a trip to relax a bit, not too far away and maybe spending the right amount, this is the time to go to Budapest. Which on Nov. 17, 2023, celebrated 150 years of its unified administrative identity. The capital ofHunga...Read more...
The centerless labyrinth of Catanzaro's Mediterranean Biodiversity Park
More than sixty hectares of greenery, two thousand tall trees, twenty thousand ground cover plants, a ten-thousand-square-meter lawn, an Italian garden, a pond and a waterfall, and then a 1,400-meter bicycle and running path, a playground area with v...Read more...
Renaissance Romagna: on the trail of Leonardo da Vinci and Lucrezia Borgia
We begin today a series of articles that will take you on a discovery of Renaissance Romagna: six itineraries through the provinces and municipalities of this territory, between art and nature, where some of the most important seigniories of the Rena...Read more...
Bagno Vignoni, the village with a bath instead of a square
Thermal waters in a landscape of extraordinary beauty, in a region famous for good living. We are talking about the Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004, and the thermal waters of Bagno Vignoni. Bagno Vignoni, to be exact, is a hamlet...Read more...
Between the Minotaur and D'Annunzio, the two labyrinths of the Castle of San Pelagio
Nestled in a remote and rarefied atmosphere, in the heart of the municipality of Due Carrare, stands the Castle of San Pelagio. It is an ancient building that, despite its much more recent reconstruction, entangles its roots with the famous Carraresi...Read more...
A very ancient labyrinth -- nuragic. The labyrinth of the Domus de Janas of Luzzanas.
There are countless places in Italy that hold ancient legends and hide magical creatures of all kinds, but only in Sardinia are Domus de Janas found. They look like tiny houses carved into the rock and, according to the oldest folk tales, they are sa...Read more...
A British labyrinth in Molise: the caerdrome of Petrella Tifernina
A village of a thousand inhabitants nestled in the mountains of theMolise Apennines, a medieval church finished construction in the early 13th century, and a strange graffito that has no other equal in Italy. It is a very special labyrinth that is en...Read more...
Mantua: exhibitions dedicated to Rubens, a new park and more. Why (return to) visit the city?
Between new and great classics, visiting Mantua is always a good idea, both for those who choose it for the first time and for those who have already known it, even in different seasons of the year. Two exhibition events dedicated to Pieter Paul Rube...Read more...
Pinocchio's Labyrinth: a symbol of the vicissitudes of the world's most famous puppet
In theItaly of the 1950s, the idea of dedicating an entire park to one of the most beloved literary figures for children and adults alike, Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio , was highly original in itself, but opening a park dedicated to Pinocchio and fillin...Read more...
A corn maze that changes every year: the Hort Labyrinth in the Marche region of Italy
A corn maze that changes every year. It is located in the Marche region, in Senigallia (although on a few occasions it has changed locations: Porto Recanati, Ancona, Ostra), and has now become, every year, a fixture for enthusiasts, tourists, and the...Read more...
The labyrinth mosaic of Cremona: a testimony from the ancient Roman city
In ancient Rome, upon entering a domus of some noble family, it would not have been uncommon to come across a floor covered with a mosaic in the shape of a labyrinth. Several have been found: as we wrote on these pages, the oldest known labyrinth mos...Read more...
A labyrinth... vertical: the Labyrinth of Sigurtà Garden Park
The Sigurtà Garden Park in Valeggio sul Mincio is now also known outside Italy's borders for being one of the most beautiful parks in Italy. On the contrary: in 2013 it was awarded "Italy's most beautiful park" while in 2015 it took second pl...Read more...
Bayreuth is not just Wagner. A fully preserved court opera house is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The city of Bayreuth, in northern Bavaria, is known to be the city of Richard Wagner, not because he was born there (he was in fact born in Leipzig), but because the famous composer spent the last ten years of his life here and because he elected it ...Read more...
The House of the Labyrinth in Pompeii: the first known labyrinth mosaic
It is a fairly common occurrence to find Roman mosaics depicting labyrinths. They have been discovered in several cities of the Roman Empire, are made with great attention to detail and can vary in complexity, and were usually placed in the most impo...Read more...
Saxony: did you know that it shares its two UNESCO sites with two other countries?
Interestingly, the only two Unesco World Heritage sites in Saxony, an eastern German federated state, share a common feature: each Unesco site is in fact shared with another country. In fact, Muskau Park is located partly in Germany and partly in Pol...Read more...
The Enchanted Garden of Gigliopoli, a labyrinth on the sea of Sicily
It is one of Italy's newest labyrinths: a maze born in Milazzo, on the coast of Sicily, literally in the middle of the sea, you might say, in one of the most beautiful places on the island. The Gulf of Milazzo is enclosed by a strip of land that, str...Read more...
A maze in the Renaissance palace: the labyrinth of Palazzo Costabili in Ferrara
Among Ferrara's Renaissance buildings , Palazzo Costabili certainly occupies a top place: it was built between 1495 and 1504, designed by Biagio Rossetti (Ferrara, c. 1447 - 1516), architect of the court of Hercules I, and commissioned by Antonio Cos...Read more...
Cenischia Valley and Moncenisio, what to see: 10 places not to miss
Val Cenischia is one of the most beautiful valleys in Piedmont: located in the west of the region, lateral to Val di Susa, it is formed by the Cenischia stream and is known for its natural beauty, rich history and mixed culture (the upper part of the...Read more...
Jeff Saward's glass labyrinth at Chianti Sculpture Park
Usually those who think of Tuscany think of the Renaissance, or the splendid medieval gold backgrounds that decorate the region's most beautiful churches; someone else perhaps will be willing to go as far back as the19th century Macchiaioli, especia...Read more...
A Labyrinth on the Environmental Crisis. Piero Gilardi's Labyrinthic Anthropocene.
Can one talk about the current climate crisis through a labyrinth? According to Piero Gilardi (Turin, Italy, 1942 - 2023), anArte Povera artist in the late 1960s and later among the artists who most worked on the connections between art and the envir...Read more...
A labyrinth in the archaeological park: the Basileus Archaeopark in Basilicata
The only, large outdoor labyrinth in Basilicata is located at an archaeological site. About fifteen kilometers from Potenza, along the Appian Way, is the village of Baragiano, where two and a half thousand years ago a king of the peuketiantes, a pop...Read more...
Ariadne's Labyrinth, a journey to the origins of life in the heart of the Nebrodi Mountains in Sicily
Castel di Lucio is a small town of just over 1,000 inhabitants, located 753 meters above sea level, nestled in the woods of the Nebrodi Mountains, a short distance from the northern coast of Sicily. The capital, Messina, is more than two hours' driv...Read more...
The Carlic Labyrinth, a maze in the orchard among the hills of Bologna
A sumptuous eighteenth-century mans ion now at the center of a vast agricultural estate, transformed into a sumptuous resort: this is Palace of Varignana, a residence that stands in the hills of Bologna, not far from Castel San Pietro Terme, in Varig...Read more...
A maze in the heart of the Republic. The labyrinth of the Quirinal
There is a labyrinth in the heart of Rome, indeed: in the heart of Italy, in the highest institutional seat of state. In fact, not everyone is aware of the presence of a labyrinth in the garden of the Quirinal Palace, right inside the seat of the Pre...Read more...
The labyrinths of Mantua, between the Ducal Palace and the Virgilian Woods
It can be said that, in the 16th century, the Gonzaga court in Mantua nurtured a real passion for labyrinths. Those who walk through the Hall of Horses in the Ducal Palace and linger on the east wall will easily notice a fresco depicting Mount Olympu...Read more...
Germany and its UNESCO sites: which ones to celebrate in 2023/2024
Ranking third in number of UNESCO sites after Italy and China, Germany has as many as fifty-one sites inscribed on the World Heritage List, forty-eight of them cultural and three natural. The first to enter the prestigious List was Aachen Cathedral w...Read more...
Aqueduct Park in Rome, what to see: 8 places
The Park of the Aqueducts of Rome, inaugurated in 1999, is a large green lung extending over 240 hectares between the Appio Claudio district, via delle Capannelle and the Rome-Cassino-Naples railway line and represents a remnant stretch of the Agro R...Read more...
Ledro Valley, what to see: the 10 places not to miss
A hidden gem among the mountains of Trentino, the Ledro Valley, which surrounds the lake of the same name, is a destination known for its natural beauty and rich historical heritage. The crystal-clear waters of Lake Ledro, amid lush forests and lush ...Read more...
Lake Hvar, what to see: the 5 places to visit
Lake Lesina is a beautiful body of brackish water located along the coast of Puglia, between the Tavoliere and the Gargano promontory. It is one of two coastal lakes in Apulia along with Lake Varano. The lake, which communicates with the Adriatic Sea...Read more...
Cagliari, what to see: 10 must-see places in the city
Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia as well as its largest and most populous city, a perfect fusion of millennial history, unforgettable sights, and vibrant culture. A city that surprises with its cultural richness, delicious cuisine, and unique hospit...Read more...
Salò, what to see: 10 places not to miss
On the shores of Lake Garda lies the charming Salò, located on the western shore of the lake, a destination that enchants visitors with its well-kept historic center, lake views, long history, and location: surrounded by a backdrop of majestic...Read more...
Along the former Capranica-Civitavecchia railway, among archaeological sites and abandoned stations
It was June 4, 1944 when, four months after the Anzio landings, the Allies began arriving in Rome to free the capital from the Nazi grip. During the dark years of World War II, the Capranica-Civitavecchia-Orte railroad continued its operations undaun...Read more...
Valchiavenna, what to see: 10 places between art and nature
This enchanting corner of the world that is Valchiavenna, with its rugged landscapes and charming perched villages, offers an extraordinary fusion of man's art and nature's magnificence. The melting of massive ice sheets that took place some 10,000 y...Read more...
Catacombs of Rome, which ones to see: guide to the 10 most interesting ones
The catacombs of Rome constitute a vast system of underground cemeteries located along tunnels that extend beneath the city. These catacombs were primarily used as burial sites during the first centuries of Christianity. The Roman catacombs originate...Read more...
Villas on Lake Como, which ones to see: the 10 not to miss
Lake Como is one of Italy's most fascinating tourist destinations, famous for its scenic beauty and the historic villas that line its shores. This Lombard jewel has attracted the attention of numerous writers and famous people over the centuries, who...Read more...
Among forests and Etruscan necropolises: the Marturanum Regional Park
Walking through the woods, especially as autumn gets closer, is a bit like coming home after a very long journey. The world here is softer underfoot, and as you walk you discover the warm hues of nature that welcome any traveler. Among the most strik...Read more...
Garfagnana, what to see: the 10 places not to be missed
Garfagnana, a beautiful mountainous region in the northern part of Tuscany, corresponding to theupper Serchio valley, is located a short distance from Lucca, the provincial capital, and is characterized by beautiful natural landscapes, lush chestnut ...Read more...
The Places of Giovanni Verga in and around Catania: which ones to see
During the second half of the nineteenth century, literature, following the guidelines of Romantic poetics, persevered in the goal of exploring and spreading truth. Social tensions and clashes, amplified by the lack of satisfaction of the most basic ...Read more...
Hermitages of Majella, which ones to see: the 10 most spectacular ones
Majella, a majestic and rugged mountain in the heart ofAbruzzo, holds centuries-old places of worship set in the pristine wilderness of its National Park, which, with an area of more than 740 square kilometers, offers spectacular landscapes rich in b...Read more...
Val di Fassa, what to see: 10 places not to be missed
The Val di Fassa, located in the heart of the Dolomites, is a jewel set among majestic peaks, beautiful mountain landscapes and a rich cultural tradition, being part of Ladinia, the land, between Trentino Alto-Adige and Veneto, where the Ladin langua...Read more...
Ortigia, what to see: 10 places in the heart of Syracuse
The island of Ortigia constitutes the oldest and most authentic portion of the city of Syracuse, representing an urban core that is small in size but steeped in a deep and complex cultural history. The historical texture of Ortigia unfolds in an intr...Read more...
Lunigiana, villages to see: the 10 not to be missed
In the northernmost part of Tuscany, here is Lunigiana: a jewel surrounded by the majestic Apuan Alps and the northern Apennines, a fascinating land that is a cross between an often still wild nature and a multi-millennial history, able to offer visi...Read more...
Discover the history of St. Francis in 10 places between Umbria and Tuscany
St. Francis, of aristocratic extraction, was born in Assisi between December 1181 and September 1182 and, according to one legend, was conceived during a journey to the Holy Land by a couple now advanced in years. Immediately after his miraculous bir...Read more...
Varaita Valley, what to see: 10 places not to be missed
Val Varaita is a beautiful valley located in the Cottian Alps in Piedmont, at the foot of Monviso, the mountain where the source of the Po River is found. Characterized by a natural beauty that has few other equals, the Varaita Valley, which begins i...Read more...
Assisi, what to see: 10 places not to miss
Along the cobbled, narrow streets of Assisi one discovers stories of saints and pilgrims who have lived, loved and suffered here. As you walk along them the soul surrenders, but the Umbrian city, home of St . Francis and St. Clare, is not only a stor...Read more...
Unusual and little-known Sardinia: 10 places to discover
Hidden among the turquoise waves of the sea and sculpted by the strong wind, stands wild and guardian of raw legends, the island of Sardinia. A land, this one, that possesses an untamed beauty, where the waves crash with unprecedented force against t...Read more...
Ossola Valley, what to see: 10 places not to be missed
The Ossola Valley is one of the most beautiful valleys in Piedmont, corresponding to the catchment area of the Toce River, which runs through its entire length. Val d'Ossola is located in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, occupies the northernmos...Read more...
Catania, what to see: 10 must-see stops
The main city of eastern Sicily, at the center of the island's largest metropolitan area, Catania, dominated by the mass of Mount Etna, is one of the main economic, industrial and cultural centers of southern Italy. A city of ancient origins, founded...Read more...
Val Formazza, what to see: 10 places not to be missed
We are in the far north of Piedmont: the Formazza Valley is the last offshoot of the Ossola Valley, crossed by the Toce River whose source lies in the mountains on the Swiss border. Nestled in the Lepontine Alps, Val Formazza, totally part of the pro...Read more...
Trieste, what to see: the 10 places not to miss
They say Trieste is the most Central European city in Italy. What is certain is that, besides being a wonderful city, it has been a meeting place of different cultures for centuries, a multicolored city where different languages have always been spok...Read more...
Free spas in Tuscany: 8 sites where you can bathe for free
When people say "thermal baths" they usually think of luxurious establishments with pools, indoors or outdoors, that channel water from a nearby spring and where you enter strictly for a fee. However, not everyone knows that there are, all over Italy...Read more...
Carrara, what to see: the 10 places not to miss
Carrara, the world capital of marble, a city with a history spanning thousands of years, nestled among quarries in the Apuan Alps, a city that stretches from the mountains to the sea, dominated by the imposing bulk of Mount Sagro, the sacred mountain...Read more...
Garfagnana and Middle Valley villages, which ones to see: top 10
Garfagnana, or theupper Serchio Valley, corresponds to the northernmost area of the province of Lucca, squeezed between the Apuan Alps on one side and theTuscan-Emilian Apennines on the other. Among its mountains, rich in chestnut forests, and reachi...Read more...
Stelvio National Park, what to see: 10 places not to be missed
The Stelvio National Park is one of the largest and oldest in Italy: established in 1935, it is the fourth in the history of our country (after those of Gran Paradiso, Abruzzo and Circeo) and covers an area of more than 130,000 hectares, spanning two...Read more...
Elba Island, what to see: the 10 places not to miss
Elba Island is the largest island in theTuscan Archipelago as well as the third largest in Italy. It is located about ten kilometers from the coast, and the easiest and quickest way to get there is by ferries that leave from Piombino and in about for...Read more...
Tarquinia, what to see: the 10 must-see places in town
Tarquinia is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in central Italy, but not only that: it is also one of the most historically rich cities in our country. It is the ancient Tarchuna of the Etruscans, one of the most important cities of the Do...Read more...
Venosta Valley, what to see: the 10 places not to be missed
Famous for its apples, its mountains and the variety of its landscapes, the Vinschgau Valley is one of the most popular tourist destinations inSouth Tyrol, all year round: in winter its ski resorts are crowded, while in summer it is possible to indul...Read more...
Palladian villas, which ones to see: the 10 not to miss
The Palladian Villas, the set of sumptuous patrician residences designed in the mid-sixteenth century by Andrea Palladio (Andrea di Pietro della Gondola; Padua, 1508 - Maser, 1580), one of the greatest architects of his time, are one of the most shin...Read more...
Tropea, what to see: the 5 places not to miss
Tropea is one of the most popular seaside destinations in Calabria and the Tyrrhenian Sea, because of its fine beaches, crystal-clear sea, landscapes, quality of life, and gastronomic specialties, starting with the renowned red onion of Tropea, widel...Read more...
Lunigiana, what to see: the 10 places not to be missed
Lunigiana, a mysterious land of castles, ancient parish churches, inhabited in ancient times by the indomitable population of the Apuan Ligurians, who in these parts have left their most obvious artistic and cultural testimony, the stele statues of L...Read more...
Cilento museums, which ones to visit: the 10 not to be missed
There are many museums dotting the territory of Cilento, a land rich in history, art, nature, and beautiful villages. What are the museums to visit in Cilento? From archaeology to art via paleontology and sea life, Cilento's museum scene is o...Read more...
Ravello Cathedral, a concentration of medieval art on the Amalfi Coast
A destination of the Grand Tour and a place beloved by such notables as Richard Wagner, Winston Churchill and Virginia Woolf, Ravello, on the Amalfi Coast, opens to the traveler as a very ancient town that, according to tradition, was founded by the ...Read more...
Monferrato, what to see: 10 places not to be missed
An ancient marquisate, a land of art, wines, ancient legends, and great writers: this is Monferrato, the territory of Piedmont that roughly corresponds to the present provinces of Asti and Alessandria, extending from the hills bordering Liguria to th...Read more...
The Scaliger Castle in Sirmione, a medieval jewel on Lake Garda
Like a gem set in the southern side of Lake Garda, rises Sirmione, a small village celebrated over the centuries by the dreamy pens of important literary figures from Catullus to Goethe. The lake water skims the millennia-old walls of the Scaliger Ca...Read more...
Renaissance in Romagna: on the trail of Piero della Francesca and Leon Battista Alberti between Rimini and Ferrara
To follow in the footsteps of two great protagonists of the Italian Renaissance such as Leon Battista Alberti and Piero della Francesca in order to explore in Romagna the historical-artistic and intellectual heritage that these artists left us: this ...Read more...
Cilento villages, which ones to visit: the 10 not to be missed
Archaeological sites, culture, some of the most beautiful natural scenery in Italy and, of course, ancient villages. This is Cilento, an area of southern Campania in the province of Salerno, formerly part of Roman Lucania. From the temples of Paestum...Read more...
At Faenza's Pinacoteca, the most important art collection in Romagna from the Middle Ages to the 20th century
After theflooding that hitEmilia Romagna last month, in Faenza, among the cities most affected, the Pinacoteca Comunale (Municipal Art Gallery ) reopened its doors to visitors on June 9, thus continuing its primary goal of making its important art co...Read more...
Agrigento, what to see: the 10 places not to miss
In 580 B.C., settlers from Gela and Rhodes founded Akragas, today's Agrigento, on a plateau not far from the sea that lent itself easily to the construction of a city. During the time of the tyrant Theron, between 448 and 473 B.C., the city witnessed...Read more...
Ferrara, three bike and boat routes to discover the Delights and nature
Passionate about art, nature and maybe even cycling? Visit Ferrara leads you to discover the province of Ferrara with three new itineraries in which the natural scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the bicycle and the river coexist. The Rings o...Read more...
Bisentina Island, what to see on the largest island of Lake Bolsena
Bisentina Island, at 0.17 square kilometers in area, is the larger of the two islands on Lake Bolsena. Administratively part of the municipal territory of Capodimonte, one of the villages overlooking the lake, until recently it was inaccessible: sinc...Read more...
Como, what to see: 10 must-see places in the city
Intellectuals of all kinds and ages have often sought, carried away by fascination and an almost carnal love, to recount what they have seen and experienced in the city of Como. The shores of Lake Como have enchanted and engulfed great names includin...Read more...
Bergamo, what to see: 10 places not to miss
Bergamo, a marvelous city with a very ancient history, divided into two parts(Bergamo Alta and Bergamo Bassa) equally fascinating and rich in monuments, set in one of the most active productive areas in all of Italy, an important center during Roman ...Read more...
Street art: where to find the most beautiful murals in Romagna
It is perhaps a little-known aspect, but the land of Romagna is rich in... street art: cities and towns are literally invaded by works of urban art created by the most famous Italian and international street artists. Here is where you can find the mo...Read more...
Crete Senesi, what to see: itinerary in 10 steps
Not far from Siena, a short distance from the outskirts of the city, heading southeast, one comes across a characteristic, almost lunar landscape: these are the Crete Senesi, the vast area characterized by large areas of barren, clayey soil (hence th...Read more...
Malta, itinerary in the footsteps of Caravaggio and the Order of the Knights, from Valletta to the Three Cities
In the Lives of the historiographer Giovan Pietro Bellori we read that "Caravaggio reputasi felicissimo con l'honore della Croce," referring to when the famous painter obtained the title of Knight of Malta thanks to the portrait he painted for the Gr...Read more...
Golfo dei Poeti, what to see: 10 villages not to be missed
One thinks of the Gulf of the Poets and one's imagination immediately runs to the beautiful colorful villages that overlook the waters of eastern Liguria, the steep cliffs that provide unique views of the world, the literati who passed through here (...Read more...
Brescia, what to see: 10 places with art
If you do not know Brescia, you will be amazed: it is not only factories and crafts in the heart of Lombardy, the economic locomotive of Europe. It is also so much to discover in terms of history, art, architecture. It has been chosen together with B...Read more...
Perugino in Umbria, what to see: 10 places that preserve his works
There are many towns inUmbria marked by the presence of Perugino (Pietro Vannucci; Città della Pieve, 1445 - Fontignano, 1523). No region more than Umbria bears the traces of the great artist: known as a pupil of Verrocchio and especially as a...Read more...
Naples, 10 unusual places off the beaten path of mass tourism
When you say Naples, you say Italy, with all its cultural and hospitality background. Among the stereotypes of the Italian abroad is not for nothing the famous "spaghetti-pizza-mandolino," or three elements that characterize Naples. Therefore, it can...Read more...
Venice, 10 unusual places off the beaten path of mass tourism
Whether you are bewitched by it like Woody Allen or have never been there, for everyone Venice represents one of the wonders of the world to be known and discovered again and again. The most apt adjective is "unique"-there is nothing else to add to t...Read more...
Design in Milan, what to see: 10 places of design
Milan, city of art, fashion, and design evolves by anticipating, stopping the moment and enhancing it, showcasing new forms that creativity has unleashed in this land or that this city has welcomed by appreciating its value. A cosmopolitan city, a ca...Read more...
Sicily of the Florios: what to see, 8 stops
There is a family that between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries made Palermo one of the capitals of the international jet set, a regular destination for crowned heads, captains of industry, renowned artists and architects invited by what was on...Read more...
Genoa, 10 unusual places off the beaten path of mass tourism
"With that face a little bit like that, with that expression a little bit like that that we have before we go to Genoa...": so sang Bruno Lauzi (or Paolo Conte, depending on which version you prefer) in that habanera tango with the overwhelming rhyth...Read more...
Discovering Perugino's places: thematic itineraries
On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the death of Pietro Vannucci known as Perugino (City of Pieve, c. 1450 - Fontignano, 1523), theArchdiocese of Perugia-City of Pieve has organized, as part of the Perugino in the Sign of Time project, a seri...Read more...
10 unusual or little-known places to see in Milan
In the "drinking" and business Milan, the city of skyscrapers and technology, modernity and design, where people work and produce, there is a whole artistic heritage to discover and appreciate. And we are not just talking about the best-known places,...Read more...
Rome, 10 unusual places far from mass tourism
Rome certainly needs no introduction; the Eternal City has spanned history and is universally known. The capital of Christendom, with its wealth of history and artistic heritage, it is one of the few places in the world where a lifetime would not be ...Read more...
Val d'Orcia, what to see. Itinerary in 10 stages
When speaking in images of Tuscany there is one, excluding that of monuments, that in iconography represents it par excellence: it is the Val d'Orcia. Or rather, perhaps many people don't know it but those cypress trees on top of a hill in a context ...Read more...
Lake Vico, what to see: 10 must-see stops
Near Viterbo, an hour from Rome, until 90,000 years ago there was an active volcano that concluded its activities and collapsed in on itself, forming a crater that later became a lake, surrounded by centuries-old forests, creating a protected environ...Read more...
Majella Park, what to see: 10 stops among nature, history, art
In Abruzzo there is a natural park "overlooking the sea": it is the Majella National Park, which with the mountains of the Majella Massif, the Pizzi Mountains, the Mount Porrana group and the Morrone chain is one of the green hearts of Italy that for...Read more...
Susa Valley, what to see: 10-stop itinerary not to be missed
The Susa Valley is a cradle of life and civilization nestled in the heart of the Alps, a magical place that straddles Italy and France and for centuries has seen kings and emperors, soldiers and pilgrims pass through. All this has left the Susa Valle...Read more...
Villa Borghese, what to see: 10 stops in the green heart of Rome
To one of the most important of the families in Rome's history, the Borghese family, originally from Siena, who counted cardinals, princes and popes, we owe the presence of Villa Borghese, one of the most evocative spaces in today's super-urbanized I...Read more...
Monte Argentario, what to see. Itinerary in 10 stages
In Tuscany, almost on the border with Lazio, there is a promontory famous throughout the mare nostrum: Mount Argentario. A crystal-clear sea, between theislands of Giglio and Giannutri, in the middle of the "Cetacean Sanctuary" with a marine area cla...Read more...
Gran Sasso Park, what to see: 10 places not to be missed
The Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park represents one of the highest expressions of Mother Nature in Italy. It would be enough to start from the numbers to understand its richness and biodiversity, but what makes it even more of a recommen...Read more...
Vigezzo Valley, what to see: 10-step itinerary
Almost on the border with Switzerland, between the upper edge of Lake Maggiore and the Toce River, on a gentle plateau around 800 meters above sea level lies Val Vigezzo, also known as the Painters' Valley. We are in Piedmont, at the foothills of the...Read more...
Lake Pusiano, what to see: 5 stops between art and nature
If you find yourself passing through the provinces of Como and Lecco, you cannot fail to drop by Lake Pusiano, "the pearl of Brianza," in the Lambro Valley Natural Park. Lake Pusiano is one of the few remaining totally swimmable lakes, rich in fish a...Read more...
Lake Mergozzo, what to see: 5-point itinerary
A short distance from Lake Maggiore is Lake Mergozzo. We are in Piedmont, in the Leopontine Alps, and Lake Mergozzo is renowned for its waters, which are among the cleanest and clearest of European lakes. The lake, which was once part of Maggiore, is...Read more...
Capri, what to see: the 10 must-see stops on the island
Capri is known throughout the world for its timeless charm of the ancient world and the modern world, mentioned in movies, and TV series, it is in the collective imagination for "VIP" vacations. A destination for international tourism in every season...Read more...
Buti, the Tuscan oil village celebrated by D'Annunzio
Are you familiar with Buti? It is a village in the province of Pisa, which can boast the first Palio of Tuscany in chronological order, castles and fortifications, a Medici villa, a mountain from whose slopes you can climb for a hiking trip in the mi...Read more...
Lake Viverone, what to see. Itinerary between nature and history
It can be said that Lake Viverone, in Piedmont, is a rarity in Italy, as it is fed by the same watercourses that cyclically inject water or bring it out of the reservoir. A rarity that has been specially studied by the Piedmont Regional Environmental...Read more...
Holy Island, what to see in the beautiful village between the Apuan Alps and Garfagnana
Isola Santa, an enchanted village endowed with a charm so evocative that it seems to have come out of the brush of an impressionist painter or the imagination of a novelist, instead of being the result of the toil of a proud population always living ...Read more...
The places of Empress Sisi: an itinerary in her footsteps in Vienna
Duchess of Bavaria and later Empress of Austria, the story of Elisabeth Amalia Eugenie of Wittelsbach, better known as Sisi, has enchanted little girls and women of all generations, even if in reality her existence was not so happy with her handsome ...Read more...
Cremona: an itinerary to discover the places of music
Over time, Cremona has increasingly defined itself as the "city of music and violin making," as it in its history counts such figures as the composer Marcantonio Ingegneri (Verona, 1536 - Cremona, 1592), his pupil Claudio Monteverdi (Cremona, 1567 - ...Read more...
Berici Hills, what to see: itinerary in 10 stages
The Berici Hills embrace the city of Vicenza and hold among their reliefs a rich treasure of art and architecture. Among their gentle slopes, the Berici Hills offer the visitor a succession of evocative scenery with the emerald green woods that is in...Read more...
Lake Nemi, what to see: 5-step itinerary
Lake Nemi has been a splendid resort since the time ofancient Rome. Easily accessible from the capital, Lake Nemi is a volcanic lake with characteristics similar to those of Lake Albano compared to which it is considerably smaller. Geologically speak...Read more...
City Life, what to see in the modern heart of Milan: 10 stops
The City Life neighborhood in Milan is a small, human-scale center in the heart of Italy's most modern city. At once a new symbol of Milan and a new standard for sustainable and architecturally innovative development throughout Italy, City Life is a...Read more...
Lake Idro, what to see: 10 must-see stops
Lake Idro is a gem set among whitewashed peaks on the border between Lombardy and Trentino. Lake Idro is a pristine body of water that is a symbol of sustainable and respectful tourism. Lake Idro is the natural boundary of the Chiese valley and over...Read more...
Viennale, Vienna's international film festival, kicks off. To be directed by Italian Eva Sangiorgi
Viennale - Vienna International Film Festival, Austria's most important international film festival, turns sixty this year. In October, the festival takes place annually in the cinemas of Vienna 's historic city center and features a careful selectio...Read more...
Do you know how a violin is made? Visit the violin-making workshops of Cremona
In 2012 Cremona received UNESCO recognition as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity: the history of Cremona cannot be separated from that of the violin makers' workshops that populate it, places where the violin was born more than 500 years ag...Read more...
San Daniele del Friuli, what to see: itinerary in 10 steps
Say San Daniele del Friuli and you immediately think of the joys of the table. San Daniele del Friuli is world-renowned for its famous prosciutto, but this village nestled in the hills also has much more to offer. San Daniele del Friuli is rich in ar...Read more...
Guardabosone, village Museum alive. What to see in the ancient medieval village of Vercelli
In the province of Vercelli, on a scenic hillside between Valsesia and Valsessera, stands Guardabosone, a small village known as the"living museum town." Despite its small size, it offers as many as four museums, a botanical garden and a quaint m...Read more...
Bologna in the Renaissance, what to see: a 9-step itinerary
Bologna is known in the world's imagination above all for the medieval splendor still visible in the features of the historic urban fabric, testifying to its rise as one of the most important cosmopolitan centers in Europe between the 13th and 14th ...Read more...
Mantua city of water, art and nature
Lords of Mantua, the Gonzagas ruled the Lombard city bathed by the banks of the Mincio River for several centuries: from their seizure of power with the famous expulsion of the Bonacolsi, masterfully depicted in the large painting preserved in the Du...Read more...
Autumn in Vienna, including foliage and Schoenbrunn Park
In a few daysautumn will begin, and what better time to enjoy the Austrian capital with its foliage? The Prater turns a thousand shades and becomes truly enchanting, and walking through Schoenbrunn Park will be an unforgettable experience. Opened to ...Read more...
The Diocesan Museum of Cuneo turns 10 years old. Its history and what to see
The San Sebastiano Diocesan Museum in Cuneo celebrates its first ten years of activity: it was in fact September 29, 2012, when it opened its doors to the public in Contrada Mondovì, although its history began in 2000, with the restoration of ...Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Aosta Valley
Last leg of our journey to discover fantastic animals and creatures in Italian museums. With the twentieth stage we arrive in the mountains of the Aosta Valley to see what creatures lurk in these parts. The project is led by Finestre Sull'Arte in col...Read more...
The Kunsthistorisches Museum: history and masterpieces of Vienna's most famous museum
One cannot think of seeing Vienna without a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum. In fact, the famous museum is a must-see on a trip to the Austrian capital, not only because it is considered one of the most important museums in the world, but espec...Read more...
San Benedetto Po, a thousand-year-old village of Lower Mantua. Art, nature and enogastronomy
Traveling along roads and narrow streets immersed in the endless expanses of fertile Lower Mantuan countryside, one reaches San Benedetto Po, a village of almost 7,000 inhabitants just over twenty kilometers from Mantua that holds architectural and a...Read more...
Five Varallo churches to visit with masterpieces by Gaudenzio Ferrari
When one thinks of Varallo, the small town in the province of Vercelli, in Valsesia, one unhesitatingly links it to Sacro Monte, but in reality it reveals quite a few surprises to its visitors: in addition to the aforementioned Sacro Monte and the Pi...Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in the museums of Italy: Trentino-South Tyrol
Nineteenth and penultimate leg of our journey to discover animals and fantastic places in Italian museums. Today we travel to Trentino-Alto Adige to find out what creatures lurk in the institutions of Italy's northernmost region. The project is carri...Read more...
Maniago's Museum of Craftsmanship and Cutlery: shared tradition becomes storytelling
Maniago, the Friulian town of about 12,000 inhabitants in the province of Pordenone, has become world-famous for its ancient tradition of making knives and all kinds of cutting implements. The beginning of the history of Maniago's blacksmiths can in ...Read more...
Mugello's museums, between tradition, arts and landscape
The Mugello museum system, where Mugello means the Tuscan territory a few kilometers from Florence that stretches in the middle-upper part of the Sieve river basin and is characterized by awide variety oflandscapes, from dense forests to flat areas, ...Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Sicily
We have reached the third-to-last leg of our journey to discover animals and fantastic places in Italian museums. For this chapter number eighteen of our itinerary we move to Sicily: here is what we found on the island. The project is led by Finestre...Read more...
Casertavecchia, what to see: eight-step itinerary
Casertavecchia is a piece of the Middle Ages ten kilometers from one of the most celebrated masterpieces of Baroque architecture: the Vanvitellian Palace of Caserta. Casertavecchia lies on the slopes of the Tifatini Mountains, just over 400 meters ab...Read more...
Oltrepò pavese, what to see: itinerary in 10 stages
TheOltrepò p avese is a rich and evocative land capable of combining picture-postcard landscapes with centuries-old traditions. TheOltrepò p avese is framed by the great river Po that always flows placidly in the background and by the A...Read more...
Austria's most beautiful palaces and castles
From Vienna, the capital, to Lower and Upper Austria, from Carinthia to Styria, from Salzburg to Tyrol, Austria is rich in palaces and castles linked to important families and personalities. Mansions that were once the scene of the events and intrigu...Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Abruzzo
The journey to discover fantastic animals in Italy's museums reaches stage number seventeen: let's find out today which creatures can be found in the museums ofAbruzzo. The project is conducted by Finestre sull'Arte in collaboration with the Ministry...Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Puglia
The sixteenth leg of the journey to discover animals and fantastic places in Italian museums comes to Puglia. Centaurs, sea monsters, gorgons, satyrs, griffins and fauns in fact populate the museums of the Boot of Italy, and with this project Finestr...Read more...
The Mozarthaus: the only Viennese apartment in which Mozart lived that can still be visited
On the occasion of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the birth of the great Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Salzburg, 1756 - Vienna, 1791), the Mozarthaus, a permanent museum tour in Mozart's only surviving Viennese apartment, wa...Read more...
Borromean Islands, what to see: the 5 must-see stops
The Borromean Islands are a daydream just a stone's throw from Milan. The Borromean Islands are the most resplendent jewel of Lake Maggiore, a unique place in terms of nature as well as history and culture, a destination for many tourists every year....Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Sardinia
The journey to discover animals and fantastic places in Italian museums reaches its fifteenth stage: let's find out today what creatures are hiding in Sardinia. The project is conducted by Finestre sull'Arte in collaboration with the Ministry of Cult...Read more...
Porto Cesareo, what to see: 5 places not to miss between sea and history
Porto Cesareo: crystal clear waters, white beaches and a very rich history. Porto Cesareo is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Salento, able to attract many visitors every year thanks to a unique mix of natural beauty, hospitality and a...Read more...
Casentino forests, what to see: 10 places not to be missed
The Casentino Forest s are a unique place straddling Tuscany and Romagna where unparalleled nature frames medieval villages, ancient castles, parish churches and shrines with ancient charm. Always a land of passage for pilgrims and merchants, the Cas...Read more...
Cattolica, what to see: not only sea, 8-step itinerary
Cattolica is known everywhere as a land of vacations, endless beaches and nightlife, but it is also a land of art and culture. Still Romagna, but with Le Marche just around the corner, Cattolica over the years has become a point of reference for thos...Read more...
Colli Bolognesi, what to see: 10 must-see stops
The hills of Bologna are natural parks, they are villages and castles just a stone's throw from Bologna, one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, they are museums and adventurous trails, they are unmissable gastronomic specialties, yet it is not al...Read more...
The Esterházy family and their palace in Eisenstadt, a Baroque masterpiece of Austria
Among Hungary's oldest noble families, the Fraknó princely branch of the Esterházy dynasty began with Nikolaus Esterházy (Galanta, 1583 - Großhöflein, 1645). A convert from Calvinism to Catholicism, he was one of the g...Read more...
Apuan Alps, what to see: 10 places not to miss
The Apuan Alps are the best possible answer to the question, "Sea or mountains?": this mountain range is in fact a naturalistic paradise overlooking the Ligurian Sea, a unique environment that makes it possible to go in just a few tens of minutes fro...Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Liguria
A marvelous land squeezed between the sea and the mountains immediately behind: this is Liguria, and even among the museums of this region it is possible to come across the presences of fantastic animals and creatures. From the coasts of the Levante ...Read more...
San Marino, what to see: 10 places not to miss in the Republic of Titan
San Marino, an independent republic a stone's throw from the Romagna Riviera. A UNESCO World Heritage Site on par with Mount Titan, the highest of the hills on which the "Most Serene Republic" stands, San Marino has a history as ancient as it is uniq...Read more...
On Pasolini's trail in Friuli, from Casarsa della Delizia to Grado
Some places in Friuli-Venezia Giulia are still intimately linked to the life and education of Pier Paolo Pasolini, one of the greatest intellectuals, poets and filmmakers of the 20th century. Although born in Bologna in 1922, he came to Friuli on man...Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in the museums of Italy: Calabria
Calabria is the thirteenth stop on the journey among fantastic animals in Italian museums: from Reggio Calabria to Kaulon, from Vibo Valentia to Cosenza, mermaids, dragons, sphinxes, sea monsters and more arrive. The project is led by Finestre Sull'A...Read more...
Not only Salzburg. Vienna also has a Mozart House.
Vienna is the capital of music: many of the greatest composers of all time were born or lived in the Austrian capital, so the city offers places where music takes center stage. Inaddition to the House of Music (Haus der Musik) at 30 Seilerstät...Read more...
The Vienna House of Music: an immersive and playful journey into the world of sound
At 30 Seilerstätte in Vienna is the House of Music, an innovative sound museum. Opened in June 2000, it aims to be a place that plays with music with the goal of conveying understanding and enthusiasm for it and experiencing it in its diversity....Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Marche
We have reached stop number twelve in our journey through Italian museums in search of animals, creatures and fantastic places. This time the itinerary stops in Le Marche in search of presences in the region's museums. Here's what we found! The proje...Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in the museums of Italy: Veneto
The eleventh leg of our journey to discover animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums takes us to Veneto. Indeed, in the city of the lagoon and other cities in Veneto, one can find dragons, strange creatures, tritons, jellyfish heads and even a...Read more...
Selinunte, what to see: 11 stops at the archaeological site
Selinunte is a piece of ancient Greece in the heart of western Sicily. Selinunte is located in the municipality of Castelvetrano, a small town in the province of Trapani that offers its visitors not only white beaches and crystal-clear waters, but al...Read more...
Tremiti Islands, what to see: 7 places not to miss
The Tremiti Islands are a corner of paradise bathed by the waters of theAdriatic Sea. The Tremiti Islands are located off the coast of Gargano, and among enchanted coves, crystal clear waters and unspoiled nature they preserve the traces of an import...Read more...
Val Camonica, what to see: 10 places not to be missed
Val Camonica has always been a crossroads of people, a cradle of culture and a treasure chest of natural treasures. Val Camonica is the ancient land of the Camuni and straddles the provinces of Bergamo and Brescia. Starting from the beautiful shores ...Read more...
Franciacorta, what to see: itinerary in 10 steps
Franciacorta is an oasis of peace and tranquility just a stone's throw from Milan. Franciacorta covers an area of about 200 square kilometers overlooking the shores of Lake Iseo (here is our 10-stop itinerary on Lake Iseo) and includes as many as 19 ...Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Basilicata
We reach stage number ten in our journey through Italian museums in search of fantastic animals and places, and our new destination is Basilicata. A region teeming with fantastic creatures: dragons, sphinxes, chimeras, harpies and many others. Let's ...Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Umbria
Ninth stage of our journey to discover animals and fantastic places in Italian museums: let's find out today what is hidden in Umbria. The project is led by Finestre Sull'Arte in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture to bring the public to know ...Read more...
Five itineraries to discover the treasures of Carnia, Friuli
Five differentitineraries to discover the places of Carnic history and tradition: PromoTurismo FVG offers a new project of Carnia tour services , the hidden treasures, led by experienced tour guides and each lasting afull day. The full day includes d...Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Emilia Romagna
The journey through Italy of museums to discover fantastic animals and places comes to stop number eight,Emilia Romagna. As usual, many fantastic creatures we found in the region's museums, from the Apennines to the sea. Animals and Fantastic Places ...Read more...
Esterházy Palace and the St. Margarethen Quarry: two treasures of Burgenland, Austria
Less than an hour's drive from Vienna, in the Schlossquartier of Eisenstadt, capital of Burgenland, Austria's easternmost and flattest state, stands the imposing Esterházy Palace, one of Austria's most beautiful Baroque castles . The castle wa...Read more...
Soave, what to see: 8 places in the Veronese village
Soave: wine, history and culture. Soave is an enchanted village located just a half-hour drive from the center of Verona. Soave is famous for the excellent wine grown in the surrounding countryside, but it is above all a magical place for a trip out ...Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Stage number seven for our journey through Italian museums in search of fantastic animals and places. Today it is Friuli-Venezia Giulia's turn: here are the creatures we found in the institutions of this northern Italian region. The Animals and Fanta...Read more...
Venosa, what to see: 10 places in the city of Horace
Venosa, the city of Horace. Venosa, crossroads of people and goods. Venosa, cradle of a millenary culture and treasure chest of precious artistic and architectural treasures. In the province of Potenza, on the border between Basilicata and Puglia, on...Read more...
The castles of the Vercelli area, places of charm and history: which ones to see
If you are fascinated by castles and fascinated by their stories related to the people who populated them, the legends around which sometimes still hover a veil of mystery, and theart that you can find inside them, we let you discover in this...Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Tuscany
The journey of discovery of animals, creatures and fantastic places in the Italian peninsula continues with Tuscany, thus reaching its sixth stage. The Finestre Sull'Arte project is in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and aims to bring visi...Read more...
Vatican Museums, what to see: the museums of the popes in 10 steps
The Vatican Museums are not only one of the best known and most visited museum complexes in the world, but they are a treasure chest where some of the greatest masterpieces in the history of art are carefully kept. The list of must-see works that can...Read more...
Pollino Park, what to see: 10 stops among villages, art and nature
The Pollino Park is a place where art, traditions and nature combine to perfection going to enhance the beauty of a truly unique territory. The Pollino Park straddles Basilicata and Calabria and ranges from the Tyrrhenian Sea to the Ionian Sea in a s...Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Molise
Fifth leg of the journey in search of animals and fantastic places among the museums of Italy: we move to Molise to see what this small region nestled between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines has to offer. We remind you that museums and places of c...Read more...
Tuscia, what to see: journey in 10 must-see stops
Tuscia is an area with a very ancient history in the heart ofcentral Italy. Tuscia now encompasses roughly the entire province of Viterbo andupper Lazio and preserves within it true natural and artistic treasures. To discover Tuscia is to discover th...Read more...
Chianti, what to see: 10 places not to miss
You say Chianti and you think of wine, of course, but you also think of rolling Tuscan hills, cypress trees and alternating shades of yellow and green, you think of towns and villages with centuries of tradition and rich in artistic treasures, you th...Read more...
Lake Varese, what to see: 10 must-see places
Lake Varese: among nature walks, artistic treasures and traces of a distant past. Lake Varese is a perfect place to take a break from hectic city life and relax in an environment endowed with a unique charm. First and foremost, the entire circumnavig...Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Piedmont
The journey among the animals and fantastic creatures of Italian museums reaches its fourth leg with Piedmont: here are the creatures we found at the foot of the Alps, in these museums teeming with life, to visit safely, to spend time alone, with fam...Read more...
Underground Naples: how to see it, what to see, which sites to visit
There is another Naples, besides the one that can be seen under the blue sky of Campania: it is the underground Naples, a sort of city within a city that develops underground in the Campania capital. A thousand-year stratification with tunnels, galle...Read more...
Colonnata, what to see in the village of lard and marble
Colonnata is a splendid village set among marble quarries, in the Apuan Alps: it is located a short distance from Carrara, from whose center it is little more than seven kilometers away, which can be traveled by a convenient road that enters the marb...Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Lazio
After Lombardy and Campania, Finestre sull'Arte 's journey to discover the animals and fantastic creatures depicted in the works of Italian museums and the fantastic places one encounters as one travels along our peninsula makes a stop in Lazio. Betw...Read more...
Vercelli, five beautiful parishes surrounded by rice fields
The territory of Vercelli is characterized by rice cultivation: in fact, here in the spring season the landscape turns into a checkered sea because the water submerges the rice fields in which the entire natural surroundings and the ancient parish ch...Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in Italy's museums: Campania
Second leg of the journey along Italy to discover animals, creatures, characters and fantastic places around the country: today we go to Campania. A project that Finestre Sull'Arte conducts in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture to find a new,...Read more...
Animals and fantastic places in the museums of Italy: Lombardy
Today begins our journey that will take you on a discovery of the animals, creatures and fantastic characters depicted in the works of art in museums in all regions of Italy, from North to South, including painting, sculpture and art objects, as well...Read more...
Lake Turano, what to see: five-step itinerary
Lake Turano is undoubtedly one of the most scenic places in Lazio among striking views, great biodiversity and enchanted villages where time seems to stand still. Lake Turano is a reservoir in eastern Sabina, in the province of Rieti, and lies on th...Read more...
Val di Noto, what to see: 10 places not to be missed
The Val di Noto represents one of the ideal destinations for a trip that combines culture, natural beauty, food and wine and much more. In Val di Noto, under the shining sun of Sicily you can literally stroll immersed in the history of a land that fo...Read more...
San Pellegrino Terme, what to see: five-step itinerary
San Pellegrino Terme: thermal waters, towering mountains and unparalleled style. Just 20 kilometers from Bergamo lies one of the most famous spas in the Belpaese. San Pellegrino Terme has been known for centuries for the quality of its waters, but it...Read more...
Bernardino Lanino, protagonist of the Piedmontese Renaissance. Works in Vercelli and Valsesia.
A center of great artistic production in the Piedmontese Renaissance, especially in the 16th century, is certainly Vercelli, whose main exponent is considered Gaudenzio Ferrari (Valduggia, c. 1477-80 - Milan, 1546), to whom we had already dedicated a...Read more...
Villages on Lake Garda, which ones to see: 10-step itinerary
Lake Garda: it is unspoiled nature nestled between the plains and the Alps, it is still living testimony to a very ancient past and the cradle of artistic and architectural masterpieces(here we talked about the 10 must-see art destinations on Lake Ga...Read more...
Maremma, what to see: 10 villages not to be missed
Maremma: a land waiting to be discovered. Straddling Tuscany and Latium, the Maremma is a land that is impossible not to fall in love with, among Italian-style wild west views, fashionable villages and beaches and many, many treasures guarded among t...Read more...
Mount Amiata, what to see: itinerary in 10 steps
Mount Amiata: an extinct volcano in the heart of Tuscany now an authentic paradise for lovers of the outdoors. Amiata, with its nearly 1,800 meters (6,500 feet) of height, stands imposingly tall over this corner of Tuscany and from its summit offers ...Read more...
Conero, what to see: itinerary in 10 steps
The Conero is an unmissable corner of Le Marche and all ofcentral Italy where the force of the elements and the creativity of man have shaped a unique environment. Crystal-clear waters, beaches surrounded by the sinuous profiles of the promontory, an...Read more...
San Miniato, what to see: 8 places not to be missed
San Miniato: art, crafts, good food and a rich history in the heart of Tuscany. Placidly nestled in the hills halfway between Pisa and Florence, San Miniato is one of the pearls of the region within which it has always played a far more important rol...Read more...
Valtellina, what to see: 10 places not to be missed
Valtellina is undoubtedly one of the most iconic places in the entire Alpine region. Thanks to the beauty of its mountains and the many resorts that dot its entire territory, Valtellina is a land that offers so much to the traveler in all seasons of ...Read more...
Sibillini Mountains, what to see: 10 stops among villages, nature and art
The Sibillini Mountains are a magical place in the heart of Italy. Beautiful landscapes, ancient villages and centuries-old traditions make the Sibillini Mountains with their National Park the perfect place for a "slow pace" vacation away from the hu...Read more...
Getting to know the Etruscan princes. An itinerary from Chianti to Valdichiana
The present province of Siena was in ancient times a central area for Etruscan civilization. Chiusi, one of the cities of the Etruscan dodecapolis, that is, the set of twelve city-states that gave rise to the Etruscan League, is located here, and in ...Read more...
What to see in the Aeolian Islands. 10 must-see stops
The Aeolian Islands are a wonder of nature that emerges powerfully from the waters of the Mediterranean. The Aeolian Islands-Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Stromboli, Filicudi, Alicudi, and Panarea-are located northeast of Sicily and are a unique spectacle...Read more...
Discovering the Mastallone Valley: what to see among art and culture
One of the three main valleys of Valsesia, along with Valgrande(here an in-depth look at the churches in the latter valley) and Valsermenza, is the Mastallone Valley , which takes its name from the Mastallone stream, a tributary of the Sesia River th...Read more...
Po Delta, what to see: journey in 10 stages
The Po delta is a cradle of nature and civilization on the border between Veneto and Emilia-Romagna. The Po delta is a symbol like few others of how close the relationship between the environment and man can be and how one can shape the other in its ...Read more...
Lake Bracciano, what to see: 10 must-see stops
Lake Bracciano is an important naturalistic oasis just a stone's throw from Rome, but not only. Lake Bracciano is an ideal place for a vacation that combines the outdoors with discovering the traditions of ancient civilizations and the secrets of pla...Read more...
Paestum, what to see: the 8 must-see stops
Paestum is one of the symbols of the magical land of Cilento. With its millennia-old history Paestum offers visitors the possibility of a journey back in time to discover the remains of the ancient Greek city in which stand out its imposing temples b...Read more...
Lake Iseo, what to see: 10 stops not to be missed
Lake Iseo is a gateway to the central Alps and at the same time a place easily accessible from the main cities of Lombardy. This dual nature of it, glamorous and wild at the same time, is perhaps the best key to understanding how much Lake Iseo has t...Read more...
Western Sicily, what to see: 10 towns and villages not to be missed
Western Sicily is one of the most visited places insouthern Italy. Always a crossroads in the country's history, it is known for the wild beauty of its landscape, including dreamy beaches and lush vegetation that looks like something out of an impres...Read more...
Santa Maria di Leuca, what to see: 5 places not to miss
Santa Maria di Leuca is one of the most resplendent pearls of a land as rich and full of charm as Salento. Santa Maria di Leuca is located on the southernmost tip of the heel of the boot and is certainly one of the most well-known tourist destination...Read more...
Salento, what to see: 10 places to visit in and around Lecce
Salento is one of Italy's most beloved destinations for its clear waters, white beaches and intense nightlife. However, Salento is much more than all this; it is an enchanted place where the beauty of nature is also accompanied by the charm of towns ...Read more...
Euganean Hills, what to see: 10 places to visit
In the heart of the Venetian plain, the Euganean Hills are an almost unexpected surprise for the traveler who has arrived in these parts to stop in the many cities of art: from Padua to Verona to, of course, Venice. The Euganean Hills with their Regi...Read more...
Cilento, what to see: 10 places not to be missed
Cilento: between nature reserves, archaeological sites among the most important in Italy and postcard-perfect landscapes. Cilento is an almost obligatory stop for anyone planning a trip to Campania. This strip of land in the province of Salerno enclo...Read more...
Gargano, what to see: 10 places not to be missed
The Gargano: forests, beaches, villages overlooking the sea and unique views. The Gargano is the ideal starting point for a vacation that does not involve any kind of renunciation or compromise. In fact, the Gargano offers crystal-clear waters and lu...Read more...
Ukraine has seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here are what they are
Always a bridge between East and West,Ukraine is a country rich in centuries-old history and traditions in which different souls and cultures have always coexisted. From the capital, Kiev, to Odessa on the Black Sea or even Lviv its cities are import...Read more...
Lake Bolsena, what to see: 10 places not to miss
Black sand, blue waters, green forests. Lake Bolsena never ceases to amaze. The shores of what is Europe's largest volcanic lake are a continuous succession of peninsulas and headlands, sandy beaches, cultivated fields and lush forests. Bursting natu...Read more...
Modica, what to see: 10 places in the baroque city
Exploring the secrets of Modica is a journey inside the history of Sicilian art and culture. Like the towns of the Val di Noto, this town in the province of Ragusa also suffered great damage in the devastating earthquake that struck the entire region...Read more...
Perfumes, mirrors and jewelry: the beauty of the Etruscan woman in Siena's museums
From the finds that have come down to us, we understand how Etruscan women must have cared a great deal about body care and beauty. The archaeological evidence found in the lands of Siena and displayed in the museums that are part of the Sienese Muse...Read more...
Langhe, what to see: 10 destinations among ancient and contemporary art and landscapes
The Langhe's rolling hills, forests, rivers, towns and small villages are endowed with a charm at once melancholy and almost magnetic. The Langhe, not surprisingly, have been not only the backdrop but the true protagonists of authentic masterpieces o...Read more...
Lake Trasimeno, what to see: 10 places of art
Set among the rolling hills ofUmbria, Lake Trasimeno is a natural wonder in the heart of central Italy. Always a crossroads for pilgrims and travelers, Lake Trasimeno is one of the most sought-after destinations for those in this part of Italy to vis...Read more...
Lake Maggiore, what to see among art and villages: 10 places not to be missed
Lake Maggiore is a unique place in terms of nature as well as history and culture. Framed by the majesty of the Alps, Lake Maggiore is characterized by a particularly mild climate that has made it a kind of ecological laboratory for Mother Nature sin...Read more...
What to see on the Amalfi Coast: 10 art treasures between Amalfi and Ravello
The Amalfi Coast is undoubtedly one of the most iconic places in all of Italy. With its streets overlooking the sea, the pastel-colored villages that climb up the steep slopes of the hills covered with Mediterranean scrub, and then the sun, which on ...Read more...
What to see on Lake Como: 10 places among basilicas and art treasures
Lake Como, fascinating and rich in history, an inexhaustible source of inspiration for artists and writers, is not only a glamorous destination but also a destination forart and culture lovers. With its deep blue waters set "between two unbroken chai...Read more...
What to see on Lake Garda: 10 artful destinations
Lake Garda: the deep blue of its crystal-clear waters, the green of lush vegetation, but also the white and gray of the mountains that surround it, and then again the austere colors of castles and forts that contrast with the rich colors of the life ...Read more...
Val Grande churches: four little-known art treasures in the Vercelli area
The Val Grande is the largest of the valleys in Valsesia, in the province of Vercelli: traversed by the Sesia River, it is famous not only for the marvelous landscape it offers to anyone who crosses it, but above all because it is dotted with small ...Read more...
Siena, an itinerary through the places of memory
It was July 3, 1944, when French troops entered Siena through Porta San Marco, a few hours after the Nazi-Fascists had left it: the city was in fact liberated "softly," without the din of cannonades and machine guns, since the Liberation Committee ha...Read more...
Real and fantastic animals in the lands of Siena: itinerary to discover the Sienese bestiary
Bears, lions, fish, amphibians, birds, fantastic creatures: there are many and of various species of animals that can be found depicted in sculptures, paintings or objects in the lands of Siena, or of which traces remain that go back even to prehisto...Read more...
Maria Lassnig's Self-Portrait narrated by Peter Assmann
Maria Lassnig's Self-Portrait concludes the series of four short videos in which the director of the Tiroler Landesmuseen in Innsbruck,Peter Assmann, narrated four masterpieces preserved at the Ferdinandeum. Maria Lassnig is an Austrian arti...Read more...
Peter Assmann narrates Gustav Klimt's Portrait of Josef Pembauer.
Hot on the heels of the two short videos devoted to Bernardo Strozzi's Portrait of Claudio Monteverdi andAngelika Kauffmann's Self-Portrait, Tiroler Landesmuseen director Peter Assmann discusses in another video another masterpiece preserved at the F...Read more...
An itinerary in Val d'Orcia in the footsteps of Pope Pius II, great humanist of the 15th century
Pius II, born Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini, can be considered a sui generis pope because he did not embark on an ecclesiastical career at a young age, as was usual for the time: in fact, he had his vocation as an adult, already in his 40s, and ascended...Read more...
Angelika Kauffmann's Self-Portrait in the words of the director of the Tiroler Landesmuseen
Among the eighteenth-century masterpieces housed at the Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum in Innsbruck is theSelf-portrait of Angelika Kauffmann in traditional Bregenzerwald costume, a work from 1781. Among the earliest members of the Royal Academy ...Read more...
Bernardo Strozzi's Portrait of Monteverdi narrated by the director of the Tiroler Landesmuseen
The Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum is Innsbruck's most important art museum, inside which the entire history of Tyrol, from the Stone Age to the present day, is housed. Masterpieces of ancient art include works by such wide-ranging authors as Remb...Read more...
Innsbruck city of art: 5 museums to learn about art in the capital of Tyrol
Austria 's fifth largest city and the capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck is the first major Austrian center one encounters coming out of Italy via the Brenner Pass, about an hour and a half's drive from Bolzano. Its name literally means "Bridge ov...Read more...
The fifteenth century in San Gimignano: works and artists between Florence and Siena
Year 1353: the city of San Gimignano, until then a free commune, signed the act of submission to Florence, and the event sanctioned the end of thepolitical independence of this important center near Siena, now universally known for its towers, the mo...Read more...
Assisi, an itinerary in 15 works to learn about St. Francis through art
"Simplicity, poverty and the love of God and men are for St. Francis of Assisi dwelling, protective and saving envelope, the result of a path of true faith aimed at imitating Christ in every aspect, even in pain": this is how the organizers of the ...Read more...
Where to see Andrea Mantegna's works in Italy. Journey through 11 cities
One of the leading artists of the Italian Renaissance, Andrea Mantegna (Isola di Carturo, 1431 Mantua, 1506) was long active in northern Italy and is known to have spread an antiquarian culture based on the observation and evocation of classi...Read more...
The Renaissance in Milan: 10 places to see in the city
When we think of the Renaissance, the wonders of cities such as Florence, Venice, Urbino, Padua, Mantua, Vicenza, partly of Rome, Bologna automatically emerge from our imagination. However, not many people immediately name Milan among the major R...Read more...
10 quiet places to see in Florence off the beaten path of mass tourism
Have you arrived in Florence without a reservation and couldn't find a ticket to go to the Uffizi? Did you want to go see Paolo Uccello's Giovanni Acuto in the Duomo but there is a long line to get in? Does the throng of tourists at the Accademia Gal...Read more...
10 little-known gems of art and history to see in and around Mantua
Mantua is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and its most visited treasures are famous: the Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo Te, the basilica of Sant'Andrea, and the Rotonda di San Lorenzo. Those who have more time may want to visit th...Read more...
Art in Val di Fiemme: 10 places to see
Val di Fiemme is one of the best-known valleys in the Dolomites, located mostly in Trentino, but with some of its offshoots also in South Tyrol, squeezed between the Lagorai mountains to the south and the Latemar mountains to the northeast. Known...Read more...
In the footsteps of Gaudenzio Ferrari, in Piedmont between Valduggia, Vercelli and Varallo
When one thinks of a prominent artist from the area of Vercelli and its surroundings in Piedmont, it is inevitable that Gaudenzio Ferrari (Valduggia, c. 1477-80 - Milan, 1546) immediately comes to mind. He is in fact considered the greatest...Read more...
Art in Livorno: 10 places to visit in the city
It is probably the least considered capital city in Tuscany, because many believe, wrongly, that Livorno has a more recent history than other better-known and, according to common perception, more pleasant (not only Florence, Siena and its neighbor a...Read more...
Discovering Friuli Venezia Giulia at low cost: the benefits of the FVGcard
To discover the beauties of Friuli Venezia Giulia and visit its main museums, exhibitions, monuments and caves for free, as well as take part free of charge in guided tours organized by PromoTurismoFVG or have audioguides available or even get discou...Read more...
10 places to see in Parma during Mercanteinfiera
From October 2 to 10, 2021, Mercanteinfiera, an event now in its 40th edition aimed at all fans of antiques, vintage collecting and historical design, returns to the Parma Fairs. One can find here iconic objects of designer design, including So...Read more...
Art in the Cinque Terre: 10 places to see between Riomaggiore and Monterosso al Mare
Wonderful landscapes, hidden coves, sheer cliffs, colorful villages: the Cinque Terre, in Liguria, attract millions of travelers from all over the world every year for their unquestionable scenic charm and uniqueness, which shows how, in thes...Read more...
Ten archaeological areas and parks to see in Lombardy
Many people may not know that Lombardy is a land of important archaeological sites ranging from prehistory to the Middle Ages. Usually people do not visit the region to take a trip into archaeology, but what we want to propose here is, precis...Read more...
App is born that leads to the discovery of Mauro Staccioli's sculptures in the Tuscan countryside
Esplora Staccioli, the new app accessible through a common browser and available in both Italian and English, which allows visitors to follow the itinerary of Mauro Staccioli 's (Volterra, 1937 - Milan, 2018) sculptures, mapped and georeferenced, wi...Read more...
Barcelona, with Airbnb you can sleep in Antoni GaudÃ's Casa Vicens for 1 euro
Spend a night inside an Antoni Gaudà masterpiece, the Casa Vicens in Barcelona, or the first house designed by the great Catalan architect, which opened to the public in 2017. And not only that: the overnight stay will cost a symbolic one ...Read more...
Visiting the USA and its museums: how to apply for ESTA?
Are you planning a trip to the USA to visit the most famous museums in the United States of America? The important thing is that, as soon as possible, you apply for the U.S. ESTA so that you can land or transit in the U.S. without any problem. What ...Read more...
Five spectacular churches to see for free in Venice
It's common knowledge: in Venice, you pay an entrance fee almost everywhere. Even in churches: if in the main cities of Italy it is usually the larger and more complex to maintain churches that charge an entrance fee, in the lagoon capital t...Read more...
Piedmont: 13 places to see in Stura Valley, including culture, art and nature
Nestled between the Alps, the Stura di Demonte Valley stretches in Piedmont, in the province of Cuneo, for more than sixty kilometers along an axis that joins Italy to France: starting from Cuneo it leads to the Colle della Maddalena, an imp...Read more...
Aboard Dante's Train, the historic convoy from Florence to Ravenna that passes through the poet's villages
On the occasion of the seven hundredth anniversary of Dante Alighieri's death, the Fondazione Fs Italiane has provided a historic train that will connect Florence to Ravenna with a slow route that will pass through and stop in the villages on the Fae...Read more...
Alexandria and Napoleon: the places that tell the story of the Battle of Marengo
The second Italian campaign of Napoleon Bonaparte (Ajaccio, 1769 - St. Helena, 1821) ended, on June 14, 1800, with the Battle of Marengo: the French army led by Napoleon defeated, against expectations, the Austrian army led by Michael von Melas, ne...Read more...
A kilometer of mosaics: the artistic promenade of Marotta in the Marche region
A kilometer of waterfront entirely covered in mosaics: more than two hundred in all. This is the project of the town of Marotta, in the Marche region, which in 2015 launched the initiative to deliver to citizens and tourists a colorful promenade crea...Read more...
Places of Mannerism in Tuscia and the Viterbo area: five sites to see in two days
A fief of the Farnese family, a land closely linked to the papal court and its exponents, an area where the great artists of Mannerism worked for several powerful lords of the sixteenth century: this is Tuscia, the area of northern Latium around Vite...Read more...
Journey to Byzantine Ravenna: five places to see in two days
Ravenna 's past is inextricably linked to the period when the city was part of theByzantine empire: in particular, Ravenna was for almost two centuries the capital of theExarchate of Italy, the district of the empire that controlled in territ...Read more...
The Leonardeschi: five museums in Milan to learn about their masterpieces
In art history, "Leonardesque" painters are defined as those painters who studied together with Leonardo da Vinci (Vinci, 1452 - Amboise, 1519) or whose art looked to that of the great Tuscan genius. They were a group of artists active in Milan (...Read more...
Ancient art in San Remo: five places to see in the city, in two days
When one thinks of the city of San Remo, the association of ideas with the two reasons for which it is famous, namely the Italian Song Festival and the Casino, is almost natural. But San Remo is not only the San Remo Festival, nor is it only the Casi...Read more...
Medieval art masterpieces on the Amalfi Coast: five places in two days
The name of Amalfi evokes not only that of the Amalfi Coast with its sea and wonderful sights, but also memories linked to medieval history: the symbol of Amalfi, the octagonal cross on a blue background, is one of the four that stand out on the ...Read more...
Raphael's works in Rome: five places to see in two days
The great Raphael Sanzio (Urbino, 1483 - Rome, 1520) spent a large part of his career in Rome: in fact, the painter left Florence at the end of 1508 after spending four years there and moved permanently to Rome, where he was to remain for the...Read more...
The spectacle of Baroque in Palermo: five churches to see in two days in the city
One of the main reasons for planning a trip to Sicily is the Baroque wonders scattered throughout the island, particularly in the Val di Noto, which moreover has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002. The regional capital, Palermo, can als...Read more...
Five places in Tuscany to see lesser-known works by Michelangelo in two days
Our new travel format Five Places in Two Days continues: after going to Mantua on the trail of Giulio Romano and to Parma and its environs to discover the works of Parmigianino, today's trip is to Tuscany to discover five places to see some lesse...Read more...
Works by Parmigianino in five places in and around Parma to see in two days
He is one of the most eccentric artists of the 16th century: he is Girolamo Francesco Mazzola, but he went down in art history as the Parmigianino (Parma, 1503 - Casalmaggiore, 1540). A very precocious artist, a restless genius, a tormented man:...Read more...
Five places to learn about Giulio Romano in and around Mantua in two days
Year 1524: one of the greatest artists of the time, Giulio Romano (Giulio Pippi de Iannuzzi; Rome, c. 1499 - Mantua, 1546) arrives in Mantua, called by the city's marquis, Federico II Gonzaga. It was the beginning of an indissoluble relationship,...Read more...
Zentrum Paul Klee, the world's largest collection of the artist in Renzo Piano's Three Hills
The Swiss capital, Bern, is home to the world's largest collection of works by one of the most famous artists active at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Paul Klee (Münchenbuchsee, 1879 - Muralto, 1940). Four thousand works including ...Read more...
Coreglia, the ancient village of emigrants who brought plaster figurines to the world
A scholar from Lucca, Guglielmo Lera, a profound connoisseur of the history of his land, noted in one of his articles, with a certain dose of irony, that in Coreglia Antelminelli, a village of medieval origins located on a hill in the center of t...Read more...
Poppi, between hermitages and castles in the silent forests of Casentino
Pupium Clausentinii agri caput, or "Poppi, capital of Casentino." Next to a year, 1440, the date from which the village of Poppi became part of Florentine rule. So reads the inscription that Giorgio Vasari, in the ceiling of the Salone dei Cinque...Read more...
Barga, the town of two sunsets: a little mountain Florence
Barga is said to be the only town in the world where it is possible to see two sunsets. It happens only twice a year: between January 29 and 31 and between November 10 and 12. It is on these dates that the right conditions occur: the sun first di...Read more...
Three of Europe's most beautiful castles in Italy. Here is where they are located
According to a survey by Jetcost, a search engine for airfares, hotels and car rentals, among the most fascinating castles in Europe three would be Italian. In fact, Europe is full of castles of all kinds: some almost in ruins, others in perfect cond...Read more...
As in a fifteenth-century painting: Cetona, the village beloved by Berenson
Bernard Berenson, the great art historian, said there are only two places in Italy that have preserved the spirit of the 15th century intact. One is Asolo, in the Veneto region. The other is Cetona, in Tuscany. However, things have changed a lot in A...Read more...
Casole d'Elsa, ten centuries of art in the hills of Siena
A cluster of stone and brick houses clinging to the ridge of a hill in the Sienese Montagnola, amid dense woods of holm oaks, looking on one side at the forest of Berignone and further away at Volterra, on another side still at the Valdelsa and, ...Read more...
A trek through art, nature and foliage in the Casentino Forests towards Camaldoli
We are in Tuscany, in Casentino, for a hiking trail dedicated to lovers of nature, art and trekking. A route suitable for everyone, to be taken in this autumn season, when the foliage becomes the protagonist. Starting from the Monastery of Cama...Read more...
Pienza, the ideal city of the 15th century born at the behest of a pope
For so many who have spoken of her, Pienza is the "ideal city" of the 15th century, the only example of a 15th-century city born (or, rather, restructured) according to a pre-established urban plan, in what Franco Cardini and Sergio Raveggi have ca...Read more...
Calci, from the splendors and rigors of the Charterhouse to the marbles of the Romanesque parish church
In Calci, the elders of the village still remember the Carthusian monks' spatiamentum , the "spacing out," or weekly walk, the only time they could get out of the Charterhouse, even though they could not speak to outsiders. They are the most inac...Read more...
Palazzuolo sul Senio, a remote piece of Romagna in the mountains of Tuscany
It is called Palazzuolo sul Senio, but to its inhabitants, who speak Romagnolo, it is "Palazôl." It is a Mugello village of just over a thousand inhabitants, nestled between two ridges of the Tuscan-Romagna Apennines along the Senio valley,...Read more...
Lucignano, a medieval castle in the Chiana Valley countryside
Tree of Life, Golden Tree, Tree of Love, Lucignano Tree. These are some of the names tradition has ascribed to one of the most famous reliquaries in the history of art, an extraordinary work of goldsmithing two and a half meters high, a splendid go...Read more...
Collodi, the ancient and steep village of Pinocchio
"Just past Altopascio, if you turn to the left, you see in the distance a long crawl of old casipole blackened by time, climbing up the back of a high and steep mountain, like a herd of bigie sheep. That crawl of casipole is the ancient castle of C...Read more...
Ten must-see villages in Switzerland
1. Ascona Located on the northern shore of Lake Maggiore, Ascona is the lowest village in Switzerland, in the vicinity of Locarno: it is therefore in the canton of Ticino, where Italian is the official language. The relaxing strolls along the la...Read more...
Loro Ciuffenna: in Valdarno among hills dotted with Romanesque churches
"Loro" is the real name of the village, the one attested since the Middle Ages: it comes from "laurus," laurel in Latin. "Ciuffenna," on the other hand, is the name of the stream that washes it. "Loro Ciuffenna " officially became the name of the v...Read more...
The village of Montescudaio, an ancient terrace overlooking the Cecina Valley and the sea
The alleys of Montescudaio are deserted at lunchtime. The only noise that can be heard is the rustling of the wind that rises from the sea and creeps through the narrow stone houses in the upper part of the village and then descends to sweep the tw...Read more...
Buonconvento, the "happy place" in the center of the Arbia valley, in the Crete Senesi
Giovanni Boccaccio tells of a certain Cecco di Fortarrigo, an avid gambler and legendary drinker, who, accompanying his dominus, Cecco Angiolieri, gambled away his own and his master's money (savings that were needed for a six-month stay in the March...Read more...
Cingoli, in the Marche hills where Lorenzo Lotto and a pope meet.
Cingoli, in the hills of the Marche region where Lorenzo Lotto and a pope meet.In the municipal reform books of Cingoli, a "supplicatione" from the prior of the church of San Domenico to the municipality of Cingoli is recorded on the date of February...Read more...
Montaione, a mystical village in the woods of the Florentine Valdelsa
Year 1500: Franciscan friars arrive in Montaione, a glassmaking village tucked away in the thickets of a green and wooded area of the Florentine Valdelsa. Among them is a Florentine monk, Friar Thomas of Florence, who before arriving in these hills...Read more...
Melancholy serenity: Spello, the Roman, medieval and Renaissance village
Meadows, trees, skies that "evoke classical idylls and woodland eclogues, in a spring coolness that is melancholic serenity." This is the image that Cesare Brandi derived from the splendid frescoes that Bernardino di Betto, who has gone down in...Read more...
Pitigliano, the little Jerusalem "fantastic appearance in the tranquility of the landscape"
The community of Pitigliano remembers with sorrow the year 1938, that of the racial laws. A sorrow that, of course, is felt by all of Italy, but which is particularly acute here, since, since the sixteenth century, this village that stands on a t...Read more...
The two lives of Populonia, ancient land of iron
In the common imagination, Populonia is linked to two strong, defining elements: the Etruscans and the landscapes. And it is true: Populonia was one of the largest, richest and most powerful cities of the Dodecapolis, flourishing thanks to its mi...Read more...
Certaldo, a piece of the Middle Ages in Boccaccio's hometown
Walking down the main street of the historic center of Certaldo, an abundant hundred meters paved in opus spicata and running between two wings of ancient buildings all in red brick, at a certain point, arrived about halfway, you will notice a house ...Read more...
Anghiari, the village of battle amid Renaissance masterpieces and street dining
If you say "Anghiari," you invariably think of two things: the battle of 1440, and Leonardo da Vinci. And the two are connected, since the great Renaissance genius was supposed to have painted the Battle of Anghiari on the surface of one of t...Read more...
Montagnana, between medieval walls and Giorgionesque ghosts
There is a piece of Montagnana that ended up in Rotterdam: it is a drawing depicting the Castle of San Zeno, a thirteenth-century fortress built by Ezzelino III da Romano (its keep, the Ezzelinian donjon, is still there, almost forty meters high, to ...Read more...
Tellaro, the "eternal song of the sea" that captivated David Herbert Lawrence
We are in the easternmost part of Liguria, on the border with Tuscany, on the alleys of a village perched on the top of a promontory: Tellaro, a dream of colorful houses hidden among the rocks of one of the most beautiful areas in Italy. It is the l...Read more...
On the square of Castell'Arquato. A journey through the Middle Ages in Emilia
The traveler arriving from Fiorenzuola d'Arda, from Lugnanano or from Bacedasco, will immediately be attracted by the crenellated towers of Castell'Arquato, by that "beauty that mysteriously reveals itself at the abrupt turn of the access roads to th...Read more...
Pinuccio Sciola's Giardino Sonoro in Sardinia, the park where sculptures play
"My sculptures for now are here, in the places where I planted them for them to take root and return to life. One day I don't know, I hope they will return to the Universe that generated them." That was what Pinuccio Sci ola (Giuseppe Sciola; San...Read more...
There is a fairy tale town in Tuscia all decorated with street art works
Street artist Stefania Marchetto, aka SteReal, has animated for the second year in a row with new fantasy characters the walls of Sant'Angelo di Roccalvecce, a small village in Tuscia, in the province of Viterbo, known as the village of fairy tales....Read more...
10 pilgrimage paths in Emilia Romagna, routes between art and the sacred
Pilgrimage routes are not only paths of faith, but also journeys through art and history, immersed in nature, and capable of often leading the pilgrim or traveler to discover little-known and little-visited places. Emilia-Romagna is one of the r...Read more...
Art in parks: 10 outdoor contemporary art collections to see in Tuscany
Tuscany, we have pointed out several times in our magazine, is often crushed by its reputation as the "cradle of the Renaissance," so much so that for many this region is associated exclusively with ancient art. In reality, Tuscany is a thriving...Read more...
10 beautiful artist parks to visit in Tuscany
Not everyone knows that Tuscany, in addition to being the region where the Renaissance was born (which, as everyone knows, had its origins in Florence), and an area where one can see great artistic masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th ce...Read more...
Ten archaeological sites to see in Tuscany, including Etruscans, Romans and the early Middle Ages
Tuscany is a land of a great ancient past: in the region there are Etruscan, Roman, and early medieval vestiges, not to mention the Ligurian Apuans of whom the conspicuous heritage of stele statues remains, now preserved in the archaeological muse...Read more...
St. Peter's Church in Leuven, a jewel of Brabant Gothic. In 12 stages
In the central Grote Markt, the central square of the city of Leuven (Leuven), in Flanders, stands the collegiate church of St. Peter (Sint-Pieterskerk), one of the greatest masterpieces of the Brabant Gothic: a monument so precious that it was dec...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in Puglia
1. Monte Sant'Angelo Rising on a spur of the Gargano promontory, it was founded around the year 1000, although its history is older: the cave where the sanctuary of St. Michael was founded in the 5th century is located here, according to tradi...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
1. Aquileia It was founded in 181 B.C. and soon became one of the most important cities in northern Italy, given its location, a crossroads of trade between East and West, North and South. It was then destroyed by Attila in the 5th century, an...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in Abruzzo
1. Pacentro The earliest records of Pacentro date back to the 8th century, but most of the monuments that distinguish it today date back to the period between the 13th and 15th centuries, that is, to the so-called "caldoresque period," when Pacent...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in the Marche region
Ten villages to visit in the Marche region1. Loreto It is one of the main pilgrimage destinations of the Catholic world, because here is the Basilica of the Holy House, or the imposing church built around what is believed to have been the house of...Read more...
Getting to know the Flemish Renaissance... in Flanders: a journey in ten stages
It is known that Italian museums abound with masterpieces of Flemish Renaissance art. But if one wanted to get to know the Flemish Renaissance in the land of its origin, Flanders, what could be the stops to see the places of the great masters up ...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in Sardinia
1. Castelsardo The village's foundation dates back to 1102: its history began with the Dorias, who called it "Castel Genovese." When it was conquered by the Spaniards it changed its name to "Castell'Aragonese" and assumed its present name in 1...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in Tuscany
1. Fosdinovo We know of the existence of the town of Fosdinovo since the 11th century, but the first attestation of the present toponym dates back to the 14th century (originally, the village was known as "Faucenova"). Fosdinovo was for many c...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in Trentino-Alto Adige
1. Castelrotto It is located in a scenic area of great value, within the Schlern Nature Park and on the slopes of the Seiser Alm, a circumstance that has made Castelrotto (Kastelruth in German) a summer and winter resort. However, it is also a place...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in Campania
1. Atrani Atrani, with an area of just 0.120 square kilometers, is the smallest municipality in Italy by area. It is located on a promontory of the Amalfi Coast, and its origins are unknown: the earliest historical records date back to the 10t...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in the Aosta Valley
1. Saint-Pierre Attestations from prehistoric times testify that the site of today's Saint-Pierre was the site of the first settlements in the Aosta Valley: the village is built around two medieval castles, belonging to the two families that held ...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in Basilicata
1. Craco The present-day municipality of Craco is a modern town of just 700 inhabitants who reside in the hamlet of Craco Peschiera, but the real attraction is the historic center, now a ghost town: it is in fact uninhabited, due to a landslid...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in Sicily
1. Marzamemi It is a hamlet of the municipality of Pachino, and is still a fishing village devoted mainly to tuna fishing: in fact, here there is one of the most important tuna fisheries (i.e., a structure in which tuna is caught and slaughtered) ...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in Piedmont
1. Barolo Barolo is one of the main centers of the Langhe and is universally known for the wine produced here, which bears the same name as the village. But that's not all: it is also an important international center for music and letters, si...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in Lazio
1. Caprarola The village of Caprarola, clinging to a tufa spur in the environs of Viterbo, was anciently a fief of the Farnese family, who have left a vivid testimony of their presence here, the spectacular Palazzo Farnese di Caprarola, a 16th-cen...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in Liguria
1. Dolceacqua A picture-postcard village in the province of Imperia, not far from Ventimiglia and the French border, Dolceacqua lies not far from the sea and occupies a hill near the Nervia stream: the humpback bridge that crosses it is, along...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in Molise
1. Castelpetroso Castelpetroso is a village of just under two thousand inhabitants, in the province of Isernia, which has very ancient origins (the village was formed in Norman times), and in part still preserves ancient vestiges, but it is mo...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in Emilia Romagna
1. Castell'Arquato On the hills of the Val d'Arda valley lies the medieval village of Castell'Arquato, situated on the top of a hill overlooking the surrounding landscape. In fact, Castell'Arquato originated in the Middle Ages (there is a docu...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in Calabria
1. Gerace Located near Reggio Calabria, it is an ancient medieval town that lies in the heart of the Aspromonte National Park, on the top of a hill from which there is a vast panorama of Locride, reaching as far as the sea. There had been sett...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in Umbria
1. Città della Pieve Art enthusiasts remember Città della Pieve, a village in the province of Perugia, because it is the birthplace of one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance, Pietro Vannucci, known as Perugino, who was Raphael'...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in Veneto
1. Valeggio sul Mincio The town lies on the border between the provinces of Verona and Mantua, and the territory of the municipality ranges from the moraine hills surrounding Lake Garda to the plains. Settlements in the vicinity of today's tow...Read more...
Ten villages to visit in Lombardy
We are inaugurating a new column today, #torneremoaviaggiare: a hashtag to give you travel ideas to mark for when we can finally get back on the road. In each issue, ten different villages for each region of Italy, including hidden gems, art, histo...Read more...
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The Snow Labyrinth of Chamois, a work of Land Art in the most unspoiled Aosta Valley
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Journey through the Medici fortresses of Romagna
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Valnerina, what to see: 10 places not to miss
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The labyrinth overlooking the Po: the Castle of Gabiano
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Masterpieces of the Flemish world at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Jacopo Suggi - 19/11/2024 -
Monte Vibiano Vecchio, a labyrinth and a castle in the heart of Umbria
Redazione - 18/11/2024 -
Keil Space's artistic revolution in Florence: the observer at the center as co-creator
Luca Rossi - 15/11/2024 -
The Fondaco dei Tedeschi, history and transformations of a symbol of Venice
Redazione - 15/11/2024 -
Andrea Pozzo's masterpiece: the Glory of St. Ignatius in Rome
Federico Giannini, Ilaria Baratta - 14/11/2024 -
Sumptuous and cloistered. The Castle of Moncalieri
Federico Giannini - 10/11/2024 -
The Museum of Mediterranean Weaving in Castelsardo: a museum for an ancient craft technique
Redazione - 01/11/2024 -
The Treasure of the Grand Dukes and the collecting of the Tuscan court
Jacopo Suggi - 29/10/2024
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By Federico Giannini - published on 17/11/2024 alle 15:57:03 - 0 Commenti - Artissima? Boring as hell. In Turin this year it was better to enjoy the sunshine
By Federico Giannini - published on 03/11/2024 alle 21:47:52 - 0 Commenti - Henri Cartier-Bresson, the decisive instant of the South
By Maurizio Cecchetti - published on 16/11/2024 alle 11:36:10 - 0 Commenti - One hundred years since the Surrealist Manifesto. What the Surréalisme exhibition at the Centre Pompidou looks like.
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By Leonardo Bison - published on 23/11/2024 alle 12:36:03 - 0 Commenti - Lazzaro Bastiani. An artist on the margins of the greats of the early Venetian Renaissance.
By Camilla Fattore - published on 06/11/2024 alle 11:19:38 - 0 Commenti
