Discover the best places to visit in Italy, the many cities and archeological sites sites, and learn how to plan a perfect holiday wherever you go.
There are many wonderful things to do in Pisa. The Tuscany city provides the perfect place to ponder the past. While you might be drawn to this world-famous city for its namesake tower, there’s much more to this former city-state to discover. From its groundbreaking Medieval art and architecture, charming chapels, exciting narrow lanes of … Read more
Finding accommodation in Florence can be tricky. Deciding exactly where to stay in Florence depends on a lot of factors — not just your budget. If you’ve been to Florence before, for example, perhaps you won’t want to stay in the center of the city. Or, for those who only have a couple of days … Read more
Located in the the quaint Tivoli, a lovely small town close to Rome, Hadrian’s Villa (Villa Adriana in Italian) is a truly impressive site. Once the representation of the opulence and wealth of Roman emperors, Hadrian’s Palace remains to date a must visit site for history buffs. You can visit on day trips from Rome … Read more
Located in the lovely Tivoli, a small town at a stone’s throw from Rome, Villa d’Este and Tivoli Gardens are an impressive example of Renaissance grandeur. The country estate of pope-wanna-be Cardinal Ippolito d’Este, son of Alfonso d’Este and Lucrezia Borgia (daughter of Pope Alexander VI), Villa d’Este and Tivoli Gardens are easy to visit … Read more
With one full week in Rome, you will really get to know the city well and can even push yourself beyond the city limit. A week in the city means having enough time to appreciate the top tourist attractions and to explore the lesser known ones. Mind you: even if you have 7 days in … Read more
Traveling from Rome to the Amalfi Coast sounds like a dreamy thing to do on your Italian vacation. However, the two destinations are further away from one another than you might think. The journey is a little long for a quick, spontaneous day trip. However, with some careful planning (and leaving very early in the … Read more
If you are considering a road trip across the south of Italy, you should definitely add Alberobello, Puglia, to your itinerary. This small town of little over 10000 people is known for the trulli (that’s the plural of trullo), tiny white dry stone huts with a domed, conical roof that in their traditional version were … Read more
In order to visit the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums you need pre-purchased tickets: you can no longer simply show up at the door, wait in line for your turn, purchase the ticket and walk in. While one of the most common sights in Rome used to be that of tourists in line to visit … Read more