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.
Although the actual city of Rome may look quite flat to visitors, it is surrounded by beautiful hills and mountains. When the city was born, it was actually formed by a number of settlements that where scattered in what became known as the Seven Hills of Rome (i Sette Colli di Roma, in Italian), and … Read more
Venice is easily one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and certainly one of the most visited cities in Italy, second only to Rome. The city can get quite intense, actually – packed as it is with tourists. And although there are many things to do to keep you busy, you may at … Read more
Viterbo, the capital of the gorgeous Tuscia, is one of the lesser visited and probably most underrated cities in Italy; the perfect place to escape if you wish to visit a part of the country that has yet to be discovered by mass tourism (it has none of the tourist crowds of Rome or Florence), … Read more
Francesco Borromini was one of the many masterminds that contributed to shaping Rome as we know it today. Along with Michelangelo and Bernini, his most famous rival, Borromini’s story is strictly linked to that of the Italian capital. If you are visiting the Eternal City, you should not miss on the chance of admiring the … Read more
Getting tickets to the Colosseum in Rome is easier than you can imagine. Continue reading to find a way that suits you! You have finally arrived in Rome, the Eternal City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and you’ve had a great time till the moment you’ve laid foot there. The Colosseum from a distance looks … Read more
Are you traveling to Rome for the first time? Then, visiting the Colosseum is an absolute must! The most iconic attraction in the Eternal City, its undisputed symbol, and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, the Colosseum certainly is an impressive sight, and one you really should not miss. Pass by … Read more
Often referred to as the first ever built highway, the Via Appia Antica (Appian Way in English) is a perfect example of the might of the Roman Empire and of how masterful Roman engineers were. Today, the Parco Regionale dell’Appia Antica is one of the most interesting places to visit in Rome, whether you wish … Read more
Known in Italian as Campidoglio, the Capitoline Hill is one of Rome’s famous Seven Hills. You’ll find it right at the center of the city, close to the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. It’s sandwiched between the famous Roman Forum and the historic center of the Campus Martius. There are many reasons to visit … Read more