Places of interest

Italy, Ravenna – The City of Mosaics

Published: 5.1.2018

Ravenna is one of the most historic cities in Italy. Between the years 402 and 476 it was the capital of the Western Roman Empire. Today, it is home to almost 160 thousand people. Every year a summer opera and classical music festival takes place here.

Italy, Torino – Not Just the Shred of Torino II

Published: 29.12.2017

Today we continue in our walk in the home of the famous Shred of Torino.

Italy, Torino – Not Only About the Shred of Torino

Published: 22.12.2017

Perhaps you have heard of this city for its famous Shred of Torino, a piece of shred in which Jesus Christ was wrapped upon his crucifixion. The face apparent on the face of the shred allegendly belongs to Christ himself. The shred has been a subject of debates for long years; much research have been done to prove or disprove its authenticity.

Italy, Florence – The City of Titans of Art

Published: 15.12.2017

We return to Florence, Italy, to see other interesting places.

Italy, Florence – The Cradle of Renaissance I

Published: 8.12.2017

Last week we introduced you the Renaissance town of Siena and mentioned Florence was its great competitor. To make a better idea of Florence (or Firenze if you will), we together hit its streets today.

Italy, Siena – A Renaissance Town

Published: 1.12.2017

Siena is situated in central Tuscany, the cradle of Reneissance. Its people are often considered a nation within a nation.

Italy, Cinque Terre – Visiting Quiant Towns

Published: 24.11.2017

Cinque Terre is national park and listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will fall in love with this Italian region. There are not monumental landmarks of antiquity or Middle-Ages as you may see in Rome, Bologna or Pisa. Yet still local atmosphere is splendid. Cinque Terre is an area consisting of five beautiful towns (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso al Mare). Not long ago (in the 1960s), tourists almost didn't know about them. Even if they did, it would be very difficult to reach them, i.e. only by boat. Today, you may travel there by car but don't expect your ride to be an easy one.

Italy, Bologna – Monumental Basilica and Other Landmarks

Published: 17.11.2017

Today we take another look at the beautiful city of Bologna.

Italia, Bologna – Not Only about Spaghetti Bolognese

Published: 10.11.2017

Tourists often consider Bologna to be the most attractive city in Italia. One of the reasons for that is local great food which reached international fame. But before we get to it, let's take a look around.

Italy: Other Popular Islands in the Venetian Lagoon

Published: 8.7.2017

Discovering the center of Venice is amazing experience culture- and tourist-wise. Many tourists are at one place at one time. The are is hugh, though. Sometimes, you get this feeling that you need to escape this big city noise and enjoy some peace. Hop on a mass public transit boat and set off for tranquil islands nearby.