Rome in winter is full of surprises. There’s no telling if you’ll be freezing at unusually low temperatures at the end of February or sweating under your winter jacket with spring-like weather in early December. Whether you’re lucky to visit the Italian capital in gorgeous sunny weather or end up spending an entire week with…
The capital of the picturesque region of Tuscany, Florence is the cradle of Renaissance art and architecture and one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Boasting stunning historical landmarks, beautiful churches, medieval squares and buildings, and many remarkable museums, the landmarks of Florence have much to offer every kind of traveler. The architecture and…
When traveling to Florence, there’s one landmark that stands head and shoulders above the rest as an absolute must-see attraction: the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, simply known as the Florence Duomo. While the Duomo and its famous Brunelleschi Dome may be famous worldwide, not everyone knows that the cathedral is just one piece…
Florence is a beautiful city known as the “Cradle of the Renaissance,” and it features not only stunning landmarks, but some of the best museums in Italy. This rich cultural heritage is an absolute must-see for anyone, but especially for aficionados of art history! However, if you plan on spending a considerable length of time…
While the big, famous cities like Florence, Siena, and Pisa are mandatory stops for any visitor traveling to Tuscany, the Central Italian region is also home to countless delightful little towns. Although they fly under the radar for most travelers, a closer look reveals that these charming little locales are just as worthy of attention….
Let’s be honest: the whole city of Rome is basically one big open-air museum. You’ve got the Colosseum right next to the crumbling-yet-magnificent ruins of the Roman Forum, the Spanish steps adjacent to Trevi Fountain… and even a literal pyramid from Egypt in the middle of a traffic circle. Plus, all these incredible Rome landmarks…
Azure waters, rugged coastline, candy-colored houses in every color of the rainbow: the Cinque Terre, Italian for ‘five lands’, of the Italian Riviera are too beautiful to be true. Connected by hiking trails and train, these five villages are part of the protected lands of Cinque Terre National Park, and they collectively became a UNESCO…
Sardinia is a stunner, with sand so silky and water so crystal-clear and ice-blue that it looks as if you’re in the Caribbean, not the Mediterranean. So it should come as a surprise to absolutely no one that Sardinia is one of the top beach destinations in Italy. The island is home to some of…
The most modern city in Italy, Milan is considered one of the world’s leading cities for fashion and design, full of boutiques and designer flagship stores like Prada and Gucci. This northern city is also Italy’s financial center, the capital of Lombardy, and one of Italy’s great cultural hubs, home to a wide variety of…
