As the saying goes, "When opportunity knocks..." and once again this summer, visitors will have the extraordinary opportunity to see the mosaic floors of the Duomo in Siena. If you're thinking this isn't a big deal, think again. Giorgio Vasari himself called them "the most ...

Castellabate is located on the stretch of the Tyrrhenian coast known as Cilento. Lesser-known to tourists than the more publicized Amalfi Coast, this area runs from Capaccio-Paestum to Sapri and is every bit as beautiful. What to See in Castellabate Castellabate literally means the "abbot's castle" and ...

Deep in the Italian peninsula in the Basilicata region lies the hilltop village of Rotondella. Named for its unique position overlooking the Ionian Sea, Rotunda Maris is also referred to as the “Balcony of the Ionian”. This little hamlet is a must-see if you are ...

Just when you thought that you had discovered (or at least read about) almost all of Tuscany’s beautiful villages, you find out there’s more. Bolgheri is situated just a short distance from the coast, has amazing wine, and getting there will put you on one ...

When you think of Tuscany you think of lush, green hills and cypress tree-lined roads and of course, sunflower fields; sunflowers as far as the eye can see in some cases. If you haven't been to Tuscany, I wish I could tell you it was ...

Recanati is a Medieval walled city in the Marche region, formed in the 12th century from the union of three castles. The result is a longer than usual hilltop town, which makes a striking impression as you approach it by car. Who Was Giacomo Leopardi? Recanati is ...

Have you ever been to a place where so much sadness and tragedy occurred that you almost feel like you shouldn't take any pictures? And if you do take any, then you should definitely refrain from smiling out of respect for those who came before ...

Palermo's cathedral is fascinating not just for tourists, but even for the locals who pass by on a daily basis. During the daytime, the Romanesque, Norman, Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical details are all visible, and in the evening, aglow with yellow light, it becomes even ...

Our journey begins in the Campania region, in between the mountains and the sea: the Cilento Coast. Get ready to be awestruck because this part of Italy is still somewhat of a well-kept secret, far from the masses.  Starting Point: The City of Salerno We'll begin our ...

Many people may not realize that multiple Roman colosseums still exist not just in Italy but throughout the former Roman Empire. However, among Italians, when you hear someone say "The Colosseum", let there be no mistake, there really is only one. We're of course referring ...