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 ...

If you enjoying visiting off the beaten path type places and even eclectic locations like the Tarot Garden in Capalbio, then La Scarzuola is for you! What is La Scarzuola you ask? Other than being very difficult to pronounce, it just might be one of ...

The city of Vicenza in Italy's Veneto region is also known as the "City of Palladio", the architect who made it famous. To give you an idea of just how special it is, the entire historic center is officially a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Vicenza's Major ...

Most people don't realize that the region of Puglia (Apulia) has the longest coast of any of the Italian regions (excluding the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, of course). From its northern-most coastal town to the bottom of the heel of Italy's boot, Santa Maria ...

Let's begin by clarifying that this is not your ordinary castle. The Rocchetta Mattei Castle is not Medieval, nor is it Swabian, nor Aragonese. It might just be what you would least expect to find in the hills of the Emilia-Romagna region, yet, there it ...

The Castle of Celsa is a jewel surrounded by the lush Tuscan hills, in the municipality of Sovicille, province of Siena. I had the pleasure to visit it several times and I was enchanted by its beauty at various times throughout the day depending on the ...

The Castle of Civitacampomarano which overlooks the village was erected under the rule of the Balzos, or Carafas, between the Mordal and the Vallone Grande streams. Vallone Grande is also one of the tributaries of the Biferno River. The castle replaced an older watchtower dating back ...

    From December 4-8, 2019, the new architectural site of La Nuvola by Fuksas, in the Eur district in Rome, will host the 18th edition of Più Libri, Più Liberi, the National Fair of Small and Medium-sized Publishing. What to Expect Visitors will be able to browse through ...

    If you have already visited Bolzano's city center, then it's time to see another side of Bolzano beyond the "classic tour" of the historic center. Follow these recommendations for an unconventional tour and experience a side of Bolzano most tourists never see.  Bolzano is actually divided ...