The Marecchia Valley, or Valmarecchia, is a valley that encompasses parts of Tuscany, the Marches, and the Emilia-Romagna regions of central Italy. This is the land of the ancient Villanovan civilization, of the Malatesta family, and of hilltop villages and castles that seem to be frozen ...

The beautiful city of Ferrara is located in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. It may not always be on the top of a tourist's list when visiting Italy, but we can assure you that it has a lot to offer! After all, it wasn't named a UNESCO ...

Immersed in the Mount Vulture area, the city of Venosa is located in one of the most luxurious places in the Basilicata region. The Vulture Volcano (Monte Vulture), now extinct, made this land especially fertile and attractive for the populations of the past. In the ...

With its almost infinite waterfront, its unmistakable smell of focaccia, and its vast artistic heritage, Bari is certainly one of the most important cities in Puglia. Part coastal town, although it's not renowned for its beaches, and part nightlife, Bari offers a wonderful mix to its ...

In Trentino's Val di Non lies one of the most well-preserved medieval castles in the entire region- Thun Castle. This massive fortress is just 30 minutes from the city of Trento and about 45 minutes from Bolzano. Let's find out more about the magnificent Thun ...

Montemerano is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy". Located in southern Tuscany's Maremma region, Montemerano is just 10 minutes from the famous Saturnia hot springs. Let's find out what to see in this picturesque Tuscan hamlet. It's hard not to fall in love with ...

In the heart of the ancient Etruscan region known as Tuscia and close to the Tuscan border, lies the beautiful lake and town of Bolsena. This medieval town offers visitors a perfect holiday experience with its quaint historic center and gorgeous lake. It is also ...

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 ...

In Italy's northern region of Trentino-Alto Adige (also known as South Tyrol in English), lies the beautiful city of Rovereto. This city is full of culture, history, delicious food, and breathtaking countryside. Let's find out what to see in Rovereto! Located between Trento and Verona in ...

©www.facebook.com/ilcastellodirivalta/ Just outside of Piacenza, and an hour from Parma, lies the medieval hamlet of Rivalta (sometimes referred to as Rivalta-Trebbia) with its castle. Positioned along the Trebbia river, Rivalta's history dates back to Roman times. Today, it is one of the most spectacular castles in ...