Sapri and Pisacane's Expedition The older generation of Italians will surely remember this beautiful poem by Luigi Mercantini, "The Gleaner of Sapri", which tells of the unfortunate expedition of Carlo Pisacane. On June 28, 1857, Pisacane and about 300 other men arrived in the Gulf of ...

The arrival of spring is highly-anticipated by everyone, but for those who love nature, it is especially momentous. Places like the Hermitage of Cupramontana in the Ancona province of Italy's central Marche region are a prime example of Mother Nature at her finest.  The Hermitage of ...

The historic villas of Messina are a little hidden and silent in their majesty. They are the testimony of many different lives, which have been a source of pride for the city. Recently, some of them have been opened to the public, and everyone has ...

How about a relaxing day along the Sile river in the province of Treviso? If you're in the area, you won't want to miss this rare opportunity.  The Regional Natural Park of the River Sile extends over an area that includes 11 municipalities between the provinces of ...

The symbol of Florence- the iris, il giglio, la fleur de lis- is blooming now at the Iris Garden (Giardino dell'Iris) in the heart of the Tuscan city. Witnessing the blooms is truly a wonder of Mother Nature. Under normal circumstances*, the gardens would be open between late April and ...

Can you feel the spring breeze? It's time to get out into the warm, fresh air! Discover new enchanting places in the Veneto region. Located between the regions of Veneto and Emilia-Romagna, the Po’ Delta Park is one of the most fascinating natural oases with a vast ...

There is no greater thrill than the sight of Messina for those who arrive by ferry from the opposite shore of the strait. The magic begins when you breathe in the sea air, which will stay with you during your entire visit. The atmosphere is made even ...

Italy has some of the most picturesque cycling routes on the planet whether it's along the sheer cliffs of Liguria, through the rolling hills of Tuscany, or, in this case, among the jagged peaks of the Dolomites. The path known as the Fiemme and Fassa ...

The most suggestive scenery of South Tyrol: the Sciliar Dolomites and the Siusi Alps. Inhale and exhale. Savor the atmosphere. The purity and clarity of the air are already enough to convince any mountain lover to stay for days! Immersed in one of the most ...

Fairytale valleys, enchanted woods, regenerating silence. The surprises hidden in the woods of northern Italy are infinite. There are places where contact with nature is profound and almost overwhelming. This is the case in the Scalve Valley, a mountain community situated between the provinces of Bergamo and Brescia, in ...