In Lazio's Viterbo province and in the heart of the ancient Etruscan land of Tuscia, lie two of the civilization's most important necropolises and tombs: Tuscania and Tarquinia. The two cities are just 25 minutes apart and make an excellent day trip from nearby Lake ...

Where can you find the best in Italian luxury vehicles (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, and Maserati), delicious food, and a beautiful historic center? Modena, of course! In the heart of the Emilia-Romagna region, Modena is located almost exactly between Parma and Bologna. Let's go! Historic Center Modena is a ...

The Republic of San Marino is a sovereign state located within the borders of Italy's Emilia-Romagna and Marche regions. Like Vatican City, Monaco, or the country of Liechtenstein, it is a microstate or a very small state with very few people. San Marino happens to ...

In part I of our article on Matera we explored Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, or the rupestrian part of the ancient city. Part II will focus on other parts of the city (and beyond) that should definitely be included in any visit to Matera. We'll also ...

One of the most striking and now recognizable cities in the entire world, Matera is the mysterious "Città dei sassi" or "the City of Stone". Virtually unknown to tourists until the late '90s and early 2000s, Matera has gone from one of the most impoverished cities ...

In the southern part of the island of Sicily, the surreal looking city of Ragusa erupts from the hillside. We are in the Val di Noto, where Ragusa is one of seven cities to be included as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.  Ragusa's Millenial History Ragusa is a ...

The ancient city of Tivoli is located just 30 km east of Rome and has born witness to 3,000 years of history, yet is still attracting curious visitors today. The poet Virgil called it Tibur Superbum because it was a meeting point for various cultures. Villa d'Este ...

Just 30 kilometers north of Naples, you'll find one of the most exquisite palaces in all of Europe- the Royal Palace of Caserta. It rivals Versailles for its architecture and gardens, and by volume, it is the largest palace in the world. Let's find out ...

Civita di Bagnoregio is by far the most mysterious, magical place I have ever visited. It is on the World Monuments Fund watch list as an "endangered" city. It is known as "the dying city" in Italian because in the winter months, the population dwindles ...

If you plan on visiting Catania, then this little guide on what to do and see is a must-read! Catania is a city full of culture, tradition and mouth-watering dishes! And don't underestimate its fantastic sea and the countless possibilities on Mount Etna! A Little History Founded ...