Monthly Archives: September 2014

Monument of the Four Moors

One of the most famous landmarks in Livorno Italy is a monument located near the Port of Livorno. This work of art, which dates back to the Renaissance period, is called “Monumento dei quattro mori” (Monument of the Four Moors). This powerful monument, depicting four Moors, was dedicated to Grand Duke Ferdinando I. The monument […]

Ancient Roman Port – Ostia Antica

Ostia Antica is an ancient port in Rome, an easy 30 minute ride from the city, is a great alternative to Pompeii, especially with kids. After the fall of Rome, Ostia Antica, the city’s port on the Mediterranean, was buried by centuries of river mud. As a result, like Pompeii much farther south, it is […]

Hilly Seaside Comune – Letojanni

Letojanni is a hilly seaside comune which is located on the northeastern coast of Sicily. Villas here get a commanding view of the Ionian Sea, thanks to the hilly terrain surrounding the coast, and its proximity to popular tourist spots such as Gallodoro and Taormina make it an even more attractive choice. The pebbled beach […]

Montargano Mascali

The picturesque dream destination to consider in Europe is Italy, when you are planning for a vacation. Italy has many places of tourist attraction to be explored, like the wineries of Tuscany, lake regions of Como and Maggiore, Amalfi coast, ancient Greek and Roman ruins of southern Italy and Sicily. If you are looking for […]

Art City – Padova

For the locals, it is Padova, while for some it is better known as Padua. But to St. Anthony, his city may have different names but it will never change in his reverie. Once you’re there, marvel at the amazing Gothic works of art in Northern Italy. The city is also the birthplace of Asconius […]

Come September…Madonna of the Sea

Italy is the picturesque dream destination to consider in Europe, when you are planning for a vacation. Italy has many places of tourist attraction to be explored, like the wineries of Tuscany, lake regions of Como and Maggiore, Amalfi coast, ancient Greek and Roman ruins of southern Italy and Sicily and many more.Italy is a […]

Ponte Vecchio

Ponte Vecchio is Florence’s most famous bridge. The Ponte Vecchio, which spans the Arno River from Via Por Santa Maria to Via Guicciardini, is also Florence’s oldest bridge, having been spared from bombing during World War II. The Ponte Vecchio was built in 1345 to replace a bridge that had been destroyed in a flood. […]

A Chocolicious Treat at Casa del Cioccolato

There is an extraordinary place on the outskirts of Perugia, Italy where visitors can discover all there is to know and love about the pleasures of chocolate. It is the Perugina Casa del Cioccolato. Opened in 2007 on Perugina’s centennial anniversary, Casa del Cioccolato fascinates visitors from far and wide. The Casa del Cioccolato has […]

The Mole Antonelliana -Turin

The Italian city of Turin is only a drive away from France and the appeal of this city is more French-influenced than other Italian cities. One of the most famous tourist sites are the Mole Antonelliana and the National Cinema Stadium. The Mole Antonelliana is an unmistakable icon within the Turin cityscape. Built between 1863 […]