Published on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 by Kathy McCabe Along with Alec Baldwin, Penelope Cruz, Roberto Benigni and a host of other actors, the city of Rome plays a central character in Woody Allen’s new film, To Rome With Love.  Allen is known for making a city the focal point of many of his movies, such as  Barcelona in Vicky Cristina Barcelona and he has done it again with Rome. The plot revolves around “a...

Published on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 by JacobMartin The famous Circus Maximus in Rome was an entertainment stadium used for chariot racing and other sports during the historic days. This famous race track had an underground Mithraic Temple which is mysteriously obscured 45 feet below ground. The Mithraeum discovered in 1931, is in fact a temple devoted to the Pagan God ‘Mithras’. Mithraism has its roots somewhere b...

Published on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 by Kathy McCabe Yes, you read right: an entire village in the hills of Tuscany is for sale on eBay at a price of a bit more than $3 million dollars (2.5 million euros).  If you're looking for more than just an Italian vacation but rather to live in Italy the lord of your own domain, this might be for you...The village  of Pratariccia, about 25 miles from Florence overlooking ...

Published on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 by JacobMartin With its public squares, piazza and opera houses Turin is perfect place to visit in this holiday season. Famously known as “Little Paris “it has preserved the charm of it olden days to provide a rare glimpse through the rich history of the region If you are visiting Italy don’t forget to Travel to Turin to have lovely times with your friends and family. With its...

Published on Saturday, July 7, 2012 by Daniel Looking for a perfect place to relax and forget your worries! Visit San Casciano dei Bagni in Italy to feel rejuvenated and refreshed. Located at about 70 km southeast of Siena, San Casciano Dei Bagni is blessed with untouched natural beauty and makes for an ideal vacation spot. It marks its importance as one of the frequently visited Italy travel destinations. ...

Published on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 by JacobMartin With mesmerizing coastlines, beautiful landscapes, and numerous ancient caves to explore, Marina di Camerota is a perfect town to spend a refreshing holiday with friends. Lying along the beautiful Italian coast, it attracts tourists from across the globe throughout the year. If you’re planning to travel around Italy this summer, make sure you visit this town. It’s...

Published on Saturday, June 30, 2012 by Daniel It is not without reason they say ‘the quickest way to reach a man’s heart is through his stomach’. Food, the most basic of our needs has evolved from being a source of energy to a way of life (among other things). In Italy food is something which brings people together and Sagre are organised with this in mind. In case you plan to go on a gastronomic tour of It...

Published on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 by Kathy McCabe Referred to by Michelangelo as “The Door of Paradise,” this 15-th century gilded bronze door will soon be unveiled to the public after nearly three decades of restoration.  Crafted by Lorenzo Ghiberti, the medieval masterpiece weighs eight tons and had been part of the baptistery of Florence’s Duomo for more than 500 years until it was removed for restoration. ...

Published on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 by JacobMartin If time couldn’t destroy one thing in the town of Gradara, it’s its magnificent natural beauty! The historical village of Gradara is one of the most beautiful places in the region of Marche in central Italy. If you are one of those who like to explore new and relatively less known places, then Gradara is the perfect destination for you. When you visit central regi...

Published on Saturday, June 23, 2012 by Daniel Decorated gondolas floating cross the canals will be an indelible picture in the minds of anyone who has visited Venice. The charm of gondola rides in Venice has since time immemorial attracted visitors to this mesmerizing city. So if you are planning a honeymoon vacation or wish to gift your special someone a memorable time; what can get better than a romantic ride o...