Italy Travel
5 Things to Do in Pisa Besides Climbing the Leaning Tower
The city of Pisa Italy is famous the world over for its Leaning Tower but there's much more to the city. Here are some other things to do in Pisa: 1. Be sure to visit the Duomo and Baptistery next to the tower. Leave extra time (a few hours) to visit Pisa's stunning cathedral as well as the largest baptistery in Italy. 2. Also leave time to go into Museo dell’Opera del Duomo. This museum is where much of the art that was formerly in the cathedral is now housed. See Giovanni Pisano's ivory carving of the Madonna and Child carved for the cathedral's ...
Things to See in Alberobello
When you travel to Italy, there might be a lot of places that you would want to visit. One destination that definitely calls for a place in your travel itinerary is - Alberobello. Located in the southern part of Italy, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is known for its exceptional style of building called Trulli. Trullis are nothing but limestone houses with dry stone walls and conical roof that are known for their mortarless construction. The reason behind these pre-historic buildings was to escape from paying taxes. When the king’s tax collector came to collect taxes, the owner ...
Where To Stay in Rome: The Rose Garden Palace Hotel
One of my favorite hotels in Rome is the Rose Garden Palace Hotel. Just off the famous Via Veneto, and a stone’s throw from the American Embassy, it enjoys one of the best locations in the city. The hotel is partly owned by Steve Perillo, the third generation owner of Perillo Tours, the world’s largest tour operator to Italy. Perillo and his Italian partner bought this 19th-century building in 1998 and named it after the rose bushes in the courtyard. One might expect a hotel owned by a tour company to seem impersonal or ...
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Rome Colosseum to Undergo Extensive... Published on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
While Pisa was thought to have cornered the market on Italy’s most famous “leaning” building, Rome appears to be taking a page from the Pisa playbook as scientists say Rome’s Colosseum is leaning to one side by as much as 15 inches. Officials announced this month that the Colosse...
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Costa Concordia Wreck Off Tuscany C...
Published on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
Disaster tourism isn't anything new so it probably shouldn't come as much surprise, though it is a bit maudlin, that the site of the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster off Tuscany has now beome a popular tourist attraction. The ship itself is still lying paralyzed off the coast of the... -
Kelly Ripa: My Mom Goes to Italy Wi...
Published on Monday, August 13, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
Morning show host Kelly Ripa is a big fan of travel to Italy; she was recently spotted on vacation in Venice with her family. But it turns out that Ripa's mom thinks watching Perillo Tours' Italy videos is even better than an actual trip to Italy! Watch this clip for an explanation... ... -
Boy Fulfills Italy Travel Dream of ...
Published on Thursday, July 26, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
Admit it, you have to give the kid some credit. If you're going to run away from home and want to go really make a splash, you can't beat a trip to Rome. Especially when he didn't even have to shell out for plane tickets to Italy or show his passport! 11-year-old Liam Corcoran ran awa... -
Siena- The Multi-faceted City of It...
Published on Monday, July 23, 2012 by JacobMartin
Beautiful buildings, which have stood the test of times to make their architects proud, stand amidst the modern masterpieces in the town of Siena. This lovely medieval city has been preserving its culture with its own urban identity. Travel to Siena and feel the thrill of the place that wa... -
The Basilica of St. Anthony –...
Published on Friday, July 20, 2012 by Daniel
If you want to spend time exploring the grandeur of Italian architecture, then the Basilica of St. Anthony is the perfect spot. However, before paying a visit to this wonderful place, get an insight of it. Find below some interesting facts that will take you through the history for a nosta... -
Use Woody Allen’s Film “...
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 Cristin... -
Circus Maximus and Its Underground ...
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 te... -
Traveling across Italy – Ever...
Published on Saturday, July 14, 2012 by Daniel
Saluti Viaggiatore! This vacation, are you planning to explore Italy in all its glory? Then don’t miss out on things to know about Italy before you pack your bags. Here are a few tips that will help you enjoy the trip to the fullest, To begin with, choose a hotel that has 3 stars o... -
Don’t Just Vacation in Tuscan...
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 fo...
