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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Enchanting Castles in Italy
Published on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 by Daniel
If you have heard about castles only in fairy tales, then you definitely ought to plan for a trip to Italy to see some of the world’s magnificent castles. Of course, you may find castles all around the world. However, castles in Italy deserve a special mention owing to their enchanting b...
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Venice’s Jewish Ghetto Was Sa...
Published on Saturday, April 7, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
On April 10th of 1516, the first Jewish ghetto in the world was established in Venice Italy. The government officially confined the city’s Jews to this one small area of the city, in the Cannaregio district. The gates of the ghetto were closed upon nightfall and Jews were banned from lea... -
Liberation Day – A National I...
Published on Saturday, April 7, 2012 by JacobMartin
April is a month for Italian festivals, but if you happen to be in Italy on 25th of April, then you are one among the lucky ones to celebrate a special day with Italians. Yes, April 25th commemorates the liberation of Italy by allied troops in the II world war - 1945. The Italian Resist... -
Amusing Palio della Rana!
Published on Thursday, April 5, 2012 by Daniel
Croak! Croak! ‘Princess and the Frog’ fable looks like an old-wives’ tale before the comical Palio della Rana. Wondering what is it? It means handsome men, wooden wheelbarrows and good ol’ grumpy frogs. For a perfect light-hearted Italian trip, head to Fermignano in the March... -
Mischievous April’s Fish in I...
Published on Monday, April 2, 2012 by JacobMartin
April Fool’s Day, also known as All Fool’s Day is one of the light-hearted days of celebration in all parts of the world. World celebrates every important heroic events and religious festivals, but April 1st has been dedicated to celebrate foolishness. Till date, no one knows the hi... -
New Exhibit in Florence: Galileo an...
Published on Saturday, March 31, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
Traveling to Florence Italy soon? Don't miss the new interactive section of Florence's Galileo Museum which was just completed. The permanent exhibition, entitled Galileo and the Measurement of Time is spread out over three rooms and is dedicated to Galileo’s fundamental discoveries wi... -
Happy Birthday, Rome!
Published on Friday, March 30, 2012 by Daniel
Celebrations in Italy are not a rarity, and if you are in Rome on April 21st, then you can very well be a part of some exciting celebrations. Yes, the Eternal City, Rome is turning 2765 years old city on the 21st of April. Romans commemorate this day as the birthday of Rome, which was foun... -
April – Italy’s Spring ...
Published on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 by JacobMartin
It would not be wrong to say that spring is the prime time to visit Italy. Good climate, string of festivals, celebrations, beautiful flowers and the list of reasons just goes on. Weather in March is chill and at times windy and rainy too. But still Italians are ready to welcome the spr... -
April Events in Italy
Published on Saturday, March 24, 2012 by Kathy McCabe
Spring is upon us and that means plenty of great April events in Italy! Are you traveling to Italy for Easter or spending spring break in Italy, well then consider taking in the following events during an April trip to Italy: April 14 -22: Settimana di Cultura (Week of Culture) - Ital... -
Summer Travel Tips to Italy
Published on Thursday, March 22, 2012 by Daniel
With summer just around the corner, most of you would be busy planning your summer trips. When it comes to summer’s top travel destinations, Italy certainly rules the roost. Traveling to Italy during summer can be very relaxing and enjoyable, provided you do some careful planning. S...
