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As an island, arriving in Sicily restricts one's options. That said, travelers have the choice of arriving by air, land, or sea. It's better to pre-book all traveling arrangements including connections well in advance to take advantage of lower rates. Be sure to confirm all legs of the journey prior to setting off.



Art lovers will be fascinated by the Uffizi Gallery ("Galleria degli Uffizi") located in the nearby Palazzo degli Uffizi, one of the oldest and most famous art museums in the world. Built by the Italian architect Giorgio Vasari between 1560 and 1581 to house the artwork collection of the Medici family, the Uffizi Gallery is an outstanding masterpiece of Italian Early Renaissance architecture and impresses the spectator with its breathtaking facade.



The area between Naples and Salerno in Campania, Italy is a popular tourist destination. Known as the Amalfi Coast, it contains towns, scenic harbors and historic sights. The Romans were amongst the first to settle there in the first century when the wealthy built their villas. Today, the economy is boosted by tourism and there is still a thriving fishing industry.



Calabria is a region of Italy, much like our own Counties. It is situated right at the end of the 'toe', nestled between the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas. The Straight of Messina separates the region from Sicily. The famous city of Scylla is located on this coast, facing what was known in Homer's Odyssey as Charybdis.



The arts of ancient Rome can be compared to those of the Greek's. They do have their similarities. This can be attributed to the fact that when the Romans decided to conquer the Greeks, the former noticed how art was infused into the lifestyle of the latter. Out of curiosity and love for Greek art, Roman soldiers decided to bring such culture right at their own land.



There are many ways on how you can enjoy and even get to Rome. The shore excursions from Civitavecchia to Rome prove to be one of them. In fact, it has become one of the most important ports, as it invites more and more passengers every year.



Perhaps you're one of the few who basically don't like to be around people for too long, not to mention have them as your traveling companions. What else can you possibly do? For those who are taking Rome excursions entirely on their own, there are certain do's and don'ts that you may want to follow.



The Colosseum is one of the world's greatest mysteries? How come people of long ago can get so intelligent and intuitive in their design skills that they can build one massive structure? It can even contain as much as 60,000 people who could enter into the venue through 80 arches.



The Sistine Chapel isn't only about Michelangelo. It's a collection of art from the minds and hands of other great Italian painters. The history of the Sistine Chapel can be traced back in the 1400s when the pope at that time, Sixtus IV della Rovere, opted to have Capella Mana renovated.



It's undeniable that there are so many beautiful places that you can lay your eyes on once you get in Rome. But when is the best time to enjoy it? Of course! in the morning, especially when the weather's just right for some strolling.



There's one garden that will remind you that there will always be a special place you can run to whenever you feel troubled, but it doesn't take the fact that its overall design is more than enough to make you feel so blessed for the rest of your life. Such can be the simple message you will get once you get into the Vatican Gardens.



If you love shopping for high fashion and dining on wonderful food, then you should be sightseeing in Italy. Italy has so much to offer: It's rich in history, culture, and society. The country is full of beautiful churches, monuments, and museums.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Veneto region of northern Italy on the Gulf of Venice. Venice is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. But the Veneto region is a lot more than this great city. With a little luck you'll avoid tourist traps, and return home feeling that you have truly visited Italy.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy, abbreviated as Friuli, bordering Austria and Slovenia. Depending on your interests, Friuli may be an ideal vacation spot. You usually won't have to fight crowds to see its tourist attractions. This article explores Friuli, outside of its capital and largest city, Trieste, examined in another article.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Friuli-Venezia Giuli region of northeastern Italy, abbreviated as Fruili, bordering Austria and Slovenia. Depending on your interests, Friuli may be an ideal vacation spot. You usually won't have to fight crowds to see what you want. This article explores the capital Trieste. A companion article examines other regional tourist attractions.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Liguria region of northern Italy, commonly known as the Italian Riviera. While Liguria is by no means undiscovered, its crowds are much smaller than those next door. The international port city of Genoa is almost smack dab in the center of the coast.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Liguria region of northern Italy, known as the Italian Riviera. This thin strip of land lies on the Ligurian Sea, near Monaco and the French Riviera. While Liguria is hardly undiscovered, its crowds are much smaller than those next door.



One of the most popular destinations for people on a vacation to Italy is the Vatican City. Most people do not know that this is a sovereign city-state. This means that it makes its own rules and has its own governing system independent of the Italian system.



After yesterday's exciting outing to Graz we were planning an even bigger outing today: an excursion to the so-called "Drei-Länderecke", an area where Austria, Italy and Slovenia come together. So we left early in the morning to drive from my home province of Styria along the A2 Highway to the Austrian province of Carinthia. The drive across the mountains of Western Styria is extremely scenic and the pleasant panoramas continued into the picturesque province of Carinthia ("Kärnten" in German).



You may be wondering where you can go for your next vacation. Maybe you have already been to Hawaii, London, and Paris. Its time to try an Italy vacation. You may have even been to Rome already and disliked the crowds and the "touristy" feel.



If you are hankering for a European vacation, you should consider the area west of Naples in the Campania region of southwestern Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea. While the area is not undiscovered it tends to be less "touristy" than many other parts of Italy including Campagnia on the other side of Naples, namely Sorrento and the Isle of Capri described in companion articles in this series.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the island of Sardinia, a region of southern Italy. Depending on your interests, this beautiful area can be an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider Lake Garda in northern Italy. Italy's largest lake, it was formed by glaciers some ten thousand years ago. The nearby terrain tends to be mountainous in the north and flat in the south. Lake Garda is part of Lombardy but spills over into neighboring Trentino-Alto Adige and Veneto.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the city of Bergamo and Lake Como in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine. It is hardly undiscovered, but that shouldn't stop you from going.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Liguria region of northern Italy, known as the Italian Riviera. This thin strip of land lies on the Ligurian Sea, close to Monaco and the French Riviera. Liguria is hardly undiscovered, but its crowds are much smaller than next door.



I last went to Italy as a teenager in the 60's, with my English parents who had just discovered the cheap package tour. The hotel was an oasis of fellow Brits and the weird food the top gossip item.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the island of Sardinia, a region of southern Italy. Depending on your interests, this beautiful area might be an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Amalfi Coast and the city of Sorrento in the Gulf of Salerno. These tourist attractions popular with jet setters lie in the Campania region of southwestern Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Frankly, this area is hardly undiscovered. Make sure to see our other articles on Campania destinations in this series.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Isle of Capri in the Bay of Naples. Capri is in the Campania region of southwestern Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Frankly, Capri is the opposite of undiscovered; it is popular with jet setters. See our other articles on Campania destinations in this series.



Basilicata forms the instep of the Italian boot with two small seacoasts, the eastern one on the Ionian Sea and the western one on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Depending on your interests, Basilicata may be an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine. Basilicata is among the few regions of Italy undiscovered by tourists.



The ancient cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii are in essence giant, sometimes open-air museums that display in utmost detail life in the Roman Empire. You should also see Mount Vesuvius. Make sure to read our companion articles on the other areas of Campania.



We start at the Gothic Duomo (Cathedral) built from 1386 to 1809. With an estimated capacity of forty thousand it is Italy's largest church after St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome. The Duomo's architecture and art are worthy of an extended visit.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Lombardy region of northern Italy. This beautiful area might be an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine. Some parts of Lombardy are relatively undiscovered by tourists.



The medieval city of Rovereto, population about 35 thousand, has had its share of warfare. In 1796 Napoleon won a bloody battle against Austria. In World War I Italian and Austrian troops fought a bloody, inconclusive battle. The Italian Historical War Museum was founded after World War I to commemorate the war and to prevent future wars. Located in a medieval castle, it is perhaps the world's largest anti-war museum.



Alto Adige residents must declare their first language: choices include Italian (26.5%), German (69%), and Ladin (4%). There is a German-speaking majority in fully 103 of 116 communes. Tourists can enjoy the two cultures.



We'll start our tour Tivoli about 22 miles (35 kilometers) northeast of Rome. We'll head northeast to Subiaco. We'll double back to Palestrina, which is south and a bit east of Tivoli. Then it is south to Ninfa and Sermoneta before heading southeast to Sperlonga on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Latium region of central western Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Latium, also known as Laszio, includes Italy's capital Rome, the Eternal City. This short article focuses on Latium west of Rome. A companion article describes Latium east of Rome.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Calabria region of southern Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Ionian Sea. Calabria is the toe of the Italian boot. There are excellent tourist attractions, and you won't have to fight crowds, but you may have to fight hot, hot summers. With a little luck you'll avoid tourist traps, and come back home with the feeling that you have truly visited Italy.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the city of Naples in the Campania region of southwestern Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its Historic Center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While Naples is not undiscovered it is less tourist infested than many other Italian cites. Read our other articles on western and eastern Campania.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the area west of Naples in the Campania region of southwestern Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea. The area tends to be less "touristy" than many other parts of Italy including eastern Campania, namely Sorrento and the Isle of Capri described in companion articles in this series. Be sure to visit Naples described in another companion article.



Visitors to Venice are drawn to this city of canals to see the many sights, get a glimpse of the past glory of Venice and have a chance to experience the grandeur and decadence of the culture that once existed there. Navigating the maze-like configuration of streets, people watching in the piazza and taking a ride in a gondola down one of the canals are all things that should be experienced there; and intended or not, many tourists are likely to purchase a mask made in Venice.



Forgotten for several centuries, Saturnia is today, home to some of the most beautiful thermal springs in the world. Located in southern Tuscany, Saturnia is part of the Maremma, a secluded natural paradise. Long neglected by vacationers for the grandeur of Florence and Siena, the Maremma is an untouched countryside of immaculate beauty, where the small towns are sparsely populated and filled with rich traditions and enthralling histories.



Millions of people visit Italy every single year and why not. It is after all one of the world's richest cultures when it comes to art. In fact art in Italy is a major part of the country's culture.



While Italy is a country known for its art, food and fashion, it is also well know for it's rich and uniquely Italian culture. It's a country in which culture, history and traditions blend beautifully with modern trends. One of the most interesting things about Italy is that as a people Italians are not flag wavers at all, but they are very particular about their culture and traditions and of course soccer.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the island of Sicily, a region of southern Italy. Depending on your interests, this beautiful area can be an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine. And parts of Sicily haven’t yet been discovered by tourists. This short article presents eastern Sicily. A companion article presents western Sicily; another presents the capital Palermo.



The enchanting city of Venice has long been a favourite destination for couples seeking a romantic getaway. Beautiful surroundings, famous landmarks, fantastic food and the inevitable gondola rides attracts many to this Italian city to bask in the laid back Italian way of life. Venice also offers the unique experience of walking around a city that was built based on a canal system to move about, making for some interesting walking tours around this maze-like historic city.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Marche region of central Italy. Depending on your interests, it is an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine. And the Marche region hasn’t yet been discovered by tourists.



Yield famous and popular all over the world from the famous tragedy of William Shakespeare " The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet" , it is a coveted destination from the tourists of every corner of the world. Indeed, the capital of Veneto, offers a lot of opportunities starting from the cultural point of view, to the culinary and the entertainment.



Apulia, the heel of the Italian boot is located in southeast Italy on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Over the centuries Apulia was frequently invaded. Its moment of greatest glory was in the Holy Roman Empire of the Thirteenth Century, when majestic Romanesque cathedrals and palaces were built.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. It may be the only region of Italy named for a road, one constructed by the Ancient Romans almost 2200 years ago. This article describes in brief the Romagna subregion, its many tourist attractions, local food, and local wine. A companion article presents Emilia, the inland western “half” of the region.



Sometimes we make decisions without telling ourselves why. That’s what I did when planning my first trip to Europe as a young man in my early twenties. I planned to go to Berlin, but my journey eventually took me even more significantly to Matera, the Unesco world heritage city in Basilicata, Italy, and home of my ancestors.



Looking for a quaint seaside destination while visiting Europe? Be sure to check out the Cinque Terre region of Italy, where today’s travel photo of the day was taken. Realtraveler Myra-World Explorer, a San Francisco native, spent some time in this stunning region a couple of weeks ago.



Lignano Sabbiadoro is a seaside resort, which was actually founded at the beginning of the century as a holiday destination, but which bloomed in the Sixties and Seventies.



Pisa attracts bus after bus of tourists every day of the year to see its most famous attraction. The leaning tower of Pisa has become an Italian symbol, much like Pizza and Pavarotti! The city has put a lot of effort into the tower and it is again safe to visit.



The island of Sardinia perhaps most quickly conjures up the idea of sardines. A small island off of the western coast of Italy, it certainly incorporates seafood in to much of its regional cuisine. However, Sardinia has such a rich and various history that it bears little resemblance to the traditional idea of Italian cooking.



The city of Venice is an extravaganza of sight and sound. From the Bridge of Sighs that spans one of the many canals to the decadent architecture that hangs across the city's skyline, it is a place where history truly comes alive for the visitor. Echoes of past lives can be found everywhere you go, and this is no more so true than at the Venice Carnival in the ten days before Lent.



Italy, a veritable treasure chest of culture and heritage - with its food, wine, culture and history, is always on the top of a European tour list. A tour to Italy would not be complete without going to Florence. This city is in the heart of Tuscany and is sometimes considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. It is a place that is famous for its abundance of fine art and architecture and in the modern day, its fashion and leather goods.



As any traveler who’s been there knows, there’s simply no place in the world like Venice! From its romantic canals to its echoing halls of art, this timeless city has an unparallelled allure.



Known for great wine, luscious landscapes, charming towns, and great cuisine, the Umbria region of Italy is a wonderful place to travel to. For ideas on which towns to explore, check out Alan & Kathy’s travels in this region - they took a roadtrip to Bevagna, Assisi, Spello and Deruta.



If you’re off exploring Italy this summer or fall, you may want to add a quick trip to the Island of Capri to your itinerary. RealTravelers Alan & Kathy prove that even if you just have a day, you can still enjoy a hefty sample of what this beautiful destination has to offer.



There is more art and architecture to see in Italy than one person could possibly experience in a lifetime. Rome, Florence, and Venice alone offer an unending array of design excursions. Highlighted here are some of the must see designs of both ancient and modern Italy. Talk a trip, bring a sketch book, and see the gorgeous art and design that is synonymous with Italian life.



Trieste is an ideal destination for a short break but you could easily spend a week here too. The Verdi Theatre hosts an opera season in the winter and an operetta festival in summer. You can swim in the beautiful clear sea, stroll the promenade, and walk along the cliff paths. Take in the wonderful art collection at the Revoltella Museum. You can sip coffee on Piazza Unita Italia with its grand 19th century buildings, which face onto the sea.



Bassano sits in a stunning location by the River Brenta with Monte Grappa in the background. It is about 35 kilometres north east of Vicenza. The town's symbols are said to be the Palladian bridge, white asparagus, ceramics and the Grappa liqueur.



Overflowing with history, art and culture, Florence is a city that’s very hard to do justice to in a single day. A visit to the Uffizi museum alone could easily eat a day or two into any itinerary.



Lake Iseo, also called Lake Sebina, is the fourth largest lake in the Lombardy region of Italy. The lake was formed by the Valcamonica Glacier, and is 24 kilometres long and up to 5 kilometres wide. This width is not always obvious as the largest lake island in Europe, Monte Isola, sits in the centre of the lake.



Bergamo is a real life tale of two cities: Bergamo Alta, the beautiful walled hilltop medieval city, and Bergamo Bassa, the lower city, built mainly at the beginning of the 20th century. Bergamo has long been acknowledged as a beautiful city.



Among the things you can buy in Italy there are: leather footwear, jackets and bags, designer clothes, knitted wear, millinery, china, crystal, jewellery and knick-knacks, souvenirs and old-fashioned frames



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Veneto region of northern Italy on the Gulf of Venice. Venice is its best-known city and one of the most popular tourist destinations on earth. But the Veneto region is a lot more than this great city.



If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Veneto region of northern Italy on the Gulf of Venice. Venice is its best-known city and one of the most popular tourist destinations on earth. But the Veneto region is a lot more than this great city. It hosts many other excellent tourist attractions, and you won’t have to fight the huge crowds.



Cesenatico is one of the best-known places on the Riviera not only for its beaches, entertainment places, ancient neighbourhoods, and Harbour, but also, and even more, because it was the home town of cyclist Marco Pantani.



Tuscany has become, in recent years, one of the most popular destinations for a nice relaxing holiday. With its beautiful countryside, world-wide famous wine and cuisine and handicraft tradition, it has become the ultimate place to visit for the foreign traveller. It’s an ideal destination for those who want to tour around since it offers the possibility of sightseeing in the main cities and relax in the countryside.



There are tons of different companies out there offering Italy vacation packages, but for most people, who do not have a ton of extra money to throw around, conservation is the key. This means taking a bit of time to determine the available options and then compare between them in order to find the one that is going to offer you the best quality and value.



Sardinia, the stunning Italian island, is one of the finest holiday resorts in Europe. Though prices here can be very high, it is possible to have a break on a budget. Italy has a reputation for being an expensive place to visit and Sardinia is no exception. Taking a holiday on this beautiful island can be a great experience but prices do tend to be fairly high.



We spent 2 days in Perugia, in the Umbria region, staying in an old farmhouse in the countryside - complete with geese, a horse, goats and 2 cats! The farmhouse had 360 degree views of the surrounding countryside, as far as Assisi and the old town of Perugia, which is built onto a mountain in the distance.



Looking for a vacation destination with historic value and scenic beauty? Volterra, a hillside town in the Tuscany region of Italy, is all this and more.


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