Narrow alleys bordered by beautiful ancient buildings, impressive squares, the quiet shores of the lake and one of the most awe-inspiring masterpieces of the late Renaissance: Palazzo del Te. This is Mantua, one of the most enchanting towns of the Lombardy region. Together with Sabbioneta, Mantua is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and for...
Don't you like looking at how cities change at night? Different people, flashing signs and the illuminated buildings. Turin by night was no exception, and a walk in the city after dusk was a great way to discover different shades. Looking at my night pictures I thought they were nice but...
Famous since the days of yore for its hot springs, Porretta Terme is a charming village amid the Apennines, on edge between the Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany regions. Albeit known and appreciated by the Romans, a medieval legend boosted the town’s fame for its healing thermal water. ...
Known for balsamic vinegar, Maserati headquarter and world-famous opera singer Luciano Pavarotti, Modena is one of the most charming little cities of the Emilia-Romagna region, home to a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising the Cathedral, Piazza Grande and the Ghirlandina Bell Tower.They are the heart of the city, a place of pure harmony where...
Mostly unknown and often overlooked, the Molise region is one of the most interesting areas for those in quest of off the beaten track itineraries in Italy.The landscape is often rugged, wild and mostly beautiful. For centuries, life in this area of Italy has been tough, and the relative isolation is what makes Molise so special and...
No place in the world like Emilia-Romagna concentrates as many companies recognized worldwide for the unique design and manufacturing of iconic cars and motorbikes. This is the land of Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini and Ducati, examples of advanced technology, design and luxury icons, cult objects for speed and motor races lovers and cars enthusiasts....
I remember dreaming of seeing one day the trulli of Alberobello since I was a child. With their whitewashed external walls and the typical conic shape of their roofs, they looked to me like coming out directly from a fairytale.When I grew up, I somehow forgot about the trulli until I found out that the...
Little known even by Italians, Basilicata is one of Italy’s best regions for an offbeat journey between unspoilt landscapes, hilltop towns where time seems to have stopped and genuine people, proud of their longstanding traditions.[caption id="attachment_16437" align="alignleft" width="750"] Castelmezzano, pretty town of the Basilicata region[/caption][pullquote]Isolated for long, Basilicata kept its authenticity[/pullquote]Forget the luxuriant hills of...
Perched on a hill overlooking the badlands, the ghost town of Craco is one of the most fascinating spots of the Basilicata region.As the car drove through the wild and lunar landscape of the Valle del Cavone, it seemed like here time stood still, and it somehow has.The evacuation of Craco began in 1963, after...
In Italy, food is so much tied to culture, history, and traditions that it's impossible to understand the country without a culinary journey, and Brindisi makes no exception.Every region has its specialties, based on the local products and making for a wonderful variety of dishes, tastes, and flavors. In Brindisi, and in all Puglia, food...
