The Hill Towns of Umbria
Eight beautiful hill towns to put on your Umbria itinerary.
10 November 2009
Eight beautiful hill towns to put on your Umbria itinerary.
10 November 2009
This Italian map is fun but certainly controversial. It is a map of each region in Italy represented by a painting or fresco by an artist of that region. Here’s the full map (click to zoom in). A list of the artworks and their creators follow. Alphabetical List of Italian…
18 May 2020Below is an interactive map of Italy that will take you to the posts I have written about each region. Following the map is a listing of villages, towns, and cities I have visited in each Italian region. I have been to 16 out of Italy’s 20 regions. It is…
27 January 2020
Only 37 when he died in 1520, Raphael was one of the most influential artists of his day.
15 January 2020
Can you drink water from the tap in Italy? The short answer is: yes, absolutely! Italy has some of the best tap water in the world. But there’s a lot more to know about drinking water in Italy, from using drinking fountains to ordering water at a restaurant. Here are…
12 December 2019
Lazio is the region in which you will find Rome. Despite being home to Italy’s capital and largest city, Lazio has a reputation for being rather bucolic. The region is known for its archaeological sites, medieval villages, tranquil beaches, and mountain towns. Map of Lazio Lazio, called “Latium” in English…
5 December 2019
Driving in Italy can be a joy and a pain. Here are some of the things to expect if you plan on driving in Italy.
27 November 2019
December (Dicembre) is a popular month to travel in Italy for both Italians and foreign tourists, thanks to Christmas festivities and markets. Rome is especially busy at this time, as pilgrims flock to the city to attend special masses on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.
13 August 2019
Italy holds the record for the most UNESCO heritage sites in the world.
6 April 2019
Before you plan your trip to Italy, take a moment to learn more about Italy’s cities and regions.
4 April 2019