Category: Cities

Here is where you will find posts about the biggest Italian cities—Rome, Milan, Palermo, Naples, and Turin—as well as articles on popular cities for tourism, such as Florence and Venice.

  • Genoa With Kids

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    I was recently doing some research on Genoa (Genova) and found that the old city, known for its port and as the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, has several kid-friendly activities, almost all of which can be found around the port. From the port, families can take whale- and dolphin-watching excursions. Whale Watch Liguria offers the…

  • 9 Romantic Places to Propose in Rome

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    Romantic Rome is a very popular place for couples. Nearly every cobbled street in the Eternal City, at least in the city center, inspires a romantic gesture, a kiss, or even a proposal. It is folly to try to list all of the romantic spots in Rome. But here are nine places — some obvious,…

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  • Spooky Rome: Some of the Eeriest Places to Visit in the Eternal City

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    From extensive catacombs to spooky church tombs, Rome is like an instant haunted house and is a great place to visit during Halloween.

    Skeleton tomb Rome
  • Keeping Up With the Antinori

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    Italian wine enthusiasts (that includes most of us, right?) may find this past weekend’s 60 Minutes story on Italy’s Antinori family intriguing. Considered one of Italy’s premier winemaking clans, the Antinori have been in the wine business for more than 500 years. Today, even the Antinori daughters are in on the act. To learn more…

    Antinori Staircase Photo by Ivan Franco Bottoni