Category: Experiences

Tours, outdoor recreation, and other activities to consider for your Italy itinerary

  • Six of the Best Books About Rome and Its History

    , ,

    Thousands of books have been written about Rome and its history. But these are the ones I keep on my bookshelf for quick reference. For an even wider selection of books about Rome, see my Rome book list on Bookshop.

    Written by

    Melanie Renzulli
    View of the Roman Forum and Colosseum

  • Italy Acquires Umberto Eco’s Vast Collection of Books

    ,

    Italy has acquired Umberto Eco’s 30,000+ volume library of ancient and modern books. Learn more about the late author’s vast collection.

    Written by

    Melanie Renzulli

  • These Amazing Italian Gardens Near Naples Are Shaped Like a Violin

    , ,

    Did you know that the landscape around the Reggia di Caserta was designed to look like a violin? Learn more about this UNESCO Heritage Site near Naples.

    Written by

    Melanie Renzulli
    Reggia di Caserta from above

  • How Venice Invented the World

    ,

    Many of the conventions that we accept as “normal” today were originally invented in Venice. A new book takes us on a journey through Venetian thought and innovation.

    Written by

    Melanie Renzulli