italy

Italy is a beautiful country with spectacular scenery, cities full of art and culture, and a cornucopia of excellent food and wine. The history of the land stretches back thousands of years to the ancient Roman Empire and it's the birthplace of the Renaissance, starting in Florence in the...

A land with a long history, there’s a treasure trove of landmarks in Italy that are instantly recognisable. Italy is a history lover’s dream destination, packed with Greek temples, Roman ruins, Baroque churches and from medieval castles. Italy's UNESCO World Heritage sites reflect the mastery in architecture and building....

When you think Italy, the place that pops into mind for most people is Rome, the national capital. Italy's population is approaching 60 million, with around 4.3 million living in Rome and most tours of Italy start there. However, Rome is just one of several cities that attract significant...

Italy has a long relationship with movie-making that goes back to the start of the world's film industry. The country is the birthplace of Art Cinema, and epic historical films like Otello, The Last Days of Pompeii were big productions with lavish costumes and sets that filmmakers around the...

Lanes to get lost in, like stepping back in time, timeless in lifestyle and (other than Alberobello and Ostuni) relatively undiscovered. These towns in Puglia are located in the central region of Puglia in Italy. These places are all very easy to drive between and ideal for a three-day exploration...

Sicily is the largest island in Italy and the largest island in the Mediterranean. It is surrounded by three seas, the Mediterranean, the Ionian, and Tyrrhenian, and it has a beautiful coastline with both secluded and lively beaches. However, it is not only swimming and sunbathing on offer in Sicily....