With an area of 25,709 square kilometers, Sicily (Sicilia) is the largest island of Italy. Already for centuries it has been called “Island of the Sun” and is characterized by the subtropical climate with the hot summers and mild winters. Sicily boasts the unique beauty of the landscape, nice beaches, a number of ancient monuments, among which are also well-preserved
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For Italians, food is an expression of love and a way of life. This is probably one of the main reasons why they are so careful and diligent while preparing lip-smacking delicacies. Each region of the country has its own range of gastronomic specialties. For instance, south Italians cook in olive oil and hardly use butter in their dishes. On
» Read moreLazio is located in central Italy between the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Apennine Mountains. It is a region that is adjacent to Tuscany at the north side, Marche and Abruzzo to the east, and Umbria, Molise and Campania to the south. The capital of the region is Rome, while it is divided into five provinces: Rome, Latina,
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In the middle of the steep coast of Gulf of St. Euphemia, between the mountains and the sea, is hidden a small town of Pizzo. The town has a very rich history. One legend even says that it was built on the ruins of the ancient city of Napitia, founded approximately in 1500 BC. The city flourished as early as
» Read moreApulia (Puglia) is region that stretches at the “heel of Italian boot” in south-eastern Italy. It is known as the “Kingdom of drought and stones.” Here you will find wild, untouched nature and beautiful mountains with many gorges and caves. A major tourist attractions are unique architecture structures called “trulli” mostly concentrated around a town of Alberobello. Apulia with its
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