Rome – the city is regarded as one of the birthplaces of western civilization, has a history that spans over two and half thousand years and is a treasure house of art and architecture of the middle ages. The Caesars, the influence Roma had on the western culture and tradition cannot be said enough. It is today the fourth most
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Thermal island of Ischia in the Tyrrhenian Sea is world-famous for its spa resorts, a place treating sciatica (ischias), gout, backache, rheumatism and asthma. However the name of the island is of far more prosaic origin, originated from the Latin word insula – island. Ischia is the most famous and largest island in the Gulf of Naples, just 33 km
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Florence. This city has about 400,000 residents and for many people it is a symbol of Italy, it’s elegance, remarkable monuments and typically Italian atmosphere. It is also considered a birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Out of the 1,000 most important European artists of the second millennium, up to 350 lived or worked in this city… Sunset over Florence by
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Before the unification of Italy, the country was divided into many small states, but only few of them were of some greater importance. Among the most powerful states were Genoa, Venice, Pisa and originally also Amalfi, later conquered by Pisans. Genoa (Genova in Italian) is situated on the Ligurian Coast, which is actually an area of the Mediterranean Sea. It
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Most people imagine lots of holiday places, beaches and hotels when hearing the name of Sardinia. But this is a very simplified view. Sardinia, an island belonging to Italy, is primarily a place with a remarkable history and beautiful nature. How to get there? Of course the best, cheapest and fastest way is by air, but if you really want
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