A Guide to Forte Spagnolo, L’Aquila

Forte Spagnolo, L'Aquila, Italy

Forte Spagnolo can be literally translated from the Italian to mean Spanish Fortress. It is a beautiful medieval castle located in the province of L’Aquila, Italy. Built in the sixteenth century, Forte Spagnolo is a popular tourism destination in Italy and brings in thousands of visitors each year from around the world. If you are planning a trip to L’Aquila,

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A Guide to Castello Svevo, Bari

Castello Svevo, Bari, Apulia, Italy

The city of Bari is located in the region of Apulia, Italy. Bari is an exciting and bustling port town along the Adriatic coast. Although it is a transport and travel city thanks to the port and the number of ferries which arrive and depart there each day, Bari is also an incredible historical destination. Ancient churches, medieval monasteries and

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Lido di Dante – the smallest and quietest resort around Ravenna

Beach in Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Lido di Dante is the smallest and quietest of the resorts around Ravenna, situated 8 kilometres away of this city. The local beach has retained its original natural appearance. In 2002, there was 1 kilometre of the local beach reserved as a naturist beach. There are some water parks and a lot of clubs. The neighboring resort Lido Adriano, is

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Palestrina – a town on the terraces of the huge temple

Ruins of the Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia, Palestrina, Lazio, Italy

Palestrina is a town with 18,000 inhabitants located in the region of Lazio, 40 kilometres east of Rome. It is spread on the terraces of the former huge temple of the Goddess Fortuna Primigenia, “mother of all Gods.” In this temple of 8th century BC to operate one of the largest medieval oracles. Terraces of the temple, which are mostly

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Avellino – town in the middle of great nature

Avellino Cathedral, Campania, Italy

Avellino, with 57 000 inhabitants, is a town situated east of the city of Napoli (Naples), in Campania region. It lies above the green valley of the river Sabato and is surrounded by Picentini mountains, Partenio Nature Park and Avella Mountains. Due to reconstructions after numerous earthquakes it is now mostly a modern city. However it still boasts many cultural

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