1. GALLERIA DELL’ACCADEMIA “The Accademia Gallery” Galleria dell’Accademia (The Accademia Gallery) it’s for sure one of the best attractions in Florence. Certainly, is one of the most important museums in Italy and is a real temple of the Renaissance period. The Gallery attracts visitors from all over the world thanks to its famous work of
Florence – Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi and Palazzo Pitti in Florence Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi and Palazzo Pitti in Florence are just some pearl in the ocean of the things to see in Florence. Below just a short description about what you can expect in tyour visit in Florence The Galleria degli Uffizi “Uffizi Gallery” Part of
FLORENCE, PALAZZO DELLA SIGNORIA or PALAZZO VECCHIO Dated 13th century, Palazzo Vecchio or Palazzo del Signoria, is located in the center of Florence in the homonymous square, Piazza della Signoria. Initially, the Palace was hosted by the Priors and was built in the form of a fortress in order to be protected in case of
See all the 5 terre, five villages in Cinque Terre Riomaggiore, 5 terre villages Riomaggiore is the first village in the south of Cinque Terre and keeps its genuine characteristiques alive. Walking down the main street, it seems to feel embraced by the old tower houses of any different colors. On the way , the
The Village of Monterosso al Mare – 5 Terre Village Monterosso al Mare is the last and the largest fishermen village of 5 Terre National Park . Just approaching by ferry to the dock you can see how big is in compare with Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia and Vernazza. Cinque Terre are so spectacular for the
Many are the reasons why Tuscany attracts thousands of visitors every year. Among them, you find the many different landscapes at short distance from each other: the Val d’Orcia with its round hills, romantic cypress trees and medieval hamlets; the lunar looking Crete Senesi with its dry clay hills near Siena; the beautiful coastline and
10 Interesting facts you probably don’t know about the Leaning Tower Everybody knows about the existance of this peculiar tower. As a matter of fact, the tilting made Pisa one of the most famous Italian cities around the globe. Despite its world wide celebrity, we would like to tell you 10 Interesting Facts about the
Discover the Tuscan beauties during your Holidays in Lucca If you are spending your holidays in Tuscany, you should not miss the charming Lucca, a real historical gem in the Region. In Lucca you find plenty of unique architectural buildings together with the ancient walls enclosing the old town. You can admire Lucca from several
Some hints for a Perfect Holiday in Tuscany If you have in mind to visit one of the most beautiful Italian regions, here you have some hints for a Perfect Holiday in Tuscany. We will help you create a possible itinerary from different locations in Tuscany. To experience this one-of-a-kind region fully, we suggest you
7 Top Things To Do in Pisa When mentioning Pisa, most of the people immediatly picture the Leaning Tower in their mind. However, the city of Pisa is not only about this peculiar building, but it offers much more to its visitors. As locals, we would like to give you our recommendations about 7 Unique
San Gimignano: the “Medieval Manhattan” near Siena Introduction Immersed in the suggestive Tuscan countryside, between Siena and the Val d’Elsa, San Gimignano is a fortified medieval village declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990, perfect to visit in one day. The origins of this beautiful village in Tuscany dating back to the Etruscan era
Siena: The Contrade and The Palio History The Contrade (Districts) of Siena were instituted between the end of the 12th and the beginning of the 13th century, with administrative (tax collection, road maintenance) and public safety (police) responsibilities, etc.. These institutions, quartered in or around the parish churches, public meeting places or places of worship,
Pisa: Visit the City like a Local Introduction Pisa’s iconic building is, of course, its Torre Pendente, or Leaning Tower, which continues to defy gravity and stands – but not straight – in the aptly named Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles). This beautiful square, dotted with white buildings and surrounded by green lawns, is
Discovering the Cinque Terre: the National Park, the Marine Protected Area and the five villages The aura of isolation that has surrounded five almost inaccessible coastal scenery, has made them one of the eastern Riviera’s premier attractions. Clinging haphazardly to steep cliffs, they are linked by footpaths, by train, and now by narrow, unasphalted and