17.03.2025
Villa Taranto: Botanical garden at Lago Maggiore
On the shores of Lago Maggiore, near Verbania, is Villa Taranto. Although the name evokes a lavish mansion, the real treasure is its extensive garden, created in the first half of the 20th century by Scottish captain Neil Boyd Watson McEacharn.
Villa Taranto is located in Verbania, easily reached by boat from nearby...
12.03.2025
Chioggia - Little Venice
Chioggia, located in the south of the Venetian lagoon, is often called "Little Venice". Although, like Venice, it has canals, bridges and narrow streets, Chioggia has a very different atmosphere. Instead of crowds of tourists, you'll find an authentic harbour town with bustling markets, the smell of the sea and friendly...
11.03.2025
A small temple with a big story. La Cattolica
On the cliff above Stilo stands La Cattolica, a tiny brick church that is one of the rarest Byzantine monuments in Italy. A modest building at first glance, but behind its walls lies a story that goes back to a time when Calabria was an important crossroads of cultures.
La Cattolica was built in the 9th or 10th century,...
10.03.2025
The legend of Testa di Moro
If you've visited Sicily, the mysterious colourful ceramic heads decorating balconies, gardens and house interiors may have caught your eye. These are the Teste di Moro (Moor's Heads). These statues are not just decoration, but a reminder of an ancient legend of love, passion and revenge.
The legend of the Teste di Moro...
09.03.2025
Gravina in Puglia: The secret rock town of Puglia
In the heart of the Apulia region, on the border of the Alta Murgia National Park, lies one of Italy's least known but most impressive historic towns - Gravina in Puglia. Built on the edge of a deep canyon, the town is full of ancient cave dwellings, Romanesque churches and mysterious underground tunnels.
Gravina in...
08.03.2025
With your feet in the sand and an ice cream in your hand. Cattolica
Cattolica, a small resort on the Adriatic coast, is one of those places where a few steps and you know: here you live slowly, with your feet in the sand and ice cream in your hand.
It lies in the very south of the Emilia-Romagna region, just below the more famous Rimini, but thanks to its smaller its smaller size and...
07.03.2025
Aquarium Cattolica
If you think that water parks and aquariums are mainly for children, Aquarium Cattolica will prove you wrong. This place isn't just about cute little fish - it's an adventurous journey into the depths of the sea and far awaysharks, crocodiles, jellyfish and mysterious fish from the depths where sunlight never reaches.
06.03.2025
Do you know what chinotto is?
Chinotto is a typical Italian non-alcoholic drink with a bittersweet taste, made from a citrus fruit called Citrus myrtifolia, or chinotto. This small, bitter fruit looks a bit like a small orange, but has a very specific, slightly tart taste.
Chinotto was first produced in Italy in the 1930s and is still very popular...
05.03.2025
Li Galli and the dolphin-shaped island
Looking out to sea from the Amalfi Coast, your eyes may catch sight of an elongated island strip on the horizon: the Li Galli, a small group of three islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The largest of these, called Gallo Lungo, is oblong in shape and evokes the silhouette of a dolphin when viewed from above.
The group of...
04.03.2025
The most interesting sights and hidden places of Padua
Often overshadowed by the more famous Venice or Verona, Padua is one of the oldest cities in northern Italy. Its roots date back to Roman times, when it was called Patavium, and even today it retains the incredible charm of a city with a historic soul and a lively atmosphere.
It lies in the Veneto region, just 40 km...
03.03.2025
Terme Euganee
When you say thermal baths in Italy, everyone probably thinks of the famous Italian island in the Bay of Naples - Ischia. But there is also a well-known area of thermal springs, which was used by the ancient Romans for the treatment of various ailments. ...
02.03.2025
When nature paints: pink beach in Sardinia
There are few beaches in the world that can truly amaze. One of them is La Spiaggia Rosa on the island of Budelli, hidden in the La Maddalena archipelago in the north of Sardinia. The fine sand in shades of pink, contrasting with the turquoise sea, gives this beach an almost dreamlike appearance.
01.03.2025
Mole Antonelliana: Symbol of Turin and gateway to the world of cinema
When you say Turin, most people think of great food, the history of the Italian automotive industry or the famous Turin Cathedral with the Shroud of Turin. But one place can't be overlooked - the Mole Antonelliana, an iconic structure that towers over the city like a beacon among the Alpine peaks.This architectural gem...
28.02.2025
The most beautiful sunsets in Puglia? Torre Sant'Andrea
On the eastern coast of Puglia, in the Salento region, lies one of the most beautiful natural places in southern Italy - Torre Sant'Andrea. This stretch of coastline is famous for its white limestone cliffs, dramatic rock arches and clear water that plays with every shade of blue.
If you are on holiday in...
27.02.2025
Archaeological Park or ZooSafari. Discover Fasano!
Fasano is located between Bari and Brindisi, in the Apulia region. A beautiful town that boasts one of the largest safari parks in Europe! Its surroundings are also famous for its vast olive groves or ancient masseria (farmhouses), which attract tourists from all over Italy and abroad.
Historical centre and monuments...
26.02.2025
Get to know Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia
Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia, is an ancient port city that boasts not only beautiful beaches and excellent gastronomy. If you want to experience the real Sardinia, you should definitely not miss Cagliari.
Castello - the heart of the old town
The historic centre of Cagliari, the Castello district, is perched on top...
26.02.2025
Borghetto sul Mincio: A fairy-tale village with mills
In northern Italy, on the border of the Veneto and Lombardy regions, there is a village that seems to have fallen out of a postcard - Borghetto sul Mincio. Small stone houses surrounded by greenery, old waterwheel mills and the Mincio River flowing quietly under medieval bridges create a magical atmosphere.
25.02.2025
Lago Maggiore, the second largest lake in Italy
Lago Maggiore, the second largest lake in Italy, lies on the border between Piedmont and Lombardy, with the northern part extending into Switzerland. This magnificent lake with its alpine backdrop, subtropical vegetation and historic towns is one of Italy's most beautiful destinations.
24.02.2025
Cala Goloritzé
On the east coast of Sardinia, in the Baunei area, lies one of the most photogenic places on the island - Cala Goloritzé. Famous for its turquoise waters, limestone cliffs and wild, unspoilt nature, this beach is a true paradise for lovers of the sea and hiking.
A natural wonder protected by UNESCO
Cala...
