Last night, we spent the evening at the Luciano Pavarotti Municipal Theatre in Modena, Italy to watch an opera. Opera ia a big part of Italian culture and in some area is incredibly popular. Modena has a long tradition of opera singers and performance. The Theatre opened in 1841. The Ducal Architect, Vincenzo Vandelli, designed this…
For many people, a visit to Pompeii and Herculaneum is a bucket list item, and Naples (Napoli) Italy is the central hub to reach both archeological sites. Many tourists arrive in Naples and then have to figure out how to get to Pompeii, Herculaneum, or both. Pompeii and Herculaneum, are two of the most famous…
Mantova (Mantua) and Sabbioneta are two of the most beautiful Renaissance cities in northern Italy. Mantova and Sabbioneta are located in the Lombardy region. Specifically, about 150km southeast of Milan, and 45km south of Verona. Also, you can reach Mantova by train from Verona in the North or Modena in the south. Mantova Mantova is…
If you’re looking for a fun beach vacation in Italy, look no further than a holiday in Riccione! Riccione is a town located on the Adriatic coast of Northern Italy in the Romagna area. It’s famous all over Europe for being a great resort town to spend the summer holidays. You can get to Riccione…
Have you thought about how to spend a day or two in luxury while visiting Milan? If you, so you’ve come to the right place. Milan is probably the most modern city in Italy. The town is excellent for high-end shopping, Michelin Starred restaurants, nightlife, and ultramodern design. Likewise, other than the usual attractions that…
Cinque Terre is a picturesque area in the Liguria Region of Italy, and you can visit year round. Furthermore, it an area that’s becoming incredibly popular with tourists. Cinque Terre is Italian for five lands. In actuality, they are five little villages, all with very colorful homes. The villages are nestled between the deep blue…
Currently in Italy Currently, we are in Italy and I find myself struggling each day wanting to be part of the community and understand the locals. We travel mainly by train and there are times, I would like to ask a question, but I hesitate. Un problema — a problem. Previous Trips My other problem…
No matter where you are in the world, you can find pizza – in every shape and flavor. Chances are, however, you’re not in Italy – and what you see elsewhere is usually quite different from the Pizza you’d find in Italy. If you’re in Italy and you expect the same type of pizza you…
Alberobello is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is one of the 54 UNESCO sites found in Italy. You might be wondering what makes Alberobello such a special town in Italy? The answer is simply – the Trulli homes found here! The Trulli Trulli’s are the traditional Puglian stone huts with those wonderful conical stone…
If you’re planning on visiting Italy for the first time, it’s natural to want to visit as much as possible. Italy has so much to see and offer. In fact you can spend one week in Rome alone and still not being able to see everything. While it’s technically possible to “see” the Leaning Tower of Pisa,…
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