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14 Best Places to Visit in Tuscany
Here’s my List of some of the Best Places to Visit in Tuscany; A Traveler’s manual to getting the most out of the Land of the rolling hills! Tuscany’s beauty lies in her endless fields of rolling wheat, the golden seed’s glow a promise of eternal rest and peace. The green gold from her olive groves spread a heavenly scent out across the plains and each hill you pass by promises to reveal more of heaven’s secrets. Cheese from Pienza, Tuscan cured meats, ham, and wine are the main culinary delights and drinks to be had. But these are not all Tuscany has to offer. Tuscany has the most number…
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Castel Savoia Italy
The Valle d’Aosta Region is famed for its panoramic vistas, clean Alpine mountain air, glacial lakes, and great nature trails. More than that, it is also known as the ‘Land of the Castles’, a reputation gained because of the huge number of great and majestic palatial homes in the quiet towns and cities here. Yet, some of these castles are rather young. With the coming of gunpowder technology, castles ceased to be the solution to an invader’s assaults. Yet, for the nobility, to own such a majestic thing was well worth the venture. Today, let’s take a trip to Castel Savoia, one of the most gorgeous of the castles in…
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One Day In Siena
Siena’s greatest importance to us today lies in her old medieval architecture and one day in Siena is bound to set you up for an amazing adventure with lots to see and do! How to Get to Siena: Train, Car, Bus Location: Tuscany, Siena Province Train: From Florence’s Firenze Santa Maria Novella – Siena FS ➡️ 1.5hrs From Rome’s Roma Termini – Firenze Santa Maria Novella – Siena FS ➡️ 3.5hrs From Milan’s Milano Centrale – Firenze Santa Maria Novella – Siena FS ➡️ 4hrs Bus: Florence – Siena ➡️ 1hr Car: Via Raccordo Autostradale Firenze – Siena ➡️ 1hr Via A1/E35 ➡️ 1.5hrs Taking the Scenic Routes No doubt…
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One Week In Tuscany Itinerary – (12 Top Places!)
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Pienza: Tours, Tips and Awesome Things To See and Do
Pienza is the ultimate getaway city for those looking to spend time from the urban hustle of modern life. Pienza is a quiet town, set against an idyllic Tuscan countryside, and with an atmosphere, architecture, history, and vibe to match. Pienza is a lovely small town in Val d’Orcia, famous for being a great producer of a special type of cheese made from sheep’s milk: Pecorino di Pienza! Val d’Orcia is a beautiful valley in the heart of Tuscany with some of the most beautiful hilltop villages in Italy, like Montepulciano, Montalcino, Bagno San Filippo e.t.c. Pienza’s carrugio/streets are narrow and homey; balconies and terraces hanging over the streets simply invite you for a stay in…
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19 Best Day Trips from Naples Italy
An amazing city in by itself, Naples was once home to royal families from the Houses of Anjou and Valois, to that Trastamara, Bourbons, Murat, and Bonaparte. So, what makes Naples so accommodating to even royal families that they settled here or close by? Within Naples are wondrous ancient Greek colonial settlements like the Napoli Sotterranea, majestic medieval castles like Castel Nuovo and Castel dell’Ovo, interesting social meeting points like Piazza del Plebiscito, exquisite and authentic and local foods, amazing nightlife and walks around the city, and world-class art from Caravaggio, Bernini, and Scarpelli. So imagine what an itinerary of the best day trips from Naples would look like in…
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30 Best Things To Do in Florence
My Top List of the Best Museums, Food Joints, Places to See, and Getting the Best Experience out of A Trip to Florence The magnificence of Florence, the Capital of the Tuscany region of Italy, lies not just in her scale, but also in the amazing depth of opportunities and experience she has to offer. Medieval Florence gave birth to Dante, Michelangelo and the Medici, names and figures we know and honor to this day. She gave us Giotto’s Bell Tower, Brunelleschi’s Dome, and the amazing support columns of the Palazzo Vecchio. Yet, Florence is not just about her medieval architecture, history and the legacies they left for us. A…
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17 Best Things To Do in Bologna Italy
“Breathtaking Churches, exquisite gardens, famous porticoes, delicious cuisine, vibrant nightlife, here’s the ultimate bucket list of the best things to do in Bologna Italy.” How to get to Bologna Location: Emilia-Romagna Region From Rome by: (high-speed train) ➡️ 2 hr 20 min (car) ➡️ 4 hr 10 min (374.3 km) via E35 . From Florence by (high-speed train) ➡️ 38 min (car) ➡️ 1 hr 32 min (117.4 km) via E35 and A1 . From Milan by (high-speed train) ➡️ 1 hr 14 min (car) ➡️ 2 hr 41 min (215.1 km) via A1 Introduction ”la dotta, la grassa, la rossa” Bologna has three nicknames: 👩🎓🎓 La Dotta, “the learned one” with reference…
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Top 15 Amalfi Coast Towns Worth Visiting!
Best Tips for visiting the Amalfi Coast Towns: MAP of the Amalfi Coast Towns Location: Province of Salerno, Campania region of Italy From Rome by Car: 3 hr 30 min From Naples by Car: 1 hr 20 min Why visit the Amalfi Coast Towns? Few stretches of real estate in the world have what the Amalfi Coast has to offer. The 48 km long Amalfi Drive has deep ravines flanking high-altitude roads, all passing by ocean waters so blue they gave the name Tyrrhenian to the robes of nobility. And that’s not all. Towns and cities perched on the edges of cliffs so sheer you feel as if you…
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10 Things To Do in Procida Island: Italy’s Hidden Gem
“Culture Capital of Italy” Location: Campania Region How to get to Procida Island from Naples: Ferry at Calata Porta di Massa – Procida ➡️ 40 minutes Best Tip: Exploit the Public Transport system from Ferries to Marina Grande to Buses to E-bike rentals to Mini-taxies Map of Beaches and Things To See & Do on Procida Island Among the great Neapolitan marvels I could have visited, it was my trip to Procida Island that drew me to this region of the country. Procida Island is called the Cultural Capital of Italy and for good reasons. She has lemons, large and extra sweet. Movie producers for box office blockbusters like The…
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15 Best Day Trips from Milan NOT to MISS in 2024!
The Northern parts of Italy are full of way too many incredible wonders to capture on a single trip. At the end of the day, good fun during travel can be expensive, especially when on a budget of any form. Even so, there are ways to go about creating itineraries centered around a single city that lets you get the most out of the list while having the best experience you possibly could. Planning a trip to/from Milan last minute? We have you covered! Here are some of the top tours, hotels, and more! Top Tours from Milan: Fun Activities to do in Milan: 🛌 Top places to stay in…
