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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 dโOrcia, famous for being a great producer of a special type of cheese made from sheep’s milk: Pecorino di Pienza! Val dโOrcia 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. Pienzaโs 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 dellโOvo, 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 Giottoโs Bell Tower, Brunelleschiโs 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
โBreathtaking Churches, exquisite gardens, famous porticoes, delicious cuisine, vibrant nightlife, here’s the ultimate bucket list of the best things to do in Bologna Italy.โ How to get to Bologna Location: Emilia-Romagna Region From Rome by: (high-speed train) โก๏ธ 2 hr 20 min (car) โก๏ธ 4 hr 10 min (374.3 km) via E35 . From Florence by (high-speed train) โก๏ธ 38 min (car) โก๏ธ 1 hr 32 min (117.4 km) via E35 and A1 . From Milan by (high-speed train) โก๏ธ 1 hr 14 min (car) โก๏ธ 2 hr 41 min (215.1 km) via A1 Introduction โla dotta, la grassa, la rossaโ Bologna has three nicknames: ๐ฉโ๐๐ La Dotta, โthe learned oneโ 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 ย 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 thatโs 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
โCulture Capital of Italyโ Location: Campania Region How to get to Procida Island from Naples: Ferry at Calata Porta di Massa โ Procida โก๏ธ 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: ๐ Top places to stay in…
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17 Beautiful Wine Windows in Florence (MAP INCLUDED)
Nestled right in the beating heart of Tuscany is Florence, the city of Brunelleschi, the Medici, and the most beautiful skylines you will find anywhere in the world. And right in the beating heart of Florence is the neighborhood of Santo Spirito, where right in the city center are the wine windows in Florence, a unique existence in the country. Powered by GetYourGuide Planning a trip to Florence last minute? We have you covered! Here are some of the top tours and fun activities! Top Tours in Florence: Wine windows in Florence, locally known as buchetto del vino, are peculiar places whose origins are as curious as they are tragic.…
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10 Beautiful Day Trips Around Rome
The Italian Gems You Didnโt Know About 1. Bracciano Vacationing like a Roman Emperor in Bracciano What do ancient volcanoes, Roman emperors, Popes, Cardinals, and WW1 fighter aircrafts have in common? Bracciano, Italy. Bracciano is an old town just 18 miles to the North and West of Rome, making her perfect for day trips around Rome. Braccianoโs origins are set alongside her greatest attraction, Lake Bracciano, ancient Romeโs private lake of the Emperors. 40,000 years ago, an ancient volcano gave out, collapsing and creating the lake that is now known as Lake Bracciano. Crystal clear and having the most startling indigo blue, the waters around this lake are today a…
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A Guide To Monterosso al Mare
The first thing you need to know about Monterosso al Mare is that it is all about the sea and having fun in water….and lots of beach space to lay your towel…..something you won’t find in the other four Cinque Terre villages. The second thing you should know about Monterosso al Mare is that fun in water and other activities are just the tip of the ice berg to your titanic. Monterosso al Mare is like the first port of call to an epic adventure laid out for you. There is swimming, diving, snorkeling, and boating trips in some of the bluest and freshest waters in the world. Sightseeing on…