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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 Didn’t 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. Bracciano’s origins are set alongside her greatest attraction, Lake Bracciano, ancient Rome’s 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…
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A Full Guide To Corniglia
Magical! That is the best description I can offer about the little Ligurian village of Corniglia. Corniglia is like a fairy tale kingdom perched on top of a hill. Just beyond the cliff lies the ocean blue, an expanse of clear blue sky and deep blue water amazing in the way it provokes your memories of happiness. Powered by GetYourGuide The journey to Corniglia herself is an adventure. Corniglia is placed o a hill surrounded by terraces of vineyards. When in season, just the smell of the fruit coming to season is enough to trap you. Between the light tree cover, small insects buzzing about, and the scents of flowers…
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Hiking Cinque Terre Blue Trail
Hiking Cinque Terre Blue Trail is one of the bucket list you need to check once in Cinque Terre! The Blue Path, i.e. the Sentiero Azzuro, is an ancient trekking path that historically connected the five villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. All told, the path is just over 11km long, and, for avid backpackers and walkers, just some 5 hours long. Yet, these 5 hours offer some of the most amazing sights, sounds, and scents the Ligurian region has to offer. I will not get into detail over what you can find at the various villages, I covered those in several blogs touching on each and every…
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A Full Guide to Manarola Italy
Manarola Italy travel guide: all you need to know to visit the most scenic and romantic village in Cinque Terre, including how to get there, things to see and do, where to stay, restaurants in Manarola Italy, and the best spots to get perfect views, for the perfect visit to Manarola Italy. Experiencing Liguria Culture in Tiny, Wholesome Bits The second smallest of the Cinque Terre villages, Manarola is not only the oldest of the five, but also one of the most popular tourist destination spots of the group. The little village of barely 350 souls is incredibly charming, perched as it is high above the cliff. There were many activities…
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A Full Guide To Riomaggiore
An explosion of light and sound, color and art. This is how I would describe Riomaggiore.Riomaggiore travel guide: all you need to know to visit the best town to stay in Cinque Terre, including how to get there, things to see and do, various accommodation options, where to eat and drink, and important tips on how to avoid the crowds, for a perfect visit to Riomaggiore. RIOMAGGIORE ESSENTIALS Home: Perfect base for your Cinque Terre stay View: Spectacular Sunset Harbour location Location: Village closest to La Spezia Tours: Join this popular vineyard & wine tasting tour Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Take a small group cooking class Cooking Class: Take a small…
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A Full Guide To Vernazza, Italy
Vernazza travel guide: all you need to know to visit the prettiest village in Cinque Terre, including how to get there, things to see and do, where to stay, where to eat and drink, and important tips on how to avoid the crowds, for a perfect visit to Vernazza. Introduction Most know about Northwest Italy’s sauces, cheese, veal, Baroque palaces, sculptures, wines, galleries filled with incredible art pieces, and the Alps’ scenic view. Vernazza has some of these, but not all. What Vernazza has is a cozy, feel-good atmosphere and environment that is perfect for lovers, families, tour groups, and single individuals looking to take in the sights, skyline, and homey…
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The Flavian Dynasty (69–96)
The Flavians were a new dynasty. And when I say new, I mean new in the sense that they lacked the old blood or money the Julio-Claudians possessed. Vespasian’s grandfather was a mere centurion among hundreds others serving under Pompey. What made it worse was that the old Patriarch fled from the field during the final Battle of Pharsalus, an act that would have seen him chopped into little mutton-chops were it not for the fact that Pompey lost that battle and war. Successive generations managed to turn things around through well-placed marriages and public service – not in the army – but as tax collectors skimming off the top…
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5 Ways to get to Santuario Madonna della Corona
Are you planning a trip to northern Italy’s Santuario Madonna della Corona? This guide will provide all the information you require in advance for your day trip, regardless of whether you plan to hike the Pilgrim’s Trail or take the short walk from Spiazzi. 📌In a Rush? Pin it for Later!📌 Powered by GetYourGuide The distant Santuario Madonna della Corona (Sanctuary of the Lady of the Crown) has long drawn religious pilgrims, and those who wanted to be closer to God trekked across the Monte Baldo cliffs. In recent years, social media has shown this unique image of a church carved out of the rocks, which appears suspended in mid-air somewhere…
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