Anyone who’s been to Venice, Italy, knows that it’s one of the most magical places on earth. Sitting in the Adriatic Sea like a vision (especially if one first approaches it from the mainland by boat), ...>
Pompeii points you back to Italy’s glorious past – destroyed by the ravages of nature and time, but still a wonder and beauty in its own right. It is, in fact, one of Italy’s top tourist draws. This ...>
The roman coliseum ("colosseum" or "colosseo") is probably the most ancient world renowned monument in Rome. It was one of the very first roman amphitheatres to be built. It is located between the Caelian ...>
The Basilica di San Marco (“St. Mark’s Basilica” in English), right next to St. Mark's Square and near the Doge's Palace, is the most famous of Venice’s churches, and is among the world’s best-known examples ...>
The emperor Napoleon supposedly described it as “the finest drawing room in all of Europe” and if you visit St. Mark’s Square in Venice, it’s easy to agree with him. The square, known locally as Piazza ...>
One of the biggest attractions in Venice is the spectacular Doge’s Palace, also known as the Palazzo Ducale. Much of the present building dates from the 15th century – although an earlier building on the ...>
Located in the Liguria region of Italy, the predominant portion of the Cinque Terre is located on the coast of Italian Riviera. It also comprises of five villages: Riomaggiore,
Monterosso al Mare, Corniglia, ...>
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
The skyline of Florence (Firenze), Italy wouldn’t be the same without the stunning Cathedral or Duomo that so personifies the grandeur and elegance of the city. The ...>
Along with the distinctive Duomo, or cathedral and the famous statue of David by Michelangelo, the Ponte Vecchio has become one of the symbols of the beautiful Italian city of Florence.
The Ponte Vecchio ...>
The "Capelle Medicee" are part of the Basilica di San Lorenzo di Firenze in Florence, Italy. The exterior of the chapel and the basilica are unprepossessing—the façade has never been completed. Inside, ...>