Trieste is the capital of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, in the north-east of Italy. Seaside city, it occupies a thin strip of land between the Adriatic and the Slovenian border, along the Karst plateau. Italian, Austro-Hungarian, and Slovenian influences are evident throughout the city, which includes a medieval old town and a neoclassical district from the Austrian era. In Trieste, there are many things to do and see. With the added advantage that there are no queues for museums or the crowd like in the big tourist cities. In short, there are no typical inconveniences of the…
15 Things to Do in Bergamo: A City of Art in Lombardy
Bergamo offers many historical and artistic beauties, far from the smog and stress of large cities. It is also well connected with the rest of the world thanks to the nearby Orio al Serio airport, one of the most important international airports in Italy. The city is divided between Bergamo Alta (Upper Bergamo: the oldest part) and Bergamo Bassa (Lower Bergamo: the most modern one). Best things to do in Bergamo Piazza Vecchia (Bergamo Alta) To reach Bergamo Alta, you need to take the funicular located in Viale Vittorio Emanuele II. You can buy the single ticket (round trip) at…
14 Best Things to Do in Chianti Region, Italy
Chianti is certainly one of the most beautiful and famous areas in all Tuscany. It is located in the center of Tuscany, among the provinces of Florence, Siena, and Arezzo. The territory is a succession of rolling hills, characteristic villages, ancient fortresses, churches, and country houses. Living the Chianti means immersing yourself in this evocative atmosphere, visiting the many towns, relaxing in the countryside, dedicating yourself to the pleasures of the table, and good wine. Nature is the protagonist in Chianti and is enriched with historical places, monuments, museums, and traditional events. A suggestive nature-rich not only of beauty and…
The 21 Best Summer Destinations in Italy
In Italy, there is so much to discover, admire, and see that a single life would not be enough. For this reason, spending the summer in the “Bel Paese” means that wherever you decide to go, you will always find something interesting to visit or pleasant to do. It is known that the most important summer destinations in Italy are the beaches of southern Italy, such as those in Salento and Gargano, in Puglia, or among the coasts of Sicily and those of Sardinia, or along the routes that cross the “Cinque Terre” and Amalfi Coast. All places where you…
The 9 Best Things to Do and See in Genoa
Genoa is a city grown between the sea on one side and the mountains on the other and, precisely because of the confirmation of its coast, it has developed in a narrow and long way. The charm of this city between the mountains and the sea, a crossroads of different peoples and cultures, has struck writers, poets and travelers. Although Genoa is known above all for its aquarium, the city owns wonderful testimonies of its glorious past but also bold and modern works that have made it a capital of modern Italian architecture. Genoa has one of the largest…
