The Amalfi Coast is a stretch of coastline in the south Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula, in the Campania region. The area stretches from Salerno to Positano and It is included in UNESCO’s world heritage sites. Stunning views of steep mountain cliffs, rocky seashore, multicolored towns and lush forests are breathtaking. This peaceful and picturesque setting, with…
When looking at the sharp, round reef of a long series of small dimensional houses, you might be certain that you just entered the world of fairytales or hobbits. In fact, it is nothing more than the small town of Alberobello located in the Southern Italy – and everything is as real as possible. Fragile…
If you plan on visiting Italy, most likely Rome is on your top visiting locations. But just 60 miles from the first ever metropolis of the world, lies an enchanted place, less known by tourists: The Park Of Monsters (Parco dei Monstri). This place is more popular for Italians and even immigrants who decided to…
You’ll have a tough time finding Grotta Mangiapane, but you’ll know it when you see it, for the Grotta Mangiapane (or “Mangiapane Cave” for non-Italian speakers) contains a secret. The cave, 18 km northwest of Trapani on Sicily’s west coast, is home to an ancient village that has remained untouched for nearly seventy years. Today,…
If you don’t have time to climb to Etna’s summit, there are other options and one of them is to take the Circumetnea train. The 110 km long railway is a private line that runs around the base of the volcano through fertile lands and lava formations. It really is a one of a kind…
The Appennino (Italian: Colosso Appenninico), a 35-foot-tall sculpture located in Villa Demidoff, part of the former Villa Medici at Pratolino, 7 miles north of Florence, Italy, is a stunning masterpiece. Created by the Flemish artist Giambologna between 1579 and 1580, the Appennino personifies the Apennine mountain ranges and is sculpted in such a way that…
The Amalfi Coast boasts countless secluded beaches, making it challenging to visit all of them. However, the Fiordo di Furore stands out as a must-see, as it is one of the coast’s most unique geological features. Connected by the Amalfi Highway, visitors can access the beach via a bridge and descend stairs along the gorge’s…
