Delicious cuisine, romanticism and great weather are just some of the things, that make Italy one of the top destinations worldwide. However, none of them would be this interesting, without the well preserved historical sites the country has to offer. One such site is a 125 feet tall medieval tower, with a tree garden on…
Every corner in every town in Italy breaths history. So, there is no surprise, that there is always something to see in every province. The Scola tower showcases history, tradition and architecture, like many other local monuments. Located in The Gulf of Poets, La Spezia Italy, the Scola Tower stands over 42 feet tall in…
Italy attracts many visitors all year round. Most of its cities and towns are a must see tourist destinations. However, there are places that are not as mainstream, but are fascinating nonetheless. Medieval village of La Scola is one of them. From Bologna, northern Italy, take a little detour and in just about 40 miles,…
There is no lack of places, that are considered holy in Italy. Sanctuary of Monte Sant’Angelo is one of them. Dedicated to the Archangel Michael, the sanctuary is a complex of buildings around a cave. South Italy is home to a lush Gargano hills, that descend on the Adriatic coast line. Located in the province…
With its rich history, architecture and nature, Italy has always been a major tourist attraction. However, there are still places, that are not on top of the tourist routes. Miramare Castle is one of them. Located just 100 miles away from Venice, in the Gulf of Trieste, Miramare Castle is relatively recently built structure. This…
One of the largest cemeteries in Europe: Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno is famous for it’s sculptures. Located in Genoa, Italy, the cemetery has an area of around 2 square miles. In 1835, the city authorities delegated the design of the cemetery, to the Civil Architect Carlo Barabino. He was well know for designing a layout…
In the Italian mountain commune of Santo Stefano Quisquina is an extraordinary place: Andromeda Theater. Thirty years ago, the sculptor and a farmer Lorenzo Reina built the place, where he united his passion for art and nature. The Sicani Mountains are a home of the sculptor/shepherd Lorenzo Reina. There lays his family farm on 300…
Corleone is an Italian town and commune of roughly 11,158 inhabitants in Sicily. Several Mafia bosses have come from Corleone, including: Tommy Gagliano, Jack Dragna, Giuseppe Morello, Michele Navarra, Luciano Leggio, Leoluca Bagarella, Salvatore Riina and Bernardo Provenzano. It is also the birthplace of several fictional characters in Mario Puzo’s novel The Godfather, including the…
