Italy Travel Notes

Follow @Italytravelnote by Kirsten Hawkins The island of Sardinia perhaps most quickly conjures up the idea of sardines. A small island off of the western coast of Italy, it certainly incorporates seafood in to much of its regional cuisine. However, Sardinia has such a rich and various history that it bears little resemblance to the [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Katy Hyslop You have just arrived in the Renaissance capital of the art world with a couple of days to spare, so where do you go and what highlights can you see in such a short time? This is the guide for you to get the maximum out of a short stay [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Andrew Regan Tired of paying Ј5 plus for an aprиs ski beer? Livigno’s tax free slopes offer great terrain at much lower prices than the rest of Western Europe. France, Austria and Switzerland are some of the most famous ski resorts for British skiers and snowboarders. But these traditional favourites are now [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Ken Wilson The art of Murano glass making is famous in every corner of the world. Every year, millions of tourists visit this amazing part of Italy and discover the amazing island of Murano. The tradition is long and it is incredible how glassmakers still use techniques invented centuries ago. Their creations [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Clyde Dennis I’ll start with a little quiz. What do France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Chile, the United States of America, Romania, Germany, Portugal, Moldova, Hungary, South Africa, Croatia and Argentina have in common? Wine and wineries. These countries are know as the worlds leaders in the export of “vino.” Italy is second [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote There were two broad classes of Tuscan water fountains known in the fifteenth century: the freestanding or “isolated” type, designed for the center of a piazza, court, or garden; and the “engaged” or wall fountain, placed against a wall at the end of a square or courtyard. The only example of a Florentine [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by stefano sandano People today to have more chances at disposal and can quicly organize their cruise to Rome in order to see more. To make an example, when you are just arrived at the port of Civitavecchia, you can visit the samllest country in the world, the vatican city. The City State [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Roy Witman From the exceptional architecture to the world-class cuisine to the astonishing natural beauty, Naples is a city that should be on everyone’s “one day” list. History and culture combine with a regal past to delight visitors with a violent past that has led to a bright future. Photograph by Trey [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote If you are arriving at the Amalfi coast in a car and you reach Salerno, you turn right following the Amalfi coast signs and then right again and you are on it. From the highway you don`t really enter into Salerno itself and only after you get on the Amalfi drive you can [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote By Denise Hummel When North American travelers think of historic Italian cities, they often think of Florence, Rome, and Venice. But for those who know the real Italy, there are other incalculable riches. One such treasure is the town of Ferrara, protected by UNESCO on the World Cultural Heritage list as a priceless [...]