Italy Travel Notes

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 Orson Johnson Tuscany has long been one of the favourite destinations in Italy for the knowledgeable tourist. Widely seen as a very beautiful part of the Italian countryside (though this view may be affected by imbibing the region`s famous wines), Tuscany is also the birthplace of the Italian branch of the Renaissance, [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote Capalbio is a comune in the province of Grosseto in Tuscany. It is the southern border of Tuscany and is surrounded by the municipalities Manciano, Montalto di Castro, and Orbettello. Capalbio is known for the white alabaster stone that is found in plenty in this region. The name Capalbio is probably derived from [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Jacob Fiennes The best time to go to Italy could well be, well, anytime. In reality the best time is between April and June as the flood of school holidays hasnt yet hit the roads, the countryside is at its fullest bloom and the weather isnt uncomfortably hot yet. When deciding at [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote By Rachel Deutsch Florence, along with Rome and Venice, is one of the “must see” cities of Italy. It is the epicenter of Renaissance, the place it all revolved around. Any famous artist or architect of the time had a part in making this place more beautiful. The treasures of Florence are not [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Ken Charnly Taking a vacation should be relaxing especially for an agritourist. Agritourism is the new way to spend a holiday. Agritourists in a quiet farmhouse in the peaceful countryside and only venture out when they want (something is wrong with the previous sentence). Agritourism Tuscany Forte dei Marmi in the beautiful [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote I am not sure if you have been in Tuscany or not, but either way there are books, which when you read you get immersed in the sounds and flavours and colours of one of the most beautiful places on earth. Every time I pick this book no matter in which part of [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote We continue our presentation of some of the most beautiful places in Italy, as seen through the videos of those who love to travel through Italy. And this week we present Florence:

Follow @Italytravelnote We continue our presentation of some of the most beautiful places in Italy, as seen through the videos of those who love to travel through Italy. And this week we present Florence:

Follow @Italytravelnote We continue our presentation of some of the most beautiful places in Italy, as seen through the videos of those who love to travel through Italy. And this week we present Tuscany: