Umbria in many ways the most rural of Italy’s regions. It may be less visited and less-touristed than some other parts of Italy but there is no shortage of excitement with year-round festivals and special events. Food really matters in Umbria and festivals are held all year round celebrating the unique tastes and delights of Umbrian produce and cuisine. (more…)
Crossed by the River Po, Turin is an Italian city of dual importance. From a cultural point of view it has been the capital of the Sabaudo state and has a well preserved Baroque style historic center. From n economic point of view it has become Italy’s second most important industrial city with the head quarters of the FIAT at Lingotto. (more…)
An Italian psychiatrist is obtaining startling results with patients suffering from schizophrenia and depression by enlisting them in a competitive football team. Mauro Raffaeli trains his players, many of whom cannot work and are on psychiatric medication, twice a week on a pitch on the outskirts of Rome. (more…)
Real Estate Market In Italy
Italy is one of the most popular destinations for foreigners looking to experience a laid-back lifestyle. Rural areas and small hill towns are getting much attention from investors looking to cash in on the tourism boom. (more…)
If you are in the mood for a European tourist destination, you should consider the island of Sicily, a region of southern Italy. Depending on your own specific interests, this beautiful area might be your ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine. And parts of Sicily haven’t yet been discovered by tourists. This article presents Sicily’s capital, Palermo. Companion articles present western Sicily and eastern Sicily. (more…)
Situated in the north of Italy, Venice is also popular with names like city of water, La Dominante, city of bridges and many more. This fairy tale city has no cars allowed and the only way to move around this city is either by water or foot. The city has a touch of romance and architecture to it, making it a great holiday destination. (more…)
Florence does not simply regard itself as home to the greatest of Italian regional culinary traditions, but as the birthplace of Western cookery alltogether. Florentines will tell you with pride that it was Catherine de Medici who taught the French to cook by taking a team of Tuscan chefs with her when she moved to France to marry the Duke of Orleans, later to become King Henry II.. (more…)
Finding Apartments in Rome
It can be difficult at best to set about finding apartments in Rome. When you don’t live in the city, finding apartments in Rome is difficult because you can’t be sure if you are staying in the safest part of the city, getting the best accommodations for you money, and finding apartments in Rome that are central to the things you want to visit. (more…)