Back by popular demand the Vatican Museums are once again putting on their summer Night Openings. From 24 April until 30 October, excluding August, each Friday night at sunset the doors of the Pope’s Museums open, enabling visitors to become absorbed in centuries worth of treasures from Vatican collections.
For a number of centuries the ‘mysterious Etruscans’ thrived in Italy, founding a total of 12 cities between Florence and Rome. It was only when the once humble village of Rome was transformed into the empire-building hub it became, that the Etruscans were defeated and were almost wiped out of history.
Standing at a breathtakingly lofty 165 metres high, the Cascata delle Marmore – the Marmore’s Falls – is the tallest manmade waterfall in Europe. This beautiful waterfall, located approximately eight kilometres from the town of Terni in Umbria, Italy, was created by the ancient Romans.
With the weather becoming warmer and the weeks flying by, many of us are thinking ahead to the summer months and are planning our 2015 holiday. For those seeking culture, history, and the bustling memorable vibe of a vibrant city, Florence in Tuscany comes highly recommended. To discover Florence at its most intriguing, why not
If you’re looking for a different experience this New Year’s Eve, then head to the fascinating and culturally-inspiring city of Rome. With incredible firework displays exploding in every corner, this magnificent city truly comes to life on the biggest party night of the year. Follow the throngs of New Year party revellers in Rome and
With quirky, traditional towns perched on hillsides, tiny churches dotted sporadically amongst the roaming fields, woods and valleys, Le Marche in Italy is a truly beautiful and interesting place to visit. But did you know Le Marche is home many great family-friendly beaches? The coastline of La Marche is roughly 100 miles long. There
Microbreweries have been springing up like daisies on a lawn in recent years as Tuscan farmers try more interesting and profitable ways to make good use out of the lands resources. Roads reminiscent of the “Gladiator” scene where Russell Crowe walks through the corn fields gently wafting his hand over the ripening crops are abundant
Italy might be synonymous with high culture, ancient remnants, quality cuisine and a luscious landscape of valleys, forests and citrus groves as far as the eye can see, but there is plenty on offer for a fantastic family holiday. From the fertile plains of Tuscany to the archaeological highlights of Lazio, Italy is brimming with
Situated in central Italy between the Apennine Mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea, Lazio is surrounded by scenery at its most beautiful. Mountains, volcanic lakes, olive groves, vineyards and fields and valleys as far as the eye can see make up this stunning part of Italy. If you are visiting Lazio this summer and are putting
Okay you’re going to Italy so you can be certain you’ll experience some great cuisine. Visiting Lazio however will bring a whole new dimension to Italian culinary art and yes, in Lazio art is the operative word! Here’s what to eat in Lazio… Primo With its intense flavours yet simple ingredients, discovering food in
