Santa Marinella – The perfect break on a budget away from the heat of Rome When you find yourself within the confines of the incredible city of Rome it is easy to forget that you are fairly near to the Mediterranean Sea. In fact when one thinks of Rome, history, architecture, art and culture immediately
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is without doubt one of the world’s most iconic and memorable buildings, famed predominantly for its awkward position, leaning precariously over to one side. Any modern day building with a problem similar to this would have been knocked down long ago for health and safety reasons. Millions of Lira and,
A trip to Rome should not be void of visiting the Vatican, an independent state lying within the city walls of Rome. This incredible city is, in fact, the smallest state in the world, with an area of only 44 hectares and containing a population of just 800. The Vatican is the rarest of cities
Visiting the town of Pistoia in Tuscany is like taking a journey back in time. When one thinks of elegant, historical and traditional Italian towns, Pistoia is the epitome of such visions. This ancient town was a centre for Estruscan, Gallic and Ligurian settlements before becoming a Roman colony in the 6th century BC. Inside
When one thinks of Rome, an inspiring mix of the arts, fashion, high-end culture and ancient architecture and artefacts immediately spring to mind. Although challenging the seemingly common accord that all visitors of Rome are individuals with a consuming or excessive interest in culture and the arts, is the fact that this electrifying city is
If you are thinking about taking a trip to Florence the chances you are enthusiastic about Italian art and culture. If you are visiting the city, which is world renowned for its legendary music heritage, having nurtured Cimabue and Giotto, the so-called fathers of Italian painting, before 27 January 2013, then you may want to
Bordering Umbria and Tuscany but with a mere snippet of the tourists of Umbria and Tuscany, Lazio is crying out to be discovered. Although in spite of Italy’s lesser known region’s relative obscurity, there is plenty to do in ‘Italy’s wildest corner’. Check out three great things to do in Lazio. II Bagnaccio Hot Spring
Rising in the Appennine Mountains in Emilia-Romanga and flowing for more than 250 miles through Umbria and Lazio to the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Tiber is Italy’s third-longest river. This mighty and important river, which, according to legend, resulted in the city of Rome being founded in 753 BC on its banks, naturally flows past diversely
Umbria Jazz Festival 2012– An electrifying mix of world quality music in the most idyllic of settings. From the 6 – 15 July, the Umbria Jazz Festival 2012 will be taking place in Perugia, Umbria. This world-acclaimed musical event has become one of the leading jazz festivals on both the Italian and international music festival
A marvel within a marvel – Vintage Travel puts II Rosaio in Orvieto, Umbria on their books! The city of Orvieto, perched on a volcanic plug, on the flat summit of a huge butte of volcanic tuff in south-western Umbria, has been cited as being one of the most dramatic cities in Europe. This ancient
