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It is on this side of Lake Como or Lario, its ancient name, that the great Italian writer Alessandro Manzoni spent part of his childhood. The family in fact had a property in Lecco. It was here that the novelist set the events of his most famous work "I Promessi Sposi", with that incipit that made ...


Discover the best trekking parks in Tuscany and dive into nature!


Milan is an easy city to reach thanks to the three airports and it’s your perfect destination if you love shopping or to attend different kind of events: during the entire year the city organizes cultural meetings, art exhibitions, fashion and design events.


Li Galli archipelago or "of the Mermaids", where Ulysses, the protagonist of Homer's Odyssey, managed to resist the siren song by being tied to the mast of his ship, on the advice of the sorceress Circe. And where the Argonauts were saved thanks to the sound of Orpheus' lyre, which emitted sounds ...


There are many curiosities surrounding Tuscany and we want to reveal ten of them that perhaps you did not know.


A road trip in Val d’Orcia is like a journey in Tuscany soul. Here you will find out a beautiful heartbreaking land, with gentle landscapes and wonderful villages all over the territory which create a unique place in the world.


Ferragosto is one of Italy’s most beloved holidays, and it certainly doesn’t go unnoticed by tourists. As businesses shut down early and a relaxed energy takes over, locals head to beaches and mountains with their families, often ending the day with barbecues and dazzling fireworks lighting up ...


All over the world there are several representations of the italian traditional agrifood products: food made and packaged in a very similar way to the real italian ones.


By looking at Lake Como on google map, you will immediately distinguish it from the other lakes of northern Italy for its inverted Y shape.


In the heart of Puglia’s Itria Valley lies Alberobello, a village of timeless beauty and iconic charm. Its trulli, whitewashed, cone-topped dwellings, are more than architecture; they’re a fairytale landscape brought to life. A destination where tradition meets quiet luxury, and every stone ...


Pompei is an Italian city in the Region Campania at 40 minutes by car from the Amalfi coast. It is known for its ancient city buried in 79 AD from the eruption of Vesuvius.


Discover the San Pietro Island and its amazing hidden places!