Pompeii is a truly spectacular place, frozen in time for two millennia. The story may be familiar, but now it is being retold in a landmark exhibition of archeological finds… There are very few places to visit that are as historically fascinating as the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. The demise of the city and […]
Send us your favourite pictures from your travels to Italy, and each month the best photo will win a bottle of Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco and cooler!… THIS MONTH’S WINNER Carnival Costumes by Rosemary Wilmot “I was lucky to join the procession for the Silent Gondola Parade for the end of Carnevale – absolutely fantastic […]
In the 19th century Giuseppe Garibaldi and his legion of loyal supporters fought for the independence of what we now know as Italy, and his revolutionary actions have not been forgotten… As a result of his exploits as a general and commander Giuseppe Garibaldi is considered a key individual in the formation of unified Italy. […]
The statue of David by Michelangelo is a proud republican statement, placed like a guardian watch dog in front of the town hall of Florence… Initially commissioned for an external buttress on the Florentine cathedral, the destination changed after Michelangelo finished the over-life-size, five foot tall sculpture, due to its pertinent relevance to contemporary politics. […]
This picture perfect scene in the region of South Tyrol has been at the heart of territorial disputes between Italy and Austria – and who wouldn’t want to claim ownership over such beautiful land?… This spectacular vista in the northeastern tip of Italy has been appreciated by residents of Tyrol Castle and the surrounding hillside […]
Send us your favourite pictures from your travels in Italy, and each month the best photo will win a bottle of Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco and cooler!… THIS MONTH’S WINNER The Abbey of San Galgano by Sharene Hanlon “With the day having beautiful blue skies, we set out to find the Abbey of San Galgano. […]
Emerald blue water, luscious green grass on the Tyrol hillside, and white snowy mountains – nature at its very best. But what’s the bell tower got to do with it?… This fabulous vista on the Italian border with Austria has a past hidden underwater. The only giveaway is the top half of the bell tower […]
The symmetrical and precise layout of Palmanova makes it a completely unique town. It was designed with the idea of a utopia in mind, but the reality has been far from perfect… Tucked away in the northeastern tip of Italy, 20km from Udine, is Palmanova – a citadel founded by the Republic of Venice in […]
Send us your favourite pictures from your travels to Italy, and each month the best photo will win a bottle of Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco and cooler!… THIS MONTH’S WINNER Marina Grande by Roger Steeby, Australia “This is a photo I took of Marina Grande in Sorrento, Italy taken with an iPhone 5 on […]