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The Royal Palace of Caserta
The Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest royal residence in the world. It was built starting from 1752 by Luigi Vanvitelli, and later by his son...
Aquileia – the ruins and the basilica
Basilica of Aquileia near Grado in Friuli Venezia Giulia (foto © shutterstock.com) Aquileia, now located in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region,...
The great beauty of the eternal city of Rome
A tour to discover the city of Rome and its main monuments A visit to Rome, considered the cradle of modern civilisation, is like a journey back in...
Barumini – the Nuraghi
The nuragic complex of Barumini is located in the province of Medio Campidano and is the symbol of Sardinia of the great stone monuments: a suggestive and mysterious place to visit. The site includes the best preserved specimen of all Sardinian nuraghi: the village of Barumini which, due to its peculiarity, has been included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO.
The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, which were officially inaugurated in 2001, are one of the most famous sights of Merano (Merano) and are one of the most popular destinations in South Tyrol. The Gardens inspire with their special variety and harmony: on an area of 12 hectares in the form of a natural amphitheatre, over 80 botanical zones with native plants from all parts of the world can be admired.
UNESCO World Heritage Italy
50 x Weltkulturerbe & 5 x Weltnaturerbe
Zum UNESCO Welterbe in Italien gehören rund 55 UNESCO-Welterbestätten, davon 50 Stätten des Weltkulturerbes und fünf Stätten des Weltnaturerbes.
Fünf dieser UNESCO Welterbestätten sind grenzüberschreitend oder transnational. Als erste Welterbestätte wurden im fernen Jahr 1979 die Felsbilder im Valcamonica in die Welterbeliste aufgenommen, es folgten das historische Zentrum von Rom, die Kirche Santa Maria della Grazia von Mailand, das historische Zentrum von Mailand, die Stadt Venedig und viele mehr. Als bislang letzte Welterbestätte wurden 2019 die Hügel des Prosecco zwischen Conegliano und Valdobbiadene eingetragen.
UNESCO World Heritage Italy
Venice and its lagoon
Venice is a city without equal, rich in history, art and culture, where you can admire breathtaking scenery. There is no tourist in the world who does not know her by reputation and does not want to spend at least one day of his life there. Venice,...
The Prosecco Hills
The Prosecco hills - between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, in the province of Treviso, in the north-east of Italy - are an extraordinary land, where a wine of international prestige is produced: a white wine exported all over the world with more...
The Cilento National Park
The Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, the second largest park in Italy, extends from the Tyrrhenian coast to the foot of the Campania-Lucan Apennines. The Park is an area of inestimable environmental, landscape and cultural value. It is a...
Vatican – the smallest state in the world
A tour through history and the most important attractions to visit in the Papal States. Whether you are a believer or not, if you are in Rome you cannot miss a visit to the Vatican State, rich in some of the most valuable and priceless examples of...
The Royal Palace of Caserta
The Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest royal residence in the world. It was built starting from 1752 by Luigi Vanvitelli, and later by his son Carlo, at the behest of King Charles III of Bourbon. The Palace should have rivaled that of...
Aquileia – the ruins and the basilica
Basilica of Aquileia near Grado in Friuli Venezia Giulia (foto © shutterstock.com) Aquileia, now located in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, has been called "the second Rome" for the role it played in the past and for the wealth of its current...
The great beauty of the eternal city of Rome
A tour to discover the city of Rome and its main monuments A visit to Rome, considered the cradle of modern civilisation, is like a journey back in time, getting lost in more than 3000 years of history, witnessed by monuments, churches and squares...
Barumini – the Nuraghi
The nuragic complex of Barumini is located in the province of Medio Campidano and is the symbol of Sardinia of the great stone monuments: a suggestive and mysterious place to visit. The site includes the best preserved specimen of all Sardinian nuraghi: the village of Barumini which, due to its peculiarity, has been included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO.
Ferrara and the Po Delta
The historical centre of Ferrara, the city of the Renaissance is a UNESCO World Heritage Sit Ferrara is called the "city of bicycles" and is famous for its relaxed atmosphere and its beautiful historic centre. Ferrara does not seem to have changed...
Sightseeings Italy
The famous San Marco Square in Venice
San Marco is the main tourist destination of the city of Venice, as well as the only real square in the city, since the other urban spaces are...
Venice and its lagoon
Venice is a city without equal, rich in history, art and culture, where you can admire breathtaking scenery. There is no tourist in the world who...
The Royal Palace of Caserta
The Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest royal residence in the world. It was built starting from 1752 by Luigi Vanvitelli, and later by his son...
Aquileia – the ruins and the basilica
Basilica of Aquileia near Grado in Friuli Venezia Giulia (foto © shutterstock.com) Aquileia, now located in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region,...
The great beauty of the eternal city of Rome
A tour to discover the city of Rome and its main monuments A visit to Rome, considered the cradle of modern civilisation, is like a journey back in...
Barumini – the Nuraghi
The nuragic complex of Barumini is located in the province of Medio Campidano and is the symbol of Sardinia of the great stone monuments: a suggestive and mysterious place to visit. The site includes the best preserved specimen of all Sardinian nuraghi: the village of Barumini which, due to its peculiarity, has been included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO.
Carnival, Easter and Christmas in Italy
Christmas in Milan
In Milan the lights are ready to be turned on and in many parts of the city preparations are underway to start the pre-Christmas celebrations. With...
Christmas holidays in Naples
During Christmas holidays Naples offers a suggestive atmosphere that makes this celebration unique and magical. Below are listed some reasons why you should visit Naples during Christmas.
The Easter week in Sicily
Between the sacred and the profane, between processions and representations, Sicily is certainly one of the most popular destinations for tourists when it comes to Easter celebrations. Full of folkloristic events that follow one another during Holy Week, the region’s calendars are full of surprises in both small and large Sicilian cities.
Christmas in Italy
Just like in any other part of the world, Christmas trees and gift-giving aren’t lacking in the Italian Christmas. However, these elements mingle with some old traditions that have often a religious meaning. Also, Italian Christmas celebrations begin earlier than December 24 and finish later than December 25. You may be surprised to find out that, especially in some regions, the Christmas spirit begins on December 8 – the day of the Immaculate Conception – and lasts up to January 6 – the Epiphany.
Easter tradition in Florence – Scoppio del carro
The event ‘scoppio del carro’ on Easter Sunday in Florence, consists in a pyrotechnic tower placed on a cart, called "the brindellone", which is...
Easter in Italy
Despite Easter in Italy falls on the very same day as in any other part of the world - the first Sunday after the first full moon that falls on or...
La Befana
Die italienische Weihnachtshexe
In Italien werden die Kinder in der Weihnachtszeit öfters beschenkt. Es beginnt mit dem heiligen Nikolaus am 05. und 06. Dezember, am Weihnachtstag dem 25. Dezember bringt Babbo Natale (Weihnachtsmann) oder das Bambino Gesù (Jesukind) die Geschenke und am 06. Januar kommt die Befana und beschenkt die Kinder in Erinnerung an die drei heiligen Könige mit Süßigkeiten, Geschenken und süßer Kohle.
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