Today, Genoa (Genóva in Italian) is Italy’s leading port, with a long history of maritime power that began when it defeated rival Pisa in the 10th…
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The Grand Canal not only connects most of Venice’s top tourist attractions, it is one of its top attractions. Curving in a reverse S through the…
Destroyed in AD 79 by the same eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that engulfed Pompeii, Herculaneum was buried in molten lava, instead of the ash that covered…
Italy may not be a very big country, but it packs plenty of attractions into a small space. Even the most energetic tourist can’t expect to…
More than 1,500 lakes dot Italy’s landscape, from the Alpine pools and three major lakes in the north to Calabria’s sole natural lake, at an altitude…
As the birthplace of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance, it’s not surprising that Italy should be so rich in masterpieces of art and architecture, or…
There are no shortage of amazing resorts in Italy, one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. But there are not so many choices for travelers in…
Surrounded on three sides by water and with two offshore islands larger than some countries, it’s no wonder Italy is famed for its beaches. Whatever your…
Europe’s highest mountain ranges – the Dolomites and the French, Swiss, and Savoy Alps – form Italy’s borders on the north and west. On their snow-covered…
As a nation largely surrounded by water, it’s not surprising that Italy has a number of islands. What does surprise, however, is their variety. Italy’s islands…