Visiting Circeo National Park
One of the oldest national parks in Italy, Circeo National Park is located along the Tyrrhenian coast between Anzio and …
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Ponza Island: Off the Coast of Rome
The island of Ponza and its archipelago is a fabulous day trip from Rome. The Pontine Islands archipelago has some of the …
The Gardens of Villa Borghese in Rome
Time. Such a beautiful concept. If you have it – and you are staying in Rome – use it to …
The Night of the Museums in Rome
Saturday, May 13th from 8 pm to 2 am (doors close at 1 am), the city of Rome will once …
Greccio in the Santa Reatina Valley: A Tiny Village With a Huge History
The village of Greccio in the central Lazio region is known all over the world for the first living nativity …
Michelangelo’s Three Pietàs and Where to See Them
Michelangelo Buonarroti, or simply “Michelangelo”, was born in Arezzo on March 6, 1475, and died on February 18, 1564, in …
Italy’s First Nativity: Greccio Since the Year 1223
Yes, you read the title correctly: Italy’s first nativity is celebrating its 799th birthday this year. This iconic tradition that …
Christmas Markets in Central Italy: Florence, Arezzo, and More
It’s that time of year once again and in Italy, from hilltop villages to major cities, the magic of Christmas …
The Village of Castel di Tora in the Rieti Province
Castel di Tora in the Lazio region is one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy”. This tiny village of …
St. Peter’s Square in Rome: The Queen of All Piazzas
St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican is undoubtedly the most monumental in the world. Bernini’s masterpiece is a worthy setting …
