Vittorio Emanuele II Monument Tours
Vittorio Emanuele II Monument Tours The Vittorio Emanuele Monument in Rome goes by many names - some official, and some not at all so. In addition to “Vittorio Emmanuele Monument,” other official names include the “Altare della Patria” (Altar of the Fatherland) and simply “Il Vittoriano.” Less for
Vittoriano Museum Complex Tours
Vittoriano Museum Complex Tours Many visitors to Rome see the enormous Vittorio Emanuele II monument from the outside only, snapping a photo of the landmark locals often derisively call “the typewriter” before moving on. But if you climb the steps, youll find there are sights to see inside, too. T
Villa Pisani
Villa Pisani Out of the dozens of Venetian mansions lining the waterfront canal of the Brenta Riviera, the Villa Pisani is known as the “queen” of the villas. Home to the noble family of Pisani and with 144 rooms in total, the dwelling has welcomed emperors and kings as well as thousands of visito
Villa Artimino
Villa Artimino In 1596, Ferdinando I de’ Medici, the Grand Duke of Tuscany, commissioned famous Italian architect architect Bernardo Buontalenti to build a hunting villa, which quickly became the court and estate of the Grand Duke and Duchess. Today, Villa Artimino is one of twelve villas and two
Vicolo dei Lavandai
Vicolo dei Lavandai A lasting remnant of medieval Milan, the historic alleyway of Vicolo dei Lavandai juts out from the Naviglio Grande canal, close to the Darsena di Porta Ticinese (dockyards). Taking its name, which means ‘Alley of the Launderers’, from its previous incarnation, the alley was us
Via Veneto
Via Veneto With a long-standing reputation for elegance and a starring role in Federico Fellinis 1960 film La Dolce Vita, Via Veneto was once the stomping ground of international actors, celebrities and paparazzi. Today, the stylish thoroughfare remains one of Rome’s most glamorous addresses, runn
Via San Lorenzo
Via San Lorenzo The street called Via San Lorenzo runs in a southeasterly direction from close to the port in Genoa to one of the citys major public piazzas.Perhaps the biggest attraction along Via San Lorenzo is the church that shares its name – the Genoa Cathedral, or Cattedrale di San Lorenzo.
Via Po
Via Po The square found at the end of Via Po - also called La Piazza Vittorio Veneto - is actually rectangular, with palazzi (large buildings, usually housing museums, apartments or shops) on three sides. The fourth side affords a view of the River Po. The square was designed and built between 182
Via Monte Napoleone
Via Monte Napoleone Milan is well-known as a major shopping destination, but some of the streets in its city center – including Via Monte Napoleone – are particularly famous for their designer boutiques.Via Monte Napoleone (also spelled Montenapoleone) is Milans foremost shopping street in the sho
Via Manzoni
Via Manzoni Milan is world-famous for its fashion industry, much of which is located in one small section of the city – including along the Via Manzoni. The Quadrilatero della Moda, or “fashion quarter,” sits northeast of the Duomo, with Via Manzoni serving as its northwestern border. Unlike some
Via Fillungo
Via Fillungo The main thoroughfare running through historic Lucca is Via Fillungo, one of the liveliest streets in town. It stretches from the Porta dei Borghi (one of the ancient gates in Luccas pristine city walls) to Canto dArco. The street is lined with shops and cafes, making it a magnet for
Via della Spiga
Via della Spiga Milans fashion sense is world famous, and one of the streets to visit to see where the locals buy their designer brands is Via della Spiga. Along with other nearby streets such as Via Monte Napoleone, Via della Spiga is considered to be part of the Quadrilatero della Moda, or “fash
Via Capo
Via Capo If you follow the street Corso Italia west from the middle of town, you’ll soon find it changes name to Via del Capo and begins to lead you away from the congested center of Sorrento. This is where some of the nicer hotels are located, and also the less crowded little beaches. There’s the
Turtle Fountain (Fontana delle Tartarughe)
Turtle Fountain (Fontana delle Tartarughe) Tucked away in a quiet corner of Rome’s Trastevere district, the Turtle Fountain (Fontana delle Tartarughe) is one of many important monuments found in the historic Jewish Ghetto. The collaborative masterpiece of sculptor Taddeo Landini and architect Giac
Trinità dei Monti
Trinità dei Monti Standing proud at the top of Rome’s iconic Spanish Steps, the historic Trinità dei Monti is one of the city’s most photographed churches and dates back to 1585. Built under order of King Louis XII of France, the landmark church remains the property of the French government, a leg
Trapani and Paceco Salt Pans Natural Reserve
Trapani and Paceco Salt Pans Natural Reserve The Natural Reserve on the Sicilian coast from Trapani to Marsala is set aside for multiple uses, from collecting sea salt to preserving wildlife. The salt pans are still used to harvest sea salt, using the same methods that have been used for centuries
Trani
Trani The town of Trani is a port city located on the Adriatic Sea on the coast of Puglia, the heel of Italys boot. A settlement where modern-day Trani is dates back to at least the 9th century, but may have existed during the ancient Roman era. The city reached its height during the 11th century,
Torre delle Ore
Torre delle Ore The Torre delle Ore in Lucca, otherwise known as the Clock Tower, is the citys tallest tower, dating back to the 13th century, although the clock that gave the tower its identity was added in 1390. The clock mechanism itself has changed over the years, but the one you see today is
Ticinese
Ticinese Milans Ticinese district is in the southern part of the historic center, known for its shops and restaurants. It houses one of Milans old city gates, originally built in the 16th century, while todays gate dates from the 19th century and marks the southern end of the Corso di PortaTicines
Tiber Island Tours
Tiber Island Tours The Tiber River runs through Rome, and Tiber Island is its only plot of land, located toward the southern end of the river. At 885 feet long and 220 feet across at its widest point, the island has two bridges that have connected it to each side of the river since antiquity. Pont
