Villages of the Cinque Terre, Italy
The Cinque Terre are a small group of villages – five in total – set in the splendid scenery of the Ligurian coast among the cliffs between La Spezia and Lévanto. The villages are called Monterosso,...
View ArticleHistory of the Roman Colosseum
The construction of the world famous Colosseum in Rome began in approximately 69 AD under the direction of Emperor Vespasian. It was dedicated a year after he died, in 79 AD by his son Titus. The...
View ArticleMegara Hyblaea
Megara Hyblaea is an ancient Greek city, the ruins of which can be seen between Catania and Syracuse in south-east Sicily. it offers a fascinating archaeological glimpse of life on the island 2500...
View ArticleTouring the Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is located to the south of Sorrento, facing the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of western Italy (south of Naples). The coast here is best known for being among the great scenic drives...
View ArticleTuscany Villages
Italy is perhaps the most fascinating European country for visitors interested in history, with numerous monuments and artefacts remaining from both the period of the Ancient Romans and from the...
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