The green Valnera valley crossed by the Nera River in Italy’s Umbria region. is rich in history, culture and tradition and an excellent choice for a rejuvenating trip away from the noise and chaos of the city. Montefranco’ s castle dates back to 1228 To visit it in all its…

In 1977 Modena was listed by UNESCO on its World Heritage List for the monumental ensemble of the Piazza Grande, the Ghirlandina Tower, and the Cathedral. This masterpiece of man's creative genius is an expression of the art of two exceptional masters: the architect Lanfranco and the sculptor Wiligelmo. Their…

Verona is a city of art, and its historic centre was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Arriving from Corso Porta Palio, the first wonder to see is Castelvecchio, once a military fortress and now a museum of medieval, renaissance and modern art. The Arena and numerous churches…

Although Modica, a small late-Baroque paradise in the province of Ragusa, was reborn from the ashes of a devastating earthquake in 1693, it still has fascinating signs of its most ancient past. It was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2002 for its historic centre which…

The Canavese, a land of extraordinary biodiversity and harmony where beauty, history, sport and culinary delights abound, is a splendid corner of Italy’s north-western Piedmont region, surrounded by gentle hills and green valleys. Harboring a wealth of natural, historical and artistic treasures from castles, towers and ancient churches, to morainic…

Genoa is known for its artistic heritage as well as its great natural beauty. Spring is the best time to visit the city and be enchanted by its many treasures. From the historic centre to the maze of alleyways that reveal unexpected beauty around every corner, and from the seaside…

La Spezia, which lies in the centre of the deep gulf to which it gives its name, is to all appearances an almost entirely modern city with wide avenues and perpendicular streets, solid 19th and 20th-century buildings, elegant gardens overlooking the sea, a port and a great military arsenal. But…