The Egyptian Museum in Turin (Museo Egizio di Torino) houses one of the largest collections of Egyptian antiquities in the world and is undoubtedly one of thebest museums in Italy. The museum was founded in 1824 when the Savoy king, Carlo Felice, acquired a large collection of Egyptian artefacts. Today there are 6,500 objects on display with […]
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Exclusive tours of Italy: visiting Parco Nazionale d’Abruzzo
06
May
May
The Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National park is one of the oldest in the country. Less than a two-hour drive from Rome, the park is a great destination forexclusive tours of Italy. It has become a popular getaway for nature lovers and those looking for a tranquil rural escape with two million people visiting the […]
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Luxury honeymoon in Italy: romantic Sperlonga
04
May
May
Halfway between Rome and Naples, lies a small coastal town of Sperlonga. Whitewashed houses, roof terraces with beautiful sea vistas, white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, – what else would you need for a luxury honeymoon in Italy? Roman emperor Tiberius had a spectacular holiday villa here, and in later times, Sperlonga became a hideaway for […]
01
May
May
Christina, I can’t not begin to tell you what a wonderful time the six of us had on our trip to Italy. You designed a seamless vacation for us and we are ready to go back tomorrow, lol. Our hotels were beautiful, clean, friendly and in the perfect locations. Our tour guides (including the drivers), […]
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Tourist attractions in Milan: La Scala opera house
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Apr
Apr
Behind one unassuming facade is hidden one of the biggest tourist attractions in Milan – the Teatro alla Scala, or La Scala, as it is known to Milanese. One of the world’s leading opera houses was built at the end of the 18th century after a fire destroyed Milan’s Teatro Regio Ducale. Empress Maria Theresa, […]
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Most Popular Museums in Italy: Ferrari Museum and Factory
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Apr
Apr
Italy has countless museums to please anyone. Whatever your interest is, there is a museum to feed your curiosity: history, art, wine making, olive oil, – the list can go on. The Ferrari Museum is certainly among the most popular museums in Italy. Located in Maranello, near Modena in Northern Italy, the Ferrari Museum and […]
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Apr
Apr
Dear Christina, Our hotels were beautiful, clean, friendly and in the perfect locations. Our tour guides (including the drivers), were all informative, friendly and enthusiastic about making sure we saw the best of their region. The amount of time spent in each area was perfect and we never felt rushed. I can not tell you […]
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Top places to eat in Venice – Cuisine of Veneto
28
Apr
Apr
Finding a good restaurant in Venice can be a daunting task. The ones in touristy locations serve bland overpriced food that always disappoints. The key to success is to do some research before setting off for a meal and have a map in your hand to make sure that you do not get lost in […]
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Top attractions in Italy: Sacra di San Michele in Piedmont
27
Apr
Apr
The magnificent religious complex Sacra di San Michele is one of the top attractions in Italy Piedmont, half an hour from Turin. The legend has it that angels assisted with its construction and the exact date of its completion remains unclear, sometime in the 12th century. As you approach the abbey, it raises imposingly above […]
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Best places to visit in Italy: La Venaria Reale in Piedmont
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Apr
Apr
La Venaria Reale in Piedmont has become one of the best places to visit in Italy since its opening in 2007. It had been abandoned and neglected for two centuries and took years of extensive restoration works to bring the complex back to its former glory. A short drive from Turin, La Venaria Reale includes the […]