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Punta Rocca: is located at an altitude of 3,250 meters in the Marmolada Mountain Group. The hut, which is the highest point of the ski resort, is very well-visited mainly because of the cable car …Read More

Mount Etna is Europe's highest volcano and one of the world's most active. It overlooks the entire region with its immense height (more than 3327 meters high with an average basal diameter of 40 k…Read More

The largest of Italy’s fresh-water lakes, Lake Garda is located in northeast Italy. Tourists traveling here will find plenty of excursions and activities to keep them entertained year-round—everyt…Read More

The Ortler is the highest mountain in the Eastern Alps outside the Bernina Rangerange. It's located in northern Italy (he meeting point of the borders of Switzerland, Italy and Austria) and nestle…Read More

The Basilica of the Sanctuary Madonna della Corona is a wonderful place. The views are amazing, the basilica is built right on the rock (if inside you can see the bare rock). The entire structure …Read More

Via Krupp is a well-known switchback paved walkway on the island of Capri, connecting the Charterhouse of San Giacomo and the Gardens of Augustus with Marina Piccola. Licensed by German industrial…Read More

Castelluccio di Norcia is a small Umbrian village known for the beautiful flowering. Castelluccio di Norcia is located in the heart of Valnerina, inside the Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini . <…Read More

The Aloch ski run, which belongs to the Val di Fassa ski stadium, is the ideal spot for skiers and snowboarders alike in winter. Well-known in the international ski racing world, it even includes …Read More

Monterano is a deserted village located on the top of a tuff hill in the Monterano Natural Park, in the center of Italy not too far from Rome and the lake of Bracciano. It is a ghost town that has…Read More

For obvious reasons this part of South Tyrol and this Wood sculpture of an astronaut is by Fabiano de Martin Topranin reminds of Space Oddity by David Bowie. The song goes like. Ground Control to …Read More

Monte Forato towers over quaint village clusters. But from view, it doesn't completely block the sky.

 A great arch makes it seem like a window was carved directly into the mountain, provid…Read More

Fedaia is one of the hardest climbs you will have in the Dolomites. Fedaia climb begins in the town of Caprile, where you can also locate the junction to ascend the Falzarego Pass or, only 500 met…Read More

Aosta Valley so it's a little far from Aosta. The village has Walser (think German) influences which make it quite unique in the area. Aosta itself has a lot of Roman ruins but you can easily see …Read More

Villa Cimbrone is a historic building on the southern coast of Italy, and its crowning jewel is the breathtaking views overlooking the ocean of the Amalfi coast, on its Terrace of Infinity, which …Read More

This is the most beautiful and enchanting mountain and lake ever. Classic water+mountain+blue skies views.  I saw all the dolomites, drove through them, stopped etc. but this was the most peaceful…Read More

This micro neighborhood consists of 17 small villas and 26 buildings (I hope to remember well) and was designed and built by Coppede 'between 1913 and 1926. It is worth seeing. I found it beautifu…Read More

This lagoon is amazing. There wasn't much of a beach, so would advise not bringing much as there is not much place to put ur things. We were the only people there the day we went. Would be difficu…Read More

The "finestrella" is a classic for us Bolognese, apparently the city has no rivers but in the area between Via Piella and Via Alessandrini you can see an ancient canal that survived the subsequent…Read More

Punta Ala is famous not only for its races and luxury boats but also for its shores. This beautiful place offers two main beaches. One is at the end of the tourist port, and with white pebbles all…Read More

Spread in the Tuscan hills in the municipality of Capannori, there is a centuries-old oak with an opening width of over 45 meters. 

Wonderful to see, to dive in and to be enveloped by its t…Read More

climb of 750 steps from Amalfi up the mountain to Pontone

The famous castle of Sirmione, which dates back to the Scaliger Lords of Verona, and its small port (still perfectly preserved) are an uncommon example of a fortress used as a port.

Monte Testaccio is essentially an enormous, ancient trash dump where Romans stacked broken bits of olive oil amphorae when the oil residue rancided and the amphorae could not be reused. With land …Read More

In the hike from Rifugio Lagazuoi and back down to Passo Falzarego, there is something for everyone to enjoy. There are mountain-top views, a gondola ride, historic ruins,  and it has plenty of ch…Read More

In the heart of Val d’Orcia, in the municipality of Pienza, you can find the ancient village of Monticchiello which has succeeded in conserving an authentic beauty. Monticchiello was the main cent…Read More

The dream of many Roman cyclists, is to arrive at the sea with safely without traffic and on an easy path. You can go anywhere in the cycle track running along the Tiber River! I started the t…Read More

Beautiful park in the north west of Italy. Stunning landscapes and well preserved paths, accurately signalled. This nationalpark is very suitable for long walks among high snowcovered Mountains, g…Read More

This town lies in the central south of Italy, on Gulf Gaeta in the foot of Ausoni mountains, at southeast Rome. Terracina passed Roman rule in 400 BC, while being originated as Anxur of Volsci tri…Read More

The Arcomagno beach is one of the most enchanting sights this seemingly empty land can conserve, particularly if you look at the Pollino mountains and its steep, dusty and disappearing view among …Read More

Genoa (Italian: Genova, Ligurian: Zena) is a historic port city in northern Italy, the capital of the Liguria region. As a tourist attraction, is often overshadowed by cities suc…Read More

The Sassi represent the ancient part of the city of  Matera.

The term "Sassi" was used for the first time in 1204, assigning to two picturesque neighborhoods known as the Sassi of Matera, w…Read More

The western Gardesana, we could say the mythical western Gardesana, is the road that runs along the Lombard shore of Lake Garda.

Starting from Sirmione , the most beautiful villages of Gard…Read More

For many it is the 'Pearl of the Adriatic', for others, it is the country of Domenico Modugno and Pino Pascali, for others, it is one of the most sought-after film sets in recent years.

Fo…Read More

Lago Di Lamar is located between the northern reliefs of Mount Soprasasso , which separate it from the underlying valley of Adige (to which the river basin belongs ) to the east, and the Paganella…Read More

The Passetto (small passage) is the passage atop the old Vatican wall between St. Peter's and the Castel Sant' Angelo. This an 800m long way is also known as the Passetto di Borgo, or in earlier t…Read More

Perched on the cliffs, the lush gardens of Augustus (Giardini di Augusto) offer mesmerizing views of the small bay of Marina Piccola and the expansive Faraglioni Stacks offshore. These exquisite b…Read More

Located on the "heel" of Italy's "boot," Torre Sant'Andrea takes its name not from these natural towers, but from one built as a watchtower by humans in the 16th century, the ruins of which can st…Read More

There is much confusion about the definition of the Path of the Gods. Some call it the path S. Maria del Castello , Forest , Head Wall, Bomerano ; rest seized by scruples, they add a "High" and th…Read More

La Rocca di Garda is a steep rock between the villages of Garda and Bardolino overlooking the waters of the lake.

It consists of two main peaks separated by a hill: the Rocca Vecchia and th…Read More

About seven miles, stay on track 215, 216 can be very difficult. Beautiful vistas on this hike, few difficult trekking spots, can be busy in spots. Trail head about four miles from town center, fr…Read More

A spectacular of this magnitude is really rare and probably unique. Along the way you can see rare plants of a surreal beauty, cared for and kept in their natural habitat: the specific climate of …Read More

Sorapiss, with its huge perpendicular faces,forms part of the mountainous backdrop to the resort town of Cortina, situated roughly 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) to the southeast of the town. The limestone…Read More

This other symbol of the city is a building of medieval origin that overlooks Piazza dei Signori, between the Palazzo del Capitano and Palazzo dei Camerlenghi. The Tower was built, in the first ha…Read More

A nice surprise, though you have to ask precisely how it arrives, it's worth it, we recommend the use of hiking boots.

Tuscany is home to the Apuan Alps, a mountain range nestled between the valleys of the Serchio and Magra rivers, not far from the Garfagnana and Lunigiana areas. It is a wonderful part of the worl…Read More

Located just a few steps away from the iconic Trevi Fountain and the fashionable Via del Corso is a largely unknown courtyard that takes visitors back to the height of the Art Nouveau movement. It…Read More

Less well-known than Siena or Assisi, this incredible little gem has escaped modern age. The city teeters rise high above a vast wind and canyon ruled by erosion on top of a crest. 

Resting…Read More

If you’re after an incredible day trip to a vigorous yet picturesque town in Tuscany, Pitigliano is for you. A beautiful place, with a great view of the city itself and surroundings, lots of choic…Read More

Imagine soaring at 100 km / h, 400 meters (1,300) above the valley and twisting mountain roads below, your heart racing due to a combination of adrenaline, fear and awe... That's it! Instead of wa…Read More

Villa Pisani is a majestic complex built with classic Venetian architecture and rightly referred to as the National Museum.  

Villa Pisani, the "Queen" of the world-famous Venetian villas, …Read More

The main ski area in Wolkenstein (Selva di Val Gardena) is the ski resort Val Gardena (Gröden). The ski resort is located 0.5 kilometres from the centre of the village. Wolkenstein (Selva di …Read More

A visit to Rocca Calascio is a must, at least once in a lifetime. This small village unchanged over time and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes is one the best that the Abruzzo Apennines offers…Read More

Drive to Vilminore, park your car. Walk on the CAI 411 path from the village of Pianezza at 1265 meters from Vilminore to the Gleno Dam at 1520 meters above sea level. The Gleno Dam was a multi-ar…Read More

Hi guys, this is my Italy/Rome trip review. If you are looking for good pasta and ice cream, this is your place. Also, Rome has really good historical places to visit. Pros: Rome itself is not a v…Read More

Imagine the sound of your footsteps creaking on the fresh snow in the silence of the woods, and the warm light of the sun that warms your face, penetrating the bare branches of the trees. Next to …Read More

Set out from Amalfi for a 3hour circular walk up the valley. Well established path with lemon groves along the sides of the valley. Stunning views back towards Amalfi. Fortunately you can come acr…Read More

A quick Google image search of Cinque Terre, also known as the Italian Riviera, will make you want to get up and go immediately. I heard from friends that going hiking in Cinque Terre was a must s…Read More

Forza D'Agrò was the place of Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather's scenes set in Corleone. You will recognize the landscape with its ancient rocks, ancient wood, bamboo huts and homes, whatever …Read More

Deep in the Salento, the part of Puglia shaping the heel of Italy's boot, you'll find amazing natural beauty, a mostly rocky coastline with intermittent sandy beach coves, incredibly clear water a…Read More

Lake Anterselva lies at 1,642 m above sea level and is the third-largest lake in Alto Adige. The stunning scenery of the Nature Park of the Vedette di Ries Aurina, in the Aurina Valley provides th…Read More

Pragser Wildsee is among the beautiful lakes in Italy both for its position, dolomites, and the imposing Croda del Becco. It is situated in an altitude of 1500 m above the sea level towards the no…Read More

The Maxima Cloaca was the main sewer in ancient Rome. It worked pretty well too! Today, of course, it's just a shadow of its former self, so to speak, as hardly any of it trembled, except a trickl…Read More

Il sentiero parte andando oltre la stazione e girando a destra. Un po' di asfalto sotto i cavalcavia e poi si entra nel sentiero, sempre ottimamente indicato. La salita ai Prati di Mugnano è facil…Read More

One of the classics of the Dolomites is walking around Croda da Lago. It demonstrates all the beauty of the Cortina Dolomites and all the variety of the environment: great panoramic views of the C…Read More

Arch of Constantine is one of the three triumphal arches in the Rome and is the largest one lying close to Colosseum. This was built in place in 315 AD for celebrating the victory of Constantine’s…Read More

Monopoli is a town located in the southern coast of Italy. It’s a quiet town famous for its cathedrals. Here, you will get to know about the things to do in Monopoli. Let’s start exploring with Mo…Read More

I would never know about this amazing if it was not for the Awayn and the friends I made in there. My friend Samuele and drove to Stelvio Pass or Passo dello Stelvio which is a mountain pass in no…Read More

You've probably read all about these amazing peaks, so i can add that the path to reach the three rocks is really easy, anyone could practice this hike. So don't waste your time anymore and go see…Read More

This is quite an unusual route is one of the easiest ones but it drives you through beautiful scenery. Its difficulty is only "A" but you have to walk and climb 900m height. The route needs 6 hou…Read More

Rome is always full of tourists, even in March, when we were there. So, if you're looking for some peace, this is the place. The Aventine hill (in Latin, Collis Aventinus) is the southernmost of t…Read More

The Vesuvius National Park is a wild and unspoilt area of natural woodland surrounding the volcano. Almost everyone who enters heads up to the final climb of Vesuvius, and as a result the narrow r…Read More

Liguria has many spectacular (and some like this one also quite dangerous walks) and this one is one of the best - the views are unbelievable.

Try the walk from S.Rocco to Punta Chiappa, a …Read More

The Basilica of the Sanctuary Madonna Della Corona is a wonderful place. Some 15 miles from the center of the city of Verona, perched against the mountainside on a ledge, is the Sanctuary of Madon…Read More

High above the coastline of Trieste is a narrow ribbon of jagged rocks eroded by rain and wind, plunging into the sea without fear. This calcareous landscape of the Dolomite, called "carso" in Ita…Read More

This spot, the Bosco Verticale, also known as Vertical Forest is actually a pair of towers of residential nature that are located in Porta Nuova district in Milan, Italy and between Via Federico C…Read More

The Val Gardena hike is a 8.7 km loop  from the Seceda mountain top station to the Regensburger Hütte (Rifugio Firenze) mountain hut is a spectacular and surprisingly easy day. The walk starts wit…Read More

Lake Garda is such a huge area with many villages and towns and all with their own attractions and also all the mountain areas as well. There are many highlights and some can be told, such as the …Read More

The Parco degli Acquedotti is located on a wide stretch of beautiful Roman countryside— the famous "Campagna Romana" so often depicted by artists over the centuries— just outside the city of Rome.…Read More

It is the second largest public park in Rome after the Ancient Appia Regional Park. The park is beautiful, but the best thing about it is that most tourists never find their way there. The park an…Read More

When the painter Michelangelo da Caravaggio, fled from Malta, he took refuge in Syracuse and was welcomed by fellow painter Mario Minniti. During his stay, Caravaggio visited the area of the latom…Read More

Another postcard-perfect part of the Dolomites. Even if the weather is moody the drama of the landscape fits it. 

Lavaredo's three peaks, or the Italian "Tre Cime di Lavaredo," are three di…Read More

The artificial lake of Barcis, located in the heart of Valcellina, welcomes visitors with the brilliant green of its water and offers to everybody a world of possibility of fun.

The lake is…Read More

The Trulli houses UNESCO site in the Apulian town of Alberobello are recognized worldwide for their beauty and unique features and draw one of the most extraordinary examples of Italian folk archi…Read More

The picturesque medieval town is rested on a steep bluff above a river gorge.  While Sant'Agata de' Goti is just a few miles from Caserta,  its magnificent royal palace, Sant'Agata feels like a wo…Read More

Mount Vesuvius is one of only two active volcanoes in Continental Europe, around 1,281 meters high, with a central cone symmetrical and steep wooded slopes. The entire National Park of Mount Vesuv…Read More

Wonderful and well-marked trail behind Amalfi's town. Lemon groves, old paper mills, a babbling stream with a few waterfalls. A nice getaway and something different from going to town or the water…Read More

Along the path of the sun, looking towards the horizon, and to the aqueducts, we reach the park of Tor Fiscale. The archaeological site is extremely rich in testimonies; from the route of the anci…Read More

In the town of Manciano, just a few kilometers from the village of Saturnia, springs of sulphuric waters form large ponds with a temperature of 37.5° C, creating free and open-air thermal “pools”.…Read More

Numerous routes lead from the surrounding communities to and around the peaks. The most common route is from Paternkofel/Monte Paterno to the alpine hut Auronzo at 7,654 ft, over Paternsattel to t…Read More

Cefalù, one of Italy's most charming villages, is one of the island's busiest resorts and holiday destinations. It is located on Sicily's northern coast, some 70 kilometers from Palermo.

Th…Read More

The Fanes-Senes-Braies/Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Reserve covers an area of approximately 62 acres. The Val di Landro/Höhlensteintal Valley forms al the way from the east towards the west, and it e…Read More

The Stelvio Pass is located in the municipality of Bormio and marks the border with the province of Bolzano. From the pass starts a cable car leading to the ski slopes of Livrio, summer paradise f…Read More

The pyramids can be seen up close by going down a fairly steep path and climbing up the opposite side of the narrow valley with an equally steep path. In essence, the excursion, which is not long,…Read More

Built in 1589 to hold the Borromeo Visconti Litta collection of art and fossils, the Ninfeo ("nymph cave") is an architectural oddity standing in the middle of a small park, separated from the mai…Read More

This is the marine part of the vast ecosystem of Porto Conte Park, added in 2002. Capo Caccia-Piana Island's protected area falls within Alghero's territory and includes Porto Conte Bay and the st…Read More

The Dolceacqua Bridge is one of the most popular landmarks in Italy. This small town located in the province of Imperia is right next to the French border. 

The name Dolceacqua comes from L…Read More

Do NOT belive the overly exposed photoshoped pink beach however Spiaggia Rosa is one of the few places on the planet with pink sand. As a result, it is one of the most unique and paradisiacal spot…Read More

The Strada delle 52 Gallerie (Road of 52 Tunnels) is a military mule road built during World War I by the Italian Army and civilian workers. The road with 52 tunnels was built in 1916-17 and now i…Read More

This place is also commonly known as the Tibetan Bridge(s) because of its similarity in its construction, but that where its end. The path to Tibetan bridges in Sasso di Castalda is located on the…Read More

Named after the deer who used to live in this region, Cervara di Roma is a small village in the province of Rome dramatically perched on a cliff in the Monti Simbruini Regional Park. 

It is…Read More