POPULAR Italy POINTS OF INTEREST

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

Lake Resia is an artificial alpine lake with a capacity of 120 million cubic meters. It is the largest lake in South Tyrol. Lake Resia is considered the mecca of the snowkiters. Here the condition…Read More

Cala Gonone is an Italian seaside town and a civil parish of the municipality of Dorgali, Province of Nuoro, in the region of Sardinia. In 2007 it had 1,279 inhabitants.The famous Grotta del Bue M…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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

After the visit to Matera, we headed to Craco, the ghost town, which became famous after the collapses and landslides that forced the population to a forced exodus a few decades ago. Craco now, co…Read More

Pietrapertosa is a small village of about 1.000 inhabitants on 1.088 m a.s.l., famous for being the highest municipality in Basilicata and surrounded by rocky towers. This village is wholly built …Read More

This beautiful whimsical eccentric park was designed in 1552 by Prince Vicino Orsini and architect Pirro Ligorio. It is a sculpted world of animals, temples, mythological creatures, gods and godde…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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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.

Laghi di Fusine (Fusine Lakes) are two glacial lakes located in the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, very close to the borders of Austria and Slovenia. The Slovenian town Kranjska Gora is …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

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

Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso is a Roman Catholic cloister situated in the district of Leggiuno, in the Province of Varese and the area of Lombardy, Italy.

It is located on a rough …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

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

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

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

Ponte Vecchio Bridge - “Old Bridge” in Italian - is the most famous bridge in Florence and unquestionably one of the city’s most well-known landmarks. It crosses the narrowest point of the Arno Ri…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

San Gimignano is a small medieval town situated north of Siena, well in the heart of Tuscany in central Italy. It was considered a UNESCO World Heritage site and it is no surprise. Besides its bre…Read More

Ravello welcomes you by its evocative appearance of Santa Maria a Gradillo with its immediate and intense Moorish influence.

A little further on are the remains of the ancient fortified cas…Read More

This soft, limestone and a blinding white marl cliff is located on the extent of sea between the Realmonte and Porto Empedocle. The nature, as a sweeping artist, has worked its magic over time, ma…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

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

Amongst the many museums in Venice, there is a very unusual one: the museum of madness on the Island of San Servolo.

The Island of San Servolo, the former site of a Benedictines co…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

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

This place is an excellent choice of hike and cycling trips for all levels of ability. We tried this as a different break. The area is fully geared up for summer visitors. Walking was easy with ex…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

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

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

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

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

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 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

South Tyrol: where Austria and Italy collide! This is a nice spot, where lots of lifts meet.  We went there in summer so on top lots of people used the sun to get a better complexion. We went up t…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

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

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

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

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 Monte Santo is a hill located at Julian towards the south of Camporosso. The hill is about 1789 meters above sea level. There are small villages at the top of the mountain with a stunning sanc…Read More

This church dates back to the 5th century AD, although there remain very few parts of the original early church, except for the bell tower of the 9th century. Over the years, it has been extensive…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

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

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

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 Val Gardena is considered as a true paradise for hikers and climbers. Located in the world heritage site of the dolomites and the Puez idle nature park, hiking in the beautiful landscapes of …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

head to Parco Sempione. Located in northwest Milan, this large park (116 acres) is the perfect place to enjoy a walk or run among flowers and greenery, far from the hustle and bustle of the urban …Read More

Italy's Abbey of San Galgano was once a thriving hermitage, but a lack of protection from roving bandits soon saw the monastery fall into disrepair and eventually be decommissioned, leaving the st…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

The Via dell’Amore has become a world-famous landmark in its own right, and is especially popular with visitors to the area (as it’s an easy 20 minute stroll along the waterfront rather than a vig…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

Running along the Tiber River in Rome is a great way to go for a run and see the city without dealing with traffic and intersections.During the Summer months, many pop up cafes, restaurants, bars,…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

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

If you are looking for a romantic getaway in Italy, then look no more because Santa Maddalena village is the most picturesque village in Italy, with only 390 residents. The village is tiny, with a…Read More

climb of 750 steps from Amalfi up the mountain to Pontone

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

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

Mountain chain of southern Lazio, situated between the course of Liri-Garigliano, the Tyrrhenian Sea, and the adjacent massif of Ausoni Mountains. The Park involves the territory of the Municipali…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

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

This lake is one of top three most popular lakes in Dolomite and has a unique rainbow color and small shape which a reflection of Dolomite mountain range. The circle walk around the lake will allo…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 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

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

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

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

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

This is as part of Monte Borgà which is one of the southernmost summits of the Dolomiti Friulane (also Dolomiti d'Oltre Piave, or Northern Prealpi Carniche). The mountain is located to the west of…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

Aosta Valley is the smallest region in Italy; in its northwest, it is located between France and Switzerland. At its core are its majestic peaks (the region is, after all, mostly mountainous). Her…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

Scalea is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The town takes its name from its terraced lay-out on the hillside, at the bottom of the Capo Scalea…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

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

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

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

With striking geography, thousands of miles of trails and incredible views, the Dolomites range in northeast Italy is a mountain bike paradise that should be on every rider's bucket list. The Dolo…Read More

Admission to the Scaligera castle is 8 euros which seems rather a lot as there is very little inside the walls apart from the battlements and the tower. Don't get me wrong it's always good to spen…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

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

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