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Italy is incomparable. Its coastline and islands are nothing short of staggering. For scenery, there is everything from the rolling hills and vineyards of Tuscany to the jagged peaks of the Alps and Dolomites, to the steep valleys of the Apennines to active volcanoes.
Then there’s the history and heritage, with some of the greatest surviving Ancient Greek ruins, and the might of the Roman Empire, and its Byzantine successor, before you come to the matter of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
First-time visitors often gravitate to the ‘big three’ cities, Rome, Venice and Florence, and quite rightly. But others are just as compelling, from the slightly anarchic but absolutely beguiling Naples to the food capitals, Bologna and Parma, and the medieval wonder of Siena. There are so many others.
Then there are the churches, high art, architecture, music, fashion and high end fast cars. And the food, a mixture of regional cuisines, some of which have gone on to become staples around the world.
(Italy also usually takes up about half of David’s wish list at any one time.)
The Latest Italy Guides
The Grand Canal in Venice – the most beautiful street in the world in pictures
The Grand Canal in Venice is one of the world’s most famous thoroughfares. And with good reason: it’s one of the most beautiful streets in the world. This one canal is a trip through a thousand years of history and empire The Venice Grand Canal is lined with grand...
Day Trip To Venice Itinerary
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The Ultimate Italy Food Tour
An Italy food tour is many people’s idea of heaven, mine included. There’s no single Italian cuisine as such: Italian food really encompasses around twenty different regional cuisines. The one thing they’ve all had in common, for me, is that they’re mouth-wateringly...
Rome to Pompeii Day Trip
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Your Guide to the Best Things to do in Padua
Like many others, I chanced upon Padua because of Venice. I opted to stay in Padua – Padova in Italian - because all the hotels in Venice were booked out. In doing so I stumbled upon one of the best cities to visit in Italy. I was amazed at how many things to...
Venice Off The Beaten Path
You don’t have to veer far from the crowds to discover Venice off the beaten path. Even in the swarming crowds of San Marco in summer, a secret Venice is only a couple of minutes away. Most visitors are on a day trip to Venice, and they all want to see the same...
The Best Churches In Venice Italy
There are so many incredible churches in Venice Italy. There are around 170 Venice churches, including the city and the outlying islands of the lagoon. Many of these are among the top Venice attractions, while others are true Venice hidden gems. The best...
Things to do in Burano, Venice
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Venice in Winter – why it’s the best season to visit
So when is the best time to visit Venice? I’ve been so lucky to visit Venice in all four seasons, and for me there’s no doubt. Venice in winter is best. https://youtu.be/a-S25iTmrVU Yes, sometimes Venice winter weather...
Your Guide to the Festa di San Gennaro, Naples
One of the most amazing things to do in Naples is to attend the Festa di San Gennaro on 19th September each year. On the feast day of San Gennaro Naples celebrates this ancient patron saint of the city. Crowds gather in the Duomo, or Cathedral, to pray for and witness...