Montepulciano When we approached Montepulciano I felt a bit of excitement. It is in fact, one of our favorite places for wine. Thanks to one of our readers Pamela, she corrected me and informed me by Facebook messenger after reading …
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Montepulciano When we approached Montepulciano I felt a bit of excitement. It is in fact, one of our favorite places for wine. Thanks to one of our readers Pamela, she corrected me and informed me by Facebook messenger after reading …
Piazza Michelangelo Piazza Michelangelo overlooks the city from across the Arno River. This square has a superb view of Florence and the stunning dome of the Duomo. It’s worth the hike, drive, or bus ride. The best photos are taken …
17 Amazing Rome Sites Rome has so much more than our top 17 sites to visit. Although our list does include the standard tourist sites, we have included a few you might not have even heard of. We have been …
Santo Spirito Church The Santo Spirito Church has a classic Filippo Brunelleschi interior and amazing Renaissance lines. The architects were Brunelleschi and Antonio Manetti and in 140 the church was first opened. Due to the fact, the church is so …
Siena, Tuscany | Italy Siena can be found in the rolling hills of Tuscany in Italy. If you are unsure where it is, here is a link you can view Piazza Il Campo – The Square Located in the …
Tuscany Tuscany and its landscape have to be some of the most beautiful in the world. The stunning views, even from the roadside will take your breath away. You can see the various shades of the earth, the distinctive Italian …
Assisi Assisi is a hill town and comune located in the Province of Perugia in the Umbria region in central Italy. You can see exactly where it is located by clicking here This special town was the birthplace of one …
7 Things Not to Miss in Bologna, Italy When you arrive in Bologna, you will notice right away its beautiful porticoes. These porticoes have protected people as far back as ancient times from the sun and rain, while in …
Siena Helps Norcia, Italy When you are a sister city – you help one another as Siena helps Norcia. On a recent trip to Siena, we visited the Complesso Museum. This museum is just one of many places you can visit …
Not To Be Missed: Scuola del Cuoio Scuola del Cuoio was created after World War II through the collaborative efforts of the Franciscan Friars of the Monastery of Santa Croce and the Gori and Casini families, Florentine leather artisans since the …
Street Art Street Art in Florence is an amazing display of talent. Along Via Calzaiuoli, the main street close to the Duomo, there is an area that is sort of blocked off for these talented people. While they are there …
Gelato Festival 2017 – Europe Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on June 29, 2017, and has been updated to announce the winners!! (Bottom of post) The Gelato Festival started in 2010 to celebrate the Florentine origins of ice cream. …