Italy has an abundance of ancient artifacts, but many visitors fail to realize that the caves on the northwest coast of Sicily offer history much older than fallen temples and ruins of the mainland. Read the rest »
Just twenty miles outside of Rome you’ll find the beautiful ruins of Ostia. The city was established in the fourth century BC as a military outpost to guard the mouth of the Tiber river, but with the commercial trade of the river, Ostia quickly became a major port and trade center. Read the rest »
For thousands of years the Tiber River was the main portal of goods into Rome. The river brought almost all of the food and materials necessary for the million residents in the days of old. Read the rest »
Emperor Trajan’s Market, or more casually the World’s First Shopping Mall, has been converted into Rome’s newest museum. The Imperial Forums Museum opened in the fall of 2007 following two years of extensive renovations. Read the rest »
Montefalco may seem to be just another small town in the hills of Umbria, but those who’ve walked its narrow streets and gazed at the scenery stretching all directions from the Piazza del Comune know that Montefalco is truly “The Balcony of Umbria.” Read the rest »
It’s always amazing to see history integrated so thoroughly in Italian architecture, but the mother church of Siracusa is truly a gem of architecture. Read the rest »
About 50 miles outside of Rome is Pescasseroli, a very popular and picturesque resort, ideally situated in natural surroundings. While the resort itself is certainly worthy of a visit, the surrounding park is what should really draw you to the area. Read the rest »
