5 Things to Do in Pisa Besides Climbing the Leaning Tower
The city of Pisa Italy is famous the world over for its Leaning Tower but there's much more to the city. Here are some other things to do in Pisa: 1. Be sure to visit the Duomo and Baptistery next to the tower. Leave extra time (a few hours) to visit Pisa's stunning cathedral as well as the largest baptistery in Italy. 2. Also leave time to go into Museo dell’Opera del Duomo. This museum is where much of the art that was formerly in the cathedral is now housed. See Giovanni Pisano's ivory carving of the Madonna and Child carved for the cathedral's ...
Things to See in Alberobello
When you travel to Italy, there might be a lot of places that you would want to visit. One destination that definitely calls for a place in your travel itinerary is - Alberobello. Located in the southern part of Italy, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is known for its exceptional style of building called Trulli. Trullis are nothing but limestone houses with dry stone walls and conical roof that are known for their mortarless construction. The reason behind these pre-historic buildings was to escape from paying taxes. When the king’s tax collector came to collect taxes, the owner ...
Where To Stay in Rome: The Rose Garden Palace Hotel
One of my favorite hotels in Rome is the Rose Garden Palace Hotel. Just off the famous Via Veneto, and a stone’s throw from the American Embassy, it enjoys one of the best locations in the city. The hotel is partly owned by Steve Perillo, the third generation owner of Perillo Tours, the world’s largest tour operator to Italy. Perillo and his Italian partner bought this 19th-century building in 1998 and named it after the rose bushes in the courtyard. One might expect a hotel owned by a tour company to seem impersonal or ...
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Europe’s Newest Railway Tunne...
Published on Friday, June 10, 2016 by Kathy McCabe
On June 1, high-speed passenger trains began cruising through Europe’s – and the world’s – newest and longest railway tunnel, cutting travel time between Zurich and Milan by one hour. The new Gotthard Base Tunnel is 57 kilometers (35.4 miles) long and was carved through the cen...
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New Ticket Options for Rome Public ...
Published on Monday, March 9, 2015 by Kathy McCabe
New tickets for use on Rome’s public transportation network – including trams, buses, local Trenitalia trains (excluding airport trains) and the metro – are now available, replacing the old 24-hour and 72-hour tickets and adding a 48-hour ticket. Unlike the former ticket system, unde... -
Italy in summer – a Closer Lo...
Published on Friday, June 8, 2012 by JacobMartin
If you are looking for a perfect place to spend your vacation during your summer break, then Italy is a good choice. This amazing country offers many exciting places to visit and explore. From hanging out at the beach to attending artistic or historical exhibitions, you can take your pick.... -
Train Travel in Italy – Relia...
Published on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 by JacobMartin
Can’t afford your dream trip to Italy? Stop worrying and start exploring the country of vigor in cheap Italian trains. This cost-effective mode of travel takes you to those enchanting Italian cities with ease. For a starter, grab yourself an Italy Rail Map to know about the rail rout... -
Traveling by Train in Italy
Published on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 by Kathy McCabe
If you’re traveling between Italy's cities, you should consider going by train. Enjoy the ride, look out at the lovely countryside and even take a nap while you’re whisked from one city to another. If you’re traveling between Italian cities, the train is definitely the way to go. For...
