One of the inherent symbols of the Italian city of Venice is definitely its gondolas – long flat-bottomed rowing boats that move across the calm waters of the local channels. The tradition of the gondolas dates back to the 15th century, but their origin is shrouded in mystery. First gondolas were produced in large docks where otherwise large naval and
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Matera is a wonderful place in the arid inland region of Basilicata in southern Italy. Matera is a town situated on the edge of a deep ravine and is divided into busy upper quarter and peaceful lower quarter Sassi (“caves”), which is further divided into Sasso Barisano and more picturesque Sasso Caveoso. Matera residents formerly lived in houses dug into
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Ancona is the capital of the Italian region of Marche. It is located in central Italy on the Adriatic coast. Ancona has the unusual shape. It reminds some bent elbow, which is a slight translation from the Greek word Αγκων meaning elbow. The city was founded by the Greeks in the 4th century BC. In the bay of bent elbow
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Fénis Castle is an impressive medieval structure located in the Aosta Valley region of Italy. It is a hugely popular tourism attraction for Italians as well as foreign visitors from around the world. It is so popular primarily because of the classic castle layout and the impressive size of the structure. Its location at the top of a hill and
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Forte Spagnolo can be literally translated from the Italian to mean Spanish Fortress. It is a beautiful medieval castle located in the province of L’Aquila, Italy. Built in the sixteenth century, Forte Spagnolo is a popular tourism destination in Italy and brings in thousands of visitors each year from around the world. If you are planning a trip to L’Aquila,
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