Attractions in Italy
The Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art (Museo d’Arte Orientale Edoardo Chiossone) in Genoa, Italy, houses a remarkable collection of Japanese art gathered by the nineteenth-century Italian painter Edoardo Chiossone. During […]
Protruding into the Gulf of Naples, Punta del Capo is a rocky promontory that offers a serene escape from the bustling town of Sorrento. This tranquil spot features a cliff-surrounded […]
Nestled beneath a gift shop on Piazza Navona, the small, free Gladiator Museum offers a glimpse into the lives of Rome’s ancient gladiators. The museum’s collection spans from the seventh […]
Perched on a hilltop near Asti, the religious complex of Colle Don Bosco centers around the birthplace of Saint John Bosco. The site features a large, modern basilica that hosts […]
The Oratorio di San Francesco Saverio del Caravita, a 17th-century baroque oratory located near the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Rome’s historic center, is renowned for hosting a […]
Nestled within the historic Palazzo della Ragione complex, the Achille Forti Modern Art Gallery (Galleria d’Arte Moderna Achille Forti) in Verona, Italy, offers a rich collection of 19th and 20th-century […]
Running between Vatican City and the River Tiber, Via Cola di Rienzo serves as the main artery of the upscale Prati neighborhood. This broad, stylish street is known for its […]
Nestled in the UNESCO-listed Langhe-Roero and Monferrato region of Italy, Alba is renowned for its white truffles, but its history stretches back to ancient Roman times. Beneath the town center, […]
Nestled on the banks of the Tiber River, the Saint Angelo Bridge Methodist Church (Chiesa Metodista di Ponte Sant’Angelo) stands as a serene presence, overlooking the picturesque, pedestrian-only St. Angelo […]
The Porta Maggiore, one of the eastern gates in the Aurelian Walls that once encircled the seven hills of ancient Rome, now stands as a remarkably well-preserved centerpiece in one […]
Nestled deep within the mountains near Lake Maggiore, the Antica Cava di Ornavasso has been a source of marble for some of Italy’s most renowned churches. This ancient quarry provides […]
Nestled on the western shore of Lake Maggiore, Stresa is a charming resort town framed by the Alpine foothills of Monte Mottarone. The town features elegant hotels lining a tree-shaded […]
Via San Lorenzo, a historic street in Genoa’s city center, stretches from the Porto Antico to the stately San Lorenzo Cathedral. Named after the 12th-century cathedral, the street leads visitors […]
Nestled along the Adriatic Coast between Pesaro and Rimini, Parco Naturale Monte San Bartolo provides a serene escape from the bustling resort towns. The park’s steep coastal clifftops are crisscrossed […]
Hidden beneath the roof of the Doge’s Palace in Venice, the Piombi is a secret attic prison that once held impenetrable cells. This labyrinth of corridors, named for the lead […]
Nestled near the Gran Paradiso National Park in Italy’s Aosta Valley, Rhemes-Notre-Dame Ski Resort offers a range of winter activities. The resort features seven pistes, including a snow park for […]
Chiesa Nuova, or the Church of Santa Maria in Vallicella, was founded in 1575 as part of the Counter-Reformation and later rebuilt by St. Philip Neri, earning its name ‘New […]
Located in Syracuse, Italy, the Tecnoparco Archimede Museum (Tecnoparco Museo di Archimede) is an open-air science and technology museum dedicated to the innovations of the Greek mathematician Archimedes. This unique […]
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque clifftop village of Ravello, the Coral Museum (Museo del Corallo) offers a glimpse into the 500-year-old tradition of coral crafting on the Amalfi […]
Cavour Waterpark, located in Italy, spans 49 acres of lush, green lawns, making it one of the country’s most verdant water parks. The park offers a variety of water attractions, […]
The Ritten Railway, or Rittnerbahn, has connected Bolzano and Ritten in northern Italy since 1907. This historic railway ascends over 3,240 feet (nearly 1,000 meters) in just 3.4 miles (5.5 […]
Bari Cruise Port, a major cruise ship destination and ferry hub, serves as the gateway to one of Italy’s largest cities on the Adriatic coast. Located in Puglia, it connects […]
Perched on the clifftop of Corniglia in the Cinque Terre, the 14th-century Chiesa di San Pietro stands as a testament to the region’s rich history. Its stark facade, adorned with […]
Sculpted in 1545 by Benvenuto Cellini, the Perseus with the Head of Medusa statue stands as a prominent feature in Florence’s Piazza della Signoria. This bronze masterpiece captures the Greek […]