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La Citta Alta: The Upper City

internetauthor — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:05:21 +0000

Source: La Citta Alta: The Upper City Among the most interesting places in the Lombardy region of Italy, the Upper City, or La Citta Alta, is unique. The bustling town of Bergamo is located in the site of the ancient area, but within Bergamo is the unique historic area surrounding by Venetian walls dating back [...] Related posts:

Experiencing Milan: Sights and Sounds

internetauthor — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:46:17 +0000

Source: Experiencing Milan: Sights and Sounds

Source: Experiencing Milan: Sights and Sounds It might not be the shining star of Italy as the other cities are, but Milan has a great deal to offer tourists who fly into or out of the airport of this interesting city. There are plenty of things to do in the city besides visit the airport, [...] Related posts:

Castello Sforzesco: Milan’s Castle

internetauthor — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:41:36 +0000

Source: Castello Sforzesco: Milan’s Castle

Source: Castello Sforzesco: Milan’s Castle One of the most impressive sites in Milan is also one of the few free tourist attractions in Milan as well. Of course, the castle itself is free, but the museums are not, but with ticket prices around 3 Euros per person, it’s not much money well spent for a [...] Related posts:

Three Must-Sees in Milan

internetauthor — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 03:12:20 +0000

Source: Three Must-Sees in Milan

Source: Three Must-Sees in Milan Milan might not be the huge hotbed of tourist activity that you’ll find in Venice or Rome, but there are important sights in Milan that are worth a visit if you’re able to spend a day in the city. Why not tack on a day to your flight plans when [...] Related posts:

Studio Museo Achille Castiglioni in Milan

internetauthor — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:06:55 +0000

Source: Studio Museo Achille Castiglioni in Milan

Source: Studio Museo Achille Castiglioni in Milan Milan is a city full of mystery and modernism. More than most Italian cities, you’ll find a fascinating blend of the modern cosmopolitan city with deep ties in the ancient roots of the town it once was. Among the hidden treasures of this city you’ll find the design [...] Related posts:

A Slice of Italian Paradise: Lake Como

internetauthor — Fri, 28 May 2010 01:55:07 +0000

Source: A Slice of Italian Paradise: Lake Como

Source: A Slice of Italian Paradise: Lake Como Intensely popular with good reason, Lake Como, or Lago di Como, is shaped much like an inverted Y and is the deepest lake in all of Italy. The unique shape of the lake creates a create deal of coastline and that land is used extensively for villas, [...] Related posts:

Seeing the Sights of Lombardy

internetauthor — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:13:56 +0000

Source: Seeing the Sights of Lombardy

Source: Seeing the Sights of Lombardy Seeing the Sights of Lombardy Unlike most of Italy, the region of Lombardy is landlocked. The top of the region touches the vistas just under the Alps while the bulk of the region is made up of flat plains of the Po River Valley. While the plains might not [...] Related posts:

Mantua: the Palazzo Te

grazia — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:30:14 +0000

Source: Mantua: the Palazzo Te

Palazzo Te is one of the most important and best preserved buildings of the Renaissance. It receives an annual average of 200,000 visitors, admiring the original architectural setting, the famous decorated chambers and halls and the civic collections. Related posts:

Panettone: the Italian Christmas Cake and its story.

grazia — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:29:30 +0000

Source: Panettone: the Italian Christmas Cake and its story.

Panettone is a typical cake simbolizing Italian Christmas Traditions. Many legends tell its story and how it has become ome of the most important cake for a true Italian Christmas. Related posts:

Monforte Cillento, small village rich in history and typical products.

grazia — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:21:31 +0000

Source: Monforte Cillento, small village rich in history and typical products.

Monforte Cilento, a small village close to Salerno, is immersed in an unspoiled nature and offers beautiful monuments and panoramas, full of history and nature. Related posts: