http://www.crossingitaly.net/travel Holidays in Italy Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:47:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of the most cultural stops in Rome, the Capitoline Museums hold treasures in art and archaeology dating back to the 15th century. The museums are situated at the top of Capitoline Hill in Campidoglio square, and this location is quite obviously responsible for the museum’s name. The museums are ... http://www.crossingitaly.net/travel/1656/the-capitoline-museums-a-must-see-for-roman-visitors/ Almost the least habituated region of Italy, Molise is home to a rural, southern Italian lifestyle and is utterly charming to visit. It’s not on the beaten path for most tourists and even other Italians because it’s so remote, but it’s the best place in all of Italy to see ... http://www.crossingitaly.net/travel/1654/the-secret-charms-of-molise/ Some of the most notable wines in the world hail from Tuscany, and this is certainly not surprising since Italy produces more wine than any other country. The smooth flavor of the Tuscan wine is renowned, and for good reason. If you’re looking to ship some bottles home during your ... http://www.crossingitaly.net/travel/1652/the-fine-wines-of-tuscany/ The home to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Verona is a charming city and has grown to become one of the most popular tourist locations in Italy, outside of the biggest cities, of course. Verona isn’t just about landmarks from the 14th century that happened to make it into Shakespeare’s plays. ... http://www.crossingitaly.net/travel/1650/visiting-verona/ Every nook and cranny of Italy seems to hold timeless secrets and terrific beauty and Sardinia, a beautiful island off the coast of Italy, is certainly no different. The small island holds terrific appeal for many Italians, but is virtually undiscovered by most tourists. Visiting Sardina is a feast for ... http://www.crossingitaly.net/travel/1648/seeing-the-sights-of-sardinia/ If you’re planning a trip to Italy, one city that doesn’t need much advance planning to enjoy is Florence. Packed to the gills with tourists year-round, the astonishing art and the lovely sights in the city’s center bring in travelers in all seasons, but particularly in the summer months. Of ... http://www.crossingitaly.net/travel/1645/museums-and-gelato-essential-knowledge-for-traveling-to-florence/ People can appreciate Turin, the ancient capital of Italy, simply walking around. This is a city with a "Royal Past" and offers impressive monuments and buildings that bear witness to this important history. To discover it you can start from Piazza Castello. A kilometers around this square it is possible to see ... http://www.crossingitaly.net/travel/1635/turin-a-short-itinerary/ Many people travel to Italy in search of a “cultural experience.” They want to bask in the history and grandeur of the city, but often struggle with the huge number of tourists there for the same reason. To have a cultural experience in Italy, you need to do more than ... http://www.crossingitaly.net/travel/1633/having-a-cultural-experience-in-italy/ Rice Fritters are typical Tuscan sweets that people eat at carnival or in the day of St. Joseph (19 March). Ingredients: 1 litre of milk, 500 gr. Rice 100 gr. Flour 50 gr. Sultanas 1 cinnamon stick 3 eggs 4 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons rum grated rind of 1 lemon 30 gr. yeast a pinch of salt Preparation - Cook rice in milk with ... http://www.crossingitaly.net/travel/1623/rice-fritters-italian-carnival-cakes/ If you are on vacation along the coast of Liguria. What can you do? You can find some relief in the shadowy valleys of San Lorenzo and of Prino. From Porto Maurizio and San Lorenzo al Mare you can reach these valleys, named “valleys of the olive ", for the overwhelming ... http://www.crossingitaly.net/travel/1615/liguria-places-to-visit-near-san-lorenzo-al-mare-and-porto-maurizio/