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Visiting Burano Island in Venice

Burano is one of Venice's most picturesque and most popular islands for visitors. Here is information about how to get to Burano, what to see, and where to eat.

Visitng the Island of Torcello in the Venice Lagoon

How to visit the island of Torcello in the lagoon of Venice, Italy. Find out what to see and how to get to Torcello Island.

Salento Greek Towns

Take a look at four Greek towns of Salento in southern Puglia.

Italian Riviera Travel Destinations - Genoa to Tuscany

Here you'll find information about visiting towns and villages of the Italian Riviera. Here are recommended travel and vacation spots from Genoa to Tuscany on the northwest coast of Italy.

Best Places to Visit from the Amalfi Coast of Italy

The Amalfi Coast is a popular holiday destination in Italy with great places to go on a day trip. Here you'll find the best five places to visit on day trips from the Amalfi Coast and information about accommodations and travel planning.

Three Off the Beaten Path Regions to Visit in Italy

Three off the beaten path places to go in Italy that I recommend visiting in 2012. Find out about three less touristy Italian regions.

Rome Three Day Itinerary - What to Do and See with 3 Days in Rome, Italy

Rome attractions - Rome is a popular travel city in Italy with many tourist attractions. What to see and do in Rome - suggested 3-day itinerary for Rome Italy. In Rome you will see Ancient Roman monuments, medieval and Renaissance buildings and fountains, and great museums.

Easter Week at the Vatican and in Rome

Palm Sunday and Easter week events at the Vatican and in Rome led by the Pope. Photo of Saint Peter's Square on Palm Sunday. Settimana Santa in Vatican City and Rome, Italy.

Top Places to Visit in Southern Italy

Find out about five top places to visit in Southern Italy. Here are Italy's most popular places to go for a vacation, from Naples south.

La Venaria Reale - Baroque Savoy Palace and Gardens in Piedmont, Italy

La Venaria Reale baroque Royal Savoy Palace and La Mandria Park and gardens are in Piedmont, Italy. La Reggia di Venaria Palace and La Mandria park are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy. The baroque royal palace is a significant example of Italian baroque art and architecture.

Photos of Carnival Parades in Viareggio, Italy

Photos of the Carnival Parade in Viareggio, Italy. Viareggio is known for its huge carnevale parades with paper mache floats as you see in these pictures.

How to Tour the Vasari Corridor in Florence

How to tour the Vasari Corridor secret passage between Palazzo Vecchio and Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy.

Saint Francis Woodlands Park in Assisi

Saint Francis Woodlands, or Bosco di San Francesco, is a park with walking paths you can visit on Mount Subasio outside Assisi, Italy.

Italy Budget Travel Tips - Saving Money on Your Italy Vacation

Budget travel tips for Italy - how to save money in Italy. Italy vacation planning - saving money in Rome, Florence, Venice, and Tuscany. Here are tips for saving money on your Italy vacation.

A Self-guided Walk in Florence, Italy

Florence walk - an inside look at Florence, Italy. Our self-guided walking tour takes you to a museum, the market, the oldest building in Florence, and a good inexpensive restaurant in Florence, Italy.

What to See in the Historic Center of Naples, Italy

Self-guided walking tour through historic center of Naples, Italy. What to see in Naples historic center. A look at Santa Chiara Monastery, churches, and streets in historic center of Naples, Italy.

San Salvatore, Ancient Longobard Church in Spoleto

See photos and visiting information for San Salvatore Church in Spoleto, an ancient church in Umbria that is part of the Longobards in Italy World Heritage Site.

Sanctuary of the Archangel Michael in a Grotto

San Michele grotto church and sanctuary is a pilgrimage shrine for those devoted to the Archangel Michael. Find out how to visit San Michele Church and Shrine in Monte Sant' Angelo, Italy.

Walking Tour of Piazza Navona in Rome

Piazza Navona is one of Rome's most impressive and popular squares. Take a look at the Piazza Navona and find out where to enjoy tartufo with our Piazza Navona Walking Tour.

Food Shopping in Italy - Italian Grocery Shopping Guide

Guide to shopping for food and groceries in Italy. How grocery shopping in markets and supermarkets in Italy is different than shopping in the US.

Photos of Twilight Saga New Moon sites in Volterra, Italy

Photos of Twilight Saga New Moon sites in Volterra, Italy. Follow Edward and Bella in Italy with these Volterra New Moon photos. Take a photo tour of the Volturi town of Volterra.

The Castrense Amphitheater and Monastic Gardens in Rome, Italy

Rome's second amphitheater is Castrense Amphitheater. Monastic gardens at Santa Croce in Gerusalemme church in Rome, Italy are built into the amphitheater.

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