Category Archives: Travel Tips

Historic centre of Naples

Mar 08 2018

Category: Travel Tips Author: Alexander Wagner

Total area of 1,700 ha, 27 centuries’ worth of architectural and cultural history, breathtaking religious and secular sights as far as the eye can see – the historic centre of Naples is both the largest historic centre in all of … Continue reading →

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Venice and its lagoon

Feb 22 2018

Category: Travel Tips Author: Alexander Wagner

Hardly any other Italian cultural landscape is as exposed to the conflict of urban development, scenic beauty, architectural intrigue and constant structural uncertainty as Venice. The legendary city with its 118 islands is situated in one of the world’s largest … Continue reading →

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Historic centre of Florence

Feb 08 2018

Category: Travel Tips Author: Alexander Wagner

Florence, city of art and culture. The former Etruscan settlement was Italy’s richest city during the Renaissance and became home to some of the country’s greatest painters and architects. They all left their unique mark on the historic centre, the … Continue reading →

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The Carnival of Venice

Jan 26 2018

Category: Travel Tips Author: Alexander Wagner

Snow, ice, freezing cold – there’s nothing you long for more than getting away from the daily grind, at least for a little while. We recommend taking a trip to Venice, the city of lagoons, where you immerse yourself in … Continue reading →

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Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan with Leonardo’s The Last Supper

Dec 13 2017

Category: Travel Tips Author: Alexander Wagner

Milan, Italy’s second-largest city and regional capital of Lombardy. 1.3 million people live here, surrounded by palpable history, fashion hotspots and two of the most famous football clubs in the world. AC or Inter – for many Milanese, it’s a … Continue reading →

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10 great places to spend Christmas in Italy

Nov 27 2017

Category: Travel Tips Author: Alexander Wagner

Contrary to other countries, December 24th to 26th don’t carry quite as much Christmas significance in Italy. Even though being frequently celebrated within the family, January 6th (La Befana) remains the most important Christmas holiday. The towns and villages shine … Continue reading →

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The top 10 sights of Veneto

Sep 13 2017

Category: Travel Tips Author: Alexander Wagner

Italy’s north is home to scenic diversity. High mountainous regions and rolling hills collide with flat, virtually endless plains and, depending on the area, even some coastal strips. This also applies for Veneto. Located between Austria and the Adriatic Sea, … Continue reading →

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Palio di Siena: Italy´s most famous horse race

Jun 30 2017

Category: Travel Tips Author: Alexander Wagner

A lot can happen in 100 seconds, but also very little. What sounds like an underhanded attack on masculinity is actually a description of the Palio di Siena, most likely Italy’s most famous horse race. Ten each of the 17 … Continue reading →

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The top 10 sights of Sicily

Mar 27 2017

Category: Travel Tips Author: Alexander Wagner

It’s the largest of all islands in the Mediterranean Sea and a popular destination for city trips and beach holidays. We’re talking about Sicily, located southwest of the Italian boot tip. The triangle-like-shaped island is made up of over 80% … Continue reading →

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Italy´s best travel destinations 2017

Mar 15 2017

Category: Travel Tips Author: Alexander Wagner

Slowly but surely, the next holiday season draws nearer. Millions of tourists from around the world will swarm Italy in 2017 to experience fascinating cities, endless beaches and culinary delights. Divinely inviting, diverse and multifaceted travel destinations from north to … Continue reading →

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