Around the World in 80 Clicks

Castello

It is still possible to find quiet spots in Venice: Castello is a colourful neighbourhood with plenty of areas ... [more]

Milano Sculptures

At first sight, Milan might not be the prettiest city in Italy, but upon closer inspection, you will find beauty ... [more]

Milan Cathedral

The fourth largest cathedral in the world, Milan Cathedral, or Duomo, is visible once again after a long restoration, ... [more]

Colosseum

Once the place of brutal games, now the icon of Rome, the Colosseum is a must, but also means a chilling experience. ... [more]

Venetian canals

One of the most appealing destinations for any traveler, Venice is also a unique city in many respects. With some ... [more]

Santa Sabina church

In this capital of Catholicism, you can find many churches. One basilica that deserves a visit is Santa Sabina; ... [more]

Cannaregio

With the Ghetto, the Madonna dell'Orto church, and some picturesque canals, Cannaregio has plenty of things ... [more]

Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele II

Not just an ordinary shopping mall, the Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele II is a classy and elegant building housing ... [more]

San Paolo fuori le Mura

Much less known than the Saint Peter, the second largest basilica in Rome, the San Paolo fuori le Mura, has been ... [more]

Trastevere

Rome is a city studded by sights - most of them world famous. Cross the Tiber river, and explore a hip area with ... [more]

San Marco basilica

If Venice is a top tourist attraction, San Marco is the top attraction within Venice. Like Venice itself, San ... [more]

Florence Cathedral

The true heart of Florence, it is inevitable not to pass by this colourful landmark and sign of Florence's ... [more]

Pantheon

One of the most impressive Roman buildings still standing, the Pantheon now finds itself in the middle of bustling ... [more]

Pompei and Herculaneum

All around the Meditterranean, you can find Roman ruins. Only those near the Vesuvius volcano can give you a real ... [more]

Naples Streets

Naples is a city full of life, full of sights, full of all kinds of surprises. The city is full with churches ... [more]

Santa Chiara

In the middle of the Napolitan chaos, there is an oasis where you can be at peace and imagine being in a quiet ... [more]

Reggia Caserta

On par with the palace of Versailles, Reggia Caserta boasts pompous halls inside its enormous palace and pleasant ... [more]

Fountains in Rome

Rome is not only a city full of history and religion, culture and cuisine, it is also full of fountains of many ... [more]

Cinque Terre

The Cinque Terre area offers spectacular cliffs with villages perched on top, great views of bays. Moreover, there ... [more]

Villa Adriana

Emperor Hadrian built a large complex of temples, palaces, hippodrome, libraries, theatres and baths outside Rome, ... [more]

Abruzzo Landscape

Between Rome and the Adriatic Sea lies a beautiful mountainous area called the Abruzzo. Rough mountains and secluded ... [more]

Canal Grande

It is the main artery of Venice, and snakes its way like a huge S through the city: the Canal Grande, the Main ... [more]

Torcello

When looking for an escape of Venice's crowds, Torcello is an interesting option: a quiet island, a cathedral ... [more]

San Michele Cemetery

If you wonder where Venetians bury their dead, head to San Michele cemetery, an island exclusively dedicated to ... [more]

Castello Sforzesco

An unmistakeable landmark of Milan, the Castello Sforzesco is not only a monument of medieval Milan, but also ... [more]

Pigna

Rome is probably the richest city in the world when it comes to sights and museums, and it can be difficult to ... [more]

Forum Romanum

Once the centre of Rome and the Roman Empire, the Roman Forum (Forum Romanum) is now a vast collection of ruins ... [more]

San Giorgio Maggiore

One of the many islands of Venice, San Giorgio is small, and dominated by the San Giorgio Maggiore church, famous ... [more]

Monumental Cemetery

More than a cemetery, the Cimitero Monumentale in Milan is an enormous area with displays of art and love for ... [more]

Giudecca

An island of itself, Giudecca lies to the south of Venice and has much of a quiet suburb feel. Not only nice as ... [more]

Murano

A short hop by boat from Venice, Murano is more than an important place for glass making: a 12th century Byzantine ... [more]

San Polo

While most people speed through San Polo to reach the famous sights of the city, this sestiere certainly deserves ... [more]

Baths of Caracalla

Once the largest baths in the world, lavishly decorated and providing the ultimate bathing luxury for its visitors, ... [more]

Piazza del Popolo

Once a grand entrance to Rome, the Piazza del Popolo still is a majestic square with an Egyptian obelisk, lush ... [more]

Monte Rosa skiing

At the end of a snow-rich winter, going to the Monte Rosa ski area turned out to be a good idea: lots of snow, ... [more]

Ponte Sant'Angelo

Of the many bridges spanning the Tiber river through Rome, probably the most elegant is the Ponte Sant'Angelo, ... [more]

Trevi fountain

One of the pearls of probably the richest city in the world, the Trevi fountain is a marvelous place, work of ... [more]

Baths of Diocletian

Once the biggest baths of the Roman Empire, the Baths of Diocletian were a vast structure - to be admired today ... [more]

Bridge of Tiberius

Still looking much like it used to 2,000 years ago, the Bridge of Tiberius links the old city centre of Rimini ... [more]

Milan Central Station

More than a transportation hub of the largest city of northern Italy, Milano Central railway station is a city ... [more]

Stromboli village

At the foot of the famous volcano, you can find a cute village with white washed houses, flowers, a black sand ... [more]

Stromboli

One of the most active volcanoes of Europe, the easily accessible Stromboli makes for a guaranteed spectacle of ... [more]

Salina

Standing out among the Aeolian islands because of its vegetation, Salina has two volcanoes with attractive villages ... [more]

Alicudi

The westernmost Aeolian island of Alicudi is its most remote and quiet: there are only mule tracks leading up ... [more]

Cefalù

Built at the foot of an imposing rocky mountain, Cefalù is a pretty old town on the north coast of Sicily. ... [more]

Quattro Canti

A crossroads dividing the old city of Palermo in four, Quattro Canti has beautiful sculptures and fountains all ... [more]

Fontana Pretoria

Surrounded by medieval buildings smack in the middle of the old part of Palermo, the monumental Fontana Pretoria ... [more]

Palermo churches

Scattered all over the Sicilian capital, you can find churches in various sizes and styles, some of which have ... [more]

Albergheria

One of the medieval neighbourhoods of Palermo, Albergheria has the biggest market and an exotic mix of all the ... [more]

Palazzo dei Normanni

The oldest royal residence in Europe, the Palazzo dei Normanni in Palermo overlooks the city as it was built on ... [more]

Marionette Museum

Sicily is famous for its puppets, and Palermo houses a museum bringing together hand made puppets from all over ... [more]

Erice

Perched atop a mountain of the same name, Erice is a town completely made of stones; a very attractive place to ... [more]

Segesta

Most famous for its iconic classical Doric temple, Segesta also has an amphitheatre with an unbeatable view, and ... [more]

Selinunte

The Greek city of Selinunte was destroyed by both enemies and earthquakes, and the rubble left behind is a sobering ... [more]

Valley of the Temples

Ruins of Greek temples stand in a long row in what was the ancient city of Akragas; you could end up cruising ... [more]

Villa Romana del Casale

One of the most impressive collection of mosaics in the world can be found at the Villa Romana del Casale, with ... [more]

Cava Grande del Cassibile

A steep path takes you down into a deep canyon where small lakes with crystal clear water, and small waterfalls ... [more]

Noto

Rebuilt completely after the heavy 1693 earthquake, the new Noto was redesigned and constructed in a short time, ... [more]

Mount Etna summit hike

The highest active volcano of Europe, climbing to the summit of Mount Etna is spectacular even if the weather ... [more]

Villa Romana del Tellaro

Fine mosaics depicting hunting scenes, the Odyssee, satyrs and maenads can be seen at the Villa Romana del Tellaro; ... [more]

Gangi

Voted the prettiest town of Italy back in 2014, Gangi truly is a medieval gem built on top of a mountain, with ... [more]

Pizzo Carbonara

Climbing the second highest peak of Sicily is a straightforward hike which offers splendid views over the Madonie ... [more]

Selvaggio Blu

A multi-day trek on the east coast of Sardinia rewards you with sweeping views of the spectacular coastline, insight ... [more]

Norman castle of Nicastro

Towering above Nicastro, the Norman fortress is still imposing even though it is in ruins after earthquakes destroyed ... [more]

Rocca Imperiale

A medieval town tumbling down a hill, topped by a castle: if you were to design the most romantic town possible, ... [more]

Matera

The Sassi area of Matera is a unique collection of stone houses, cave churches and dwellings, terraces with flower ... [more]

Ostuni

The Old Town of Ostuni is a maze of cobblestone streets and alleys where you can just thoughtlessly roam around ... [more]

Alberobello

To see a unique style of house building in Europe, Alberobello is one of the best places to go: it is home to ... [more]

Lecce

Dubbed the Florence of the South because of its rich baroque appearance, walking around the city centre will make ... [more]

Tremiti Islands

Perfect to roam around for a couple of days, the Tremiti islands offer hikes, a castle and church with precious ... [more]

Maradona worship

It is impossible to walk around Naples without being reminded of local hero Maradona, the Argentinian football ... [more]

Herculaneum

Vesuvius still looms over the ruins of Herculaneum, which its most famous eruption has frozen in time, allowing ... [more]

Vesuvius

The volcano that shaped the area around Naples just begs to be climbed, and indeed: Vesuvius doesn't disappoint ... [more]

Trevi

Wandering the narrow streets of this old town, graciously draped over a flank of Mount Serano, is a joy of discovery ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from Italy. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Europe.
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