Lake Maggiore and the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto
The Scottish Captain Neil McEacharn was an important figure for the birth of the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto on Lake Maggiore, in …
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The Iris Garden in Florence
The symbol of Florence– the iris, il giglio, la fleur de lis- is blooming now at the Iris Garden (Giardino dell’Iris) in the heart of …
Ninfa Gardens: One of the Most Magnificent in the World
Just 80 kilometers southeast of Rome lies a magical world straight out of a fairy tale. It may not be …
Villa Cimbrone in Ravello on Italy’s Amalfi Coast
Famous American author Gore Vidal once said, “Twenty-five years ago I was asked by an American magazine what was the most …
Bomarzo and its “Sacred Grove” in Lazio
Just 70 km north of Rome, in the Viterbo province of Lazio, lies the village of Bomarzo. In recent history, …
Guided Tour of the Boboli Gardens in Florence
If your trip includes the city of Florence then a guided tour of one of the most prominent examples of …
Discovering the Caserta Royal Palace
Just 30 kilometers north of Naples, you’ll find one of the most exquisite palaces in all of Europe- the Royal …
Six Months of Summer on the Island of Capri
It’s 6:55 a.m.; I open the door of my room and walk out onto the terrace with a view of …
