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If you love art and culture, Italy is your dream destination! You’ll find lots of ideas for planning your trip or weekend getaway on this page whether you want to see Italy’s famous art cities or quaint hilltop villages.

Villages
Visiting Cortona: The Inspiration For “Under the Tuscan Sun”
Reading time: 5 minuti At 600 meters above sea level, Cortona is yet another characteristic Tuscan hilltop town with breathtaking…
Why You Should Visit Montefalco Along the Sagrantino Wine Road in Umbria
Reading time: 4 minuti Just 45 minutes south of the Umbrian art city of Perugia, lies the charming hilltop village…
Montepulciano in Valdichiana: Quintessential Tuscany
Reading time: 7 minuti Whether you have daydreamed about it, “pinned” it, or actually been there, most of us have…
From Emperors to Popes: Visiting Castel Gandolfo Just Outside of Rome
Reading time: 4 minuti Most tourists are so busy “oohing and aahing” at the Eternal City’s infinite list of must-see…
The Medieval Village of Sermoneta in Lazio’s Latina Province
Reading time: 5 minuti About two hours southwest of Rome is where you’ll find the picturesque hilltop village of Sermoneta….
Just Outside of Verona: Visiting the Medieval Hamlet of Soave
Reading time: 6 minuti If you’re looking for a dreamy place for a weekend getaway or a Sunday stroll, look…
Villages by Region

Cities
Discovering Pistoia: A Guide for the Curious Tourist
Reading time: 5 minuti If you are planning your first visit to Pistoia, look no further than this article! This…
A Science Lesson at Villa Ada Savoia in Rome
Reading time: 0 minuti “Roma dove sei? Eri con meOggi prigione tu, prigioniera ioRoma antica cittàOra vecchia realtàNon ti accorgi…
Piacenza in Emilia-Romagna: An Essential Guide For Your Visit
Reading time: 6 minuti Piacenza: an ancient city that Leonardo Da Vinci described as a “land of passage”. In fact,…
Wandering Through Piedmont: Reconnecting, Recharging, and Fueling My Passion
Reading time: 10 minuti Now that my summer respite is over and after having worn a decidedly different hat than…
Five of the Most Romantic Cities in Italy and Where to Exchange a Kiss
Reading time: 5 minuti Italy is the land of amore and romance, with so many romantic cities and places to…
Shiva: An Urbex Photography Exhibition in Piedmont
Reading time: 6 minuti Pamela Nanetti, an expert photographer in urban exploration, presents her urbex photographic exhibition entitled “Shiva”, scheduled…