The top things to see and do in Puglia: what to see in Apulia, Italy
History and nature, art, cuisine, and breathtaking beaches: discover Apulia and all the wonders it has to offer! Apulia is one of the most beautiful … Read more
Facts, History & Images of Puglia (Apulia)
Puglia (Apulia) is a southern Italian region with the capital Bari, which extends along the Adriatic ridge and in a long peninsula. Inhabitants: 3 926 … Read more
Facts, Images & History of the Appian Way
The Appian Way is one of the earliest and most important Roman roads of the ancient republic that changed the culture of Ancient Rome. The … Read more
The Valley of the Temples in Sicily, Facts, History & Pictures
The Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Italy The Valley of the Temples is an archaeological site in Agrigento (ancient Greek Akragas), Sicily. The Valley of … Read more
History & Images of the Roman Theatre in Aosta, Italy
Roman Theatre, Aosta The Roman Theatre in Aosta is an ancient building built a few decades after the foundation of the Aosta, in 25 BC … Read more
The Mithraeum of San Clemente in Rome: an underground temple devoted to Mithras
The Mithraeum of San Clemente in Rome The Mithraeum is a building from the Roman imperial period buried several meters below the Basilica of San … Read more
The Exile of Napoleon at Isola d’Elba
After the Treaty of Fontainebleau, Napoleon was exiled to Elba, an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea 10 kilometers from the coast of Tuscany. Elba is … Read more
History & Images of Duino Castle
The castle of Duino is located in Duino-Aurisina in the province of Trieste. The castle is perched on a cliff overlooking the Gulf of Trieste. … Read more
Crespi d’Adda: The Model Village
Crespi d’Adda is a model company town in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy. The village was built by Cristoforo Benigno Crespi in 1877 and finished … Read more
Facts, History & Pictures of the Ancient Megalithic Nuraghes in Sardinia
The Nuraghe (Nuraghi in Italian, nurhag in English) is the main type of ancient megalithic stone building found exclusively in Sardinia in Italy. They are … Read more
Map of unique places in Italy
Map of unusual, esoteric, bizarre or simply incredible places in Italy The map will be constantly updated. Click to pop up information. List of Places … Read more
The Devil’s Chair in Rome: The Tomb of Aelius Callistion
The “Devil’s Chair”, or the tomb of Aelius Callistion (Elio Callistio), is a funerary architecture of ancient Rome located in Piazza Elio Callistio in Rome. … Read more
The Human Chess of Marostica, Italy
The Human Chess of Marostica is a famous festival held in Marostica, in the northern province of Veneto, Italy. Marostica is known for the costumed … Read more
The astonishing mosaics of the Roman Villa del Casale
The Mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale are the finest mosaics anywhere in the Roman world The mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale … Read more
The Festival of the Snake-Catchers in Italy
The Festival of the Snake-Catchers is an annual festival in Cocullo in honor of St. Dominic, patron saint protecting against snakebite and toothache The festival … Read more