View of Lake Averno extending to Baia and Capo Miseno, from the Domitian Way

The Mythical Gate of Hell at Lake Averno

Lake Averno has long been seen as the portal to the netherworld, a belief echoed by figures like Dante and Aeneas. This mystical body of … Read more

Solfatara-di-Pozzuoli

Campi Flegrei: The Stirring Giant Beneath Italy

Campi Flegrei Seismic Activity: Interpreting Recent Geodynamics. Italy’s Campi Flegrei, also known as the Phlegraean Fields, has been a significant point of discussion in recent … Read more

Ancient Rome's Sacred Plants History and Symbolism

Ancient Rome’s Sacred Plants: History and Symbolism

Explore the Sacred Plants of Ancient Rome: Symbolism and Significance in Roman Culture The Roman Forum, one of the most iconic and historically significant sites in … Read more

Panorama of the city of Cagliari from the pond of Molentargius, with pink flamingos in the foreground

12 Iconic Animals in Italy and Where to Find Them

Top destinations for wildlife spotting in Italy Given its variety of landscapes, it comes as no surprise that Italy is home to an incredible richness of … Read more