Another treasure is the Pinacoteca Di Brera, where visitors will find works by masters Raphael and Caravaggio (the Mandarin offers private tours). Tourism, fishing, and farming the terraced hillsides are the only industries here. Please choose which areas of our service you consent to our doing so. It has been many years since in Italy and it still remains my favorite country to travel. "It means the perfect day when it comes to the weather, sunshine and setting, and that's what September and the fall in Rome is," he says. Italy is beautiful in so many ways. His favorite way to pass a fall day is to pick up bread, cured meats and wine at a deli, and enjoy a picnic lunch with friends. Having lived in Italy and visited many parts myself, I can honestly say it is the country I feel most 'at home' in, not just because of the fantastic culture, ancient architecture, art, history and food, or the fact that I was married in Italy, but also because the people are warm and welcoming in (most) places that I have been, I just hope I am able to visit again soon!Thank you Cedric. And don't miss the Palazzo Reale, a cultural center and gallery that features a retrospective of metaphysical painter Giorgio De Chirico starting September 25. Love your cat's names. We have been giving some consideration to going for a self guide safari. Thanks for stopping by and welcome to HubPages. "They're scattered around town, and you can visit them and watch them work," Kasmar says. These reasons are enough for me to put this on my bucket list. Hope to return soon. Thank you. You know, to this day that panna cotta with the fig sauce is far and the way the best dessert I have ever had :) You make an excellent point, and to be honest a few friends here have told me the same thing, you go to Italy for the food, so it should be number 1.Thanks so much for the visit and the share, vote, etc.... Have a wonderful day. Love all the reasons and you can bet I'll visit Italy when I'm rich and famous. Great job and many thanks for the links Bill, so much appreciated!Copyright © 2020 HubPages Inc. and respective owners. Green spaces abound in this city, including the Botanical Garden, in Trastevere, and the Appian Way Regional Park, which spans close to 12,000 acres.Amorico recommends long, leisurely strolls through these parks with plenty of stops for pictures along the way.
Italy has much to offer, but certainly like most countries there are things that could be improved.Should Italy be a model to follow or a country that shouldn't exist. Catch and release sea bream and mackerel, or collect your haul and have the chef back at your hotel or on your boat whip up a crudo drizzled with local olive oil and flecked with sea salt.On the art front, the ancient city of Lecce has a thriving community of artisans who make everything from pottery to sandstone carvings to papier mache goods.
Thank you for the nice comments. When it comes to choosing the right destination for your next overseas vacation, there are various options that you can choose from. Capri offers, among other trails, a heart-pumping trek up Monte Solaro, the highest point on the island, in Anacapri.Wellness hotels in particular offer attractive hiking-pampering deals. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.Right on Carol. Truly awesome and informative, I loved every bit of it!!
We spent 6 weeks there and enjoyed every bit of it.Thank you Ketty. And if you love seafood, then you have certainly come to the right place. Those related to historical happening must be a priority. It make my heart long for another trio to Italy. As a matter of fact the only place we've found that features truly authentic italian food is a little place in Destin, Florida. With your lover or family, Rome is the perfect place to spend a 2-3 days weekend, especially since the city can be easily visited on foot! Whether they're based in Amalfi or Capri, De Bonis urges a stop at the well-preserved ancient Roman "In summer, most visitors tend to rush in and out," he says. Because that's when the crowds depart, it's cooler and it's still stunning. This area of Italy is pure heaven. A culinary experience in a masseria, a traditional countryside building, immerses visitors in the region's specialities. Italy certainly does have much to offer: spectacular cities, ancient ruins, wonderful museums, soaring mountains, great beaches, and beautiful natural scenery. Here are 5 secret travel tips from Angelo Amorico, a local and tour guide with 35 years of experience.Hotel de la Ville, set in a magnificent 18th century palazzo, is one of Rome's hottest spots.Puglia's Borgo Egnazia resort is host to a number of boldface names, including Justin Timberlake and Madonna.The Amalfi Coast is paradise on Earth, melding bountiful hikes with a panoramic seaside view.
Certainly one of my favorite destinations.Great article. Yes I know Suzie HQ very well, she is my Italy buddy and I am very excited for her to be moving to Italy. Ciao.I cannot believe I missed this stella hub Bill.. Don't get me wrong, there are unscrupulous types who will pick your pocket if the opportunity arises, but this can be said of almost any city. I have been to Italy but it's been over 10 years now and your article made me long to go back!Hi Emily. Rome is known for its history, its food and its crowds. Thanks for the visit and welcome to HubPages. Because of its beautiful rolling hills and wonderful medieval hilltop towns. We didn't spend six weeks there but just enough to know that we must return someday. What a trip!