Travel to Italy

Piazza Castello

Piazza Castello is one of Turin's main squares and displays the city's long history, from a Roman gate to a modern skyscraper. It is almost entirely surrounded by historic and interesting buildings: the Palazzo Madama; the Royal Palace; the Regio Theatre; the Galleria Subalpina; the Church of San Lorenzo; the Royal Library, which contains works by da Vinci; and in Piazzetta Mollino, the State Archives. Under the porticoes one can take a time off to go on a shopping spree or to relax in one of the many cafes. In the winter there is an open-air ice rink and in the summer, colourful flowerbeds.

San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo's church was built by the will of Emanuele Filiberto, who had promised to build a church in a vow made before the battle of San Quintino, won by the king, which took place on the 10th August, the day which is dedicated to San Lorenzo. The church was built according to a plan by Guarino Guarini between 1667 and 1680. It is a perfect expression of seventeenth century baroque style both in the design of its dome and in the interior decorations

Grotta Azzurra

Grotta Azzurra or Blue Grotto is a noted sea cave on the coast of the island of Capri, with a partially submerged opening into the sea. The grotto was used by Roman emperors as a private bath, nowadays it is a popular tourist attraction, with visitors touring it by boat. Inside the grotto the sea seems to be lit from underwater, with a magnificent fluorescent blue color.

Castello Sforzesco

Aside from being a wonderful example of a castle, the Castello Sforzesco has one of the best museums I Known about. It has huge rooms filled with incredible vintage musical instruments. from an ivory oboe, to rooms filled with violas, violins, cellos, etc. And the musical section is just part of the museum I would have spent the whole day just in awe. Along with the Duomo Cathedral, it's a must see in Milan.

Basilica Santuario di Santo Stefano

This church is a fascinating mix of styles, actually is like a multi-church meanning several churches in one. Bolognese think of this place as one of the treasures of the city; the remains of a Roman temple were incorporated in the first part of the church and as time passed new parts were added in different ages. Not to be missed.

Viterbo

Viterbo is located in Lazio, and it is a very interesting city to visit while you are in Italy. It has a historical center, which you can visit it by foot, the Pallazzo Papale and the original conclave, the Piazza Commune and the Government Palace. I highly recommend you visit the thermal springs, famous since Roman times, even quoted by Dante in his "Divine Comedy", they are natural thermal springs that you can visit all year, every time of the day, and for free.

Torino

Torino is a large city in northwestern Italy, in the Piedmont region, and was the first capital of modern Italy. This city is famous for its technology and industry, is the base of the FIAT automobile company. It is said that Torino is the European capital of Baroque, with many palaces and churches built in this style, and you will find similarities with France and Paris, instead of the typical Italian city, with red and yellow buildings.

Ostia Antica

Ostia Antica was originally a colony of Rome, and grew to become the major port of the city. The buildings of Ostia fell into ruins when the town was deserted after Rome's fall in 476 AD, ending up covered by sand and mud from the Tiber. Excavations in the late 19th century started to reveal this preserved ruins, now most of the town is uncovered, so you can get the picture of what life was like in Ancient Rome.

Fontana di Trevi

The Fontana di Trevi is 85 feet high, 65 feet wide, and a true example of Baroque fountains, the largest in Rome. It marks the terminal point of one of the ancient aqueducts that supplied water to Rome, and the fountain was there since 19BC, but the current design dates from 1762.

Largo di Torre Argentina

Largo di Torre Argentina is a square in Rome hosting 4 Republican Roman temples, and the remains of Pompey's Theater. The temples were designated as A,B,C and D. A was built in the 3rd century BC, and is probably the Temple of Juturna, B was built in 101 BC, and was a temple devoted to the "Luck of the Current Day"; C was built in the 4th or 3rd century BC, probably devoted to Feronia the ancient Italic goddess of fertility; and D, the largest, was built around 2nd century BC, devoted to Lares Permarini.