Italian cities are usually chock-full of culture and history, which makes them such fun places to explore but after a while it’s likely that you’ll fall prey to that old museum fatigue. What better way to replenish your energy than to take a tour of a beautiful rural area full of wineries and medieval villages?…
Month: October 2022
Italy’s Gravity-Defying Madonna della Corona Sanctuary – A Great Day Trip from Lake Garda
Undoubtedly one of the most striking sights in the Veneto Region, the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Corona clings dramatically to the side of a cliff, hundreds of meters over the valley floor. Dating back to the 15th century, the Basilica is one of Italy’s most important pilgrimage sites, therefore drawing worshippers and tourists in…
The 4 Must-See Churches in the UNESCO-listed Centre of Verona, Italy
While northern Italy’s Verona draws its fair share of visitors due to the fact that it’s the setting of Romeo and Juliet, there are plenty more reasons to hang around here after following in the footsteps of the star-crossed lovers. Apart from some fascinating remains from the times of the Roman Empire, the city features…
What to Know About Visiting the Locations from Romeo and Juliet in Verona, Italy
Verona is a beautiful city in the northern Italian Veneto Region, well-worth visiting for its wonderfully preserved medieval city core and the many vestiges of Roman architecture. Still, today it’s probably best known as the principal setting of William Shakespeare’s 1597 Play Romeo and Juliet. While it’s clear that the source material the Bard borrowed…
The Best Hotels, Hostels and Guesthouses in Leipzig, Germany
The charming student city of Leipzig has increasingly developed from a well-kept secret to a must-see stop on every Germany itinerary over the past few years. The wonderful mix of history and modernity, the vibrant art scene and laid-back atmosphere are reason enough to hang around for a while. Add to that some architectural marvels…
Exploring Berlin’s Modernism Housing Estates – Which of the 6 UNESCO Sites are Worth Checking out?
Some people might have been surprised when in 2008, the UNESCO made the decision to put six 20th century housing estates in Berlin on its list of World Heritage Sites. One might be forgiven for wondering how something as utilitarian as a couple of modernist apartment buildings deserved to be on such an exclusive list…