Rome, one of Southern Europe’s most captivating cities, is the capital of Italy. Built on the banks of the River Tiber, the city captivates visitors from the very first moment with its magnificent squares, bustling streets and unique atmosphere. The impressive buildings, wide avenues and lively squares found throughout the city lend Rome a truly […]
Located in north-eastern Italy, Venice is the capital of the Veneto region. It is built on a group of over 100 islands, separated by wide open waters and canals. The islands lie within the shallow Venetian Lagoon, a sheltered bay stretching between the mouths of the Po and Piave rivers (between the Brenta and Chioggia […]
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is situated in the city of Pisa, in the Tuscany region of northern Italy, on Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles). The square’s name was coined by the Italian writer and poet Gabriele D’Annunzio. (In his book *Forse che sì forse che no*, D’Annunzio described this place as a ‘meadow […]
The Colosseum is the world’s largest amphitheatre and is located in Rome, the capital of Italy. Originally known as the Arena, the amphitheatre later took its name from the statue at its entrance. Derived from the Ancient Greek word ‘kolossos’, meaning a large statue or giant, the Colosseum was built during the reign of the […]