Tag: Italy

Ravenna Travel Wiki Travel to Ravenna When the Roman Empire had reached some of its peak expansion area by the third century, it had grown so large that it became ineffective for one Emperor to effectively govern the entire territory. After the civil wars that the Empire endure during this time period, the governing of the Empire was split into two administrative sections. Ravenna became the capital of the Western administrative section and stayed that way until the Byzantine Empire took it...

Salerno Travel Wiki Travel to Salerno The melting pot of Campania is easily Salerno. Three distinct zones make up this community, including a Medieval sector, 19th century sector, and then a post-war era community that is mostly a residential part of the city. The highlight of a visit is exploring the 5 mile long seafront promenade that was built in the 1950s and has numerous palm trees that draw the eye straight to the mountains beyond. Arechis' Castle is a massive complex...

Messina Travel Wiki Travel to Messina If you are planning to visit Sicily, then there's a good chance that you'll be spending a little time in Messina.  It's located on the northeast corner of the island and this ancient city has numerous ancient buildings to explore despite an 1908 earthquake that devastated the city. A fountains tour is a great way to become introduced to the city, with four fountains available to see that date back to the 16th century. The Villa...

Palermo Travel Wiki Travel to Palermo Located on the island of Sicily, Palermo is one of the oldest cities on the planet that it still in existence today. Founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC, it has seen rulers from Carthage, Rome, and even the Byzantine Empire over the centuries. The Greek's had a name for this city that translates into something very fitting: “the complete port.” With nearly a million people living in the city, it seems like many...

Padua Travel Wiki Travel to Padua Located in northern Italy, Padua is often disregarded by visitors for Venice or Treviso, but this community stands tall in its own right. Containing a very dense network of arcaded streets that open magnificently to plazas and squares, there are plenty of opportunities to cross the Bacchiglione thanks to the numerous bridges this community offers. At one point, the river was even used as a moat to surround the city. Some say that Padua is the...

Olbia Travel Wiki Travel to Olbia Located on Sardinia, Olbia is often thought of as a resort community thanks to the brilliant sunshine, consistently warm weather, and beautiful beaches that are just a way of life here. This city has been around since Roman times on this Italian island, however, and so there are plenty of opportunities to get out and explore as you wish as well. There are ruins in the community that date back even to Phoenician times, which means...

Cagliari Travel Wiki Travel to Cagliari As the capital of Sardinia, Cagliari already has a leg up on other cities within the region because of its location in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a city that has roots in ancient history and has been ruled by several major civilizations over the centuries. Because of the limited real estate, there are places within Cagliari that are built on the remnants of 5,000 year old buildings and all you have to do is...

Brindisi Travel Wiki Travel to Bibione Located in the Apulia region of Italy, Brindisi is a magnificent city that sits on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. The city itself has always been a hub of trade and commerce thanks to its position on the Italian peninsula and its natural location as a port of entry. It is to this day an active trade center with both Greece and the Middle East. The land is rich in limestone deposits, giving the area...

Cuneo Travel Wiki Travel to Cuneo Located in the Piedmont region of Italy, this city can be found at the base of the Maritime Alps and is located on a plateau that is shaped like a wedge. That's the direct translation of the name Cuneo: “wedge.” It is a city that sees many travelers throughout the year because it is the gateway of six major mountain passes that are used regularly. Whether you're going to be in Cuneo because you're traveling or...

Bari Travel Wiki Travel to Bari Bari is often known because of its location as a port, but it is also widely regarded because it is the city of Saint Nicholas. Many believe that this city was founded by the Peuceti and that it passed to Roman rule in the 3rd century BC. It grew in importance because of its location at a crossroads at the coastal road and the Via Traiana. The Gothic Wars devastated this city, but Bari was able...