The Basilica of Superga, the most beautiful church in Turin The most beautiful church of Turin is located about ten kilometers from the city center. This so-called minor basilica is in fact a sumptuous monument that turns the heads of all its visitors. The basilica of Superga, an Italian treasure Located on a beautiful esplanade perched on top of a hill, Superga dominates a good part of Piedmont. Here the…
Turin is a beautiful Italian city and is the capital of Piedmont, a remarkable Italian region that lies at the foot of the Alps. With its rugged terrain, this city lends itself wonderfully to photography and panoramic views. To help you on your journey we have prepared a guide to the most beautiful views of Turin. 1. The view from the Basilica of Superga The view from the Basilica of…
Italy’s largest cities Italy has a great variety of landscapes and cities. Northern Italy is usually contrasted with Southern Italy. One is more oriented toward industry and services, and the other (i.e. the South) is oriented towards agriculture and tourism. Here is an overview of the largest cities in Italy. Here are 20 of the biggest Italian cities to discover during a trip to Italy: 1. Rome, the eternal capital…
Genoa is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. But although the city’s architecture is remarkable, Genoa is still clever yarrow. An Italian town where industrial areas rub shoulders with the commercial port and popular districts. Genoa is a city of excess and above all a city with multiple floors. In other words, it is the ideal place to enjoy superb panoramic views of Genoa. 1. The view…
Genoa, the largest port in Italy The city of Genoa is an unknown city. And yet this city, which was for a long time a rival of Rome, would have been well seen playing the role of capital. With its twenty-two kilometers long and 70 million tons of goods in transit, Genoa is undoubtedly the largest port in Italy. An unusual place that can be visited from afar, an ideal…
Stopover in Genoa, the largest harbour in Italy Genoa is a city that was built as an amphitheater. Whether you come to Genoa by sea or by road, you always approach this Italian city by its port. The port of Genoa is gigantic. It is a marina, a passenger port and a commercial port. Here everything is mixed, and all these ships cohabit creating a merry mess. The visit to…
It was a Friday 13th, off the coast of Tuscany in the middle of winter 2012. At precisely 21 hours 45 minutes and 7 seconds a gigantic liner, the Costa Concordia, was wrecked not far from the coast of the island of Giglio, off the coast of Tuscany. A shipwreck that was “avoidable” and that took place, unfortunately claiming thirty-two victims. And above all by traumatizing thousands of passengers for…
Bologna is the seventh-largest city in Italy, but it is also one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Almost all of the city of Bologna is lined with arcades. Another critical point is the homogeneity of the city. All the walls of the town are in ocher or orange-yellow. Finally, Bologna is one of the towns where we eat best in Italy. Discover all the things to do…
There is a village where you arrive by train, a bit like in a film from the 1950s. A small town where as soon as you leave the station you are immediately immersed in a pastoral world. Above the village are vineyards, olive trees and other lemon trees. In the alleys of the village deserted by cars are small fishing boats. What if Vernazza is the most beautiful village in…