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Rome Marathon, Lazio, Italy takes place on the 20th March 2011 and passes many of the eternal cities principal sights.The seventeenth Rome Marathon or Maratona di Roma 17 as it is properly known has become a major event, embracing the slogan “All roads lead to Rome”. For competitors and spectators alike it is a fabulous experience to see so many runners passing iconic sights such as the Spanish steps, the Coliseum, the place Colonna di Marco Aurelio, Saint Peters Square, Castel Sant Angelo, the Piazza Navona and many more.This...
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
St Mark’s Basilica in Venice dominates St Mark’s square with its towering domes and spires.Its origins lie back in 828 AD when it was built as a resting place for the remains of Mark the Evangelist which were brought to Italy from Alexandria in Egypt. The architecture is a fabulous combination of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance. From the bell tower there are superb views of Venice and inside there are amazing mosaics, sculptures, paintings and the impressive Pala d’Oro which is embedded with two thousand gems.The Basilica is free to...
Friday, January 21, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Italy holiday attractions 2013, our guide of what to see in Italy and where to visit in Italy. This list can be used to pick out the major attractions in Italy to get the most out of your holiday in Italy.The Leaning Tower of Pisa is perhaps the iconic image of Italy, massive, impressive and inclining. Saved from disaster by ingenious engineers it leans supreme.Saint Mark’s Basilica dominates Saint Marks square in Venice, it is an incredible monument of Byzantine, Renaissance and Gothic architecture. Saint Mark’s square itself is a UNESCO...
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Terme di Saturnia, Tuscany, Italy is a natural spring where the healing waters maintain a warm thirty seven degrees centigrade.The springs are in the Hotel Terme di Saturnia grounds; this spa attracts people who wish to benefit from the healing properties of the spring water as well as beauty treatments. There are a full range of water therapies on offer and warm mud baths.There is also a golf course here so one can mix the water treatments with some exercise. Located almost equidistant between Rome and Florence the Terme di Saturni offers an excellent...
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Tuscany, Italy holds the ultimate collection of art from the Renaissance period anywhere in the world.It was Cosimo de Medici who commissioned Vasari to design the Uffizi galleries and they are very impressive, so big it’s practically impossible to see everything in one visit.Here you will see works by great artists and figures of the Renaissance including Botticelli, Cimabue, Giotto, Filippo Lippi and Verrochias along with many more.Located in the Piazzale degli Uffizi in central Florence this is a place you will often...
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Tuscany holiday attractions 2012, a guide to where to visit and what to see in Tuscany. This is a guide designed to help you get the most from your holiday in Tuscany and pick out the main sights which you would like to visit.Chianti wine area is a must for lovers of Italian red wine. It’s a beautiful area and it’s a great excuse to stock up the cellar.Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence is one of the iconic architectural features of the Florence skyline thanks to Brunelleschi.The Uffizi Gallery in the heart of Florence is the...
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Termini Imerese Carnival, Sicily, Italy is on between 1st and 8th March 2011 in the streets of Termini Imerse, close to Palermo.The Termini Imerese Carnival lays claim to being the oldest of the carnivals on the Mediterranean island of Sicily and the competition is intense amongst the local carnival factions.The floats in the parade are themed on politics of an international nature, local politics, national issues with Berlusconi at the forefront and there are important judges deciding which float reigns including designer Sergio Staino and Gianfranco...
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Monster Park, Bomarzo, Lazio, Italy is a theme park like no other. This is no Disney style joy ride park, this one was created in the sixteenth century.Originally built as a folly the park, known locally as Parco dei Monstri, fell into abandon for many years only to be re-discovered and opened as an attraction for visitors to the Lazio area.My own children went along with an Italian friend from Rome, they were small at the time, ten and eight, they absolutely loved the place. The combination of fantastical stone figures on a gigantic scale, magical and...
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Lazio holiday attractions, this is our guide of what to see and where to visit in Lazio, near Rome. Use this guide to get the best out of your Lazio holiday.Rome, arguably the most fascinating city in the World, ancient Rome, old Rome and modern Rome combine to offer an unbelievable array of sights.The interactive museum of Rome helps you get a full vision of ancient Rome.Tivoli, in the Sabine hills was always a favourite retreat into the countryside for the Romans. Here lie the Villa d’Este and the Villa Adriana.Orvieto is a hilltop town...
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Arezzo Carnival, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy begins on February 20th and runs for a week, then a further week from 6th to 13th March, in the area of Arezzo.The Foiano Carnival in Arezzo is Italy’s oldest carnival, it first began way back in 1539 and is still flourishing to this day. Its one of great competition between the neighborhoods of Nottambuli, Azzurri, Rustica and Bombolo all vying for the carvival cup with ever more impressive floats and parades.For more information on the Carnevale Foiano della Chiana call +39 0575 642 100 or email...
Monday, January 03, 2011
Monday, January 03, 2011
Rome Independent Film Festival, Lazio, Italy takes place from 17 to 25 March 2011 and celebrates ten years of Indie Film.The RIFF awards is the major film event in Rome and is dedicated to the young, new, vibrant Indie scene. The event attracts film makers from all over the world and over 80 films are shown in Rome’s most prestigious cinemas. Amongst the coveted awards at RIFF are the Corti in Luce, Best Short Screenplay and the New Vision award, the latter goes to the most talented up and coming Director.For the latest information on...
Sunday, January 02, 2011
Sunday, January 02, 2011
The Venice carnival is on between February 26th and March 8th, 2011 in the legendary Italian city of Venice.The fantastic masks and costumes have evolved over many years of carnival in Venice, the first was way back in 1268. The Venice carnival became part of the carnival Grand Tour in the eighteenth century.The Venice carnival is a major event for the Venetians and the extravagant processions and parties are very popular. The carnival mask originates from a past desire to conceal status and to assist with flirting anonymously. There is the traditional...
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Italy versus Wales six nations rugby in Rome kicks off at 14.30 on the 26th February 2011 at the Stadio Flaminio.The one tier Stadio Flamino set on the Via Flaminia just a few kilometres north-west of Rome centre is a great place to watch international rugby due to its intense atmosphere.In 2010 Wales finished third from last and Italy were last with two points and the French gained their first Grand Slam in six years. Wales enjoyed an amazing victory over Scotland 31-24 in arguably the match of the tournament. Italy managed to beat Scotland at the...
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
The opera season in Milan, La Scala, Italy, 2011 got underway on 6th December.La Scala is the most famous opera house in the world and its popularity with the opera going fraternity and many dignitaries is undiminished. The La Scala theatre was built in the seventeenth century at the behest of the Empress of Austria, at a time when the Habsburgs ruled northern Italy. The Teatro alla Scala has strong links with the great composer Verdi.At La Scala you will find many great classic operas are performed but there are also some excellent innovations.This...
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
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