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The Story of Christmas and a special Saint

Father Christmas, otherwise known as St Nicholas, was originally from Turkey, but he has close ties with Bari. Not only is he the Patron Saint of this Apulian city but it is also his final resting place. This is the story of one of Italy’s most ...

Trani Travel Guide

Travel guide for the Italian destination of Trani. Information on how to arrive, local events and attractions, typical food and products as well as photo gallery and local recommendations.

Matera's 'sassi' ranked world heritage

The Sassi of the town of Matera are ancient Paleolithic rock homes, a world heritage example found in Italy's region of Basilicata.

Olympic wine and vegan history in Italy's south

Italy's Calabria region made a special contribution to vegetarianism while the local Ciro wine was used in the ancient Greek Olympics.

The Banquet of the Gods, a trip to Ancient Sibari

Sibari: Travel back in time and rediscover the legendary colony of Magna Grecia Modern Sibari is a popular and elegant beach resort on the Ionian coast.

Welcome to Calabria

The Calabrian Region is the narrow peninsula at the southern tip of mainland Italy, best known for its mountains and coastline.

A Snapshot of the hilltop town of Bergolo

Bergolo is a small hilltop town perched high up in the Langhe Valley, where nature meets culture against a backdrop of panoramic views of the Piedmont region of Italy.

The Phoenician Necropolis of Tuvixeddu, Cagliari

Tuvixeddu is a sacred hill in Cagliari chosen by the Phoenicians and the Romans as a burial ground. Thousands of ancient tombs are excavated into the rock telling the story of the local population that lived in this part of Sardinia.

On the Sicilian Salt Trail

From Trapani to Marsala on the east coast, travel along the ancient salt routes for a historical taste of Sicily.

Welcome to Sicily – Top Ten Things to Do

This southern Italian island, between Africa and Europe, lives under the shadow of a blistering sun, dominated by the volcano that sits on its eastern coast, giving the island an edge of unpredictability. Thanks to its strategic position in the ...