About Italy

Italy has drawn people in search of culture and romance for many centuries.  Few countries can compete with its Classical origins, its art, architecture, musical and literary traditions, its scenery or food and wine.  Since World War ll, Italy has climbed into the top world economies, yet at its heart it retains many of the customs, traditions and regional allegiances of its agricultural heritage.

In the north, next to the Alps and the flatlands of the Po river, the attractions are both cultural jewels and industrial highly developed cities. This is where Italy’s economic heart beats. But even in the bustling and busy cities, people live the "Italian way of life". In Lombardia’s capital Milan, city of haute couture and business, you can easily spend weeks without being bored. On every corner you will discover something new.

The most famous tourist attractions in the north-east are probably Venice and {Verona}, both are linked to romance and love. But to discover the beautiful landscapes around, for example Verona province, is something not to be missed.

The north-west of Italy is a paradise for every culinary interested traveler. For wine lovers, {Piemonte} is directly connected with Barolo and Barbaresco}, the most famous wines made out of the Nebbiolo grape. Piemonte’s capital, {Turin} offers more than just a starting point to visit these wine regions. Lots of museums, modern art, book and music fairs make Turin one of the leading Italian cities concerning cultural life. At the same time is was and still is a booming industrial and multimedia city.

The coastal region of Liguria is another highlight. The Italian Riviera has nothing to envy its French counterpart. Beaches, countryside, the right climate and old towns like Genoa make a visit a must. Mostly undiscovered valleys offer beautiful walks. Albenga and Ceriale are worth a visit or a longer stay.

For Tuscany words fail to describe its beauty: you have to go there to see, to smell and to experience the beauty of the old towns and lovely valleys yourself. Florence, Lucca, San Gimignano, Pisa and Siena offer more cultural highlights than some countries as a whole. The way of living does the rest to attract every year millions of visitors. Elba, the island of Napoleon’s first exile, is only one of seven Tuscan Archipelago islands.

What can we say about Rome? The eternal city has to be visited by every traveler to Italy. It is true what all those millions of visitors say: it is a great, vivid and picturesque city.

The southern part of Italy promises great hospitality and gorgeous landscapes. Campania has attracted visitors over the centuries: Capri, Ischia, Sorrento and Amalfi became the chosen destinations of visitors from many countries. "To see Naples and then die" is not just an old saying. Try it yourself and even if you don’t die, you will surely lose your heart.

Sicily} the largest island in the Mediterranean has been influenced by the culture of the Greeks, the Romans, the Arabs the Normans and many others. They all loved life on the island and left their marks.

Italy has a great climate and the beaches to go with it. Look at the map and you will notice immediately that Italy has a very long coastline. Different mountain chains run through the country and you never have to travel far to find some excellent places to go hiking. Volcanoes like Stromboli or the Etna are still active and can be visited.