The famous leaning tower isn’t the only reason to visit Pisa. Here are our top things to do in the city… 1. Sample Tuscan wines Wine aplenty is to be found at Bacchus Enoteca (Via Mascagni) and, as Tuscany is one of Italy’s most famous wine-producing regions, you can be sure of sampling something special. […]
This fine example of Romanesque architecture is largely ignored, thanks to a mistake that occurred in its grounds… Photo by Getty Images Ask anyone what they know about Pisa and they’ll mention its Leaning Tower, the freestanding campanile of the city’s Cathedral, on which construction began (on dodgy ground) nearly a century after the Cathedral […]
It’s that time of year when holidays seem like a distant memory yet some of our readers have been whisking themselves away to a land where summer never seems to end.. Castello Aragonese in Taranto, Puglia. The photographer, Jarno Liimatainen, explained “Italian army runs the castle as it has been their base, so a tour is free […]
One of Europe’s most remarkable buildings, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is an icon not just of a nation, but of an entire continent… Along with the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Big Ben in London and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, this is one of Europe’s most readily recognisable buildings. You might include the Colosseum […]
What are the essential things to do on a visit to the historical city of Pisa? Here are some of our favourite destination suggestions Tower of Pisa Everybody has heard of the leaning tower, but did you know that this freestanding bell tower wasn’t intentionally designed to tilt? During its construction between the 12th and […]
Uncover the secrets of Italy’s forgotten towns in the new issue of Italia!. This issue, we begin with a captivating exploration of Italy’s ghost towns. From abandoned villages to towns reborn, each location tells its own unique story. Our journey through Sicily’s wild landscapes also reveals some intriguing folklore that will surprise you! And don’t […]
In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull looks at Italy’s other famous leaning towers, the Asinelli and Garisenda towers of Bologna Words by Tom Alberto Bull Key words Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary Ho avuto il privilegio I had the privilege Dopo aver passato Having spent Per […]
Our 2023 edition of the Italia! Tuscany Guide is here, bringing you the very best travel inspiration, advice and itineraries to make the most of your next trip to this much-loved region of Italy. Steeped in culture, Tuscany offers the independent traveller a wealth of destinations: with tranquil corners away from the tourist trail, as well […]
Your guide to travelling in Portoferraio, Elba… What to see and do ACQUA DELL’ELBA Acqua dell’Elba, the island’s perfumer, creates fragrances based on Elba’s scents and colours, from deep blue to turquoise. The business does a lot to sponsor the arts and the environment in Elba. ELBA WINE ROAD The Costa degli Etruschi wine and […]
A travel guide to the Italian region of Tuscany… Tuscany remains the most popular of Italian regions and is loved by tourists and would-be property buyers for many reasons, not least because of its beautiful countryside and cities laden with Renaissance treasures and historic monuments. But while property prices remain high, the allure does not […]