Articles, tagged with "main square", page 6
09th February 2010
One great thing about Italian Carnevale is the tremendous variety of celebrations. These annual manifestations are by no means carbon copies of one another. The Lombardy region of northern Italy is an excellent example. Let's start at the village of Schig...
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Author:
Levi Reiss
08th January 2010
So you are thinking of visiting central Italy in February, but you're not sure what to see and what to do. Don't despair; there are lots and lots of special events that simply aren't available in the good old summertime. Here are a few of them. Get rollin...
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Author:
Levi Reiss
08th January 2010
Imagine traveling to Rome, Italy and viewing some of the most famous water fountains in the world; what a fascinating site! One of the many fountains you would likely encounter while in Rome is the Trevi Water Fountain in the Trevi Rione. This astonishing...
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Author:
Stacey1983
07th December 2009
The Trevi Water Fountain, which stands in the Trevi Rione at 85 feet in height and 65 feet in width, is the largest and, quite possibly, the most famous Baroque fountain located in Rome, Italy. This majestic fountain is found at what was once the junction...
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Author:
Stacey1983
03rd September 2009
The Old Town of Barcelona - Cuitat Vella in Catalan - comprises of four main areas, El Raval, El Gotico (Gothic Quarter), El Borne and La Barceloneta. Here's a quick breakdown of those areas.
El Raval
Like most of the old town, the Raval quarters ...
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Author:
David Brydon
31st August 2009
Santiago de Compostela is situated in the north west of Spain and is the capital of the autonomous region of Galicia. The inland city isn't too far from it's perhaps more famous neighbour La Coruña, a city which is a pleasant hour and half drive to the n...
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Author:
arabela
11th May 2009
Laid down on the banks of the River Brenta, called because of the Grappa mountain, the mountain that has linked its name to the Great War, Bassano can boast a particularly happy geographic position. Bassano del Grappa is one of the historical towns of the...
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Author:
martinapp
20th April 2009
With so many shops in Barcelona, it's hard to find the right place for your holiday read, if you happen to have forgotten a book. Rest assured that if you have any free time left from the amazing sights Barcelona has to offer, here's the best places to hu...
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Author:
David Brydon
17th April 2009
There are many different things to do in Lima Peru. Lima, also known as "The City of the Kings," is the capitol of Peru. Here the traveler will find a wide variety of attractions that range from museum visits, some of the best cuisine in the world, to dis...
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Author:
Thomas Carroll
27th March 2009
Once you arrive in Pedasi you will notice right away that all the stress and worries from the city disappear from your mind. Driving onto the main street of Pedasi you see colorful little houses with red tile roofs, surrounded by flowers. You find the vil...
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Author:
thinkpanama
11th March 2009
A holiday haven for retirees.
That might have been the image for Malta in the past, but more recently, the island's Tourism Authority changed its efforts to attract a younger, wealthier group of people.
This renewed focus has paid off, as the numbe...
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Author:
Robert Palmer
09th March 2009
Spending vacations at the Puerto Vallarta city of Mexico is really an unforgettable and delightful experience. Villa rentals, condo rentals and beach rentals are the best and ultimate choice of the tourists when they visit Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta...
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Author:
Pvrpv
01st February 2009
Taking a stroll around Milan is an excellent way of getting to know some fascinating corners.
It also the only way to get acquainted with its flavor and lifestyle.
It is true what is said about the Milanese always being in a hurry, and it is undenia...
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Author:
Robert Palmer
23rd January 2009
The Island of Santorini is reputed for its lively and vivid night life. One can find all kind of Santorini Nightlife in Fira, Perissa, Oia and kamari, as these villages are very touristy and busy. Fira is regarded as the most popular and center of night l...
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Author:
Rudtadatta Rath
17th January 2009
Taking a stroll around Milan is an excellent way of getting to know some fascinating corners.
It also the only way to get acquainted with its flavor and life style.
It is true what is told about the Milanese who are always in a hurry.
However, ev...
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Author:
Enrico Massetti