ITALY

With his famous boot-shaped elongated on the Mediterranean Sea, Italy is certainly one of the most famous, loved and visited our planet. Over 7400 km of coastline, the wealth and the extraordinary variety of landscapes and as much as 75% of the historical and artistic heritage enclosed by its borders, make it an ideal half and fascinating for tourists from all over the world. A trip to Italy is always a unique experience.There are so many artistic treasures in this country that it can really be considered a true outdoor art gallery. No country in the world can boast the treasures of culture and art of Italy. Every time there is invaluable testimony. Hundreds of archaeological sites, over 3,000 museums spread all over the Italian territory are kept and protect large and small finds from remote centuries. Theaters and other buildings of Greek and Roman times, entire cities, streets and neighborhoods once buried and now returned to light by excavations patient and skillful. Temples, statues, coins, inscriptions, everyday objects: Italy is extraordinarily rich in memories of his distant past. In the Italian regions, especially in the Centre-North, stand still impressive Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals built after the year one thousand, while in the South the ancient religious architecture is a fascinating melting pot of Byzantine, Muslim and Norman. In all regions, then, in every city and town, you'll find evidence of an artistic tradition often represented by a skilled crafts.

Italy, a land of inventive genius and creative

Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Masaccio, Botticelli, Piero della Francesca, Mantegna, Donatello, Raphael, Bramante, Tintoretto are just some of the names of great artists (Sculptors, painters, architects) entered the legend, universally known as the greatest expressions of the artistic genius of all time. And even the great philosophers, scientists, scholars, poets and musicians who contributed to the great cultural movement that began in Italy in the fifteenth century that profoundly influenced the culture and history of European civilization: the Renaissance. For the arts and architecture of the Renaissance is a synonym for masterpiece. The great Renaissance art season has left beautiful traces of them everywhere in Italy, not only in big cities like Florence, Rome, Venice, Milan, Naples, but also in many other centers. Paintings, statues, churches, palaces and fountains. A series of exciting signs through which the visitor can ideally reconstruct a civilization that really changed the world.

Nature in Italy

10% of the Italian territory is protected by environmental laws. There are 18 National Parks, 89 Regional Parks, 270 Regional Reserves, 142 State Reserves, 47 Marsh, 7 Marine Reserves. Here nature is protected in all forms, animal, vegetable and mineral up to the same water and air. Endless opportunities for hiking, outdoor holidays in a loved and protected.

Eating in Italy

Italy has really one thousand different dishes, hundreds of specialties, plenty of delicious local products. Goodness and freshness are the basis of all the Italian specialties, in all its many variations. Here the food is culture. The whole world now knows spaghetti, pizza, olive oil, wine, espresso and cappuccino. These authentic delights have contributed to the image of Italy itself in the world. A trip to Italy may also be motivated only by the desire to know and to taste its cuisine.

Italian top-Made in Italy

Many areas in which creativity, originality, ingenuity, sensitivity and taste Italian have established themselves in the world. The world of fashion with its big names such as Armani, Ferre, Versace to Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana Laura Biagiotti, from Prada to Roberto Cavalli, has established itself worldwide for class, originality, innovation and good taste. In the field of car, the symbol of the prancing horse of Ferrari, is a true legend and evokes the fascinating world of racing. Who has not dreamed of one of these legendary sports car dream realized with futuristic techniques and genuine human passion Shoes, watches, sunglasses, leather goods, ceramics, handicrafts, food and wine etc. Wherever the Made in Italy is synonymous with unique, high-quality, national pride and mark of distinction in the world of a little big country.

Tours, Festivals and Events in Italy

In Italy there are always hundreds of shows and events to attend. Attending a concert or a play, a traditional festival or a sporting event, an exhibition of jewelry or a craft fair: you only have to choose the best way to spend your time. You can choose to simply relax with a cappuccino in a bar or a glass of wine in some wine. You can walk to both large and small cities, admire and visit churches, palaces, monuments, castles, archaeological sites, museums, art galleries, art galleries, squares and streets. In Italy there is no problem: there is already the best way to spend your free time.

ROME

Rome, capital of Italy, the heart of history itself, the center of the world and the Roman Empire, the eternal city, situated on the banks of the Tiber River, lying on the legendary "Seven Hills" Two thousand years of history make the artistic and architectural heritage of this city unique and unrepeatable in the world. The charm of the eternal city takes shape in space enveloping St Peter's Square and imposing appearance of the other great monuments: Castel Sant'Angelo, the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Altar of the Fatherland. Is renewed then the ruins of the Roman Forum and the Palatine, with the marvels of a heroic past and never ceases to amaze with the masterpieces of the artistic genius of artists such as Michelangelo, Bernini, Raphael, Caravaggio, Borromini. Everything is magic in Rome, no one can remain immune to the allure of the millennial city of the Caesars. The visitor astonished is between the magnificent Roman ruins, looking amazed at the famous squares and elegant fountains, the luxurious Baroque churches and palaces, you can enjoy the green areas in the heart of the capital in the gardens of the Roman and fresh oasis of stately homes and the most beautiful views of Rome's rooftops seen from the Gianicolo, the Quirinale and the Pincio. The Tiber with its bridges and magnificent monuments that are reflected. And then the magic of the Roman night with atmospheric lively between Campo dei Fiori and Trastevere, music and entertainment in a unique setting in the world: not for nothing, was born in Rome, the phenomenon of "La Dolce Vita". Between myth and history, the archaeological area of Appia Antica, a masterpiece of engineering, flanked by famous tombs, the tomb of Cecilia Metella and ancient Roman villas. Visiting Rome is like taking a trip into the past, a past grand, charming and unique. An unforgettable experience for life.

FLORENCE

Florence lies on the banks of the Arno River divides it into two parts. It is located in the Tuscany region in a wide plain surrounded by rolling hills. It 's definitely one of the most beautiful cities in the world, due to the major artists of the power of the Medici and their patronage Authentic open-air museum to discover through a path that runs from Piazza Duomo to Piazza della Signoria, between Renaissance palaces and masterpieces kept in the Uffizi and the Pitti Palace. Florence keeps an exceptional artistic patrimony, glorious testimony to its secular civilization. Here lived authentic geniuses such as Cimabue and Giotto, Brunelleschi, Donatello, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Their works and those of many other talented artists are gathered in the several museums of the city. But Florence also gives other emotions: stunning panoramic views of the monuments and the hills, parks, gardens and castles in the city. The streets crafts and mercatini.Le Oltrarno walks to discover the true spirit of the city between wine bars and restaurants. Michelangelo's David, the relics of Galileo. And trendy clubs and carnivals. Then there are the artistic and natural wonders to discover outside Florence from Fiesole to Certaldo, including medieval villages, Medici villas, monasteries and abbeys. Then the best craftsmanship, great wine tradition and the best gastronomic tradition.

VENICE

Venice is definitely one of the most visited by tourists from all over the world and always has been an open window on the west and orientalistic .. Magical city par excellence, Venice, is a fascinating maze of streets and canals, a game of land and water from which to capture and discover the elegant palaces and imposing churches, the charm of the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge, the wealth of museums and the splendor of his works of art. It 'a unique city in the world for the way it was built on over a hundred islands in the lagoon four kilometers from the mainland and two kilometers from the Adriatic Sea. The originality in Venice is the essence of the city, from its urban layout unique to the architecture of churches and palaces that makes an unusual synthesis between neoclassical, gothic or baroque and Byzantine style. Not forgetting its glorious history of the times of the Serenissima Republic with its splendor and riches. Many international events that are recorded as the Film Festival and the Biennale, but also traditional celebrations such as the Carnival of Venice and the Historic Regatta. In the northern part of the lagoon are Murano and Burano islands of glass and laces.

NAPLES

Neapolitan capital, situated in its splendid bay, Naples is a city of hot and Mediterranean where people are open and hospitable. What are the colors or the brightness of the scene or the intrigue of its streets, it is certain that Naples remains in the eyes and hearts of those who visit. Rich in churches, museums, palaces and villas of great historical and cultural interest is also famous for its distinctive craftsmanship that has a unique tradition, and has been able to maintain over time the secret of hard work and a human energy that is passed down from generation generation.

CAPRI

Located in the southern part of the Gulf of Naples and across Sorrento and posting, the island of Capri is famous throughout the world for its tourist resorts located on its shores. Capri is a true natural jewel, a destination for those who love luxury and elegance. Among the most famous are certainly to include the homonymous town with its famous "Piazzetta", the Blue Grotto and the Faraglioni rocks located in front of the famous east coast.

ISCHIA

Island's main town of the same name, located at its north-eastern end, divided in Ischia Ponte and Ischia Porto. The first is the oldest, a fishing village extended around the little island on which stands the Castle.

SORRENTO

Known seaside resort on the northern coast of the Sorrentine Peninsula, on a tufa terrace overlooking the Gulf of Naples

MILAN

The ancient Romans named it Mediolanum as early as the third century BC was built around 400 BC. Today is a great metropolis of the north, which lies at the heart of the Po Valley, between the Alps and the River Po and the rivers Adda and Ticino. Economic and financial heart of Italy, is also an important political and cultural center. Italy stands out in terms of volume of trade. Extraordinary its cathedral, the main religious monument in the city and the largest Gothic building in the country, measuring 11,500 square meters well. But the city is also rich in churches, castles and churches.