Residence Michelangiolo welcomes its guests in a Liberty villa dating back to 1917 that has been totally and tastefully renovated while maintaining its original charm and elegance.
The Residence - situated in one of the most exclusive and peaceful areas in Florence, more…
Americans have all sort of rules and laws they follow such as rules involving queuing (an art technique perfected in Singapore where the queue is king). By contrast, Italian have very few rules and most of those can be broken. For example, in Italy, there is no minimum drinking age to which there is any adherence (and imposing one would only encourage underage Italians to drink). more…
PASTICCERIA
Pastry shop, often connected to, or part of a bar. Such a sign usually means a wider selection of pastries available. Many serve foods other than pastries, such as sandwiches (”panini” — literally, “little breads.”) If “panini” is advertised on a sign, again, you could expect a larger selection. more…
Travel in Italy notes.
Every year millions of visitors trek through Italy in search of ancient culture, great food, art, architecture, and more. The allure is immediate even to those who have never been.
There is more art and architecture to see in Italy than one person could possibly
experience in a lifetime. Rome, Florence, and Venice alone offer an unending array
of design excursions. Highlighted here are some of the must see designs of both
ancient and modern Italy. Talk a trip, bring a sketch book, and see the gorgeous art
and design that is synonymous with Italian life.
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A list of useful things that only a native born and raised in Italy would know.
It is a wonderful hotel located in the most amazing place - wall to wall to Ufizzi Gallery.
The Degli Orafi Hotel is an ideal place to spend a relaxing vacation.
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The hotel is located in the heart of the remains of Ancient Rome just a short walk from the Colosseum, the Domus Aurea and the Roman Forum.
A small, exclusive, and elegant hotel in the heart of Rome, the Gladiatori offers you the chance to experience more…
San Clemente Palace (category: 5 star hotels in Italy), is centrally located just a few minutes away from St. Mark’s Square and many of Venice’s major attractions, San Clemente Palace is set on the 17-acre private island of San Clemente, boasting magnificent views of St.Mark’s, Giudecca Island and the Lido, and built on what formerly was a 17th century more…
The hotel, which is fairly new, is in a historic building which was once a religious foundation. As well as thirty-one bedrooms the hotel also has good-sized public areas where they can organise meetings and receptions. There is a pool table and a small bar.
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