The banks of the Grand Canal are lined with more than 170 buildings, most of which date to 13th to the 18th century and demonstrate the welfare and a…more
St Mark's Square is the principal public square of Venice, Italy, where it is generally known just as "the Piazza". The Piazzetta (the 'little Piazz…more
Every year, the first Sunday of September, the Historical Regatta comes back in Venice, the most traditional among the venetian events, which took pl…more
With much less tourists to contend with, visiting Florence in the winter season has its rewards. No line to Museums and the weather can be balmy too.
The Capitoline Hill is one of the 7 hills of Rome and was the old Roman Citadel. The square was later designed by Michelangelo. The Papal Basilica…more
. There are over 900 churches in Rome..... St Paul at the Three Fountains is a church dedicated to St Paul the Apostle, at the presumed site of his …more
Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco and Other Franciscan Sites is an eclectic site that was inscribed on 5 cultural criteria. It got praised as an …more
Standing in a large green expanse, Piazza del Duomo houses a group of monuments known the world over. These four masterpieces of medieval architectur…more
San Giminiano is in Tuscany, 56 km south of Florence. The patrician families who controlled the town built around 72 tower-houses (some as high as 15…more
The trulli , limestone dwellings found in the southern region of Puglia mainly in the town of Alberobello are remarkable examples of drywall (mortar…more
Castel del Monte in Andria in Apulia is a 13th Century castle and a Unesco World Heritage Site. It stands on a promontory, where it was constructed …more
An Epoque Hotel in the center of Rome, Atlante Star Hotel proudly stands just a few blocks from the Vatican City, enjoying one of the finest locatio…more
A sizzler for a 6 X 30' TV series Imagine traditions that have been unchanged for 5,000 years. Where food and wine give way to art and culture. …more
Castello di Tornano in the heart of Chianti (Gaiole in Chianti) makes an outstanding wine from the vineyards surrounding it. The complex was a mediev…more
Authentic Italian cowboys, tending to the cattle farms that produce the renown Florentine steak have been a tradition in Maremma, Western Tuscany. …more
10 miles from the southern Tuscan coast are thermal baths known for their therapeutic waters since pre Roman times. Today they are the TERME DI SATU…more
Maremma in Southern Tuscany is home to ….yes, Italian cowboy, state of the arts wineries and a spa resort which is a member of the leading Hotels t…more
We are in Puglia at the heel of Italy. This is a land rich with tradition, history and art. In the town of Grottaglie we find that the ceramic tra…more
This is Florence, city of dreams. A few steps from the Duomo is Piazza Annunziata, one of the most beautiful squares in the city and right next …more
The area in Piedmont called Langhe Roero has given the world the gift of truffles, the Nebbiolo grape, from which Barolo and Barbaresco come from and…more
The area in Piedmont called Langhe Roero has given the world the gift of truffles, the Nebbiolo grape, from which Barolo and Barbaresco come from and…more
Umbria , untouched by mass tourism , has preserved the magic of its past and the richness of its tradition. Etruscans and Romans made wine here 2,500…more
Umbria , untouched by mass tourism , has preserved the magic and richness of its past. So Let iexplore guide you on this magical Luxury wine tour wh…more
The region of Apulia with 1000 hours more sunlight a year than the rest of the country make superb wines.Let iexplore guide you on this magical Luxu…more
The region of Apulia at the heel of Italy has 1000 hours more sunlight a year than the rest of the country and its local sun drenched grapes make sup…more
The VESTAS HOTELS & RESORTS group is considered a leader and an innovator in Hotel design and management. It runs three very distinct Hotels in Le…more
Surrounded by olive groves and right on the Ionian sea, on Italy’s southern tip near the village of San Gregorio is the Hotel Montecallini. The Hot…more
Torgiano Umbria. This is the Lungarotti kigdom. With an estate of 700 acres the Lungarotti family is a leading wine producer in Italy and the region…more
Just a few kilometers from Florence, in the hills below Fiesole, with a full view of the Duomo is the charming residence hotel called Eden Rock. …more
Alba in Piedmont is a very small town but it’s big in 3 areas: Art…. Food, being the world capital of black and white truffles and Wine, producing wo…more
A new Hotel Pulitzer has recently opened in Rome in the EUR business center. Good taste and elegance are the key notes of the interior design of this…more
Every since its conception Ripa Hotel has strived to stand apart from the status quo of Rome Hotels. The Hotel has always chosen to make a cultural a…more
Sagrantino is a unique grape only grown in the Montefalco Assisi area. It was probably brought here in the 1400’s by Franciscan monks followers of St…more
Brindisi is an old roman port in Puglia, at the heel of Italy. In fact it still has a column marking the end of the Appian way. During Roman times …more
The Barolo area in Langhe, Italy boasts some of the most prestigious wines and wineries in the world. It also counts among its many reason to visit t…more
Rome, once the largest city in the world, is a cosmopolitan city with 2,500 years of continuous history. History and art buffs have been overwhelmed …more
This movie promotes the idea of staying in a small house in a Tuscan village. It will be used on a web site featuring the house as a vacation rent…more
This is just a teaser of the programs we plan to develop on Italian themes. It is also an example of the kinds of short WEB movies on many parts o…more
The Piazza Republica is one of Rome's many beautiful intersections. Located on the east side of the city, the piazza features the Naiad fountain, bui…more
The Piazza Republica is one of Rome's many beautiful intersections. Located on the east side of the city, the piazza features the Naiad fountain, bui…more
In Crema, Italy traffic is polluting the medieval center. A postman takes a stand and rides the Oxygen electric scooter on his rounds.
Per info: www.albergo-larocca.it - info@albergo-larocca.it - Tel 0546-81180 It dates from the fifteenth century, 10, with 4 generations of the fa…more
La Cavallina, vecchia stazione di posta dell' 800, è una struttura ricettiva ricavata da antichi edifici rurali, immersa nella verde vallata del Lamo…more
Trip to London, Paris, and Rome.
BellaDawna's rendition of Madonna's "Like a Virgin" on a gondola in Venice, Italy.
The "Cristo Redentore" or Christ the Redeemer on Mount Blaise in Maratea is the second largest in the world and the only one in Europe. Standing 72 f…more
The Maratea beaches offer a splendid opportunity to work on your tan. Rent an Umbrella and chair and you are set for the day. Great views of the ocea…more
Like dried peppers? Toasty fried peppers? Well, we go behind the scene at the Agriter Cooperative which grows and processes peppers in a variety of…more
How did they make wine many years ago? Think you know? Well, let's take a tour of a city of ancient wineries dating back to the 1300s. The word Pal…more
The "Fontana Cavallina", or translated to Fountain of Horses, is a delightful piazza of fountains and a great place for meeting people. The original …more
A truly classical hill-top town with many medieval buildings and churches. Not found on the usual tourist trail, it is filled with Italian color. T…more
A unique visit with an Italian gardener and a tour of his garden. Vegetables and fruits abound on this hill-side plot of land. Learn how to pull ol…more
View the blessing of the animals in the piazza of Saint Claire. On this day is was the horses from the surrounding towns. After the blessing and the …more
Start your tour at the Porta Nuova (New opening/door) in the town of Assisi. Visit the Cathedral of Saint Claire (Santa Clara) and the piazza. Explor…more
Overlooking the town of Assisi are two fortresses, Rocca Maggiore (Greater fortress) and Rocca Minore (Lesser fortress). Walk with us through the ver…more
Farchioni Winery, located on one of Italy’s abundant hill tops, is world famous for their quality products. Here we see grapes being crushed and sent…more
Muzzi, Antica Pasticceria has been making pastry, confections and candy since 1795. World famous for their delicious products we meet the president…more
Antonelli wines, world famous, is located in the hills of San Marco, about a half hour south-west of Assisi, Italy. We watch the vineyard people cutt…more
The Roman Villa in Piazza Armerina has the best preserved Roman floor tiles (mosaics) in the world. There are 63 rooms, 42 of which have extensively …more
Perched on a hill overlooking the ocean on one side and Agrigento on the other is The Valley of the Temples. This is the finest collection of Greek t…more
This Archaeological Park contains a Roman amphitheater and Sicily's largest Greek theater. Also within the park is The Ear of Dionysius (cave) and th…more
One hundred and forty-two steps each decorated with a unique series of decorative tiles. The steps built in 1608 were tiled in 1954 using island patt…more
Come along with us and drive the hills of Taormina in our little Fiat Punta, Visit the Hotel Villa Fabbiano, a quaint park and watch street musicians…more
Sicily's largest natural park lies in the Madonie mountains located in the north central portion of Sicily. Hike with us as we explore along the trai…more
Ortygia Island sits at the tip of Syracuse (Siracusa) Sicily. Come with us on a horse drawn carriage through the historic portion of this island. We …more
Travel with us in a ski gondola and "jeep" as we ascend Mount Etna in Sicily. Who would have thought there would have been this much snow in April. W…more
What would it have been like, thousands of years ago, to be a spectator at this theater overlooking the bay of Naxos in Sicily. This theater, the sec…more
Dating back to the 5th century BC, the town of Cefalu', like most of Sicilian towns, contains elements of Arab, Norman, Roman and Greek civilizations…more
Travel with us in this medieval town that is famous for its castle which was built by the noble Ventimiglia family in the 14th century. We visit the …more
The views from the Umbrian hill top town of Spoleto
Piazza del Campo, the main square in Siena, a beautiful Tuscan city.
Lake Trasimeno in Umbria is the fourth largest lake in Italy. The footage was taken in Passignano sul Trasimeno on the northern shores of the lake.
The Spedale degli Innocenti in Florence, Italy, was the first foundling hospital built in Europe. It was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi in 1419. He…more
A short video of the main square in the beautiful Italian city of Perugia
Enter the unique world of Sicily and explore the many historical and archaeological sites with this husband and wife videography team. Climb "La Rocc…more