On arriving in Alberobello, it feels like you are living a fairy tale. The capital of the Trulli is simply amazing. Trulli are traditional Apulian houses, they are an extraordinary example of construction in dry stone with a conical or pyramid-shaped roof (the name derives from the Greek τρούλος, or “dome”), a technique which dates […]
Reaching the Top of Florence After seeing the Duomo from all sides and visiting the inside of the cathedral, all you need to do to complete the experience is climb to the top of the cupola! Built by Filippo Brunelleschi who won the competition for its commission in 1418, the dome is egg-shaped and was made without scaffolding. The […]
It is said that a city can also be described through its panorama, colours, perfumes, objects, or even an idea. It is precisely those nuances, intangible and temporary, that sometimes turn into unforgettable memories. Over the centuries, the magic of Rome has been masterly told by poets and writers and wonderfully depicted in the works of great artists. […]
Unesco Heritage in Sicily From the seven wonders of the ancient world to the seven diamonds of Sicily. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites include the archeological site in Agrigento, Valle dei Templi, which highlights the magnificence of one of the most important ancient city, with Doric temples, very well preserved; Villa Romana del Casale and its mosaics of invaluable value […]
