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Naples City View - Italy Photo of the Week
This view of the city of Naples, taken from the Vomero Hill, contrasts the historic center with modern buildings in the background.
Naples Historic Center | Photos from Vomero Hill | Italy Photos of the Week
...Where to See Religious Relics in Rome
Rome's churches are filled with religious relics that you might not notice if you don't know what to look for. Relics can be anything - a piece of cloth related to a saint, chains, shards from the holy cross or manger or even actual body parts. Melanie Renzulli's article, Where to See Religious Relics in Rome, lists the top churches in Rome and Vatican City that house religious relics and what you'll see in each of them.
...La Quintana Medieval Festival in the Marche
La Quintana, a jousting tournament with medieval roots, is held the first Sunday of August in Ascoli Piceno, a pretty medieval town in central Italy's Marche region. You'll have to pay admission to see the actual jousting but the festival also includes processions with participants dressed in medieval costume both before and after the jousting, food, music, and fireworks at the end.
Ascoli Piceno is a good town to visit even when there's not a festival going on. Find out more about Ascoli Piceno and la Quintana in Ascoli Piceno Medieval Jousting Festival
Location: Marche Region Map
More: August Festivals in Italy
Quintana photo © Teresa Plowright, Family Vacations
Luxury Lodging in Venice
One way to experience the splendor and romance of Venice is to stay in one of Venice's luxury hotels. Often housed in historic buildings and ornately decorated, most of these deluxe hotels have special amenities such as a spa, gourmet restaurant, or private dock. Here's a selection of top rated luxury hotels in Venice.
...Puglia Coast - Italy Photo of the Week
This photo was taken on the Salento Peninsula of the Puglia region in spring. Puglia, the heel of the boot, has some of Italy's most beautiful coastline with good beaches and clear water for swimming.
...Visiting Palazzo Vecchio in Florence
Florence's town hall, Palazzo Vecchio, is one of the most famous monuments in Florence. The medieval palazzo sits on Piazza della Signoria in the historic center. While it still functions as the city hall, much of the inside has been turned into a museum. Melanie Renzulli gives a detailed look at what to see in Palazzo Vecchio.
...Passetto, Prison, and Private Rooms in Castel Sant Angelo Open to the Public
Castel Sant' Angelo, built as a tomb for Emperor Hadrian in the second century, was used as a fortress until it became a papal residence in the 14th century. A secret passageway, the Passetto di Borgo, connects it to the Vatican and the interior was once used as a prison - you may recognize this from the book and movie, Angels and Demons. Previously closed to the public, visitors can now tour the passetto, the part used as a prison, and the private rooms of Clement VII according to Wanted in Rome where you'll find all the details for a visit.
...Advice for Using a GPS When Driving in Italian Cities
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