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November 24, 2021

Places to See

The sepulchral cave of San Giuseppe and the mining of Rio Marina

On the island of Elba in 1966 the necropolis of Rio Marina was discovered, also known as the Grotta di San Giuseppe, an important discovery that has allowed scholars to rewrite a piece of the history of the inhabitants of this island. In this post: The discovery of the cave Una visita a Rio Marina […]

November 19, 2021

Places to See

The graceful and elegant port of Centuri

The small and pretty port of Centuri (or Port de Centuri in Corsican language) is one of the most characteristic places in the North-West of Corsica, more precisely in the locality of Capo Corso (Cap Corse). it is the ideal location for all those wishing to take a boat trip, in fact it is an […]

November 18, 2021

Things to Do

The archaeological itinerary of Cote Ciombella

Cote Ciombella represents an enchanting and suggestive journey, inaugurated in 2015, located at the gates of the national park of the Tuscan archipelago and it is the first archaeological itinerary of the island of Giglio dating back to the Neolithic age. The synergy between volunteers and scholars from the Superintendency for Archeology of Tuscany has […]

November 17, 2021

Places to See

The Cathedral of Syracuse, the first Christian church in Europe

The only church used since the classical period up to the present day and well preserved, the cathedral of Syracuse is the main place of worship in the city and here the first Christian community in Europe was born. The building stands on the island of Ortigia in the exact spot where in ancient times […]

November 16, 2021

Places to See

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and Santa Cecilia in Cagliari

The incredible Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and Santa Cecilia better known as the “Duomo di Cagliari”, in addition to being the most important church in the city, is also the symbol of this rises within the fortified core of the old city in the Castello district. One of the symbols of Cagliari: History and […]

November 15, 2021

Typicalness and Curiosities

Forte Teglia on the island of Pianosa

On the Island of Pianosa, a former penal colony, one of the islands of the Tuscan archipelago, there is a set of buildings with different styles superimposed on each other, located on the promontory of the island that have taken the name of “Forte Teglia”. Let’s find out more about their history and why they […]

November 12, 2021

Things to Do

Torre Pelusella: excursion to Ajaccio

Among the various Genoese coastal towers in Corsica, the Torre di Pelusella (Pelusella Tower) or “Torra di Pelusella” as it is called in the Corsican language, stands near the picturesque village of Appietto on top of a promontory overlooking the Gulf of Lava (Golfe de Lava). The perfect destination for an outdoor excursion along the […]

November 10, 2021

Places to See

The Fonte Aretusa in Ortigia and its legend

The island of Ortigia preserves the ancient Fonte Aretusa covered by the greenery of spontaneously born plants including papyrus and for this reason also nicknamed “funtana king papyrus”. This millenary place has a mysterious charm to which a legend is linked that has inspired many artists, philosophers and painters who have contributed to making the […]

November 9, 2021

Places to See

Past and present of Sardinia told in the Palazzo Regio in Cagliari

Palazzo Regio (“Regio Palace”) is one of the historic buildings of the city of Cagliari: it was the ancient government residence of the city from the Middle Ages, today it houses the prefecture of the city. What you need to know about Palazzo Regio in Cagliari: The history of the building Informazioni per visitare Palazzo […]
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