If your wanderlust soul is demanding to see Italy, make sure you at least spend a week there. I personally feel, if you are visiting a place with rich culture and history, you need time to explore and enjoy everything that place has to offer. With seven days in hand, you can chalk off...
Medieval times saw Europe experience big upheavals, including the defeat of the Roman Empire, the Renaissance Movement, and the Discovery age. Termed as the Dark Age, implying the gloomy, dark and foreboding nature of the Renaissance period marked by barbarism and violence, Europe underwent a big transformation during this period. The period...
Italy is so wide and has very many attractions. Therefore, there’s a chance that you might get lost in a labyrinth of places to go to if you don’t plan your itinerary before-hand. This is exactly what happened to me during my first visit to Italy. I thought that I could...
The Middle Ages lasted from the 5th to the 15th century and are generally seen as a period marked by obscurity during which many great civilizations started to collapse. But as most of Europe was constantly being ravaged by conflict, plagues, and famine, this was also a time when art...
I always get asked whether Italy is a great place for kids. My answer is usually an unequivocal yes. It has many magnificent places and cultures that will have your kids in awe. The architecture, art and restaurants will leave you and your kids begging for more and if you are...
The renaissance began in the 14th century and ended in the 17th century. It was a period during which new forms of art, scientific discoveries and new religious and political ideas were developed. Its main starting point was in Italy before it spread throughout Europe. During this period, a lot of artists...
Italy has a great array of restaurants and shows that you can check out during your stay or holiday. Most of these shows and restaurants have a medieval theme that makes it great for people who want to experience the rich history embedded in this country. (See must visit places in Italy) Furthermore,...
Italy has a way of making you reconnect with history. During my first visit to Italy, I became totally obsessed with Italy’s history that I started to dig up all books that I could find detailing its beautiful nature (including these interesting facts). This is because every piece of architecture or...
If you are looking for a medieval place that has tons of events all year round and is favourable for the whole family, then Italy is a great place to be. It has events organized throughout the year with small entertainment shows for kids as well.Some of these fairs involve...
Apart from architecture and fine art pieces, Italy is also home to some of the finest musicians and poets to have graced the world. The medieval times are a period when musicians flourished in Italy. In as much as they didn’t get as much status and attention (due to religious...