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26/05/2023 15:32
Ten castles still inhabited in Italy
Be enchanted by the legendary atmosphere of these ancient manors and admire the majesty of their towers and walls.
These castles, long inhabited, not only provide a backdrop of timeless architectural beauty, but also encapsulate centuries-old stories that have helped shape our culture and way of being.
Be inspired by the beauty of Italian castles and discover the history of these magical places. Here are ten of Italy's most evocative castles still inhabited and guardians of beauty and art, amid ancient stones and centuries-old stories.
25/05/2023 06:50
Did you know that there is only one Blockbuster store in the world still open?
Not everyone knows that in the world there is only one
The last
During the 2020 pandemic,
19/05/2023 14:16
New York's JFK Airport: some things you may not have known
New York City's main airport is JFK International Airport, located in the Jamaica district of Queens, about 26 km southeast of downtown Manhattan. It is the busiest of the six commercial airports serving New York City, the 13th busiest in the United States and the main gateway to North America.
Over 90 airlines operate non-stop flights to all six of the world's inhabited continents. The airport is a hub for American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways.
It was built in 1943 as 'Idlewild Airport,' remaining so until 1948 when it was renamed 'New York International Airport' and later in 1963 to 'John F. Kennedy International Airport' in honour of US President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
The airport had two famous terminals, the TWA Flight Center (Terminal 5) and Pan Am's Worldport (Terminal 3), the latter demolished in 2015, and one of the first terminals ever to have jetways.
JFK was also the first US airport to receive an Airbus A380 with passengers on board. After the 11 September 2001 attacks, the airport was temporarily closed and later equipped with new security systems.
19/05/2023 09:48
New York's JFK Airport: some things you may not have known
New York City's main airport is JFK International Airport, located in the Jamaica district of Queens, about 26 km southeast of downtown Manhattan. It is the busiest of the six commercial airports serving New York City, the 13th busiest in the United States and the main gateway to North America.
Over 90 airlines operate non-stop flights to all six of the world's inhabited continents. The airport is a hub for American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways.
It was built in 1943 as 'Idlewild Airport,' remaining so until 1948 when it was renamed 'New York International Airport' and later in 1963 to 'John F. Kennedy International Airport' in honour of US President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
The airport had two famous terminals, the TWA Flight Center (Terminal 5) and Pan Am's Worldport (Terminal 3), the latter demolished in 2015, and one of the first terminals ever to have jetways.
JFK was also the first US airport to receive an Airbus A380 with passengers on board. After the 11 September 2001 attacks, the airport was temporarily closed and later equipped with new security systems.
26/05/2023 15:32
Ten castles still inhabited in Italy
Be enchanted by the legendary atmosphere of these ancient manors and admire the majesty of their towers and walls.
These castles, long inhabited, not only provide a backdrop of timeless architectural beauty, but also encapsulate centuries-old stories that have helped shape our culture and way of being.
Be inspired by the beauty of Italian castles and discover the history of these magical places. Here are ten of Italy's most evocative castles still inhabited and guardians of beauty and art, amid ancient stones and centuries-old stories.
10/05/2023 16:05
Asti's secret crypt: hidden treasure of Roman architecture
The secret crypt of Asti is a basilica-shaped building divided into three small naves with cross vaults. The central core features columns and capitals, probably recovered from earlier Roman buildings. Outside this core, the rest of the columns were specially made for the crypt in sandstone.
In the adjoining rooms, there are remains of Roman paving, a few residential settlements and tombs dating back to the 7th century/ 10th century.
Further outside, there is still the foundation wall of the early mediaeval church of St Anastasius (7th century), remains of the later Romanesque church (11th century) and part of the perimeter wall of the 17th-century church.
08/05/2023 10:31
Asti's secret crypt: hidden treasure of Roman architecture
The secret crypt of Asti is a basilica-shaped building divided into three small naves with cross vaults. The central core features columns and capitals, probably recovered from earlier Roman buildings. Outside this core, the rest of the columns were specially made for the crypt in sandstone.
In the adjoining rooms, there are remains of Roman paving, a few residential settlements and tombs dating back to the 7th century/ 10th century.
Further outside, there is still the foundation wall of the early mediaeval church of St Anastasius (7th century), remains of the later Romanesque church (11th century) and part of the perimeter wall of the 17th-century church.
21/04/2023 19:14
The world's most incredible natural phenomena and where to see them
Mother Nature knows how to amaze us with phenomena of rare beauty capable of leaving those who observe them stunned, as if in contemplation of an incredible and unique spectacle.
If to admire them sometimes it is enough to gaze out the window of one's home and perhaps catch a glimpse of a fiery sunset or a particularly vivid rainbow, on other occasions one can set out to the remotest corners of the planet to unearth some of the most amazing natural phenomena ever seen.
But what are the rarest and most beautiful natural phenomena to see and where are they found?
22/04/2023 08:57
The 7 wonders of the modern world: here's what they are and where they are
The Seven Wonders of the Modern World are seven architectural works that recall the ancient canonical list of the seven wonders of the world (dating back to the third century BC).
The competition for the selection of sites was organized by a Swiss for-profit company called "
The company launched the contest in 2000, during the Sydney Olympics. The selection lasted seven years and saw several phases.
In the last stages of voting (according to the organizers more than 100 million votes were received) a list of 21 finalists was reached.
14/04/2023 10:52
Some strange wedding customs around the world that still survive today
Some strange wedding customs in the world.
Wedding customs are the name for customs or traditions that are observed on the wedding day or are related to the wedding itself. These customs vary from country to country and often from region to region. But some traditions around the world are really strange and still survive today.
For example, the custom of the black, drunken bride in Scotland or the custom of baking bread from the bride's body. Browse through the gallery to discover other strange wedding customs around the world.
06/04/2023 14:41
Vanuatu, the archipelago where more than 110 indigenous languages are spoken
The island state of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean has a total area of 12,189 square kilometres and a current population of about 307,000.
One of the characteristics of this archipelago is that 113 indigenous languages are spoken and only Papua New Guinea has a comparable language density. The Araki language, for example, is spoken by only eight people.
Apart from numerous dialects, the official languages of Vanuatu are English, French and Bislama, a Creole language derived from English and which is the national language.
06/04/2023 14:41
Vanuatu, the archipelago where more than 110 indigenous languages are spoken
The island state of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean has a total area of 12,189 square kilometres and a current population of about 307,000.
One of the characteristics of this archipelago is that 113 indigenous languages are spoken and only Papua New Guinea has a comparable language density. The Araki language, for example, is spoken by only eight people.
Apart from numerous dialects, the official languages of Vanuatu are English, French and Bislama, a Creole language derived from English and which is the national language.
23/03/2023 15:31
Ready to hit the road? For you the most beautiful places to visit in 2023
The magazine TIME has compiled the World’s Greatest Places 2023, the list of the most beautiful places to visit this year. At last, after many years of downturn, the tourism industry is recovering, with travelers around the world looking for distraction and fun.
In addition, the magazine TIME featured the destinations that also offered the most attention to sustainability, a new focus of travelers, as well as exotic destinations and those that are committed to the preservation of their land.
In the list we find places and cities of art as well as pristine nature reserves and much more. We would like to propose some of the most beautiful locations presented by the magazine, undoubtedly the most striking and, in any case, special for some reason.
23/03/2023 16:54
Ready to hit the road? For you the most beautiful places to visit in 2023
The magazine TIME has compiled the World’s Greatest Places 2023, the list of the most beautiful places to visit this year. At last, after many years of downturn, the tourism industry is recovering, with travelers around the world looking for distraction and fun.
In addition, the magazine TIME featured the destinations that also offered the most attention to sustainability, a new focus of travelers, as well as exotic destinations and those that are committed to the preservation of their land.
In the list we find places and cities of art as well as pristine nature reserves and much more. We would like to propose some of the most beautiful locations presented by the magazine, undoubtedly the most striking and, in any case, special for some reason.
10/03/2023 11:22
Trees in bloom, China welcomes spring
Chinese people welcome spring by photographing peach trees in bloom in Beijing. From March to May, spring in the Chinese capital gives colorful and fragrant flowers. The diversity of flowers in Beijing is attractive to visitors who can photograph them and spend pleasant time in the warm season.
07/03/2023 12:37
Sicily, Etna: the secret about the age of the Bove Valley revealed.
Italian research, published in the Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research and conducted by the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), in collaboration with the University of Urbino, has finally revealed the secret of the age of the Bove valley.
The Valle del Bove valley is a large basin located on the eastern slope of the volcano Etna, within the protected area of the Etna park, in the municipality of Zafferana Etnea. The research, carried out by means of particularly technological and complicated measurements and examinations, has revealed not only the dating of the landslide that formed the valley, but also the lateral eruptions that have taken place over the centuries.
Join us on this splendid journey to one of the most evocative places on the entire Sicilian island.
07/03/2023 16:42
The ten largest temples in the world
Believers or not, it is undeniable that religion has always played a fundamental role in human history, leaving an important imprint in all civilizations.
Just think of the great Roman temples, the Greek gods, the Egyptian culture or the great Hindu and Buddhist temples.
And, despite the passing of years, in some cases even millennia, today we are still lucky enough to be able to admire and visit some of the greatest temples ever built!
Here are the 10 largest temples in the world!
06/03/2023 16:07
The most iconic cafés of Paris: a plunge into the art and haunts of the great artists of the past
For at least a couple of centuries, Paris was the center of the European literary world. Between the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries, the French capital hosted to scholars, writers, painters, and men of letters of all kinds who would gather in the fledgling cafés.
Eating a good meal, bathed in thick cigarette smoke, these great personalities of world culture would discuss art, politics, science and the latest social innovations that were fermenting in the assemblage of diverse cultures that was Paris.
Some of these cafes still exist, although different from those of the time. We want to take you on a short journey to discover these magical places. And if you want to drop in on us on your next trip to Paris, don't thank us.
14/04/2023 10:52
Some strange wedding customs around the world that still survive today
Some strange wedding customs in the world.
Wedding customs are the name for customs or traditions that are observed on the wedding day or are related to the wedding itself. These customs vary from country to country and often from region to region. But some traditions around the world are really strange and still survive today.
For example, the custom of the black, drunken bride in Scotland or the custom of baking bread from the bride's body. Browse through the gallery to discover other strange wedding customs around the world.
25/02/2023 10:41
Discovering Mantova, a splendid city of art "UNESCO World Heritage Site"
Mantova is a magnificent city of art in Lombardy, of Renaissance style, included in the list of "UNESCO World Heritage Site". In 2016 Mantova was elected "Italian Capital of Culture".
Mantova owes its splendor to the Gonzaga family, of peasant origins, who from 1328 to 1707 became first lords, then marquises and, finally, dukes of the city.
To reach Mantova, the nearest airport is Verona, where there is a shuttle service that will take you in about 45 minutes directly to the center of Mantova.22/02/2023 10:42
Rio Carnival 2023, photos in anticipation of the Champions' Parade
The 2023 edition of the Carnival of
There is great anticipation, as usual, for the Champions' Parade with the final celebrations, this year scheduled for February 25.
The exclusive event for the final day on Feb. 25 is
10/02/2023 10:27
Seven things you may not know about the Spanish Steps in Seville
It is one of the most beautiful, largest and most famous squares in the world, but also the Plaza de España in Seville still holds secrets that not everyone knows. Also the protagonist of many successful movie films, it retains within itself the true soul of
Did you know that the canals around are navigable? And that you can attend impromptu flamenco shows every day? This and much more hides this magnificent place, let's discover together all that, perhaps, you do not know.
08/02/2023 09:52
Places that could become a Unesco world heritage site
The list of places and sites eligible to become UNESCO World Heritage Sites is constantly being updated.
Nominations, each year, are numerous, and it often takes a long time before a place can be officially declared a world heritage site. The process to be followed is outlined step by step by UNESCO itself.
This procedure was adopted in 1972 and has set itself the goal of identifying and maintaining the list of sites that represent special features of exceptional importance from a cultural or natural point of view and that must therefore be preserved with great care and attention.
06/02/2023 13:47
Here's where to see the Kew Gardens Orchid Festival 2023
The much-loved annual orchid festival at
Inspired by the beauty and biodiversity of Cameroon,
From lush rainforests and volcanic mountains to arid desert plains, Cameroon's enormous variety of plants and wildlife is supported by diverse habitats, reflected in the ten unique climate zones within
04/02/2023 11:35
Where are some of the most beautiful Egyptian museums in the world
Egyptian culture fascinates our society like few others. Pharaohs, sphinxes, pyramids, hieroglyphics.
All these things make us dream and take us back to a time that in our imagination has the mythical and the mysterious. The Napoleonic exploits of the early 1800s brought to Europe untold numbers of works of art of all kinds, displayed in museums around the world.
But where is the greatest concentration of Egyptian works on public display? Here is a list of some of the largest and most beautiful Egyptian museums in the world, a must-see for any culture-hungry tourist.
10/02/2023 10:27
Seven things you may not know about the Spanish Steps in Seville
It is one of the most beautiful, largest and most famous squares in the world, but also the Plaza de España in Seville still holds secrets that not everyone knows. Also the protagonist of many successful movie films, it retains within itself the true soul of
Did you know that the canals around are navigable? And that you can attend impromptu flamenco shows every day? This and much more hides this magnificent place, let's discover together all that, perhaps, you do not know.
28/01/2023 18:45
Six replicas of the iconic Eiffel Tower around the world
The Eiffel tower is one of the most iconic symbols of France and the whole world. Built for the Universal Exhibition of 1889, this iron tower with a height of 324 meters has become a world-famous tourist attraction.
But not everyone knows that there are several replicas of the Eiffel Tower scattered around the world.
In this article, we will explore the history of the original construction of the Eiffel Tower and some of its most famous replicas, located in different countries of the world. With a look at the past and present, we will discover how the Eiffel Tower continues to inspire and be a symbol of ambition, engineering and art.
28/01/2023 01:32
A historic and beloved Italian tourist spot could soon become a paid spot
The courtyard and balcony of Juliet's house, in
A destination so loved and "crowded" that the Municipality thinks of
Nothing official has yet been decided but certainly it will be a historic decision, given that so far admission has always been free.
03/02/2023 14:37
Where are some of the most beautiful Egyptian museums in the world
Egyptian culture fascinates our society like few others. Pharaohs, sphinxes, pyramids, hieroglyphs.
All these things make us dream and bring us back to an era that in our imagination has mythical and mysterious. The Napoleonic enterprises of the early 800 have brought to Europe an incalculable number of works of art of all kinds, exhibited in museums around the world.
But where is the greatest concentration of Egyptian works on public display? Here is a list of some of the largest and most beautiful Egyptian museums in the world, a must-see for any tourist hungry for culture.
27/01/2023 20:43
Discovering Aosta, the little Rome of the Alps
The small and pretty city of
The capital of the smallest Italian region is located right in the center of its territory, on a plateau, surrounded by white and very high Alpine peaks. But what remains today of the Roman era?
Surprisingly a lot. The Arch of Augustus, the Roman theater, the amphitheater and the Porta Pretoria above all. Do not miss the opportunity to visit our beautiful Italy and the city of
27/01/2023 14:12
Six replicas of the iconic Eiffel Tower around the world
The
But not everyone knows that there are several replicas of the Eiffel Tower scattered around the world.
In this article, we will explore the history of the original construction of the Eiffel Tower and some of its most famous replicas, located in different countries of the world. With a look at the past and present, we will discover how the Eiffel Tower continues to inspire and be a symbol of ambition, engineering and art.
23/01/2023 14:33
Where is Giuseppe Verdi's tomb in Italy and how to visit it
Perhaps not everyone knows that the tomb of the great Italian composer
The retirement home for musicians, managed by the
Inside the structure, in the garden, you can access the mausoleum where
26/01/2023 10:04
A historic and beloved Italian tourist spot could soon become a paid spot
The courtyard and balcony of Juliet's house, in
A destination so loved and "crowded" to make the Municipality of Verona think of applying a ticket for entry inside the building. The 2 euro ticket could start from next February 14th, the day of the feast of lovers and a particularly crucial period for the city and in particular for Juliet's house.
Nothing official has yet been decided but certainly it will be a historic decision, given that so far admission has always been free.
22/01/2023 16:28
Where is Giuseppe Verdi's tomb in Italy and how to visit it
Perhaps not everyone knows that the tomb of the great Italian composer is
The retirement home for musicians, managed by the
Inside the structure, in the garden, you can access the mausoleum where
15/01/2023 14:18
The House of the Vettii in Pompeii can be visited again after 20 years of restoration
After 20 years of restoration, the Casa dei
For visitors, and for the whole sector of world archeology, this is certainly excellent news since the House of
The reopening of the House of
14/01/2023 00:36
The House of the Vettii in Pompeii can be visited again after 20 years of restoration
After 20 years of restoration, the Vettii's house in Pompei was finally reopened.
For visitors, and for the whole sector of world archeology, this is certainly excellent news since the House of Vettii is a building rich in frescoes and statues but above all it is one of those that over time have been best preserved.
The reopening of the House of Vettii was scheduled for the end of 2022 but was then moved due to adverse weather conditions. The reopening, among other things, is part of a multi-year process of full recovery of the archaeological site of Pompei.
10/01/2023 01:06
The Sistine Chapel of Milan, the church of San Maurizio
The church of
Located in
The spectacle of the church is offered above all by the decorations, with paintings, stuccoes and frescoes that cover every space.
31/12/2022 12:27
How to celebrate New Year's Eve in different countries: six special traditions to discover.
How to celebrate New Year's Eve in different countries: 6 special traditions to discover. With the approach of the new year it is legitimate to wonder how New Year's Eve is celebrated in the world. There are only a few days left until the end of 2022 and we are all waiting for the arrival of the new year. Each country has its own traditions that should be maintained on New Year's Eve so that they bring good luck throughout the following year. Today we awaken six of the most curious and particular traditions that are customs in Europe. Browse the gallery to find out more.