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wedding amalfi coast
wedding amalfi - Amalfi is a quite and picturesque seaside resort with a mild weather and surround of natural beauties. The town flourishes of innumerable and very interesting historical monuments such as: the Cathedral, the old dockyards and the Paper Mills that made and are still making today the famous paper of Amalfi....wedding amalfi coast - the Amalfi Coast has always attracted visitors of the greatest prestige. Here everything becomes symbolic: the earth rich in citrus groves, the sea with the most incredible shades of blue and green, the enchanting beaches, the little islands, the clumps of white, pink and yellow cottages gathered round the...
wedding atrani - Atrani is an isolated fishing village, away from the noise and bustle of other locations; it is also the smallest town in Italy. The distinctive white houses whose balconies are overflowing with flowers are built on the slopes of the surrounding mountains among the lemon orchards and reach down to the sea;...
wedding capri - Capri is an extension of the Peninsula of Sorrento and formed of the same limestone. Slightly more than 10 sq. Km, divided between two townships: Capri itself and Anacapri, higher than the former. It grew around what is now the "Piazzetta",its position at the mouth of the Gulf of Naples, facing...
wedding cetara - Cetara is a charming fishing village on the "Amalfi Coast" situated between Amalfi and Salerno. It is one of the few places in the area that has still kept intact its own character as a "borgo marinaro". Do not fail to try the "alici", similar to sardines but smaller and more...
wedding conca dei marini - Conca dei Marini is not to far from Amalfi, situated around a little cape called "Capo di Conca". An old story remember that Conca was the warlike "Cossa", Roman allied during the Punic Wars. The town is on the promontory, that look, on the left side a little natural inlet, used to...
wedding furore - A corner of Norway, cut in the Mediterranean rock, that is Furore valley, a fiord, a deep wound in the territory of the Coast, along which the stream roaming downwards from the Agerola mountain flows, calm in summer, but rumbling and terrible in winter. All around, clinging to the fiord precipices, the...
wedding in amalfi - Amalfi, situated at the mouth of the Valley of the Mills, with its characteristic groups of houses clinging to the rocks, overlooks the sea. It is a maze of narrow alleyways comprised of archways, portals and ancient towers that stand guard over the town. The architectural and artistic values of its...
wedding in positano - Positano has an ancient history as part of the medieval Republic of Amalfi, but there are very few founds from that period. The most part of the monuments date back to the 18th century. The church of Santa Maria Assunta, near the beach, has a fine majolica dome and a couple of notable old paintings....
wedding maiori - Maiori is a bathing resort on the biggest beach of the Amalfi coast. During the Republic of Amalfi, Maiori was important marine arsenal. But, in 1135, Maiori was still sacked and destroyed by Pisani. Worth to visit are: The ?Collegiate Sanctuary of S.Maria a Mare?, was built on three aisles with...
wedding massa lubrense - The territory of Massa Lubrense occupies all the final part of the Sorrento Paninsula, with a settlement divided into about thirty hamlets. From the centre of Massa Lubrense starts the road leading to Marina della Lobra, a seafaring suburb with the houses built in front of the seashore and of the harbour....
wedding minori - Minori has a beautiful beach which occupies the whole small bay comprised between the promontory which divides the town from Maiori and the opposite cape, all covered by the houses and noble palaces of the historic centre, with some fortified towers on the sea. In the middle of the beach there is a small...
wedding positano - If Disney were to turn its hand to creating a Mediterranean theme park, it would look like Positano, all confetti pinks and peaches, flowers and flash-bright clothes. The houses cling to the mountainside like a cubist canvas, tumbling down to a small, crowded beach. The best view in Positano is from the...
wedding praiano - Behind Capo Sottile, on the far slopes of Monte Tre Cavalli, and looking eastwards, there is the little town of Praiano. Once an old fishing village it is now a popular seaside resort with hotels and camping facilities that can accommodate large numbers of turists.The parish church, dedicate to Saint Luke,...
wedding ravello - Ravello is one of the loveliest resorts along the Amalfi Drive. It has attracted artists, writers, and celebrities for years (Richard Wagner, Greta Garbo, André Gide, and even D. H. Lawrence, who wrote Lady Chatterley's Lover here). Ravello's reigning celebrity at the moment is Gore Vidal, who...
wedding salerno - Salerno, with its industrial port and with the evenness of the roofs of the houses, is surrounded by a plain which is gently enclosed by green hillsides and by an incredibly calm sea. Over the course of the centuries, the city has been marked by the historical events experienced when facing different...
wedding sorrento - Regally lying between the gulf of Naples in the north and Salerno one in the south, the Sorrentine Peninsula is a promontory of a thousand shades. Brilliant hues or delicate reflections that depend on the changing seasons. A famous place for a holiday already since the antique Romans, renowned for its...
wedding tramonti - Set amongst the Lattari mountains, Tramonti was probably founded by the Picentines or the Etruscans and reached its pinnacle during the time of the Marine Republic of Amalfi. Tramonti is known for its many churches, some of which were built by local noble families; nowadays its main focus is the tourism...
wedding vietri sul mare - Vietri has been a ceramics-producing town since the 15th century. Today, there are about 40 ?mom and pop? ceramic producers in town, most of which have been handed down through families for generations, along with the techniques, Willburger said. Visitors to Vietri tend to opt for the handcrafted ceramics...
wedding capri isle
wedding amalfi - Amalfi from its position at the slope of the steep Lattari hills, overlooks the Bay of Salerno. The approach to Amalfi is dramatic, whether you come from Positano or from Salerno. Today Amalfi depends on tourist traffic, and the hotels and pensioni are located right in the milling throng of vacationers....wedding anacapri - Anacapri is ?livable? 365 days a year, day after day visitors will find something new, constantly discover new aspects. The wild and natural beauty of the landscapes, the narrow streets and little white houses of the historical centre, the footpaths that lead down the terraced hillsides as far as the sea,...
wedding capri - Of all the islands of the Parthenopean Gulf, Capri is the only one not of volcanic origin in this almost exclusively volcanic area. Capri has been settled since the Late Stone Age, as archeological excavations at the beginning of this century have confirmed. At the time the Phlegrean volcanoes were at...
wedding in capri - Pleasure dome to Roman emperors, and still Italy's most glamorous seaside getaway, this craggy, whale-shape island tips one of the two points of the crescent formed by the Bay of Naples. Capri's beauty is an epic one: cliffs that are the very embodiment of time, bougainvillea-shaded pathways overlooking...
wedding sorrento - Sorrento is a very pretty little city in the South of Italy, close to the sea and point of departure to many touristic places. The Sorrentines have for their patron Saint Antonino and their well-grounded faith. lf you just go down into the crypt of the Basilica, dedicated of course to St Antonino, you will...
wedding florence
wedding arezzo - Arezzo is located on a hillside between Casentino, Valdichiana and the upper Valdarno. This geographical position has favored the development of artisan (especially goldcraft) and industrial activities. There are many things to see in Arezzo: Piazza Grande, an irregular space full of activity in the...wedding chianti - Chianti is the land of the wine. The characteristics of the climate, terrains and altitudes, which are unfavorable for most crops, have made Chianti Classico a region that excels in the production of premium wines. Rows of vines alternating with olive orchards are a characteristic feature of the Chianti...
wedding florence - The principal Tuscan city of Florence (Firenze) nestles below the wooded foothills of the Apennines, along the banks of the Arno River. The works of Botticelli, Michelangelo, Bruneschelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Boccaccio, Alberti, Masaccio, Donatello, Vasari and Fra Angelico imbue the city with the...
wedding in florence - Often called the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence owes much of her wealth to the Middle Ages. Banking became big business on the back of the city?s profitable wool trade and, in 1235, Florence minted the florin, the first gold coin to become standard currency across Europe. In their turn, these bankers...
wedding siena - According to a legend, Siena was founded by Senio, Remo?s son, one of the founders of Rome. The origin of Siena?s name is still today an object of research: some historians attribute it to the Etruscan Saina family, some others to the Roman Saenii family. Certainly, the development of this town increased...
wedding tuscany - There?s a reason why everyone is searching for the next Tuscany: because the original is just that idyllic. Blessed with a landscape of cypress trees, vineyards, and olive groves, this sunny Italian region south of Florence spoils travelers with every conceivable gluttonous delight?cheeses, pastas, and the...
wedding italy
wedding amalfi coast - The Amalfi Coast is a magical place of the South of Italy. It is made up of lots of small romantic towns. Houses and hotels are perched in spectacular locations to capture the magnificent views. The soft greens of hills and valleys, the azure sea and sky, and the warm, faded yellow-pink buildings all meld...wedding bologna - Bologna is one of the hidden treasures of Italy. It is a beautiful city of red-brick porticoes and colonnades and one of the oldest universities in Europe. If you want to discover the real Italy - come to Bologna.A city where culture and entertainment live together in perfect harmony. A famous song goes...
wedding capri - Italian Isola Di Capri, Latin Capreae, island near the southern entrance to the Bay of Naples, Napoli province, Campania region, southern Italy; it lies opposite the Sorrento peninsula, to which it was joined in prehistoric times. The island is a single block of limestone. with its picturesque...
wedding florence - Discover the city of Florence having a look at the monuments and museums, walking through suggested itineraries and having a break in its beautiful parks and gardens, or, if you prefer, choose among our collections of Florence Tours. If you like to discover local food and drink have a look at the...
wedding italy - Italy has a long story!Italy as a geographical area was mentioned as far back as during the age of the highly civilised Etruscan people. Italy is a country which has succeeded in cultivating the greatness of even its least noted cities, villages and hamlets. There is scarcely a place in Italy that has...
wedding milan - Milan, like the other great capitals worldover, is not just art and history. Milan too has fashionable streets where "in" people flock to shop and meet. Via Montenapoleone, one of Milan's most elegant thoroughfares, is lined with luxurius boutiques, antique shops, tearooms and cafés. All...
wedding naples
wedding portofino - Normally the word "Portofino" conjures up images of the jet set relaxing on their yachts in an exclusive harbor. For some of us, however, Portofino is also synonymous with one of the most important areas of protected coastline on the Italian Riviera, and some of the best hiking in Italy. The...
wedding positano - Positano seems to be standing, leaning against the jagged mountain rock face, with many multicoloured houses that seem to be built in a single cluster, all on top of each other. The town is very unique and incredibly attractive, capable of attracting attention to many visitors. It is the kingdom of many...
wedding rome
wedding siena - Very famous in Siena is The Palio which is the most spectacular festival event in Italy: a twice-yearly bareback horse race around the Campo, preceded by days of preparation, medieval pageantry and chicanery. Only ten of the contrade can take part in any one race; these are chosen by lot, and their horses...
wedding sorrento - Sorrento is an very pleasant town. Going around for shopping certainly is one of the most amusing and curious activities. The variety of articles and shops is so wide that you have too much to choose from. Many-coloured shops and wares follow one another along an ancient Greek-Roman route where tourists...
wedding turin - Turin was the capital of the Duchy of Savoy, the Kingdom of Sardinia and then the first capital of Italy. Torino offers a circuit of great historical and architectural interest: the Savoy Residences. Surrounded by the crown of the Alps and hills, with over 16 million square metres of parks and gardens, 400...
wedding tuscany - Birthplace of the Renaissance, Tuscany is Italy at its best.The countryside around Florence is home to some of the more traditional Tuscan villages and is dotted with luxurious villas built by the Medici during the 15th and 16th centuries. The countryside between Florence and Siena is known as Il Chianti....
wedding umbria - The 'green heart of Italy', with its medieval hill towns, beautiful frescoes and timeless landscapes, that's Umbria.Full of festivals and traditions expecially on Perugia and Orvieto, You can make a tour down to the glorious coastline of Amelia, and bound up the Tiber Valley, taking in the finest wines and...
wedding venice
wedding liguria italy
wedding camogli - Just 15 miles from Genoa is the seaside village of Camogli, where the tangy smell of the sea hangs over the rows of brightly painted dinghies and small yachts bobbing offshore. A favorite pasttime here in the morning is to sit in a sidewalk cafe sipping on a cappuccino and watching the fishermen haul in...wedding cinque terre - The cinque Terre are a lovely place of the Liguria. At present, tourism represents, along with agriculture, the main occupation of the Cinque Terre. The landscape has been altered in the course of centuries by peasants employing a know-how, that is slowly being lost. In the 15th century the wines of...
wedding genova - With its dizzying mix of the old and the new, of sophistication and squalor, Genoa is as multilayered as the hills it clings to. It's always been first and foremost a port city: It was an important maritime center for the Roman Empire, the boyhood home of Christopher Columbus, and later one of the largest...
wedding imperia - Imperia meets you not only with seashores, flowers and a very nice climate , but also with monuments and archaeological sites ,with a mountain nature ,sometimes savage , crossed by very old trekker's paths; the ancient Ligurian people's millenarian history ; castles , Middle Age's mansions and churches of...
wedding in portofino - Portofino is about 6km (3 3/4 miles) south of Santa Margherita Ligure, along one of the most beautiful coastal roads in all Italy. Favored by the yachting set, the resort is in an idyllic location on a harbor, where the water reflects all the pastel-washed little houses running along it. In the 1930s, it...
wedding la spezia - La Spezia is an important coastal center of the Liguria. It is widely appreciated for its extremely mild climate and its ideal position in the Bay of Poets. Today, you can make a special request to visit the Naval Arsenal, which has been very successfully opened to the public. The most famous local foods...
wedding lerici - Lerici well deserves the name of "The pearl of the Gul of Poets". It is visited all seasons by tourists, thanks to its very mild climate and the beauty of the landscape. Because Lerici's history is lost in the night of time, we don't know precisely the year of its foundation, but its ancient name...
wedding levanto - Levanto, the village just outside the Cinque Terre, stretches on a green plan as far as the sea, giving through the clash of colour between land and water a natural sensation of beauty. Levanto embraces a wide gulf, made at first of rocks, then of beaches interrupted in the summertime by little bathing...
wedding liguria - Liguria is famous for its temperate climate. Because of its particular morphology, the region has different climatic features: in the north the climate is continental, whereas along the coast the extremely mild temperatures register the remarkable annual mean values of 9-10¡ in winter and...
wedding portofino - Portofino is worthy of exploration for its fine mix of villas, cultivated land and gardens, tiny villages, and proximity to the Promontory's stunning natural environment. From charming little boutiques and cafes to the delightful little church San Giorgio, there's plenty to do and see in beautiful...
wedding rapallo - Rapallo is a delightful seaside village with a long promenade that gets especially crowded during the summer. Rapallo's main claim to fame is the high quality of its lace which has been made here since the 17th century and which is on display in exhibits in the Museo Pizzo al Tombo. There are several...
wedding sanremo - Nature around Sanremo offers beautiful landscapes: hills covered by olive groves and vines, mountains that drop sheer to the sea and nice villages to visit, as Ospedaletto, Santo Stefano al Mare and Bordighera. In Sanremo you can practice several sports in contact with nature, for example diving, boat...
wedding santa margherita ligure - Santa Margherita Ligure can be defined as an elegant society parlor, which is well-patronized by tourists coming from all over the world and gathering in beautiful cafés and restaurants, art galleries and exclusive shops, elegant hotels and the small harbor. Around the tourist harbor there are lots...
wedding savona - Beyond incommensurable landscapes, the sun, the sea, the wonderful mountains, you can admire a rich cultural, historical and artistic patrimony. Discover the ?Riviera delle Palme?. In this territory you can find Savona and its district. Savona is a city full of trips, events, manifestations, concerts and...
wedding ventimiglia - Ventimiglia is an old town located next to the Italian-French border. It is easy to combine with your visit to the Côte d'Azur and the North Western coast of Italy (Riviera dei Fiori). The location ais ideal since it is less than 20 kilometers from San Remo or Monaco. It was the ancient seat of the...
wedding lombardy
wedding bellagio - The particular fascination of Bellagio conquered poets and artists ever since the Renaissance and ever since the nineteenth century a great number of well known foreign visitors have visited it from Shelley to Longfellow and from Stendhal to Flaubert and Liszt. In ancient times we have references to...wedding bergamo - The relationship between Bergamo and Venice was very strong; for almost four centuries, Bergamo shared history, art and culture of the Venetian Republic. When Venice decided in 1561 to start building the walls, it was a time of serious tension between Venice and Spain, which was ruling also the State of...
wedding brescia - Brescia is an important city of art, rich in treasures and traditions. Many tourists simply remain enraptured by the ruins of the Roman forum, the temple of Vespasian and the theatre. Who knows how many treasures ancient Brixia still hides, a city so rich in archaeological finds as to incorporate them into...
wedding como - Como, as a sightseeing centre, clusters very largely around the Piazza Cavour, where most of the hotels stand, and extends into the near-by cathedral square. On the water-front there is a public garden with lake baths; a jetty has been pleasantly prolonged into the open water to form a convenient harbour;...
wedding como lake - At the beginning, the Lake of Como was a glacier. That time was the last ice age. As the glacier melted, it filled the basin beneath the Grigna Mountains with crystal water. We named that basin Lago di Como. Over a hundred miles around, the lakebed is shaped like an upside down "y". The southwest...
wedding cremona - A cosy provincial town situated bang in the middle of the Po plain, Cremona is known for its violins. Ever since Andrea Amati established the first violin workshop here in 1566, and his son Nicolo and pupils Stradivari and Guarneri continued and expanded the industry, Cremona has been a focus for the...
wedding desenzano del garda - Desenzano del Garda dates back to ancient times: Situated in the centre of the southern basin of Lake Garda, between Milan and Verona and Venice. Desenzano has a good climate throughout the year, wich makes it an ideal place for rest and entertaiment with its modern facilities. Desenzano is the best base...
wedding garda lake - The easternmost of the northern Italian lakes, Lake Garda is also the largest, 52km (32 miles) long and 19km (12 miles) at its widest. Sheltered by mountains, its scenery, especially the part on the western shore that reaches from Limone to Salo, seems almost Mediterranean; you'll see olive, orange, and...
wedding in milan - Milan (Milano), situated on the flat plains of the Po Valley, is the capital of Lombardy and Italy?s richest and second largest city. Wealthy and cosmopolitan, the Milanesi enjoy a reputation as successful businesspeople, equally at home overseas and in Italy. Embracing tradition, sophistication and...
wedding livigno - Unforgettable days - with countless possibilities of activities - are waiting for you in Livigno: every kind of winter sport you may practice with the most modern equipment, with professional trainers in the various ski schools in Livigno; explore the direct contact with nature; walk through the snow...
wedding mantova - Mantua ( Mantova) was the capital of the domains of the Countess Matilde di Canossa a thousand years ago, and going back still further in time to the Etruscans, Romans, Lombards and Carolingians, Mantova offers the visitor a wonderful experience of both art and beauty. From the Romanesque churches to the...
wedding milan - There is an interesting blend of modern innovation and well-established cultural tradition within the city. Milan is the financial and business centre of the country as well as the main communications and transport hub. It is also home to the Conservatory of Music, the Art Academy, La Scala, the most...
wedding pavia - Pavia is a town on the plane with the soul of water. Situated on the left side of the Ticino, where it was founded more than two thousand years ago, it is rich of artistic, historical and natural treasures. The town offers to the tourist the charm of its streets and its squares with the medioeval...
wedding valtellina - Amid the warm and comfortable hospitality of Valtellina, many sports and hobbies may be practised in every season of the year: from skiing in both winter and summer (at the Stelvio Pass), to trekking, Alpine skiing, mountaineering, angling and all the sports activities that are popular today (telemark,...
wedding milan
wedding garda lake - The lake Garda, Italy's largest and most popular lake (D.H.Lawrence called it the most beautiful place on earth), is one of the best spots in Europe for windsurfing and sailing due to favourable winds from the Alps. It is famous for its bustling Riviera Bresciana of olives groves, vines and citrus orchards...wedding in milan - Today Milan is Italy's second largest city after Rome and its economic heart. It has the highest per capita income in Italy. Milan leads Italian cities in the manufacture of chemicals and textiles. Other important products include aircraft, motorcars, foodstuffs, clothing, glass, leather and rubber goods,...
wedding mantova - Mantua (Mantova) is an important town of Lombardy. The most famous sites of Mantua are its two palaces: the Palazzo Ducale and the Palazzo del Te. The Palazzo Ducale, once the largest in Europe, was the home of the Gonzaga family, and has a number of impressive paintings by artists such as Rubens and...
wedding milan - The city of Milan has a strong a vibrant economy. In a report published by Barclays Private Clients in May 2002, Milan was considered the third wealthiest city in Europe after London and Paris, with a GDP of $110.5 billion. Furthermore, according to Milan's provincial government, the province contributes10...
wedding naples
wedding amalfi - Through Amalfi runs a very busy coast, whose centre is dominated by the Cathedral (or duomo) of St Andrews. Bustling cafes and concessions line the modern seafront promenade, which overlooks the narrow beach and moored boats in the small harbour. At the SE point stands the tower of Amalfi, an ancient...wedding capri - Capri's elevation above sea level is very unstable, as can be seen from the slow but unrelenting fluctuation in the island's shoreline. In the course of many centuries this fluctuation caused a drop in the water level in the famous "Grotta Azzurra" (Blue Grotto) and the "Bagni di...
wedding in naples - In Naples, all the pride and resentment of the Italian south, all the historical differences between the two wildly disparate halves of Italy, are sharply brought into focus. This is the true heart of the mezzogiorno, a lawless, petulant city that has its own way of doing things. It's a city of extremes,...
wedding ischia - Ischia is the biggest island of the Naples Gulf. The volcanic origins of the island, its soil extremely fertile and the extraordinary vegetation grows here all year round, even during the mild winters - this is why Ischia is called the "green island". They say that even the gods, when came to the...
wedding naples - Visitors to Naples are immediately fascinated by the beauty of the landscape which surrounds it. Naples is a light-blue city, with the reflections of the clear sky above the cristalline sea of the splendid Gulf which surrounds it. Art in Naples enjoys a leading position (the Maschio Angioino, the Royal...
wedding paestum - If you have time to stray off the beaten path while in Campania, few places will reward you more than the ruins of this ancient Greek community. Unlike Pompeii and even Herculaneum, Paestum can often be deserted, and its gleaming white marble temples, set against the silver mountains and deep blue sea,...
wedding pompeii - When Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, Pliny the Younger, who later recorded the event, thought the end of the world had come. The ruined Roman city of Pompeii, now dug out from the layers of dried lava that once swept through the settlement, vividly brings to light the life of 19 centuries ago and has sparked...
wedding procida - Procida is for people that are able to love and to understand the soul of the island. The main attraction of the island remains the sea. Procida has 6 beaches and 3 tufaceous sides with crystal-clear waters. Procida enables you to visit the most important town of Campania. Just in one day with evening...
wedding sorrento - Holiday resort of world-wide renown, Sorrento boasts a remarkable agricultural production; oranges and lemons in fact, as well as olives and walnuts, are the symbol of Sorrento. The name "Surrentum" derives from the myth of the mermaids whose singing allured the seamen and got them to loose...
wedding piedmont
wedding acqui terme - Acqui Terme has and is undergoing an important development campaign, especially throughout the historical centre, which today, together with the potential of the spa centres, the wine and gastronomy resources and the beautiful countryside, are valid reasons to attract a certain quality of tourism.wedding alba - Alba, whose name has been connected in the years to its most noble products: wines and truffels, is a town rich in history starting from the Neolithic period. The numerous archaeological finds between the sixth and third millennium BC are a sign to the presence of a population of settlers and hunters,...
wedding alessandria - Alessandria lies on the right side of the river Tanaro at its confluence with the river Bormida. The town was founded in 1168 by the union of four rural villages: Rovereto, Borgoglio, Marengo and Gamondio. It was destined to be used as a strategic military fortress, proposed by the Lega Lombarda to...
wedding asti - Asti is a town and comune in the Piemonte or Piedmont region, in north-western Italy, 44°54N 8°12E, in the plain of the Tánaro river at 123 m (404 ft) above sea-level. Its population according to the 2003 census was 71,500. It is the capital of the Asti province. Asti was founded by the...
wedding biella - Biella is very important for its textile tradition. It is one of the main producers of wool. It is included in the industrial archaeological route ?La Strada della Lana? (The Road of the Wool), linking Biella to Borgosesia; the river park on the Cervo water course?s banks in Biella. Recently some...
wedding cuneo - Cuneo makes a great base for venturing out to Piemonte's national parks. Nearby, the ancient hamlet of Limone Piemonte has developed into a world class ski resort and favored summer retreat. Neoclassical architecture typifies Cuneo's cathedral and Piazza Galiberti. The Via Roma is a favorite city street,...
wedding gavi - The first document showing the existence of an inhabited nucleus named Gavi goes back to 972. Almost the most important vestiges, the monuments still existing, the relics of the old Pieve of Lemuri, bring us back to the XI or XII century. The parish church of San Giacomo Maggiore, in Romanic style goes...
wedding in turin - Turin is one of Italy's richest cities, with some million Turinese, many of whom are immigrants who came here to get a piece of the pie. This "Car Capital of Italy" (also now home to high-tech and aerospace industries) is surrounded by some hideous suburbs that are ever-growing, but its...
wedding ivrea - Ivrea is a lovely town of the Piedmont, famous for its carnival. The Ivrea Carnival isn't the best-known in Italy but, culminating as it does in a three day orange-fight involving the whole town and a bonfire in the main square, it certainly ranks as one of the most enjoyable.
wedding lake maggiore - Lake Maggiore is one of the largest of our peninsula. Wedged between the pre-alps, Lake Maggiore, of clear glacial origin, is framed in its lower section by the soft hills of the "Novarese" region, and in the upper section, by high mountain peeks, some of which with perennial snow. These features...
wedding lake orta - The Lake of Orta gives lots of possibilities to its visitors. There are many escursions and sports activities to do in the aerea, such as only enjoying the beauty that the nature in this place has to offer.From the west bank of Lake Orta you can climb to the Sanctuary of Madonna del Sasso, built between...
wedding langhe - The Langhe is located in the South of Piedmont, taking in the ranges of hills in the Provinces of Cuneo and Asti. The hills of the Langhe district south of Alba sketch out a helter-skelter route, uphill, downhill, and round the bends that form the boundaries of Piedmont's finest vineyards.
wedding monferrato - Monferrato is one of the most historic regions in Piedmont, lying almost entirely within the province of Alessandria; its borders on the south are defined by the course of the Tanaro, Belbo and Bormida rivers, and on the north by that of the Po. It is a relatively hilly region of moderate elevation, dotted...
wedding novara - Novara, the most Lombard of the Piedmontese provinces, lies in the plain between the Ticino and the Sesia, near the Lombard border. Its foundation is attributed to Ligurians, but, just like any other town in Piedmont, it became a Roman settlement. Its mainly nineteenth-century old town centre is...
wedding piedmont - Piedmont boasts important itineraries in nature, culture, arts, history, wines, and gastronomy. Tourists go to Piedmont for skiing, termes, and gentle hillsides. They go there to enjoy a friendly and generous land. For the past few years, concern about the environment preservation has been of outmost...
wedding sestriere - Sestriere is the capital of the Via Lattea (Milky Way), one of Italy's premier ski-regions, which extends from Sauze d'Oulx to Claviere and includes Sansicario. Sestriere itself has 7 main lifts (mainly drag), which are arrayed along the SE edge of the town. Skiers also have access to the 92 lifts of the...
wedding stresa - To the tourist, who for the first time arrives in Stresa, is offered a breathless sight. At the beginning a superb window of the lake front, delineated with lines of palm trees, with flourishing gardens and facades of majestic hotels. Then, turning to look at the lake, enchanted, as if emerged from the...
wedding turin - Turin is the city of a great dynasty, Fiat (Fabbrica Italiana di Automobili Torino), whose owner, Gianni Agnelli, is reckoned to be the most powerful man in Italy. Stop for a Cinzano in one of the city's many fin de siècle cafés and you're drinking an Agnelli vermouth; buy the La Stampa or...
wedding verbania - "Verbania, a garden on the lake": this is the image of itself with which Verbania, in its marvellous natural setting on the Borromean Gulf, welcomes visitors. Gardens and parks are a major tourist attraction of the area, an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxing holiday with, as...
wedding vercelli - Vercelli is the capital of Vercelli province, Piedmont, North Italy, on the Sesia River. It is an important rice market. A Roman town and later a prosperous free commune, it passed to the Visconti of Milan in 1335 and was ceded by them to the house of Savoy in 1427. Of note is the Gothic basilica of Sant'...
wedding positano
wedding amalfi - Amalfi was once a seafaring Republic, rivalling Genoa, Venice and Pisa, from the ninth to the eleventh centuries. Today that competitiveness is exemplified by their participation in the Trophy of the Four Ancient Maritime Republics; a Regatta held each May in Venice. Near the waterfront is the piazza del...wedding in positano - Positano is a small town near Salerno with a population of 3.700 inhabitants. There are many historical sites and monuments, different artistic realities and the need to defend the leggends that popular culture has passed on to us. The books published on this town have become "unreplaceable...
wedding positano - The atmosphere in Positano is cosmopolitan and international, while still feeling safe and restful. A kind of very exclusive village. Restaurants and shops (even general stores) tend to be expensive; it's difficult to forget this is a resort aimed at the top end of the market. For many, of course, this...
wedding ravello - Perched an a 350 ft high ciiff overlooking the blue sea of the Amalfi Coast, Ravello has conserved its historical monuments through the ages in a natural setting which has few equals in the world. One of the most important monuments is the Cathedral, Villa cimbrone and Villa Rufolo. Villa Rufolo is the...
wedding sorrento - Sorrento is the land of extraordinary beauties - gift of nature and of history - but it has another merit: a strategic geographical position that has made it the base of a thousand suggestive itineraries. Sorrento enchants, not only for its scents of oranges and lemons which inebriate and remain impressed...
wedding puglia apulia
wedding alberobello - Alberobello is the capital of trullo territory; here, street after street is lined with the whitewashed buildings, many of which have been converted into shops or restaurants. But the trullo is an ancient, mystical dwelling, and nowhere is it more satisfying to see than alongside the narrow local roads,...wedding apulia - Apulia borders on Molise (north), Campania and Basilicata (west), the Adriatic sea (east) and the Ionian sea (south-west). The climate in Apulia is typically Mediterranean: hot and dry. The precipitation is scarce and take place only in the period between October and March and the summer droughts are...
wedding bari - Bari is Apulia's main city, thus a visit would seem de rigeur. Or you may be forced to stop there on your way to Greece or to attend the Fiera del Levante, one of Europe's leading trade fairs. Well, take advantage of your fate and visit the church of San Nicola, where Santa Claus' bones are buried under...
wedding brindisi - Brindisi is a pretty Apulian town in Italy. It a city full of traditions. Main folk traditions in Brindisi are of lay-religious origin. The traditional "Procession on the sea" takes place once a year in first week of September, during the celebration of Saint Protectors of the City, St. Teodoro...
wedding castel del monte - Castel del Monte: seeing it from afar as you approach by car, seems to be only a die poised on the summit of a hill. But gradually as you get closer, the castle reveals, in its complex simplicity, the powerful charm of one of the most beautiful and mysterious of the buildings left by Frederick II. ?Star of...
wedding cisternino - Cisternino is right in the heart of Murgia Pugliese, between the municipalities of Bari, Brindisi and Taranto. Lightly undulating, forested hills contrast with dry stone walls and the appealing white conical houses. This part of the countryside is just the place to relax in peace and quiet. The beaches...
wedding foggia - Of all the names of Italian towns and cities, Foggia could well be the least romantic. It just doesn't throw up images in the same way as San Gimignano or Urbino. Yet, it is full of history. It sits at the center of the 'Tavoliere' and has always been an important crossroads. Its peak was in 15th century...
wedding gallipoli - Gallipoli (Lecce) is an ancient city in the south of Italy. Here, You can spend a beautifull holiday. the word Gallipoli has origins from greek language and it means ? beautiful town? ), in the pearl of the Ionian Sea in Mediterraneo. We suggest you to came to visit Gallipoli in autumn, in sprigtime and...
wedding gargano - The Gargano area is a beautiful, diverse nature - lush forest, rocky olive groves, craggy coastline - with old seaside towns and a hilltop pilgrimage site. September is a great time to visit - great weather and few tourists. This mountainous "spur" is the Gargano. It's a wonderful resort area...
wedding lecce - Fans of the baroque should beat a path to Lecce, the capital of the territory known as Salento. Inside the 16th century walls of the old city the Piazza del Duomo is the place to discover the so called 'Barocco Leccese', and, according to the APT Lecce, the most dramatic point of contact between faith and...
wedding locorotondo - Locorotondo is a lovely small village located in the middle of the Itria Valley. The old town centre is approximately of a circular form and it develops all around the big central church. The whole area is completely white because of its little houses and is kept tidy and clean by its inhabitants. The town...
wedding ostuni - Ostuni, white with light and lime, overlooks the Adriatic sea, offering itself to the visitor in all its radiant beauty. Located at the edge of the Itria Valley, it preserves the reserved bashfulness of the tumbledown villages of this rather intriguing strip of land, together its own gaiety and liveliness,...
wedding otranto - Otranto occupies the site of the ancient Hydrus or Hydruntum, a town of Greek origin. In Roman times it was less important than Brundisium as a point of embarkation for the East, though the distance to Apollonia was less than from Brundusium. It remained in the hands of the Byzantine emperors until it was...
wedding taranto - Taranto is a city that suffered countless invasions. All the usual suspects got there but a special place is reserved for the Saracens who 'razed the city to a heap of rubble'. The present 'città vecchia' is the subsequent rebuilding work undertaken by the Byzantines. Garibaldi liberated Taranto...
wedding trani - Trani is a lovely town of the Apulia Region. The most old settlement is around the harbour on a little peninsula which culminates with the Cathedral orientated in a wonderful way on the sea. Among the most important palaces, we can remember: the Caccetta Palace, the Quercia Palace end the Bianchi Palace,...
wedding tremiti islands - The Tremiti are the only islands to have survived the geological earthquake by which the numerous other islands of Apulia were welded together. The jagged coasts of the three principal islands are full of coves and grottoes, and their beaches descend towards the always-limpid sea, either on gentle,...
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wedding in rome - It's hard to describe Rome in a few words; a city so vast and rich in art, monuments and exquisite views, a historic city, which has preserved its charm and independence throughout the centuries. Rome's history can be read in every monument, and palazzo; in fact, each and every stone bears witness to the...wedding rome - Rome is the one city in the world that possesses the most masterpieces. Under the wonderfully pure sky, the toll of some hundred bells breaks the silence of its majestic and very ancient monuments, its narrow and shady center streets, the small hidden squares, the gushing fountains, the incredibly green...
wedding sicily
wedding acireale - Acireale was called Xiphonia in Grecian times, then the Romans called it Akis and it was probably called Jachium during the Byzantine and Norman domination. But its origins sink in the myth, they make him go up again to the tender and sweet love story among the nymph Galatea and the young shepherd Aci...wedding acitrezza - Thanks to the Prince di Campofiorito, Don Stefano of the ?Casa Reggio?, we have the foundation of Acitrezza. There are many hypothesis about the origin of the name: 1)?Tri pizzi?, the three tops of the three Faraglioni. 2)?acis lateritiae?, the factory of bricks of Aci. 3)?Latruzza?, she was a crafty...
wedding aeolian islands - The Aeolians are also known as the Lipari Islands. This volcanic archipelego is located just of the northern coast of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Famed for perfect weather and a series of active volcanoes with numerous craters, the islands have a strong tourism industry. They are easily reached by ferry...
wedding agrigento - Agrigento lies 230 m. above sea level on a hill running parallel to the Ionian coast, some 3 km. away, in a position dominating the Valle dei Templi. The old nucleus still has a stepped medieval structure with steep narrow winding streets. Founded with the name of Akragas by the inhabitants of Gela in the...
wedding catania - A renowned port and Sicily?s second largest city, after Palermo, with its 350,000 inhabitants, Catania is among Italian hottest cities with a summer temperature that can exceed 40° degrees. It was home to such great artists as the composer Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835) and the writer Giovanni Verga...
wedding cefalu - Cefalù has got many important monuments. The valuable Cathedral erected in 1131, inside is full of works of art among them there are precious mosaics; Piraino Palace of Cinquecento; the church of St. Maria della Catena ornated by a pretty portico; the church of Purgatory and the Monte Pietà...
wedding egadi islands - The Egadi islands are Favignana, Levanzo, Marettimo, are islands around Sicily perhaps less known to tourists, and forthis reason good placet for those who do not love mass tourism. This archipelago, already inhabited in prehistoric times - when it was still attached to the mainland-though it has never...
wedding enna - Enna is the Italy's most elevated chief town of province. The most beautiful monuments to visit are the Church of S. Francesco d'Assisi of the XIV century, preserving a splendid wooden Crucifix painted on both sides, the Church of S. Giuseppe with an imposing bell-tower of the renaissance period, and the...
wedding etna - Sicily's greatest natural attraction is also its highest mountain. To the ancient Greeks, Mount Etna was the realm of Vulcan, god of fire, and the home of the one-eyed monster known as the Cyclops. At approximately 3350 meters, it is Europe's highest active volcano. The height of its summit changes with...
wedding giardini naxos - Giardini-Naxos was founded in 734 B.C. by Calcidesi of Eubea led by Tùcles. Nearby the town raised the pagan altar of Apollo Archegetes, so that Naxos always has had a religious pre-eminence over the other Greek colonies in Sicily. Sided with Athens against Syracuse, it was destroyed by Dionysus I...
wedding lampedusa - Lampedusa is a paradise for snorkelers and tourists who love the sun. The coast of the island is rich in inlets and bays; among these, is the Tabaccara, a splendid bay bathed by turquoise waters. The northern shore features a high cliff with plenty of impressing caves. Past the Baia della Madonnina (that...
wedding lipari island - Lipari, which enjoys the greator population of 10,000, forms a natural, central and convenient base for daily excursions to the other islands, through a connection of ferry (ships) and hydrofoils. It is possible to tour this island by car, bus or rented scooter on a macadam coastal road with...
wedding marsala - The Comune of Marsala have created 3 interesting 'Vias' or routes to get to know the gastronomic history of the area. They are: The 'Via del Vino' - which winds its way past small and large vineyards inside which are slide and film shows demonstrating the history of the famous 'Marsala'. Look out for the...
wedding messina - Like all of Sicily, Messina has a long, rich history dating to before the time of the ancient Greeks; the first Punic War was started in Messina when the city was invaded by mercenaries from Campania (paid by the Greek city-state of Syracuse; the people of Messina called on the Romans to assist in their...
wedding milazzo - Milazzo is a Peninsula that stretches out in the sea, situated in North-oriental Sicily, Italy, port of embarkation for the Eolies Islands and destination of an elite tourism that goes to the search of the culture...earth that goes certainly visit. Certainly Milazzo is like a beautiful...
wedding nicosia - A mountain town, of noble culture and art, Nicosia perches on the lower slopes of the Nebrodi range. From whichever direction you come from, whether it be from the Catania-Palermo motorway or from the northern side, Follow the indications which direct you to the center. You will arrive at a square which...
wedding palermo - Palermo is situated in the North-West of Sicily, it is washed by the Tyrrhenian Sea and offers a wide range of landscapes and environments. The town extends in the Conca d?Oro plain, in front of the wide and wonderful gulph, which she has taken the name from. Palermo has got a privileged position and a...
wedding pantelleria - Pantelleria is the greatest satellite isle of Sicily, called Cossyra by the Greeks, colonized by the Phoenicians who gave it a port which became a port of call between Africa and Sicily. It was contended by the Carthaginians and by the Romans during the Punic wars, then it was conquered by the Arabs who...
wedding pelagie islands - Pelagie Islands consist of the islands of Lampedusa, Linosa and Lampione. The economy of the Pelagie is mainly based on fishing and agriculture, the fish-canning industry and tourism. The population of Lampedusa and Linosa doubles in the summer with the arrival of the tourists.
wedding piazza armerina - Piazza Armerina is known worldwide for "the Mosaics of the Roman Villa of Casale". Because of their figurative style, realism of the subjects and range of colours, they constitute a document of inestimable artistic value and rare font of knowlege regarding the customs and practices of the Roman...
wedding ragusa - The city of Ragusa is actually two cities that were combined in 1926. The ancient city, which used to be known as Ragusa Ibla, was founded by indigenous Sicilians. It became a major center for the Siculi until it was influenced by the Greeks (by way of Siracusa) in the 5th century BC. The Greeks maintained...
wedding sicily - And God created Sicily. The place where the mountains meet the sea. Sicilia, the island in the sun, is home to Heavenly beaches, majestic mountains and Europe's greatest natural wonder, Mount Etna. Sicily's coasts are gold with orange and lemon orchards. In northeastern Sicily you'll find lush forests. In...
wedding siracusa - Beautiful coastline and beaches abound in Siracusa, offering wonderful resorts. The beaches of Arenella and Fontane Bianche offer great sunning and swimming, from mid-April through October, in waters consistently rated among the cleanest in Italy. Pachino is also a resort and fishing town with clean...
wedding taormina - Taormina is a well developed tourism resort, worldwide renowned and endowed with a large number of beaches, hotels, restaurants and entertainment facilities. It has a nice climate and a rich vegetation, with several other tourism sites around. The city offers plenty of beaches, bathing sites and fishign...
wedding trapani - The territory of Trapani has numerous characteristics tied one to the other that constitute the same spirit of this province. Ecology, traditions, architecture, beaches, gastronomy, archaeology, mystery, history, adventure, handicraft, culture represent a single chain connecting all the centers and all...
wedding valley of the temples - The valley of the temples ranks among the most impressive complexes of ancient greek buildings outside greece. Its doric temples, dating from the 5th century bc, were destroyed in part by carthaginian attack in 406 bc. in the 6th century pious christians, believing the temples to be pagan, wreaked further...
wedding tuscany
wedding amiata - Monte Amiata is well known for its mercury sulphide (cinnabar) mines; some of the deposits were discovered by the Etruscans and until recently they formed a substantial component of the local economy. There was human settlement on the mountain in pre-historic times, as testified by the Pittura dell'Arciere...wedding arezzo - Arezzo owes its name and its foundation to the Etruscans (4th century B.C.). In the Roman era, it became an important military outpost on the Via Cassia. Of lesser importance in the High Middle Ages, the city underwent an economic and building revival between the 9th and 12th centuries, thanks to the power...
wedding casentino - The Casentino is the name of the upper valley of the Arno, through which the river flows from its source in Mt Falterona as far as the vicinity of Arezzo. Here its waters escape from the confining Apennines into the plain and continue more placidly towards Florence. The Arno rises at no great distance from...
wedding chianciano terme - Chianciano is an important reality of modern thermal tourism, where the traditional offer is combined with the recover of a good physical and psychical form. Chianciano and its Thermal Baths offer all this, always in new combinations. In Chianciano Thermal Baths clients have at their disposal a Centre for...
wedding chianti - Chianti is the land of the wine. The characteristics of the climate, terrains and altitudes, which are unfavorable for most crops, have made Chianti Classico a region that excels in the production of premium wines. Rows of vines alternating with olive orchards are a characteristic feature of the Chianti...
wedding chiusi - Chiusi is a town full of history and culture. Chiusi (Charmars "surrounded by bogs" and then Clusium) is likely to have been one of the most important urban centres of Etruria with its baffling and silent gods. In vain, the Romans tried to silence its great civilization, whose recollection put...
wedding cortona - One of the twelve cities of the Etruscan League - substantial fragments of its primitive cyclopean defences can still be seen, incorporated in the medieval walls. Apart from a few fine Renaissance palaces, the prevailing character of Cortona's architecture is medieval, conferring on the steep narrow...
wedding elba island - Any season is good to come at Elba; it just depends on what you enjoy best. Spring is special for Elba's wildflowers and the nesting season. Summer is obviously a favourite for the warm temperatures of both sun and sea. Autumn is ideal for gathering chestnuts, Porcini mushrooms, and enjoying the grape...
wedding empoli - The town of Empoli is small enough for visitors not to be harassed by severe traffic problems and to be able to cross it on foot, but is also big enough to be able to offer them all the comforts of larger cities, such as rentable apartments, hotels, restaurants, swimming pools, sports facilities, night...
wedding florence - One time is not enough, so take "Florence, the first time" ?and you'll be sure to come back for more! florence with its majestic squares and ancient bridges,is one of the best cities all over the world. You will surely take a pause along the way to visit and learn about Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza...
wedding grosseto - Situated in an area rich in naturalistic and cultural value, Grosseto has both agricultural and industrial sectors and is an important crossroads on the train route from Rome. The local side dishes are simple, but flavorful: famed tomatoes and porcini mushrooms and all garden greens in season. Strolling...
wedding livorno - Livorno is situated on the Tyrrhenian coast at the southern edge of the Arno alluvial plain and is an important commercial and industrial centre and port. It was founded on a former auxiliary Pisan port between 1576 and the early 17th century, on the orders of the Grand Duke Cosimo I who made it Tuscany's...
wedding lucca - A wealthy and colorful town that draws a more discerning tourist than Florence or Pisa, it is sufficiently off the beaten track to have kept its civility and reserve. Lucca is a city of merchants who know how to woo the visitor and the shopper, but the pace of life varies between slow and slower. The...
wedding maremma - Maremma does not only mean region near the sea, but also the mixing of water and land, of sweet currents and the sea salt aroma which creates the famous palude - fragrance/aroma/scent. The region's history can be traced back to the Etruscans, a highly civilized people who already 3.000 years ago built...
wedding massa carrara - Massa Carrara is a province of Tuscany named after the two main towns in its territory, Massa and Carrara. Massa has its strategic location along the ancient road called Via Francigena. Carrara is a very famous town thanks to its white marble.
wedding montalcino - The hill of Montalcino having been formed in different geological eras, presents extremely variable soil characteristics, whether in costitution or structure. The climate is typically Mediterranean with precipitation concentrated in the months of May, October and November ( 700 millimeters annually on the...
wedding monte argentario - The promontory of Monte Argentario, whose landscape is considered hilly, (Punta telegrafo 635 meters over the sea level), is covered by Mediterranean bush and it is alternated by vineyards produced by the terracing of the hills, which are locally called "poste". In these vineyards Ansonaco vines...
wedding montecatini terme - The town of Montecatini Terme is world famous for its spas, springs and thermal baths. Montecatini Alto is a lovely hilltop village, joined to the main town via a funicular railway. It was founded and developed around its most precious riches, its waters.One of its most striking characteristics is the...
wedding mugello - The Mugello land, which has lived for centuries in the shade of Florence is to be found astride the watershed of the Apennines. It is a Tuscan land, rich of history and artistic evidence and above all it is a land of different surroundings from the rugged beauty of the valleys of the Upper Mugello or...
wedding pisa - The town of Pisa is of Etruscan origin. In 179 B.C. it became a Roman colony and in 89 B.C. a Roman municipium. Pisa was an important naval base for the Romans. In the Middle Ages it was an important citta marinara, i.e. a port, just like Venice, Genoa and Amalfi. Each of these towns had both a merchant...
wedding pistoia - Pistoia is situated in a charming position at the foot of the Apennines on the highway Firenze-Mare from Florence to the sea, it is the administrative capital of its province and an important agricultural and industrial centre. A tourist attraction of different character in the zoo "Città di...
wedding prato - Prato art city and its towns around: Cantagallo Vernio Vaiano Montemurlo Poggio a Caiano with its famous Medici Villa and Carmignano is a zone famous for the production of DOC and DOCG wines. A geographical central position close to Tuscan major art cities, fast and frequent highway and railway...
wedding san gimignano - San Gimignano is one of the most spectacular cities in Italy. It is a city of towers (only about 17 now, but there were once 72!). It has a quiet majesty about it sitting on the top of a hill with a 360 degree view into the surrounding valleys. San Gimignano is only about an hour or so West from where we...
wedding siena - For a hundred years or so, in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, Siena was one of the major cities of Europe. Virtually the size of Paris, it controlled most of southern Tuscany and its wool industry, dominated the trade routes between France and Rome, and maintained Italy's richest pre-Medici...
wedding val orcia - The Parco artistico, naturale e culturale della Val d?Orcia protects this limb of Tuscany, and was created in order to preserve and give recognition to this landscape of Val d?Orcia and to promote the local products. The fertile countryside of Val d?Orcia , cultivated with respecting and wise hands, return...
wedding valdichiana - The fertile land of the Valdichiana made it a contended area between Siena and Arezzo during the Middle Ages. But the land was abandoned in the following centuries and the area became a marsh. The reclaiming started in the 19th century and the Valdichiana once again turned out to be an agriculture area...
wedding versilia - Today the versilia and its sea attracts so many Italian and foreign tourists. The whole coastline is equipped with organised beaches that offer a service characterised by traditional Tuscany welcome and by all the comforts you might request during a holiday. Versilia and environs covers a surface of 165...
wedding viareggio - Viareggio is a renown bathing resort, known as the "Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea" stretches on a wide territory embracing two pine wood forests and the beautiful Massaciuccoli Lake. Among its most important events is the Carnival (January-February), the Viareggio Literary Prize (July-August) and...
wedding umbria italy
wedding assisi - Assisi shows a typical medieval urban structure of the city which in great part follows that of the Roman settlement with important finds such as the pronaos (colonnade) of the Temple of Minerva; the green of the woods of Mount Subasio and of the surrounding countryside which encroach upon its ancient...wedding cascia - Cascia is a Umbria's town, famous thanks to Santa Rita. The city's medieval architectural jewels are worth a visit: the Gothic church of St. Francis, which will astound you because of the beauty of its rose-window and of its ogival portal and the church of St. Anthony Abate, dating back to the 15th century...
wedding deruta - Deruta is situated 15 kilometres south of Perugia on a hill that overlooks the valley of the Tiber; the new part extends along the Via Tiberina, parallel to the E-45 Road which goes towards Rome. Of the ancient castle remain some tracts of wall, the arches of the three doors to the city and the...
wedding foligno - Foligno lies to the left of the Topino River, along the south-eastern plain of the Valle Umbria. The city's favourable location, with its extensive road and railway network has benefited the development of a solid economy which is evident in various avantgarde industrial and handicraft industries. Foligno,...
wedding gubbio - Gubbio is a medieval town. It offers many festivals linked to its history and religion, among them the most famous is the "corsa dei ceri" that takes place every year on 15th of May, the Processione del Cristo Morto and the Gara della Balestra, in recent time Gubbio inhabitants have invented the...
wedding marsciano - The name of Marsciano first appears in the literature on 1004, but the real origins of the village, as it is the case for all the other villages founded after the barbaric invasions, are not known. The Bulgarellis, a longobard family, owned the village as a feud. The marvelous view of the hills around the...
wedding montefalco - At Montefalco, enclosed by a massive XIII-century wall, the bell towers and defense towers spike up among the tile roofs. For centuries the religious and civil elements of the city have lived together in harmony. As soon as you enter the city you must begin to climb. Any direction leads to the round Piazza...
wedding narni - Narni is a small hilltown village located in the Italian province of Terni on the southern boundary of the Umbria region, very near the exact geographical center of Italy.This town was appreciated by the great Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi and by the Italian philosopher and political Gioberti. In Narni on...
wedding norcia - Norcia is a town for all seasons and it's renowned for its gastronomy. Here, nature and culture represent an inseparable binomial and the history of the territory is often interlaced with the history of men and with the traces they have left. Norcia is also a series of meetings articulating town's life:...
wedding orvieto - Visiting Orvieto means journeying through history, for traces of each and every period of the almost three thousand years of its existence crop up everywhere in this preconstituted physical entity. The cliff on which the city of Orvieto stands is riddled with an unbelievable number of artificial cavities -...
wedding perugia - Perugia is a very ancient town, which rose to power during the time of the Etruscans. It was controlled by the Romans and invaded by the barbarians after the fall of the Roman Empire. Today Perugia is a splendid city of art, the capital of the region of Umbria and the residence of a famous university. It...
wedding spello - Spello rises up between Assisi and Foligno, it is so situated as to afford a magnificent view of the Umbrian plain all the way from Perugia to Spoleto. Of particular interest from the standpoint of history and architecture is the upper hill and mountainous region including two medieval villages: Collepino...
wedding spoleto - Spoleto is a perfect location or a first visit to Umbria. Spoleto is a good town to use as a base. It is a large town with many restaurants, caffes and stores. The countryside around is beautiful.
wedding terni - Terni and the surronding discrict offers all of the characteristics available in Umbria. Each centre even the smallest has monuments and artistic patrimonies which testify to historical events and the fruitfullness of civil obligations. Nature has been kind here, there are curative waters at Sangemini,...
wedding todi - Todi is a very old town that dominates the river Tevere?s valley. Todi?s district includes other centres, which are: Collazzone, Fratta Todina, Marsciano, Massa Martana and Monte Castello di Vibio. All of them are famous for their unpolluted environment and their historical-cultural heritage. What marks...
wedding umbria - Umbria is a region in the middle of Italy. The beauty of this land, the endless green of its holm-oak groves, its millenary history, its flavours, its unicity should belong to us only and be something only the resident population should be entitled to enjoy. A territory which is characterized by hills warm...
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