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The Righi and the forts: the countryside in the city

September 05, 2018

Genoa is known as a seafaring city. But there’s more to it than just that. La Superba, as the Italians call it, is also known for its distinctive geography. The city is almost 20 kilometres long, pinned between the sea and the hills above it, and it is this geography that has carved out its extraordinary history. Let’s take a trip back in time. Five or six centuries ago, Genoa was a powerful maritime city with a huge trade capacity, creating and holding enormous wealth. The city was squashed into a small space beside the sea, with the ring of hills behind it, forming a natural protective barrier against large armies.

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Burano and Its Colours

July 10, 2018

A stroll around the island whose distinctive feature is colour and, with its multicoloured houses, puts us in a good mood by infusing its visitors with cheerfulness.

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A springtime stroll

April 09, 2018

It’s time to abandon the customary and crowded tourist routes and instead, take a walk between the sea and nature, in many places that could be easily reached from St. Mark’s Square in just a little time.

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Take to the water

July 06, 2017

The boats typical of the Venetian lagoon and the Adriatic Sea have shaped the history, economy and life of the city.

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A Saturday in Verona

May 08, 2017

People from Verona love to pour into the town centre over the weekend. Whether for shopping, food, drink or fun, here’s a mini-guide for having a good Saturday night out in the city.

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The altane of Venice

May 08, 2017

Seeing Venice from above is always spectacular. The eye skims over the city’s rooftops, each different from the other, while the steeples of the city’s many churches also rise right up, soaring skywards.

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Cité Frugès in Pessac

February 27, 2017

Despite being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cité Frugès remains little known by Bordeaux’s residents. I discovered it […]