Christmas season in Naples, Italy is usually celebrated every December 24 to January 6.  The people in Naples celebrate the season from the Eve of Christmas to its epiphany.  Although they start their celebration at 24 many Christmas events are most likely found earlier than 24.  Following the pagan way in old Italy.  In the eve of Christmas people at Naples dine the traditional 7 dishes of fish.  One of the many traditions of  the people at Naples is the bagpipe and flute playing also known as the zampognari and pifferai. They often wear traditional colorful costumes with sheepskin vests,...

Naples is easily Italy’s most controversial city. You are either going to fall in love with it or just hate it. However, Naples is still considered one of the most important tourist centers of Italy with its rich history and showcase of art. Here are some of the places that you can visit while in Naples. One great sight to visit is Piazza San Giovanni Bovio. This piazza’s centerpiece is a Neptune statue which was designed by Domenico Fontana in 1600. On the left side of the piazza is the majestic Palazzo della Borsa, which serves as the stock exchange, built in 1905. This was founded by a Greek...

If you’re planning to visit Rome anytime soon, then don’t forget to find yourself a good hotel that’s within your budget but at the same time offers great accommodations and is near some of the places that you would want to go to. I haven’t exactly stayed or seen all of the hotels in Rome but I’ve found three that I like so far. The Jolly Hotel Villa Carpegna Rome is a modern hotel which is set in its very own landscaped gardens. The gardens themselves are a sight to see. The hotel is located next to the city’s expansive Villa Pamphili park which overlooks the Roman rooftops west of...

Rome is one of the Europe’s greatest treasures when it comes to arts and music.  Many known writers lived in Rome like Rafaello and Caravaggio.  Most of their works are located inside Rome’s greatest museums.  Well known artists that contributed in Rome’s artistic and musical history are well kept inside these museums. One of the many museums inside Rome is the National Etruscan Museum.  Inside this museum in Piazzalle di Villa Giulia Rome are the well preserved artifacts of the great Etruscan empire. These artifacts are well kept and preserved to show how the Etruscan Empire molded the...

If you’re looking for a place to stay in Florence, then you better start looking for the right one to suit your tastes. Accommodations in Florence offer a variety that’s unlike any other. From hotels to villas to apartments, Florence will definitely have a place for you. Mind you, some of these places offer great accommodations for very low prices. Some of the accommodations in Florence even offer discounts for longer stays in the city. And who wouldn’t want to stay in Florence when there’s so much history and culture to get lost in? Here are just some of the places that I found to be great...