Naples was founded in the year 474 B.C. as a Greek colony with the name of Neapolis which means new city. The Latin poet Virgil received his education here. The city witnessed the rise and fall of many civilizations. Moreover, it was bombed more than any other Italian city during World War II. It is known internationally for many aspects: its rich history, its art, its culture, the architecture, music and, of course, for its gastronomy. The most prominent architecture that you will now find in the city derives from Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Italy. A clear example of Gothic art is to be found in...

Visiting Florence is definitely a pleasure. However, don’t expect to see it all at once: it’s impossible. Just the Uffizi Gallery, one of the oldest art museums in the Western World, requires many days to be able to truly get to see everything. We recommend you start from the center, where you will find the Cathedral, Piazza della Signoria, an L-shaped square and Ponte Vecchio. If you would like to view the city from above, the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower (Florence Cathedral), designed by Brunelleschi, is a must. From whichever street you enter the Piazza, it will seem as if the Cathedral...

Rome’s downtown has become almost entirely a pedestrian zone where you will be able to discover hidden alleyways abutting crowded squares. A well-known point of interest is Campo de’ Fiori, a square where in the morning a food market is held. In the center of the square stands the statue of Giordano Bruno, the philosopher condemned by the Inquisition to be burned alive for heresy in the year 1600. Right next to Campo de’ Fiori is Piazza Farnese. The French Historical Roman institute and the French Embassy are found here. Just a few steps away, across Corso Vittorio Emanuele, you will find Piazza...

Rome was founded on the seven hills. The most important one is definitely the Capitoline Hill (Campidoglio), where the legendary Romulus founded the ancient nucleus of the city. At this point stands the statue of Marcus Aurelius (by the way, the statue is a copy; the original is found inside the Palazzo Nuovo, the museum to the left.) To get off the beaten path we recommend that you walk to the back of the square and look to your left. You will see some steps that go to the Basilica of St. Mary of the Altar of Heaven. If you then take the next flight of stairs you will step out onto a broad terrace. To...