CASTELLO DI BROLIO - RICASOLI 1141
The castle of Brolio, south of Gaiole, in the heart of the perfect meanders ...Read more
POGGIO SORBELLO
Small 10-hectare winery, offering tours and tastings overlooking the ...Read more
VOLO DELL'ANGELO
Those who are not afraid of speed and heights can go from Pietrapertosa to ...Read more
CAPO PECORA
Read moreA wild site par excellence (out of season!), Capo Pecora is one of the jewels of the Costa Verde, of which it represents the southern extremity. Its granite promontory stands out on a coastline dominated by limestone: the pink of the granite contrasts with the turquoise of the water and the green of the Mediterranean scrub. Steep cliffs, swept by the wind, delimit it and frame small pebble beaches polished by the ceaseless work of the sea. In the creeks, the rocks have taken on particular aspects: one of them is called "dinosaur egg beach"
PISCINAS ET LA COSTA VERDE
Read moreThe Costa Verde is a coastline characterized by splendid, long, sandy and somewhat wild beaches, spectacular cliffs and dunes overlooking the emerald sea and dying inland. The golden colors of the sand blend with the lush green of the typical Mediterranean scrubland.
In spring, the Costa Verde also becomes a paradise for surfers, who find the best waves to ride. In summer, the summer calm offers an unrivalled atmosphere, long days on the beach and picture-postcard sunsets that are among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. The coast is so pure and isolated that even the loggerhead sea turtle lays its eggs along the beaches of Piscinas and Scivu.
Piscinas. One of Sardinia's wildest beaches. 3 km of golden sand bordered by dunes up to 100 m high. They are among the highest living dunes in Europe and constitute a unique natural environment. Due to the strong currents and the immediate depth of the water, the beach is not really suitable for children. As the site is accessible via a track and there are no villages in the immediate vicinity, Piscinas is never really crowded. This makes it a perfect place to spend a day if you're looking for a quiet spot. Visits to Piscinas, the abandoned mining village of Ingurtosu and the Laveria Brassey mine can be combined in the same day.
FONTE SACRA SU TEMPIESU
Read moreIt is by a well shaded botanical discovery path that one reaches this remarkable site: a sacred well in a unique state of conservation... and water still flowing in the middle of summer when everything around is dry. The architecture is just remarkable, the triangular shape evokes the sacred feminine, the tholos (roof covering) is intact and the atmosphere that emanates from the place summons the divine. This well was dedicated to the cult of water and Su Tiempesu is one of the most refined examples of religious architecture of the Nuraghic period.
OLIVASTRI MILLENARI DI LURAS
Read moreExperts estimate its age to be between 3,000 and 4,000 years. The "Great Patriarch" is considered the oldest thousand-year-old olive tree in Europe. It is 14 meters high and its trunk at the base is 18 meters in circumference. Contemplating this majestic tree arouses emotion and humility, we had tears in our eyes. A second olive tree, more than 2,000 years old, and a last one of five centuries old complete this group. The guided tour by a team of passionate people is very instructive.
CAVE DI MARMO
Visiting the quarries of Carrara is a real experience, we learn why this ...Read more
ALTOPIANO DI GOLGO
Hiking area with sheepfolds and a stone churchRead more
ANTICA CITTÀ DI NORA
Read moreAccording to legend, Nora is the oldest city in Sardinia and was founded by the Phoenician hero Norax, son of Hermes and the nymph Erithya. It is more likely that this city was founded around 700 B.C. by Phoenician merchants who crossed the Mediterranean Sea to trade. They chose the peninsula of Cape Pula and its rocky promontory to lay the foundations of their city. It was in Nora that the famous stele was discovered, dating from the beginning of the 8th century B.C., which is considered to be the oldest written document in Western history. It is also on this stele that appears the word Shrdn, from which the present name of Sardinia is said to be derived. Apart from this stele, only few traces of the Phoenician occupation remain. The port city was taken by the Carthaginians at the beginning of the 6th century BC. Under their occupation, the city prospered and grew. It grew from 300 inhabitants to 3,000. The constructions are then made of dry stones.
The Romans seized the island in 238 BC and continued to develop Nora. They built an amphitheatre and a forum that can still be seen today and, around 150 AD, a spa and a market(macellum). They also built a road network and an efficient sewage system. Some of these structures still retain their mosaic decorations, one of the distinctive features of the ancient city of Nora. It is thought that towards the end of the 2nd century AD a mosaic school was opened in Nora, which would explain the flourishing of this art in the Roman city in the 3rd and 4th centuries. Its main characteristic is the almost constant use of white, ochre and black colours, whose beautiful harmonies can be found, for example, on the pavements of the frigidarium of the central baths. The Romans improved the constructions, used bricks, cut the stones and sealed them with mortar. We can't recommend too strongly that you opt for a guided tour of the archaeological site in order to get the full benefit of it. Some areas of the site only reveal their interest with the lights of a learned person.
In summer, the Roman amphitheatre in Nora is the venue for the Poets' Night festival (in Italian). From the archaeological area of Pula you can admire the nearby Torre del Coltellazzo. The Spanish tower, perched on a promontory of volcanic rock overlooking Nora beach, was built between 1580 and 1610 to defend the coast against Arab invaders.
DOMUS AUREA
Remains of a splendid imperial residence in Rome.Read more
SPIAGGIA LA CINTA
Preserved beach with a beautiful setting ideal for hikingRead more
MINIERA DI MONTEPONI
Large mine south of the city exploiting metal minesRead more
ALBA FUCENS
Archaeological site composed of remains of basilica, market, forum, ...Read more
CANTEEN CONTUCCI
Read moreA remarkable cellar, housed in a 400-year-old palace, dug in the tuff and spread over several floors, containing more than a hundred oak barrels. Palazzo Contucci, owned by the homonymous family, which has been producing wine since the mid-seventeenth century, stands in Piazza Grande, the city's highest point. After forty generations, Andrea Contucci continues to produce the noble wine of Montepulciano, characterized by great intensity. The vineyard now covers more than 21 hectares and produces 100,000 bottles. Not to be missed!
PANORAMIC TRAIL MARCO CROVARA
A panoramic path that allows you to discover the wine and agricultural ...Read more
BAIA DI SAN FELICE
The sandy beach of Mattinata and the village of San Felice are ideal for a ...Read more
BASILICA DI SAN LORENZO MAGGIORE
Basilica with Gothic ensembles, remains, museum and archaeological areaRead more
CAPO CODA CAVALLO
Beach offering kayak rental to explore the small island of ProratoraRead more
NAPOLI SOTTERRANEA
Discover underground Naples and its labyrinth of galleries, caves and ...Read more
AREA ARCHEOLOGICA
Archaeological area of imposing size containing the remains of a Roman ...Read more
COMPLESSO ARCHEOLOGICO DI TAMULI
Archaeological complex with 3 tombs of giants and a nuraghe on a rocky ...Read more
ANELLO DELLO STAGNONE - MONTE LE PENNE
Island forming a real paradise for walking and nature lovers offering ...Read more
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
Archaeological park set up to protect the ancient ruins housing the Sybil's ...Read more
MUSEO DELLA BUSSOLA
Museum of medieval navigation instruments including the compass and objects ...Read more
TUR D'AMUN
Castle with a tower with signs to guide the visitorRead more
LAPIS MUSEUM
Lapis Museum takes visitors on an underground tour of Naples, 40 m below ...Read more
RISERVA NATURALE DI VALLOMBROSA
Just a stone's throw from Florence, among the fir trees and beech trees of ...Read more
SPIAGGIA DEL LIDO DI CAPOLIVERI
Read moreBeautiful and large fine sandy beach, easily accessible and with a large (paid) car park, surrounded by the abundant vegetation characteristic of the island of Elba. On the beach, there are bars and restaurants. Eating spaghetti allo scoglio with your feet in the sand, while the darkness gradually falls on the sea, is part of the holiday! Some areas are open access, others are occupied by seaside resorts. And you can rent pedal boats there!
BIODOLA SPIAGGIA
One of the most beautiful beaches of Elba, which takes its name from a rush ...Read more
AREA ARCHEOLOGICA DELLA LINGUELLA
Ruins of an ancient Roman villa located at the foot of the homonymous ...Read more
LATOMIA DEI CAPPUCCINI
Large and deep garden with dense vegetation and a moving structure.Read more
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PLACE
An archaeological site with a theater of the IVth century BC, a 15 m high ...Read more
SITO ARCHEOLOGICO DI CAMARINA
Archaeological site with an extraordinary collection of a pottery district.Read more
CAVA D'ISPICA
Archaeological park with an Antiquarium in a cave and large paleochristian ...Read more
PROMENADE DEL MILAZZESE
Organized civilization housed in a museum exhibiting numerous ceramicsRead more
AZIENDA MARCO DE BARTOLI
Ancient farm working vineyards of Phoenician period in MarsalaRead more
FILM COMMISSION TORINO PIEMONTE
Former cotton factory transformed into spaces entirely dedicated to film ...Read more
WINE ASSOCIATION OF THE CANDIA AND LUNIGIANA HILLS
Association for orientation and information on the various routes of the ...Read more
CASTELDELPIANO
An interesting winegrowing estate, which also offers self-catering ...Read more
MARCHESI ANTINORI
Temple of wine of the Antinori family, a visit not to be missed!Read more
TENUTA LA BRACCESCA
Over 5,000 hectares of vines, with Sangiovese in the Montepulciano region ...Read more
MUSEO DELL'ARCHIVIO STORICO DEL BANCO DI NAPOLI
Museum holding the most important bank archives in the world, guided tour ...Read more
MUSEO E PARCO ARCHEOLOGICO ARCHEODERI
Archaeological area to see the remains of a synagogue built in the 4th ...Read more
PARCO REGIONALE MONTI PICENTINI
Regional park with forests and varied fauna, with walking routes.Read more
PARCO ARCHEOLOGICO DI AECLANUM
Archaeological park containing the remains of Aeclanum and a 6th century ...Read more
PARCO ARCHEOLOGICO DEL PAUSILYPON
Archaeological park including the cave of Seiano, the remains of the ...Read more
RIONE TERRA
Site relating years and levels of occupation, various objects exposed in ...Read more