Cervinia, Italy

Cervinia, Italy

Europe
In the beautiful Alpine valley of Aosta, at an altitude of 2050 m, there is one of the most popular European ski resorts - Cervinia, which got its name from the Italian "Monte Cervino" (Matterhorn). The resort has excellent opportunities for skiing not only in winter, but also in summer - there are picturesque slopes of varying difficulty, including dizzying slopes for experienced skiers. In addition to skiing, Cervinia has many other attractions: a large selection of winter sports, the highest golf course in Europe, one of the best snow parks in Italy, as well as numerous restaurants with excellent cuisine, cozy bars and lively nightclubs. History The history of the resort of Cervinia began more than 200 years ago, when the Breuil Valley, lying at the foot of Mount…
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Italy Medieval History

Italy Medieval History

Europe
493-553 Ostrogothic kingdom: the Eastern emperor Zeno, worried about the expansion of Odoacer in Illyricum, pushes the king of the Ostrogoths, Theodoric, to replace Odoacer with the title of magister militum. However, Theodoric's formal dependence on the Eastern emperor does not prevent him from becoming independent of any Roman authority; the Ostrogoths, settled in Italy with a colonization that reaches a line that roughly goes from lands immediately N of Rome to an area north of the Gargano, respect the Roman civil administration, keeping their military government structure intact. It is therefore a sort of juxtaposition, which guarantees for a few years a coexistence between Goths and Romans, also thanks to Theodoric's ability to choose Roman collaborators of considerable social and cultural level, such as Cassiodorus, Boethius, Fausto, and to maintain…
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Places to Visit in Italy

Places to Visit in Italy

Europe
Etna There are not many who have not heard of the active Italian volcano Etna, which from time to time makes headlines in the media when it erupts. The volcano is located in Sicily close to the cities of Messina and Catani, and it is an experience not to be missed when traveling to Italy. When visiting the volcano on trips to Italy, it is possible to get relatively far up its sides with small special buses. The buses take you up to an altitude of 2,920 meters, from where you can enjoy an absolutely stunning view up to the main crater. Etna does not give many warnings before it erupts. On trips to Italy, you can therefore not quite get up to the main crater of the volcano, as…
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Italy Travels with Sicily and Sardinia

Italy Travels with Sicily and Sardinia

Europe
"Do you know the country where the lemons bloom" ... says Goethe in his declaration of love for Italy - Europe's oldest tourist country. HC Andersen was also very fascinated by Italy, which is naturally and culturally one of the world's best travel countries. Tourist Travel's Italy Travel is for you who want to experience the Italian culture outside of large holiday complexes and charter areas. Our Italy travel focuses primarily on small, cozy, family-run agriturismi and country hotels, carefully selected after many years of research and travel. In several of these places, we are actively working on sustainable initiatives. We also know the owners and know that you will not find anything like the original Italy anywhere else. There is a basis for having a wonderful summer holiday with…
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Sicily’s Sights

Sicily’s Sights

Australia and Oceania
Sicily is an island located in the Mediterranean Sea and is a region of Italy. The island has a wonderful climate and therefore you can travel to Sicily all year round, depending on how hot you want it to be. The island also offers an incredible number of experiences, and after a trip to Sicily you will come home and feel wonderfully relaxed and richer in exciting experiences. With Kipling Travel you can experience the Italian island, where there are both beautiful and cozy streets, delicious restaurants and a view of the beautiful sea. There are good opportunities to do exactly what you want on the island; whether it is relaxation on the beach or whether you want to eat good food and take a walk in nature. Attractions in Sicily Agrigento temples Agrigento…
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