This is a common question asked by tourists visiting Italy. Tap water in Italy is generally safe, and you can drink it, but is there anything else you should know? Let’s find out! Water Sources In Italy Springs and rivers are the primary sources of Italian tap water. Groundwater contributes to the water supply as …
Known for stunning scenery, vineyards, and historical highlights, Orvieto is an Umbrian city perched on a rocky cliff. The town is awash with historical tokens, and there are so many things to do and see. So, we have compiled a list of must-see attractions and answered some of the frequently asked questions so that you …
Palermo pulls back the curtain on its 2,700 years old history through architecture, culture, and gastronomy. The capital of Sicily, Palermo, is one of the few places in the world where you can see some of the oldest structures that withstood the challenge of time. If you are planning to visit this spellbinding city, here …
The grandest example of ancient Rome’s architectural ingenuity, wealth, imperialism, and hierarchical society, the Colosseum, also called the Flavian Amphitheatre, is the largest, free-standing amphitheatre in the world today as it was in the ancient world. In this article, we will unravel everything you need to know about this awe-inspiring structure, its bloody history, and …
“The creator made Italy from designs by Michelangelo” – Mark Twain There are many heavenly places to travel to in Italy, but one such divinely breathtaking place that every traveller aspires to visit at some point in their life is the resplendent Amalfi Coast. So that’s where we’re heading. The southern region of Italy – …
One of the most beautiful countries in Europe, Italy does celebrate Christmas. Christmas celebrations here take a slightly different note when compared to English-speaking countries, but Christmas is one of the most awaited celebrations. In Italy, Christmas is a season of ecstasy that brings family and friends together to enjoy the festivities in joyful reunions. …
Yes, Italy does have Uber but not in the way that travellers expect; you can’t get an Uber everywhere in the country. The lack of Uber drivers in some Italian cities has everything to do with resistance from other taxi drivers. To add to this, Italian authorities have also decided that Uber creates unfair competition …
Yes, Italy gets snow. Despite the pictures of sienna afternoons and the Mediterranean coastline, snow during winter is not unheard of in Italy. Mountainous regions of Italy receive the highest snowfall from December to March, while cities like Rome, Milan, and Florence may receive snowfall during this time. During snowfall, Venice becomes an outstanding sight …
Yes, Italy uses the Euro, like most other European Union countries. The code of the euro is EUR, while the sign is €. Euro comes second on the list of most traded currencies, and it’s issued by the European Central Bank. Here’s everything you need to know about the usage of Euros in Italy. Click …
Yes, you can actually swim in Lake Como. Some pebbled beaches of Lake Como are known to harbour the most swimmable waters to exist – but should you? As swimmable as the waters are, it is also considered by a handful minority to not be the most ‘ideal’ place to do so, for several reasons. …
Italy, as we know, is often associated with a cuisine, a language, Roman ruins, or some would even say Hollywood’s notoriously famous underworld. But there’s certainly more to this charming European country than that. Lying on the borders of the Mediterranean Sea, the Republic of Italy is the birthplace of some of history’s greatest scholars, …
Italy is said to be one of the origins of western culture. Needless to say, the boot-shaped country is known for its incredible cuisine, world heritage sites, art, roman ruins, the ever-evolving fashion industry, cobbled street towns, lakes, mountain ranges, and many more. Even though sightseeing is every tourist’s main aim, in Italy many spend …