Padua, also known as the City of the Saint, is a strange but charming combination of both a cultural and an industrial city. Padua has a rich history which is reflected in the uniqueness of its attractions. After heavy destruction caused by bombing during World War II, the city has been extensively reconstructed and is [...]

Palermo is the city most cosmopolitan and largest of Sicily, it has a long and eventful history. Palermo is the central city and administrative seat of the autonomous region of Sicily, Italy as well as the capital of the Province of Palermo. Palermo is widely considered to be the most conquered city in the world. [...]

Pisa, known worldwide for its Leaning Tower, absolutely deserves more than the habitual day stop which traditionally occurs on tourist routes. The construction started about 1170s and took 200 years to complete. As the ground on which the Tower was built on was not firm, the tower tilted. As the centuries passed, the tilt became [...]

Rome Caput Mundi, Rome the ageless City. A different city around the world because of the absolutely opposite styles of art and life that manage to live side by side there: Imperial Rome and Baroque Rome, sophisticated Rome and working-class Rome. Rome has a long and tempestuous history. No other city had the attention center [...]

Venice is a dream that shines on the waters, a city of painted palaces and serene churches. This unique urban masterpiece has canals instead of streets, boats instead of buses, and ornate bridges instead of subways. A trip to Venice provides an unforgettable glimpse of life’s defining moments played out on watery avenues: weddings, funerals, [...]

The name of Verona is also known around the world because of Shakespeare’s tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. The places where, harmonious to the tradition, the two young lovers lived and died are visited by thousands of tourists and lovers every year. Only a few paces from Piazza Erbe, at number 27 of Via Cappello, there [...]

Rome, if anything, is a city with rich historical and cultural heritage. This Eternal City located in Western Italy is not only the center of the ancient Roman Empire and the location of world famous historical constructions like the Colosseum or Pantheon, but also the heart and soul of Italian culture and the Roman Catholic [...]

Italy has many beautiful and historic cities worth a visit. Travel to cities is best done by train as driving in Italian cities may be very difficult and the extensive Italian train system is inexpensive. Most city centers are well-suited to walking and parts of the city centers may be closed to transportation. Large Italian [...]

Romantic city of canals full of interesting Renaissance architecture, Venice in Italy is a fully pedestrianized masterpiece for a historical city, where narrow streets and historical buildings are scattered above a coastal lagoon. Venice lies in stunning seaside settings and enjoys a position as one of the most popular European tourism destinations. From canals to [...]

Though difficult, study abroad is a promising area for finding a job in Italy. There are over 100 American schools in Italy, all of which hire people to teach courses and administer their programs. Working in study abroad can be exiting, but it can also offer more stability and (possibly) better pay than other types [...]