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San Gimignano, Tuscany
San Gimignano, Tuscany’s beautiful town built around the tenth century, is located in Val d’Elsa. In medieval times it became important due to the ( “Francigena road”) that passed close to the town. Today, San Gimignano, in addition to being protected by UNESCO, has important works of art. Just to name a few you can [...]
What not to miss when in Rome:
Try the famous hand made ice cream. Eat the local dishes, Pasta alla Carbonara, Spaghetti all’Amatriciana, Carciofi alla Giudia, Saltinbocca and Supplì.
Museums: Galleria Borghese, Museo Massimo, Barberini, Capitoline, and Altemps.
Churches: San Crisogono, Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, Sant’Ignazio, Santa Susanna.
Views of Rome: Gianicolo Hill, the key hole on the Aventino Hill, Pincio Hill at Villa Borghese.
Alfa Miniguide – Vatican -
Vatican day
Start by visiting the biggest church in the world S.t Peter’s Basilica, and, if you want, climb the dome to get a full panorama view of the city. When done in the basilica, have lunch and then do the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Best time to visit this part is in [...]
The Realism of Edward Hopper (1882-1967)
In Milan and Rome will hold the largest exhibition ever realized in Italy on Edward Hopper, one of the most popular American artists of the twentieth century and front figure of American Realism. In his works, mainly depicting the loneliness of human beings in contemporary society, portraits are often individuals who suffer passively surrounding environments, [...]
Estate Romana Part 2
ROMA INCONTRA IL MONDO. outdoor concerts in the park “Villa Ada”(via di Ponte Salario) everynigth from Tuesday 16 June to Saturday 8 August a wide range of concert every day, everything from jazz to reggae and electronical, Nouvelle Vague to Patti Smith. Prices varies depending on artist, for the program have a look at [...]
International Year of Astronomy 1609-2009
To celebrate the International Year of Astronomy proclaimed by the United Nations for 2009, in Tuscany, (especially in Pisa, Florence and Lucca) numerous initiatives, designed to pay homage to the genius of Galileo Galilei, will take place.
Pisa, the birthplace of the scientist will host many cultural and scientific organizations in the period from March [...]
Estate Romana Part 1
Terme di Caracalla ; outdoors theatre and ballet at the Caracalla Baths. 1st-8th of July: A midsummer nights dream (Ballet) 14th–17th, 21st-22nd , 30th of July / 4th + 6th of August : Tosca (opera in three acts) 29th of July/ 31 July – 2nd of August / 5th of August / 7th – 9th [...]
Wireless network in Venice
The municipality of Venice makes a wireless network to offer even to those who visit Venice innovative services, such as buying tickets online for public transport, access to parking and especially the entrance to public Museums, all at a price granted. Access to the hot spots, available in most areas of interest, will have a [...]
Trevi Fountain Rome
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The aim of this blog is to inform you about the alfabookings staff wich daily help travellers in planning holidays. But also here you’ ll find, hotel’s video, hotel’s special offers, cool destination in Italy, photos, travel experience, and games to win a discount for your next vacation in Italy! Hope you will enjoy [...]
