Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored
Baroque facades in black volcanic stone line the streets of Acireale, a town perched on the eastern coast of Sicily where the lava flows of Mount Etna meet the Ionian Sea. The cathedral, dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, displays intricate carvings and a campanile that rises high above the surrounding rooftops. But Acireale’s most […]
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Updated June 12, 2026 by europeexplored
Montepulciano is one of the most beautiful hill towns in Tuscany, a medieval and Renaissance jewel perched on a limestone ridge between the Val d’Orcia and the Val di Chiana, famous for its Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (one of Italy’s great red wines), its elegant Renaissance palaces, and its starring role as Volterra in the […]
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Categories: Cities, Italy, Sights, Sights
Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored
Modena is a city of engines and flavours. The roar of Ferrari and Lamborghini fills the countryside around this Emilia-Romagna town, while the scent of aged balsamic vinegar hangs in the air of its medieval attics. The cathedral and Ghirlandina tower dominate the skyline, a UNESCO World heritage site of Romanesque architecture carved by the […]
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