Church of St. Francesco

Visible from blocks away, the Church of St. Francesco, also known as Basilica di San Francesco is the crowning glory of the region. About the Church The Church of St, Franceso is not just one sinigular building, but actually a complex comprising of two churches. Built in the 13th-century, the individual buildings are named Gothic…

How Old is Italy?

Italy is jam-packed with historic sites and attractions, but when did this glorious region first begin? Italy’s history is famous throughout the world, being renowned for its thousands of years of highlights. Famous for its iconic periods such as the renaissance era and the Roman empire. The history of Italy is tied into the country’s…

Top 5 Must Try Roman Foods

Ahh.. the city of Rome… what other city conjures up images of pizza, gelato, ancient dwellings and scrumptious Italian delicacies. The Eternal City truly has it all and along the way in it’s illustrious albeit sometimes turbulent past, the locals have whipped up some amazing dishes and food items that have become… well eternal! Excuse…

A Day Trip To Pisa

Visiting Pisa A visit to Pisa is usually on everyone’s Italy bucket list for one reason and one reason only- the Leaning Tower. The crowds of tourists usually have their palms in the air (high-five, anyone?) all aiming for their perfect selfie moment to catch the ‘leaning’ tower. It’s a comical sight if you take a…