Cinque Terre, along the Riviera di Levante, is known for its wild coastal beauty and its five picturesque fishing villages of Monterosso al Mare to Riomaggiore. Consider these pleasant walks or hikes available when visiting this area.
April 2004 Archives
The renown Versilia area of Italy is located in northern Tuscany between Lake Massaciuccoli and the Cinquale River.
When traveling in Italy, if you have the opportunity, pick up a few tins of Rizzoli sardines or anchovies. They are small, easy to transport and make excellent gifts.
Sweet-sour-spicy condiment of preserved fruits (figs, pear, apricots, cherries, and apples in simple syrup and mustard oil) believed to be first prepared in Cremona, in the Lombardy region of Italy.
While visiting Rome, if you are looking for a good restaurant near Campo deÕ Fiori try Osteria del Pesce.
In 1874, the Florio family of Palermo bought the Aegadean Islands (Le Isole Egadi), including all fishing rights, from the Pallavicini-Rusconi family of Genova for two million Lire.
Gio Ponti made his mark on the world throughout six decades of the 20th century. He was an architect, a designer, a painter, and an editor.
Tom Ripley is at it again but this time John Malkovich stars in Liliana Cavani's new film, entitled "Ripley's Game". Tom resides in Palladio's Villa Emo and much of the action takes place in Asolo.
Paestum Antica, south of the Amalfi coast, has the best preserved Greek temples anywhere in the world.
Monks began making wine here in 1162. Today Renato Ratti continues the tradition.
Fiorenzo Giolito is known as the master cheese merchant of Piemonte.
The villa, now a hotel, is a fair walk from the center of Ravello but it's worth the effort.
Some claim the best cuisine on the island of Sardinia!!!
Pizzoccheri are flat, tagliatelle-like pasta made from one part wheat and three parts buckwheat flours.
