Category: Italy
Rome is the capital city of Italy and a major European metropolis. Geographically, it is situated in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, built on the banks of the Tiber River within the Lazio region. With a population of approximately 2.75 million inhabitants in the city proper, Rome is Italy’s most populous city. The…
Castel Gandolfo is a town in the Lazio region of Italy, located in the Castelli Romani hills. The town is situated on the edge of the volcanic crater that holds Lake Albano. It is located approximately 25 kilometers southeast of Rome. With a population of around 8,600 residents, it is known for its position overlooking…
Frascati is a historic commune in Italy’s Lazio region, nestled on the lower northern slopes of the Alban Hills. Located just 20 kilometers (12 miles) southeast of Rome, it offers panoramic views of the Eternal City. As a key part of the Castelli Romani, an area of volcanic hills renowned for ancient history, a refreshing…
Milan (Milano) is a major city in northern Italy. It serves as the capital of the Lombardy region, Italy’s most populous and wealthiest region. Situated in the fertile Po Valley, Milan is at the center of a large metropolitan area. It is a global hub for fashion and design, recognized worldwide for its influence. Beyond…
Florence, or Firenze in Italian, is the capital of Tuscany in central Italy. It is one of the historical centers of power on the Italian peninsula and is by many considered to be the birthplace of the Renaissance. The city is a popular tourist destination and there are a lot more people in the city than…
There is something about day trips. To wake up in one place, spend the day somewhere else, and be back by the evening. That feeling is amplified tenfold when it includes a border crossing. Even more when it is done from a place that is already far from home. Day trips from Sweden to Gdańsk…
Verona, the home of Romeo and Juliet, is a city in northern Italy. It is located in Veneto, right between the major cities of Milan and Venice, and with the famous Lake Garda just a short distance away. The city has a population of around 258.000 inhabitants. This is a city with a prosperous history,…
Bergamo is a city in the northern Italian region of Lombardy. The city with around 121.000 inhabitants became known as one of the worst epicenters in Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is also a popular tourist destination that sometimes ends up in the shadows of the bigger destinations in northern Italy such as…
Last year I enjoyed quite a lot of day trips abroad. At the time it was still possible to fly from Stockholm Skavsta Airport to Gdansk, a route with two flights each day. It was a joy to be able to fly down in the morning and back home in the evening, something that had…
Pisa is a city in the central Italian province of Tuscany. It lies along the Arno River, not far from the river’s mouth in the Ligurian Sea. This city is not only home to around 99.000 inhabitants, it is also home to the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Our Visit to Pisa We visited Pisa…
Lecco is a city in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy. It lies along the shores of Lake Como with the mountains of the Alps both to the north and east. The city has a population of around 48.000 inhabitants, but this is due to its connections to the nearby cities of Milan and…
Brescia is a city in the Italian region of Lombardy. Another name for the city is its Lombard version Brèsa. It lies in the northern part of Italy near the two lakes of Iseo and Garda. Neighboring towns are Bergamo to the west and Verona to the east. With a population of around 200.000 inhabitants,…