Cagliari is the capital of the island of Sardinia, a region of Italy. Cagliari's Sardinian name Casteddu literally means castle. It has about 156,000 inhabitants, or about 480,000 including the outlying townships: Elmas, Assemini, Capoterra, Selargius, Sestu, Monserrato, Quartucciu, Quartu Sant'Elena. Cagliari is a tourist city, and especially in summer a lot of clubs and pubs are goals for youth and tourists, pubs and night-clubs are concentrated in the Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, a narrow street in Stampace district, Marina district, near to the port and Castello district, as for clubs they are mostly on the Poetto beach (in summer), or in Viale Marconi (in winter). Cagliari is the main commercial and industrial center of the island, with many major Italian factories within its provincial boundaries. The Macchiareddu-Grogastru area between Cagliari and Capoterra (in conjunction with the industrial port of Giorgino) is one of the most important industrial areas of Sardinia. Cagliari also has one of the largest fish markets in all of Italy with a vast array of fish for sale to both the public and trade. The communications provider Tiscali has its headquarters in town, and Cagliari also has one of the biggest container terminals on the Mediterranean sea.
Calabria is a region in southern Italy, south of Naples, located at the "toe" of the Italian peninsula. The capital city of Calabria is Catanzaro. Tourism in Calabria has increased over the years. The main tourist attractions are the coastline and the mountains. The coastline alternates between rugged cliffs and sandy beaches, and is sparsely interrupted by development when compared to other European seaside destinations. The sea around Calabria is clear, and there is a good level of tourist accommodation. Check the video below out.
Trieste is a city and seaport in northeastern Italy. It is situated towards the end of a narrow strip of land lying between the Adriatic Sea and Italy's border with Slovenia, which lies almost immediately south, east and north of the city. Trieste is located at the head of the Gulf of Trieste and throughout history it has been influenced by its location at the crossroads of Germanic, Latin, Austro-Hungarian and Slavic cultures. In 2009, it had a population of about 205,000 and it is the capital of the autonomous region Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Trieste province. Enjoy Trieste through the video below.
Sorrento is a small city in Campania, southern Italy, with some 16,500 inhabitants. It is a popular tourist destination. The town can be reached easily from Naples and Pompeii, as it lies at the south-eastern end of the Circumvesuviana rail line. The town overlooks the bay of Naples, as the key place of the Sorrentine Peninsula, and many viewpoints in the city allow sight of Naples itself (visible across the bay), Vesuvius and the island of Capri. Take a look at the video below.
Verona is an Italian ancient city in the Veneto region and the second largest after Venice. Verona is situated on the river Adige and the surrounding hills give the city a most romantic feeling. Maybe this is the reason Shakespeare chose Verona for the set of his Romeo and Juliet, although he never visited Verona. Verona has a lot of Roman remains, one of them the magnificent Arena di Verona built in the 1st century AD. Take a look at the video below.
Bari is an Italian port city that stands on the Adriatic coast. It is one of the most important economic centres in the country and it is famous for being the one of the exit doors of Italy, where travelers leave on ferries. Do not miss watching the video below to take a look at the beauties of this Italian gem.
Bologna is a beautiful Italian city mostly famous for the oldest University of the Western world. Gastronomy, arts, theatre and lively student population characterize Bologna, a city that is definitely one of the most interesting destinations in Italy with one of the largest and best preserved historic centres among Italian cities. Enjoy the video below.
Genoa (or Genova) is a city located in northern Italy and an important seaport of the country. With population around 610.000 people, Genoa offers options of art, gastronomy, music and architecture to visitors. An Italian city you cannot miss visiting. Enjoy the 3 min video and feel the atmosphere of Genoa.
Palermo is a historic city in southern Italy and the capital of autonomous region of Sicily. A beautiful city that is famous for its history, architecture and gastronomy, Palermo is definitely one of the must visit cities in Italy. This is a classic Mediterranean destination that is popular especially during the summer because of the warm weather. Take a look at the video and enjoy Palermo.
Turin (Torino) is a beautiful city located in northern Italy. A cultural city located mainly on the left bank of the Po River surrounded by the Alpine arch. A well known touristic destination that has a lot to offer to visitors; art galleries, opera houses, museums, theaters and palaces are attractions for the those who are interested in history and the arts. Do not miss watching the video below and get to know the places you have to visit in Turin.
Naples (Napoli) is the 3rd biggest city in Italy, the second most metropolitan area and the capital of the Campania region. A historical and cultural port city established by the ancient Greeks, Naples is a must visit destination. Museums, art galleries and traditional Italian atmosphere may tempt you to choose this beautiful city. There is a big range of hotel prices that offers numerous of options to the visitors. Do not miss watching the video below.
Florence is the capital of the region of Tuscany in Italy. An extremely beautiful and romantic city characterized by its unique architecture and artistic atmosphere. One can visit numerous museums such as the Galleria degli Uffizi, the Accademia Gallery, the Pitti Palace and the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo. If you decide to visit Florence, don't miss visiting the Santa Maria del Fiore, the city's cathedral which is the symbol of the city. Enjoy the videos below and get to know Florence.
Milan is located in northern Italy and one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe. The city is famous as one of the few fashion centres around the world. It is a major industrial and economic centre. There are so many one can see and enjoy in Milan. The Piazza del Duomo, the city's main and most central square, surrounded by several palaces and important buildings, such as Milan Cathedral, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the the Royal Palace of Milan. The Teatro alla Scala and the Madonnina are also popular attractions in the city, while Via Monte Napoleone, one of the top fashion streets in the world and in the "Milan Fashion Quadrilateral". Enjoy Milan through the videos below.
Venice in Italy is the capital of the region Veneto. It is one of the most important touristic destinations and one the world's most visited cities. Venice is famous for its canals and for the gondolas, the classical Venetian boats. Travellers from around the globe choose this beautiful city to visit as it is considered to be a lovely and romantic destination, ideal for honeymoons. Enjoy the beautiful video below and discover Venice.
Rome, the eternal city and the capital of Italy, is maybe the most beautiful European capital and is considered to be a huge museum. Definitely the most popular tourist attraction in Italy that is worth visiting. If you are interest in combining sightseeing, culture, great food and cosmopolitan nightlife that is the place to be. Enjoy... Rome.