Perfectly situated on a hill between the craggy cliff tops and the glinting Mediterranean Sea, HVF Villa Franca Positano is romantic Italy at its most ravishing. With the picturesque cobbled piazzas of Positano and two blissful beaches just steps away, this stylish hilltop retreat offers the chance to check out from reality and absorb the glamor and gorgeousness of the ever-enchanting Amalfi Coast. A cool calm envelops this Italian idyll where bewitching coastal beauty dominates the window views and pines and citrus scent the air.

Perfectly situated on a hill between the craggy cliff tops and the glinting Mediterranean Sea, HVF Villa Franca Positano is romantic Italy at its most ravishing. With the picturesque cobbled piazzas of Positano and two blissful beaches just steps away, this stylish hilltop retreat offers the chance to check out from reality and absorb the glamor and gorgeousness of the ever-enchanting Amalfi Coast. A cool calm envelops this Italian idyll where bewitching coastal beauty dominates the window views and pines and citrus scent the air.

Perfectly situated on a hill between the craggy cliff tops and the glinting Mediterranean Sea, HVF Villa Franca Positano is romantic Italy at its most ravishing. With the picturesque cobbled piazzas of Positano and two blissful beaches just steps away, this stylish hilltop retreat offers the chance to check out from reality and absorb the glamor and gorgeousness of the ever-enchanting Amalfi Coast. A cool calm envelops this Italian idyll where bewitching coastal beauty dominates the window views and pines and citrus scent the air.

GOLD Cocktail Bar - Seafood & Veggie situated on the breathtaking rooftop is where you can relax and at the same time, have some serious fun. Choose from an incredible selection of over a hundred rare vintage champagne labels and exclusive cocktails accompanied by caviar, oysters and the culinary creations of our Executive Chef Savio Perna, one Michelin Star

La Scogliera in Positano: a little paradise on the Amalfi CoastRelax, style and comfort in a unique and exclusive location.La Scogliera in Positano is a beach resort set in between the rocks of the Amalfi Coast, a unique place overlooking Li Galli Islands, melting pot of nature, relax, comfort and high-quality catering services. Unspoilt paradise by day, perfect for relax and 360-degree quality service, La Scogliera turns at sunset into a romantic lounge bar with indisputable charm, perfect for a relaxing evening. If that's not enough, in the moonlight our guests can relax on the sunbeds to enjoy the night suncape of Positano with a wide choice of spirits and cocktails.

Surrounded by a rather wild Mediterranean nature, but with all the comforts required to spend a relaxing day: the Beach Club Conca del Sogno is the perfect shelter for those who seek peace and privacy. The terraces overlooking the sea, from which one can dip into the water conveniently using the stairs, the small pebbly beach, the many seats, the sofas, the bar, the kitchen a few steps away, to meet all the needs of those looking for a wellness bath.

The first high-speed rail route in Italy, the Direttissima, opened in 1977, connecting Rome with Florence. The top speed on the line was 250 km/h (160 mph), giving an end-to-end journey time of about 90 minutes with an average speed of 200 km/h (120 mph). This line used a 3 kV DC supply.High-speed service was introduced on the Rome-Milan line in 1988-89 with the ETR 450 Pendolino train, with a top speed of 250 km/h and cutting travel times from about 5 hours to 4. The prototype train ETR X 500 was the first Italian train to reach 300 km/h (190 mph) on the Direttissima on 25 May 1989.

Fall into a blissful sleep at the Grand Hotel and wake up next to the façade of Santa Maria Novella, one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the center of Florence – so close you feel like you could touch the marble with the tip of your fingers. 97 rooms and suites, a meticulous design that combines art with modern Italian craftsmanship. From the most intimate rooms with a view, to duplex suites, to spacious family solutions. The rooms tell the story of the palazzo, of travelers that have walked through these walls for 200 years and of seven centuries of art history. Works of art collected over time, some frescoes, a room with coffered ceilings from the 1300s; works by Emilio Greco, Renato Guttuso, Giuseppe Chiari and that clear modernist architecture, legacy of the 1957 renovation by Maestro Carlo Scarpa,together with his friend and colleague Edoardo Detti. A bar with a swimming pool on the very top of a Thirteenth Century Palazzo, with a 360-degree view of the city and monuments. Sip on our legendary Terrace Negroni, while taking in a breathtaking view of the Duomo as the sun sets over Florence.

Fall into a blissful sleep at the Grand Hotel and wake up next to the façade of Santa Maria Novella, one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the center of Florence – so close you feel like you could touch the marble with the tip of your fingers. 97 rooms and suites, a meticulous design that combines art with modern Italian craftsmanship. From the most intimate rooms with a view, to duplex suites, to spacious family solutions. The rooms tell the story of the palazzo, of travelers that have walked through these walls for 200 years and of seven centuries of art history. Works of art collected over time, some frescoes, a room with coffered ceilings from the 1300s; works by Emilio Greco, Renato Guttuso, Giuseppe Chiari and that clear modernist architecture, legacy of the 1957 renovation by Maestro Carlo Scarpa,together with his friend and colleague Edoardo Detti. A bar with a swimming pool on the very top of a Thirteenth Century Palazzo, with a 360-degree view of the city and monuments. Sip on our legendary Terrace Negroni, while taking in a breathtaking view of the Duomo as the sun sets over Florence.

Overlooking the rolling hills of Tuscany, set in the province of Siena between Montepulciano and Pienza, the romantic Lupaia features a unique combination of nature and history. Situated in the heart of the Val d’Orcia, it is strategically close to the most enchanting historical towns such as Siena, Arezzo, Florence and Perugia, offering at the same time the unique experience of being on a tranquil country estate that offers the serenity and solitude that has become so rare in this busy world.

Overlooking the rolling hills of Tuscany, set in the province of Siena between Montepulciano and Pienza, the romantic Lupaia features a unique combination of nature and history. Situated in the heart of the Val d’Orcia, it is strategically close to the most enchanting historical towns such as Siena, Arezzo, Florence and Perugia, offering at the same time the unique experience of being on a tranquil country estate that offers the serenity and solitude that has become so rare in this busy world.

Overlooking the rolling hills of Tuscany, set in the province of Siena between Montepulciano and Pienza, the romantic Lupaia features a unique combination of nature and history. Situated in the heart of the Val d’Orcia, it is strategically close to the most enchanting historical towns such as Siena, Arezzo, Florence and Perugia, offering at the same time the unique experience of being on a tranquil country estate that offers the serenity and solitude that has become so rare in this busy world.

Overlooking the rolling hills of Tuscany, set in the province of Siena between Montepulciano and Pienza, the romantic Lupaia features a unique combination of nature and history. Situated in the heart of the Val d’Orcia, it is strategically close to the most enchanting historical towns such as Siena, Arezzo, Florence and Perugia, offering at the same time the unique experience of being on a tranquil country estate that offers the serenity and solitude that has become so rare in this busy world.

Overlooking the rolling hills of Tuscany, set in the province of Siena between Montepulciano and Pienza, the romantic Lupaia features a unique combination of nature and history. Situated in the heart of the Val d’Orcia, it is strategically close to the most enchanting historical towns such as Siena, Arezzo, Florence and Perugia, offering at the same time the unique experience of being on a tranquil country estate that offers the serenity and solitude that has become so rare in this busy world.

Fiat’s story begins in 1900 when Italian entrepreneur Giovanni Agnelli opened the first Fiat factory in Turin, Italy. Agnelli founded the car company with a group of local investors, calling their newest venture: Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (FIAT), or Italian Automobile Factory of Turin. Their first factory was quite small, employing only 150 people on a daily basis. But the tiny automaker proved successful in its home country, which cleared the way for Agnelli to establish the first Fiat factory in the U.S. in 1908.Fiat remained one of the bestselling cars in Europe for the next 100 years, especially in its native Italy. It survived Mussolini’s reign during WWII, developing new, innovative technology that ventured out into railways, commercials trucks and even airplanes. After the war, Fiat looked to expand its offerings to the U.S. once more, rebuilding many of its former operations in the States. From that point on, Fiats became popular roadsters in the U.S., especially among young Americans - a trend that continues to this day.

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The open kitchen truly comes alive in the afternoon, when Chef Andrea starts preparing the dinner menu and the smell of fresh herbs and roasted meat fill the air!

Although the gondola might be the most iconic Venetian watercraft, it is now a touristic curiosity from the days when aristocratic families vied for the most ornate personal transport. With the invention of the internal-combustion engine, traditional gondolas were superseded by elegant motorized runabouts, which developed into the motoscafi, Venice’s water taxis.

After a sumptuous restoration, Palazzo Venart – a member of The Leading Hotels of the World – is now one of the most iconic 5-star hotels in Venice, a magical and secret place in the heart of the Sestiere Santa Croce, able to recount a story stretching back centuries and beginning when it was an ancient private residence, known as Palazzo Bacchini delle Palme. The palace’s soul lies in its name, a combination of the words ‘Venice’ and ‘Art’, and it enshrines the charm and essence of the history of this city, an emblem of world art since the Renaissance.Tucked away in the heart of the ‘city on water’ – 10 minutes from the Rialto Bridge and far from the classic tourist routes, Palazzo Venart houses priceless treasures such as the enchanting garden with a private pier on the Grand Canal and the Glam restaurant, the only one shining two Michelin stars in Venice.

After a sumptuous restoration, Palazzo Venart – a member of The Leading Hotels of the World – is now one of the most iconic 5-star hotels in Venice, a magical and secret place in the heart of the Sestiere Santa Croce, able to recount a story stretching back centuries and beginning when it was an ancient private residence, known as Palazzo Bacchini delle Palme. The palace’s soul lies in its name, a combination of the words ‘Venice’ and ‘Art’, and it enshrines the charm and essence of the history of this city, an emblem of world art since the Renaissance.Tucked away in the heart of the ‘city on water’ – 10 minutes from the Rialto Bridge and far from the classic tourist routes, Palazzo Venart houses priceless treasures such as the enchanting garden with a private pier on the Grand Canal and the Glam restaurant, the only one shining two Michelin stars in Venice.

A classic Italian Charcuterie board is the perfect blend of savory and sweet. Loaded with nuts, dried fruit, cured meats and cheeses!

Although the gondola might be the most iconic Venetian watercraft, it is now a touristic curiosity from the days when aristocratic families vied for the most ornate personal transport. With the invention of the internal-combustion engine, traditional gondolas were superseded by elegant motorized runabouts, which developed into the motoscafi, Venice’s water taxis!

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Positano’s coolest meeting place is not just another seaside bar. An elegant raft suspended above the sea, vibrant with the colours of the Amalfi Coast, it represents, in design and details, a unique convergence of talented artists and craftsmen, assembled here pay tribute to Franco Sersale, a man of impeccable taste who, like the navigators of old, explored the world from the Amalfi Coast. The result is a contemporary al fresco bar with an old-fashioned, quality-first drinks menu; a place for amore, for friends, for a post-swim aperitif, for quiet contemplation of all that beauty.

The Florentines, like most Italians, have a very important relationship with their food.There are rules about what can be eaten when, with what accompaniments and in what particular order.Seasons and traditions play an important role in the kitchen and you can easily tell the time of year by simply looking at a Florentine menu, bakery window or market stall.Florence’s side streets are a rabbit warren of restaurants and cafes.Florentine cuisine is earthy and rustic, at times even austere. Not extravagant, but reliable and modest. Sincere and straightforward. Although simple, it is prepared with pride and care, and makes particularly good use of bread and olive oil, two of the cuisine’s staple ingredients.With a nod to medieval origins, many dishes reflect the ethos of not letting anything go to waste. The Florentines are masters of thrift, using up what others would normally throw out. They make the most of stale bread, chicken livers, lampredotto (abomasum tripe) and even roosters’ combs – although this once popular Renaissance dish, known as cibreo, is almost extinct today.All of these ingredients are carefully prepared in characteristically simple ways, unique to Florence, in dishes such as ribollita, crostini di fegatini and lampredotto panini.Not only are these ingredients a model of economy in the kitchen, but they are also exalted, with these well-known dishes being elevated to hero status in the city.

Italy is home to some of the world’s favourite drinks and beverages. From pre-dinner drinks to cocktails for a night out, there is a wide selection of tasty beverages that you can enjoy. Many Italian drinks have gained international acclaim over the years. The rich, ancient history behind some of these drinks gives them an irresistible allure.There’s no better way to indulge and experience Italian cuisine than to accompany your dish with an equally amazing Italian beverage. Here are the six most popular Italian drinks and beverages highlighted below:1. AperitivoAperitivo is known to be an excellent drink that prepares the digestive system before one sits down for a delicious Italian dinner. Mostly served as a pre-dinner drink, it is often enjoyed at the local bars where people relax after a long day of work. It is a light and dry tonic, which prepares the body’s digestive metabolism better than an overly sweetened cocktail.Many Italians think of this drink as a classic tradition before indulging in their typical four-course dinner. Be sure not to skip this famous Italian custom when you get to visit Italy.This is one of the most popular Italian drinks and beverages.2. NegroniThis famous Italian drink has an interesting history. Named after Count Camillo Negroni, a frequent traveller living in Florence in the 1920s, the origin of this drink has many variations. It is commonly believed that Camillo Negroni went to his usual bar after a trip from London and asked for his regular drink to be served just a little differently. He requested that a part of gin be added to his beverage and had it garnished with a flamed orange peel instead of the usual lemon. That’s how this famous drink came to fruition.Negroni is made from one part of gin, one part of Campari, and one part of red Vermouth, and garnished with a slice of orange. This famous Italian beverage is now one of the most common cocktails in the world. The Negroni family set up a distillery that still makes a readily mixed version called the Antico Negroni.3. CampariOriginating from a small local bar in the province of Novara in the 1800s, Campari is now a widely favourite drink in Italy and across the world. Made from a mixture of herbs, spices, fruits and alcohol, Gaspare Campari formulated the bitter recipe for the drink that later took over Italy and Europe by storm. People would come to Gaspare’s bar in Milan to experience the drink. When his sons took over the business, the drink was taken to Nice and the beautiful French Riviera. From there, it didn’t take long before Campari was enjoyed all over the world.Campari is known for its bitter taste, which can take a while for some people to get used to its unusual flavour. It functions as an excellent refreshing boost to one’s digestion. This famous Italian drink is also often served with citrus juice or soda.4. AmericanoCommonly known as the father of Negroni, Americano shares the same ingredients as the Negroni, only leaving out the gin. This famous Italian beverage is widely served with ice and a slice of lemon or orange.The Americano was previously called Milano-Torino because it is made from Campari and Vermouth, which originated from Milan and Turin respectively. It was later changed to Americano in memory of the boxer, Primo Carnera’s victory in New York during the 1930s. A fun fact is that James Bond ordered Americano in the famous Ian Flemming’s novel, Casino Royale.5. BelliniBellini takes its name from the famous 15th-century artist Giovanni Bellini. This drink was made in 1948 when Guiseppe Cipriani, the owner of the famous Harry’s Bar in Venice, launched an exhibition in memory of the Giovanni Bellini. The drink was made for this occasion and soon gained traction, especially with members of the art community who would visit Harry’s Bar.The drink has a signature pink look inspired by a pink vest on a monk in one of Bellini’s paintings. The cocktail gained recognition all over the world when other artists spread the knowledge of the drink as they travelled.6. SpritzVeneziano has many variations of its name, also known as the Veneziano or more commonly the Aperol Spritz. The famous Italian drink was made by the Austrians who were occupying Venice in the 1800s. Over the years, bitter herbs were added to the drink to add it more kick.In the 1920s, the Barbieri Brothers invented their own spritz by adding oranges, rhubarb and gentian, which resulted in the neon orange Aperol Spritz now commonly recognized all over the world. Venetian wine was too strong for them, so they would dilute it with sparkling water to make it milder.This internationally acclaimed beverage is one of the most common pre-dinner drinks you can find in many Italian restaurants. It has become an Italian alternative to Rose wine and many other summer cocktails.

A Positano must for food & design lovers-Since 2013 Casa e Bottegahas been the favourite spot gor foodie and design lovers...We offer fresh cuisine for breakfast, lunch and snacks including gourmet salads, sandwiches, homemade cakes, 100% natural ice cream, smoothies and fruit and vegetable centrifuges

Make the most of your precious time in Florence with priority entrance tickets to the world-famous Accademia Gallery, best known as the home of Michelangelo's 'David' statue. Beat the crowds that are a constant at this popular attraction, and head straight inside the hallowed halls to feast your eyes on the iconic sculpture plus masterworks of Renaissance painting by Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, and many others. Stay as long as you like during museum opening hours, and view the art at your own pace.

CondeNast Traveller just named the World's 50 Best Bars and Locale Firenze made the list! Hosted in the historical Palazzo Concini, Locale Firenze is like a time machine taking guests on a journey through centuries across its two floors, each a nod to Florentine culture. Impeccably and respectfully restored, the basement dates back to the 1200s and today hosts the cellar and a mixology lab. The upper 1500s floor has a Renaissance atmosphere with a contemporary touch thanks to its mirrors, antique furniture, lavish chandeliers and charming frescoes. A stunning courtyard with a transparent, movable high ceiling is host to the cocktail bar, surrounded by green walls and high tables.The drinks list is as distinctive as the venue and its atmosphere. With a modern touch, bar manager Matteo Di Ienno’s menu feature signatures such as Elisir Caterina alongside seasonal recipes. Summer sips evoking flowers, such as Iris, with white rum, iris bitter and vermouth, already feel like masterpieces.

We all know Derek's favorite cocktail, right? The first dry martini is sometimes linked to the name of a bartender who concocted the drink at the Knickerbocker Hotel in New York City in 1911 or 1912. During Prohibition in the United States (1920–1933) the relative ease of illegal gin manufacture led to the martini's rise as the locally predominant cocktail.

Gelato–which translates to “frozen” from Italian–is a frozen treat from Italy which was originally created in the 16th century. Historians are not sure who originally invented it, but the one of the most popular versions of the story is Bernardo Buontalenti, a native of Florence, created a form of the modern gelato

The history of olive oil dates back to 5000 B.C. Olive trees were introduced in Italy, specifically Sicily, through the movements and expansion of the Greek diaspora around 800 B.C. Once Greek dominance dwindled, and the Mediterranean came under control of the Roman Empire, olive oil production took hold in Italy.

After a sumptuous restoration, Palazzo Venart – a member of The Leading Hotels of the World – is now one of the most iconic 5-star hotels in Venice, a magical and secret place in the heart of the Sestiere Santa Croce, able to recount a story stretching back centuries and beginning when it was an ancient private residence, known as Palazzo Bacchini delle Palme.The palace’s soul lies in its name, a combination of the words ‘Venice’ and ‘Art’, and it enshrines the charm and essence of the history of this city, an emblem of world art since the Renaissance. Tucked away in the heart of the ‘city on water’ – 10 minutes from the Rialto Bridge and far from the classic tourist routes, Palazzo Venart houses priceless treasures such as the enchanting garden with a private pier on the Grand Canal and the Glam restaurant, the only one shining two Michelin stars in Venice.

The history of the bruschetta dates back to the Etruscan age: while occupying the land between Rome and Tuscany, they began dressing the local, salt-less bread (best when it's a day old and a little bit stale) and baking slices in ovens.

Perfectly situated on a hill between the craggy cliff tops and the glinting Mediterranean Sea, HVF Villa Franca Positano is romantic Italy at its most ravishing. With the picturesque cobbled piazzas of Positano and two blissful beaches just steps away, this stylish hilltop retreat offers the chance to check out from reality and absorb the glamor and gorgeousness of the ever-enchanting Amalfi Coast. A cool calm envelops this Italian idyll where bewitching coastal beauty dominates the window views and pines and citrus scent the air.

With one foot on the boat and the other in the garden, the residents of the Amalfi Coast have always lived this dichotomy, a combination that is essential in their very existence and that permeates every aspect of daily life. From this wonderful blend of sea and hills, one is transported through a culinary journey of emotional memories born from our traditional local gastronomic cuisine. Located in the village of Montepertuso in Positano, Donna Rosa Restaurant is the place you visit for the unexpected. Here you will find an informal elegance, a sincere welcome, and above all, a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. Experience the open kitchen where one can view the carefully orchestrated dishes prepared by mamma Raffaella and daughter Erika. You are kindly served by papà Vincenzo and daughter Rosida in the backdrop of the sumptuous elegance of family estate pieces and vintage black and white photos depicting their maternal grandmother, Rosa Albano, to whom the restaurant is dedicated. One perceives that even before being a restaurant, Donna Rosa is an act of love. In addition to the welcoming romantic indoor dining room, one may also enjoy dining al fresco on the lovely outdoor terrace overlooking the surrounding hills. Enticing daily creations accompany the à la carte menu, offering guests the opportunity to sit back and enjoy the inviting menu options. Donna Rosa's authentic kitchen shares the soul of the Mediterranean Amalfi Coast, bringing new life to old traditions such as the art of preparing pasta by hand.

Hop aboard a wooden rowboat, lay back, and let yourself be carried through a tiny stone portal to another world by your able skipper, who navigates seamlessly under the meter-high cave mouth. Inside, pass from complete darkness into a sparkling cavern, lit by azure blue light, while the sounds of ancient Neapolitan song echo along the stone walls.

One of several natural sea caves along Capri's rugged coastline, the Green Grotto (Grotta Verde) is known for the unique green light that filters through the water and reflects onto the walls, creating a striking, dreamy atmosphere inside.

This is Positano’s main beach, easily recognizable thanks to its colorful rows of umbrellas. Stretching east from the town for about 300 meters, part of this beach is managed by one lido called L’Incanto, which rents out sun beds, chairs and umbrellas and provides guests with changing rooms, showers and a fine restaurant. At the end of the beach is the “Scogliera” a rocky terrace that accommodates topless sunning and the night club Music On the Rocks.

Though Aperol itself didn't come into being until 1919, the idea of a spritz has been around for much longer. The name appears to trace back to the 1800s in when portions of the Veneto region of northern Italy were controlled by the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Visitors and soldier from other parts of the empire were said to have found Italian wines too strong and so lightened them with a splash (a "spritz," in German) of water.Wine may have been the starting point for spritzes, but the recipe slowly evolved, first substituting flat water for the lift of bubbly soda water, then progressively supplementing the flavors with fortified wines and progressively, liqueurs.In Italy, the Aperol spritz is typically a pre-dinner drink sipped with snacks, sometimes garnished with a green olive to make a "Venetian spritz."Aperol finally entered the picture in the early 1900s, when brothers Luigi and Silvio Barbieri inherited their father's liquor company in 1912, and after seven years of experimentation, debuted the bold, technicolor tipple Aperol, inspired by the French term for apéritif: "Apéro." The original recipe, which is still in use today, remains a secret, but does include both bitter and sweet oranges as well as rhubarb.The brand grew in popularity throughout the beginning of the 20th century, but it wasn't until the '50s that the official recipe for the Aperol spritz was born. The sip was a hit in its native Italy as an aperitivo—a sort of light, low-ABV pre-dinner drink meant to refresh you from the day and get your appetite in gear for the evening.

Let yourself be mesmerized by the feeling of being suspended between sky and sea.Thanks to its unique position dominating the entire bay, GOLD Sky Terrace boasts incredible 360° vistas of the Divine Coast, from the village of Amalfi to the natural marine reserve of Punta Campanella, the mythological islands of Li Galli, and the cobalt blue sea of the gulf of Salerno, from the picturesque pastel-colored houses of Positano at your feet to the Lattari Mountain range at the back. All these incredible landscapes, mere gifts from Mother Nature, creates the perfect micro-climate for a sunny and relaxing lunch or al fresco dining of our Executive Chef Savio Perna, one Michelin Star and his team during the warm and breezy summer afternoons.

You will likely meet at least three generations of the Porpora family during your meal at this warm and inviting restaurant. The food, too, is inviting: Deep-fried zucchini flowers are stuffed with ricotta, anchovy, and lemon zest, and traditional Amalfi Coast pasta dishes (like one with mussels, potatoes, zucchini, and provolone) have a lighter, more modern touch than versions elsewhere. Chef Giosuè Maresca’s wife, Mariella, makes the restaurant’s legendary desserts: In particular, try the tart and creamy delizie al limone. A few doors down, Vincenzo’s sister holds court at a small shop that sells the aprons worn by the servers at Da Vicenzo, as well as ceramics, small-batch olive oil, liqueurs, tablecloths, and glassware.

This is one of the most popular drinks in all of Italy, and you might find it on the shelves of local stores as well. The recipe is remarkably straightforward. ; limoncello is an Italian liqueur. It is made from lemon zest, water, sugar, and alcohol. Even though different alcohols might be used, one of the most popular is vodka. What do you need to know about this drink, and why is it so popular? Where Did Limoncello Come From?So, where did limoncello come from? Even though the exact origins are unknown, the common belief throughout Italy is that the drink originated in a house located in Capri somewhere during the early 20th century. Locals used to grow oranges and lemons to create drinks for their guests. Following the end of World War Two, bars opened in this part of the country with limoncello as an option for guests. Even though Capri is commonly associated with limoncello, the drink is also closely associated with Sorrento, Positano, and the rest of the Amalfi Coast. Even though each town has its own specific recipe for this drink, it is common throughout all of Italy.

Vespa (Italian pronunciation: [ˈvɛspa]) is an Italian luxury brand of scooters and mopeds manufactured by Piaggio. The name means wasp in Italian. The Vespa has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in 1946 by Piaggio & Co. S.p.A. of Pontedera, Italy. After World War II, in light of its agreement to cease war activities with the Allies, Italy had its aircraft industry severely restricted in both capability and capacity.Piaggio emerged from the conflict with its Pontedera bomber plane plant demolished by bombing. Italy's crippled economy, and the disastrous state of its roads, were not immediately conducive to the re-development of the automobile market. Enrico Piaggio, the son of Piaggio's founder Rinaldo Piaggio, decided to leave the aeronautical field in order to address Italy's urgent need for a modern and affordable mode of transportation for the masses.

Pompeii and Herculaneum are among the world’s most important Roman archaeological sites, but the ruins can be hard to interpret to the untrained eye. With this tour, take a deep dive into ancient history by visiting both sites with an archaeologist guide. Learn about the history and architecture of these two cities buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79, taking in the highlights in just a few hours

Mamma mia, Florence is a foodies’ paradise! From tasty bruschettas paired with the best Italian wines, and the most authentic gelato in town. Enjoy one of our hand-picked private food tours with the local food expert of your choice.

Discover the secrets of Tuscan cooking during this full-day experience, including a market visit and cooking class, topped off with a 4-course lunch. Shop for fresh ingredients at a Florentine market before venturing to a Tuscan farmhouse in the countryside. Take your cue from an expert chef as you create Italian dishes from scratch including bruschetta, pasta, roast pork, and tiramisù. Then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor, complemented by Tuscan wine.

Facing the Grand Canal, hosted in an Istrian stone palace, Peggy Guggenheim Collection is the most important museum in Italy for European and American art of the 20th century. The museum was created by the American heiress Peggy Guggenheim (1898-1979), who bought most of the artwork between 1938 and 1947, in Europe and New York, consulting with friends, artists and art critics. The American art collector exhibited her entire gallery for the first time in Europe at the 1948 Venice Biennale. A year later she bought Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, an unfinished 18th century palace where she had lived for 30 years and where her museum is now located. Today the collection is recognized as one of the most important of its kind, remarkable for the quality of its works and for its historical breadth: during this visit you can admire masterpieces of Cubism, Futurism, Metaphysical painting, European abstraction, Surrealism and American Abstract Expressionism by artists such as Mirò, Brancusi, Pollock, Dali, Kandinsky, Picasso, de Chirico, Mondrian, Calder.

The gondola has existed in Venice since the 11th century, being first mentioned by name in 1094. It is estimated that there were eight to ten thousand gondolas during the 17th and 18th century, but there are only around four hundred in active service today.

Wine has been made in Italy for at least 4,000 years, from the time of prehistoric people who worked with wild grapes to the Greeks, who named the country Oenotria, or “the land of wine,” when they arrived in Italy in the 8th century B.C. The Romans established a vibrant wine trade throughout the their empire, influencing wine culture not only in Italy but elsewhere in Europe as well. Even during the Dark and Middle Ages, European monks and the Catholic Church maintained the tradition of winemaking. The first imprint of one of Italy’s most famous regions, Chianti, emerged as early as the 16th century, and the regions Barolo and Marsala were known throughout Europe as early as the 19th century, when advances like bottling and the use of corks allowed Italian wines to be shipped.