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Tuscany is a legendary region in central Italy that stretches from the Apennine Mountains to the west coast, meandering through endless vineyards, medieval towns and the impossibly beautiful cities of Florence, Siena and Pisa.
In today’s modern world, defined by alarm clocks, deadlines and traffic jams, Tuscany lures travelers with the promise of a warmer, gentler way of living.
Here, high art mingles deliciously with warm sunshine and fragrant wine. History seeps through the cobblestones and small occasions are transformed into the greatest of pleasures.
Around six hundred years ago, Tuscany changed the world forever when economic, cultural and political forces collided, sparking the Renaissance. It was a new way of thought in which art and education were highly prized and the search for happiness, a noble goal.
Although the world has changed much since then, Tuscany’s values hold firm and visitors to this region can happily spend days and weeks slowly rediscovering them.
10 Things to do in Matera, Italy Travel Guide
Join us as we visit Matera, Italy in this travel guide covering top attractions, things to do and food worth eating in la Città Sotterranea (the Subterranean City). As one of our favorite cities we visited from our trip to Europe and around Italy Matera is somewhere you go to get lost around every corner. As one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, you'll find yourself exploring caves, the historical center 'sassi' and UNESCO heritage churches along with eating delicious Italian food. An exciting announcement is that Matera was declared Italian host of European Capital of Culture for 2019.
1) Chiesa rupestre di San Pietro Barisano
2) Convent of Saint Agostino
3) Cathedral of Matera
4) Chiesa di Santa Maria di Idris
5) Murgia National Park
6) La Grotta nei Sassi Restaurant
7) Storica Casa Grotta di vico Solitario
8) Palombaro Lungo - Underground Matera Tour
9) Ristorante Nadi
10) Matera at Night
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Our visit Matera travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to Italian cuisine, top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day and night including visiting churches, parks, the old town 'sassi', quirky neighborhoods, museums and caves. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Matera tourism brochure, Matera itinerary or Matera city tour also known as Matera, Italia.
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One destination that’s been at the very top of our travel bucket list for a while now is Matera, and on this trip to Italy, we were determined to make it happen!
Nicknamed “the stone city”, Matera has been quite literally dug out of the rock, and it’s a sight you won’t soon forget. Set on the slope of a rocky ravine, the landscape is dominated by cave dwellings, zigzagging staircases, and early churches that hold some incredible frescoes once you set foot inside.
During our visit, we stayed in the “sassi”, which is the ancient town, and in our opinion, the best way to soak in the vibe of this place.
Now in this video, we’re going to take you on a tour of the city and show you some of the things you can see, do and eat when you visit Matera.
Matera is well-known for its rupestrian churches, carved into the rock and covered in frescoes.
We first stopped by Chiesa Rupestre di San Pietro Barisano, which is the largest rock church in the city of Matera.
We wanted to show you the frescoes, so we continued to Convento di Sant’Agostino, a church and convent dating back to the late 16th Century. We started walking uphill via a series of staircases and winding streets, until we found ourselves in front of Matera Cathedral.
The rocky landscape we noticed is called Murgia (MoorJa) National Park and it’s an archaeological site with cliffs, gorges & caves.
Let’s take a quick break to introduce you to Materan cuisine. Like most of the establishments in Matera, this restaurant was set in a cave and we ate pasta, wine & dessert?
We spent a lot of time visiting cave churches, but for a look at how locals lived in these troglodyte dwellings, we visited Casa Grotta.
The Sassi District is a made up of a network of dwellings carved into the steep slopes of the valley walking into the Casa Grotta.
We visited Palombaro Lungo, a massive water cistern that sits directly under Matera’s main square.
After visiting Palombaro Lungo, we also found ourselves in front of the ruins of Chiesa del Santo Spirito. The church sits beneath Piazza Vittorio Veneto where you can make out frescoes on the walls.
Continuing our quest for Materan cuisine, we ended up at Ristorante Nadi - another cave restaurant that we stumbled upon by chance to see if we could get through a 4 course meal.
Our final recommendation for Matera would be to explore the city at night. Matera looks magical between sunset and blue hour and it was a pleasure to wander around with camera in hand.
And that’s a wrap for Matera! We hope you guys enjoyed discovering Italy’s famed Stone City, and we’ll see you soon with more videos from Italy.
This is part of our Travel in Italy video series showcasing Italian food, Italian culture and Italian cuisine.
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Places to see in ( Bellaria Igea Marina - Italy )
Places to see in ( Bellaria Igea Marina - Italy )
Bellaria-Igea Marina ( Belària and Igea Maròina in Romagna ) is an Italian municipality of 19 501 inhabitants of the province of Rimini in Emilia-Romagna. Bellaria-Igea Marina is located at the southern end of the Po Valley and is affected, albeit marginally, The toponym of Bellaria appears for the first time in a document of 1359 , as the name of a fortified farm that was located near the church of Santa Margherita, near the mouth of the Uso river . In 1382, owned by the Malatesta family, Luigi I of Anjou stayed there.
Casa Rossa summer residence of the writer Alfredo Panzini open to the public and home of the Panziniana Academy. Saracen Tower, built in the seventeenth century by fishermen; inside it houses a malacological collection and paper money. The urban center includes an exclusively pedestrian area (Isola dei Platani), enriched with flower beds with fine vegetation, in the commercial center of Bellaria.
Parco del Gelso, a vast green area around the homonymous lake, reaches the center of Igea Marina to the south. Parco Pavese, located further south, in an area adjacent to the public beach, home to parties and events. Along the river Uso, a cycle-pedestrian track, about 6 km long, has been built for the river banks, which goes inland to San Mauro Pascoli . Along the way there are areas equipped for parking, arranged and redeveloped in an environmental and landscape. Along the course of the Us, near Bellaria, there are some specimens of oaks and small woods with a prevalence of white and black poplars , willows and Mediterranean pines , but also fruit trees and exotic plants. Towards Igea Marina, the paths initially cross dense reedsand then continue in a landscape crossed by canals.
The fauna is present with different species of common birds, but it is not rare to also meet the heron or the kingfisher , which nests in the area. There is also the emerald toad. Among the places of interest along the route are the villa Torlonia and the church of Santa Margherita, from the 18th century , the former Donegallia abbey and the Benelli castle both dating back to the XIII century , and finally the recent Fornace di Bellaria .
The Bellaria Film Festival has been held for over 25 years , an event dedicated to Italian independent cinema . Every year, in the second half of May, the European Congress Center, located in Bellaria, houses the StarCon (formerly STICCON), a science fiction conference dedicated to the TV series Star Trek , organized by Star Trek Italian Club who over the years other fan clubs are joined. During the four days of the conference, the fans are able to meet actors and screenwriters, games, competitions and debates are organized, but next to the entertainment are included scientific and literary conferences, with the central theme of astronomy
( Bellaria Igea Marina - Italy ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Bellaria Igea Marina . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Bellaria Igea Marina - Italy
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15 Things to do in Split, Croatia Travel Guide
Join us in this travel guide to Split, Croatia as we cover food, attractions and some of the best things to do in Split. Having traveled extensively in Croatia in 2017 we were thrilled to return again to properly visit Split. After enduring brutally cold weather in Venice, Italy enjoying the warmth of Split and chilled pace of Split was a welcome relief.
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Intro - 00:01
1) Diocletian’s Palace (Dioklecijanova palača) - 00:45
2) Bell Tower Cathedral of Saint Domnius (Katedrala Svetog Duje) - 01:43
3) Mausoleum of Diocletian - 02:47
4) Temple of Jupiter (Jupiterov hram) - 03:28
5) Crypt - 04:50
6) Basements of Diocletian’s Palace - 05:37
7) Underground Market - 06:30
8) Konoba Fetivi for Seafood - 06:42
9) Marjan Hill - 09:17
10) Varoš Neighbourhood - 10:05
11) Grgur Ninski Statue - 11:11
12) Riva Promenade - 12:05
13) Harbour - 13:17
14) Green Market - 13:43
15) Bokeria Kitchen & Wine Bar for truffle mayo burgers - 14:25
Outro - 15:43
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Our visit Split travel guide covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to local Croatian food, top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day and by night including visiting palace, mausoleums, cathedrals, ruins and more. We cover activities you won't find in a typical Split tourism brochure, Split itinerary or Split, Croatia city tour also known as Grad Split Hrvatska.
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It is no secret that Croatia is one of our favourite countries to travel in Europe, and Split is a destination that can’t be missed.
Set in and around the walls of an ancient Roman palace looking out to the Adriatic Sea, Split is what travel dreams are made of: sunny, scenic, and filled with historic sights and culinary delights.
The streets are marble maze where pieces of history lay hidden around every corner, the harbour is lined with cafes and palm trees drawing out locals and visitors to promenade in the sunshine, and let’s not forget about the abundance of restaurants serving up fresh seafood and Croatian dishes with a contemporary twist!
Join us in this travel guide as we take you on a tour of the city and show you 15 things to do in Split, Croatia!
Diocletian was a Roman Emperor who ruled from the years 284 to 305. He was born in Dalmatia, and when it came time to build his retirement residence, he chose this very spot which today forms the Old Town of Split.
It made sense to start our tour of Split here. First, the bell tower for a quick look at the city from above. Next to the bell tower, you have the Mausoleum of Diocletian. Emperor Diocletian was a persecutor of Christians, and ironically, his mausoleum is now a cathedral named after Saint Domnius, who was martyred by Diocletian.
We walked over to the Temple of Jupiter. Interesting fact: the sphinx you see at the entrance was one of the twelve sphinxes brought from Egypt by Emperor Diocletian.
The crypt sits directly underneath the cathedral and it’s dedicated to Saint Lucy, another victim of the religious persecutions under the rule of Diocletian.
We walked through the underground market which is open to the public free of charge. This market is also located at basement level and it is filled with vendors selling all types of artwork and souvenirs. We also walked up the Marjan Steps for scenic views of Split.
Marjan Hill is 178 meters high and it takes 314 steps to reach the highest point. It’s a very pleasant walk with lots of greenery, and along the way we even came across an old stone church.
Then on the way back down the hill, we went for a walk through Varoš.
And while we were in Split, we also made time to visit a statue with a rather famous toe. This is Grgur Ninski. He was a medieval Croatian bishop who introduced the national language in the religious services.
Now a travel tip: while you’re out strolling down the Rive Promenade, you can also access Matejuška Port, which is a small harbour for small boats used mainly by the local fishermen. This particular spot offers some really nice views looking back on Split.
That’s a wrap for our travel guide to Split! If you have ideas of things to do in Split please share those in the comments below.
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Procida, Italy Walking Tour
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Walk around the small island of Procida. Unlike Ischia and Capri, Procida has maintained its Italian authenticity and does not have that much of a tourist feel. You will experience how the locals actually live on the island. Take a quiet walk through the incredibly beautiful and picturesque Village of Marina Corricella, Procida's oldest marina. The name Corricella comes from the Greek kora Cale which means nice neighborhood. If you enjoyed this video and would like to support my channel, please consider making a financial donation using the given link. Thank you!
PART 1: 3.35 Miles
05:55 - Natural sound begins
07:40 - Port of Procida
11:20 - Via Vittorio Emanuele
12:48 - Via Principe Umberto
16:20 - Piazza Dei Martiri
17:45 - Via S. Rocco
21:00 - VIEW Looking over the fisherman village of Corricella
22:54 - WALK THROUGH CORRICELLA
32:45 - Salita Castello
35:25 - SCENIC VIEWPOINT
38:40 - Walk through TERRA MURATA
50:36 - Former Procida Prison
52:13 - Salita Castello
53:13 - Walk through residential housing
58:00 - Steps down to Lingua Beach
1:00:00 - Port of Procida (Via Roma)
1:06:31 - Part Two: 3.25 Miles
1:06:43 - Chiaiolella Beach
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Sirolo one of the best beaches of Adriatic Riviera del Conero in le Marche Italy Italia Italien
Sirolo is one of the most charming sea resorts of the Region le Marche, in central Italy, on the Adriatic coast, south of Ancona. Its most famous beach le due sorelle (two sister beach) is the symbol of the Conero natural park. But Sirolo has an old historical origin which dates back to the Piceni People and the Romans and hosts a perfectly conserved medieval town centre.
Wild pebbly and sandy beaches, steep cliffs, caves, white rocks covered by mediterranean vegetation overlooking crystal clear water, make of Sirolo the ideal place to discover a still uncontaminated nature. At the same time tourists can enjoy the welcoming and pictursque atmosphere of the lively historical centre with its bars, cafes, typical small shops and ice cream parlours.
Sirolo ist eine der zauberhaftesten Ortschaften der Region Marken in Mittelitalien, an der Adria, südlich von Ancona. Der berühmteste Strand von Sirolo heißt Le Due Sorelle (die zwei Schwestern), er ist das Wahrzeichen des Naturparks Conero. Sirolo hat antike Ursprünge, die bis zu den Picenen und den Römern reichen, während im Dorfzentrum noch viele mittelalterliche Gebäude erhalten sind. Wilde Kies- und Sandstrände, Steilküste, Höhlen und weiße von mediterraner Vegetation bewachsene Klippen über kristallklarem Wasser machen Sirolo zu einem idealen Ort, an dem man noch unberührter Natur begegnet.
Gleichzeitig kann der Tourist während seines Aufenthaltes die gastfreundliche und malerische Atmosphäre des lebendigen mittelalterlichen Städtchens mit seinen Bars, Cafés, typischen kleinen Läden und den Eisdielen erleben.
Sirolo è una delle località balneari più caratteristiche della Riviera del Conero nelle Marche, Italia. Situato ai piedi del promontorio del Conero, ospita magnifiche spiagge raggiungibili tramite panoramici sentieri che scendono dal centro abitato. La spiaggia più caratteristica, le due sorelle è diventata il simbolo del parco del Conero e d è accessibile nel periodo estivo via mare con dei battelli che partono dal porticciolo turistico di Numana. Sirolo ha origini molto antiche (piceni, greci, romani) e il centro storico conserva perfettamente i tratti caratteristici del borgo medievale.