Getting to the archaeological site of Pompeii by public transportation (very cheap trains) or car is easy while many guided day-trip tour buses arrive from Naples, Sorrento and Rome. Getting to the excavations of Pompeii (Scavi di Pompei) by public transportation is easy, fast, and cheap from Naples or Sorrento. The archaeological site with the excavations of Pompeii is … [Read more...]
It is best to arrive early at the Herculaneum excavations to buy the cheapest tickets onsite and to enjoy a pleasant quiet visit of the archaeological site near Pompeii and Naples before tour groups and crowds arrive.
The excavations of Herculaneum are usually less crowded than Pompeii but it is still sensible to arrive early in the morning, or late afternoon, when … [Read more...] Getting to the archaeological site of Herculaneum using public transportation (train) or car is easy while many guided day-trip tour buses arrive from Naples, Sorrento and Rome.
Getting to the excavations of Herculaneum (Scavi di Ercolano) by public transportation is easy, fast, and cheap on trains from Naples or Sorrento. The archaeological site of Herculaneum, like the … [Read more...] Visit the bell tower of San Giorgio Maggiore for some of the finest panoramic views of Venice in Italy including San Marco, the Doge’s Palace, and the Grand Canal.
Some of the best views of Venice can be enjoyed from the campanile of the San Giorgio Maggiore church. From the square in front of the church, visitors can enjoy marvelous views for free of the … [Read more...] The Mille Miglia Museum is a treasure trove of documentation, period pieces and cars on one of the most famous historic car races in Italy.
The Mille Miglia Museum in Brescia celebrates the historic road races held from Brescia in Lombardy to Rome and back between 1927 and 1957. These road races were literally a thousand miles (1,600 km) long and count amongst the most … [Read more...] The large Basilica San Zeno Maggiore is the finest church in Verona and one of the most important Romanesque churches in Northern Italy.
San Zeno Maggiore is architecturally the most important church in Verona. This large Romanesque basilica, with cloisters and a separate bell tower, was part of a Benedictine monastery that often housed the German Roman emperors. The … [Read more...] Savings on designer brand fashion are possible at the Castel Guelfo Styles factory outlet mall near Bologna on the highway towards Rimini.
Castel Guelfo The Styles Outlets is a factory stores outlet mall near Bologna in Italy. Savings on various top designer brands are available here including Adidas, Baldinini, Calvin Klein, Gap, Levi’s, Lindt, Nike, and Timberland. The … [Read more...] The Mall factory outlet stores near Florence in Italy have bargains by top designer brands including Armani, Fendi, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Tod’s and Versace. Prada is nearby.
The Mall outlet stores near Firenze in Tuscany feature factory outlet prices on designer clothes by some of the most exclusive labels in Europe. The Mall has only around 20 shops but labels include … [Read more...] The fast IC Bus of German Railways travels from Munich (München) to Milan (Milano / Mailand) via Como and Memmingen twice daily in seven hours. The direct bus – sometimes referred to as the Espresso Bus – is faster and cheaper than trains for travel between Bavaria and Lombardy. Tickets can be as cheap as €19.
Travel by IC Bus of German Railways
The IC Bus is an inter-city … [Read more...] The Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana is a modern midscale hotel with swimming pool and family rooms sleeping four a short bus ride from Venice.
The Novotel Venice Mestre Castellana is a great hotel choice for families and drivers when visiting Venice in Italy. The hotel is thoroughly modern but comfortable with bedrooms that can sleep up to four. During quiet periods, … [Read more...] The Novotel Bologna Feria is a comfortable, modern hotel with swimming pool at the fairgrounds in the outskirts of town. Family rooms can sleep up to four.
The Novotel Bologna Feria is a modern midscale hotel next to the highway and fairgrounds towards the north of Bologna. The hotel clearly aims at business travelers and show visitors, which results in super bargain … [Read more...] The Museo della Citta in Brescia is an interesting local history museum inside an historic monastery complex. It is one of the best museums in Northern Italy.
The City Museum (Museo della Citta) is a wonderful local history museum in Brescia in Lombardy. The museum covers all periods from pre-history to the nineteenth century. In addition to the art and historical … [Read more...]Tips on Buying Tickets and Visiting Herculaneum near Pompeii and Naples
Transportation to the Herculaneum Excavations near Naples
Enjoy Best Views of Venice from San Giorgio Maggiore
Visit the Museo Mille Miglia Museum in Brescia, Italy
View the San Zeno Maggiore Church in Verona, Italy
Save at Castel Guelfo Factory Outlet Stores near Bologna
Save at the Designer Outlet The Mall near Florence in Tuscany
By Cheap IC Bus from Munich (München) to Milan (Milano / Mailand)
Review Novotel Venice Mestre Castellana Hotel in Italy
Review of the Novotel Bologna Feria, Italy
Visit the Brescia City Museum Santa Giulia
