Florence has an extreme climate. The best time to visit is from March to May and from September to mid November. June to August is quite hot and humid to have a pleasant stay there. If you want to visit the city during one of the festivals then the festival of St. John during June 24 is the best time. There are other festivals to watch out for like the Paper Lantern festival, which starts from the first week of September. If in case, you opt for a route from New York to Florence, you will be... [...]
Milan is situated in the beautiful Lombardy plains and is the second largest city of the Italy. Apart from being the regional capital of Lombardy it is also the capital of the Province of Milan. The population of this city is approximately 1 million and the area of the urban part is most probably more than 4 million. The metropolitan area of Milan holds the population of approximately 7 million and is the largest in Italy. Milan is all about the fashion and design where one can shop, and... [...]
Naples is a 2800 year old city. It has an interesting history and is famous for its art, culture and gastronomy. This city has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It has approximately 1 million people and is the second most populated city of Italy. Pizza originated here. The city has a diverse culture. Music is the most integral part of this. It is here that instruments like the romantic guitar and mandolin were invented. Folk music and opera are also popular here. Many characters... [...]
Rome is the seat of the Italian government and is the national capital of Italy. It was the capital of the great Roman Empire, and also home to the Vatican City, a place of high religious importance in the books of Christianity. Rome’s popularity can be easily understood by the fact that it is the third most visited city in Europe. It is the blend of the old Roman Empire, Christianity, Baroque, the Middle Ages, fascist era of Mussolini and the contemporary Rome, which we know today.Rome... [...]
Most of the nightlife in Venice starts in the evening. There are some great bars like Harry's Bar, Hotel Monaco and Margaret Duchamp which are distinctly decorated and have a lively atmosphere. There are very few clubs in Venice. Most the people go to Mestre to enjoy themselves, but if you would rather stay in Venice then you can check out Disco Club Piccolo Mondo or Casanova Disco Club. If you are in the mood for some good music, then you are likely to be a little disappointed. There are... [...]