Lecce, Italy

The color of Lecce’s limestone buildings change throughout the day reflecting pale yellows to warm golds.

Matera, Italy

Matera, known as “the underground city”, has been continuously inhabited since prehistoric times.

Alberobello’s picturesque white-washed trulli, dating from the 15th century, are a sight to behold.

Italy is the shape of a lovely boot and our next stop was near the heal, just below the spur.

Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE and buried Pompeii beneath 9 feet (3m) of volcanic ash, rock and debris.

How are Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiana Reggiano,
Aceto Balsamico de Moderna and Sangiovese wine related?

Bologna serves up fascinating history, inspiring architecture, an ancient University and amazing food.

Brescia has been called the “City of 1000 Fountains” due to its 75 public and 2000 private water features.

Founded by a Trojan prince in 1183 BCE following the fall of Troy, Padua is one of Italy’s older cities.

A short train ride west of Venice is the medieval city of Padua and former home of Saint Anthony of Padua.