Italy, Sardinia
Porto Rotondo, along with Porto Cervo, is a small town that encapsulates the very essence of the “Costa Smeralda” (Emerald Coast) and the incredible architectural and urban movement of the 1960s. Porto Rotondo’s Piazza San Marco, directly opposite the tourist port, is characterized by a series of small, pastel-colored stores, sometimes completely covered by a […]
Italy, Sardinia
Pittulongu beach is a beautiful stretch of fine sand dotted with small shells. Just a few minutes’ drive from Olbia, it’s a must for visitors arriving in the region. Popular with Sardinians and tourists alike, this popular main beach is an ideal destination for an afternoon in the sun. Pittulongu beach comprises four beaches, spread […]
Italy, Sardinia
Olbia, situated on the shores of a crystal-clear sea on the north-eastern coast of Sardinia, is a small, smiling town immersed in a landscape of tradition and culture. In this region, popular customs are still intact because they are far removed from the Italian peninsula. Olbia’s beaches and cliffs alternate over several hundred kilometers, giving […]
Italy, Rome
The Trastevere is really a district apart in which you must absolutely beat the pavement to soak up its special atmosphere, its alleys so colorful, its merchants so friendly. Here and there, you will discover houses that are sometimes high, sometimes low, laundry in the windows, inhabitants who speak their own language and breathe the […]
Italy, Rome
The Castel Sant’Angelo (Castle of the Holy Angel), located not far from the Vatican, takes its name from a miraculous apparition during the plague of 590 when, according to tradition, Pope Gregorio Magno praying in the procession, had a vision of an angel lowering his sword. He interpreted this gesture as the announcement of the […]
Italy, Rome
Photos of the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument and Piazza Venezia
The Vittorio Emanuele II Monument, or Vittoriano, imposes its distinction in the heart of the Italian capital. All in pristine white marble, it was built between 1885 and 1911. It is dedicated to the first king of Italy, Victor Emmanuel II and through him, to the unity of Italy. With many nicknames such as “the […]
Italy, Rome
Discover our photos of the Roman Forum, the public square where Roman citizens gathered to deal with commercial, political, economic, judicial or religious matters. The Forum was continually crowded with lawyers, litigators, priests and merchants. From the stone tribune of the Rosters, politicians could address the people. Located between the Capitol and the Colosseum, the […]
Italy, Rome
Browse our photos of the Colosseum in Rome, called the Flavian Amphitheater in ancient times. Inside, many shows were held that could last up to 4 months. The arena of the Colosseum is covered with a wooden floor, itself covered with sand that absorbed the blood of the defeated gladiators and animals. The basement housed […]
Italy, Rome
Located at the foot of the Aventine hill, in the South of Rome, close to the Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla were among the largest and richest thermal establishments of the Roman Empire: they could accommodate up to 1600 people. Inaugurated by Caracalla in 217, this complex was not limited to a simple bathing […]
Italy, Rome, Vatican
The Vatican Museums are considered among the most important museums in the world, and they hold masterpieces from the Egyptian era to the Renaissance. This exceptional collection was in fact built up over the centuries by the Popes, often patrons and collectors of art and antiquities. The different museums of the Vatican present an immense […]