Friuli-Venezia Giulia is located in the northeast corner of Italy. It is an area that is often neglected by tourists and those living in the region. This part of the country, however, has a number of fabulous attractions for tourists who are looking for a quiet place to take the family on vacation.  Travelers who are looking for a place that is off the beaten track will enjoy the wonderful sites and beautiful views in Friuli-Venezia-Giulia.

Four cities are the capitals of the provinces of Friuli-Venezia-Giulia: Pordenone, Gorizia, Trieste and Udine.  Other cities in the area include Lignano and Grado, which are sea towns that are lovely areas for a seaside vacation. San Daniele del Friuli is called the slow city for its relaxed atmosphere. It is also well known for prosciutto.

The wine in the region is of a very high quality even though it is only two percent of the wine production in Italy. The wine is sometimes compared to the high quality wines of Tuscany and Piedmont.

The food of the region has influences of Austria, Hungary, Croatia and Slovenia in the traditional dishes and Viennese sausages and goulash are evidence of this influence on the regions food. The seafood of the area is prepared in a traditional Italian way and the ham and prosciutto are some of the best in the world.

Castello di Miramare is a lovely attraction to visit when you are in Friuli-Venezia-Giulia. The grounds are stunning and very spacious and while you are visiting the castle, take the audio tour, which can be translated, and discover the history of the castle and why it was built.

Grotta Gigante are stunning caves that can be explored outside of Trieste. Prepare for the five hundred steps down into the caverns and then the five hundred steps back up and out of the cavern. The caves are full of information on the formation of the caves and how they were found.

Friuli-Venezia-Giulia is also home to wineries and historic villages that offer fun for tourists of every taste. Whether you are looking for a low key vacation in this out of the way part of Italy, or you are looking for historic sites, it is available in Friuli-Venezia-Giulia.  A traveler who is looking for a place to take the family that is not overrun with tourists and tourist attractions, will find what they are looking for in this often forgotten part of Italy.

The mountain hamlets of the area have many winter festivals during the colder months. It is a picturesque snowy place to visit during the holiday season and an ideal place to spend an old fashioned Christmas with the family.

Enjoy a part of Italy that retains an old world charm. Check the time of year that you will be traveling for more information on the weather and the festivals that will be taking place. Whether you want a snowy holiday or fun in the sun, it is all there for you in this diverse part of Italy.

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Compania, Italy resides on the west coast of the country from the north of Naples. The region is well known for its wonderful climate and gorgeous views.  Stretching along the Amalfi coast, the area provides travelers with islands, stunning cliffs, and bays where you can enjoy the picture perfect weather and beauty of the region.

The Province of Avellino

In the province of Avellino attracts tourists from all over the world to the Sanctuaries of Montevergine and San Gerardo a Maiella. The Lancellotti castle and the archeological sites in Avella and Eclano also attract a large number of visitors every year.

Lodging in the province of Avellino is a bit off the beaten track, but you are still close enough to the popular areas of Capri, Pompeii, the Sorrento Coast and Ischia. There are hotels that range from four star accommodations to camping areas for those who want to get back to nature. A charming bed and breakfast in the province of Avellino in Campania, Italy gives an authentic flavour to your Italian vacation.

The Province of Benevento

This area of Campania, Italy is mountainous and very rugged. Once one of the main cultural, political and religious centers of the region, the province of Benevento has a great deal to offer that is outside of the usual tourist areas.

The Province of Caserta

This region of Campania is located right in a fertile area between Rome and Naples. It is bordered by the Tyrrhenian Sea on the west side and on the northern side of the province lays the Garigliano River. This area of Italy is rich in ancient history with the prehistoric remains in Prata Sannita. There is a Roman amphitheater located in Santa Maria Capua Vetere and some stunning examples of architecture from the medieval era.

The province of Caserta is also a great place to stay while visiting Naples and Pompeii. Each is only a thirty minute drive from the province of Caserta and the area has many of its own features to recommend it to travelers.

Province of Napoli

Napoli is one of the top destinations in all of Italy and is home to a huge list of art, archeological, cultural and religious sites to visit while you are in the area. The ruins of Pompeii, the Capri Islands, the coast and the amazing cliffs are just a few of the reasons that tourists flock to this area from all over the world.

There is lodging for every budget in the region from five star hotels to hostels for those who are traveling through the region on a shoe string. Renting a holiday home is a wonderful way to enjoy the province of Napoli as a resident in a home designed for families in the region.

The Province of Salerno

The province of Salerno is the largest in the region. This area has a stunning view of the Amalfi coast in the north and the Cilento coast in the southern region.  There are fabulous lodgings for everyone in the region and it is an ideal location to use as a base while visiting other areas of Campania, Italy

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Liguria, in Italy, is a sandy strip of land that borders the Tyrrhenian Sea.  The beautiful beaches and stunning cliffs have earned this lovely seaside resort town the title of the Italian Riviera.  With some of the most charming beaches and resorts in the world, there is much more to see and do than just the usual seaside adventures.

Liguria is home to some quaint medieval towns and historical cities for those who are interested in learning more about the culture and history of the area.  Genoa is a port city which is also a world famous historical city as well. It is the birthplace of Christopher Columbus and offers the traveler beauty and charm all in one location.  You can visit the home of Christopher Columbus while you visit Liguria as well as three historic monasteries - you can even stay overnight in these monasteries.

The temperature in Liguria makes it a wonderful place to visit at any time of the year.  Enjoying a mild climate that reaches averages of 10C in the winter and 24C in the summer, Liguria is a wonderful place to enjoy water sports all year long, with water skiing, scuba diving, kayaking and sailing amongst the favorites.

Those who enjoy a more land based activity will enjoy the mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking that is offered in the inland areas.  Nature lovers will love the beautiful scenery which is all around Liguria.

Mediterranean cuisine is what the food and wine lover will find in Liguria. The herbs that are native to the area are used to a great degree in the foods, but these simple dishes are prepared in the Italian style while pesto sauce is one of the most famous foods to come out of this region of Italy. Wine that is native to the vineyards in Liguria is served throughout the cities.

Liguria is the spot that Italian tourists choose to visit during their holidays and has been for hundreds of years.  It is primarily the resort areas and beaches that attract people to this part of Italy.  There are many locations that will take you off the tourist track and show you the lovely lushness of the area.  The temperature and rain make Liguria a tropical paradise for plant life. Towns such as Albenga and Noli are not overrun with tourism and each has a medieval charm that must be seen.

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When you are traveling to Italy for the wonderful food and wine on offer, a trip to Piedmont should be on your itinerary. Piedmont is in the northwest area of Italy, on the border of France and Switzerland and is well known for its wine tourism and superior food.

The region is a rich agricultural area that has everything required to make some of the fabulous foods that it is famous for all over the world. The capital city of Piedmont is Turin which is also the location of the Italian automobile industry. In fact, the area contains some of the most industrialized regions in Italy. Turin has become an elegant place to visit over the years and it is as cosmopolitan as any major city in the world. The world famous Shroud is also housed in this city and it is occasionally put on display for visitors.

Wine production is one of the major industries in the area. Having more than one hundred and forty thousand acres of vineyards, it is sixth largest among the twenty wine regions in Italy. Food and wine lovers flock to this region just to explore the delicacies that make up the cuisine of the area. There are a stunning number of restaurants catering to the foodies who visit and these are too numerous to visit in ten trips, let alone one.

Winter sports are another attraction in Piedmont, Italy. There are a large number of ski resorts in the region that cater to skiers from all over the world. The mountains in the area, Monte Rosa and Gran Paradiso make it a beautiful place to visit for the scenery alone. Mont Blanc is a must see spot for many tourists as well. It offers some amazing views and you can take a cable car from this area over the border into France.

The first national park in Italy is located in Piedmont. The Parco Nazionale del Gran Paradiso is a beautiful part of the region which nature lovers are sure to enjoy. Here you will find some of the species of flowers that are natural to the area including the Alpine flower.

The region is also home to world famous truffles that attract the attention of food lovers from all over the globe. The fall is a wonderful time to travel to Piedmont to take in the wine and mushroom festivals that occur in all the towns of the region.

All the same, Piedmont is a great place to check out if you travel to Italy.

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Calabria is in the southern region of Italy and is a wonderful blend of coastline and mountains.  Many people think that the southern part of Italy is full of rocky land, but if you are looking for a stunning beach vacation, Calabria has a beautiful coastline to offer.  It is becoming more popular to tourists as more and more people discover its beauty and charm.

The history of the region goes back to its time as a part of Greece.  Visiting the hamlets and villages of this region are like taking a step back in time.  To get a sense of the culture of the area, a traveler should explore some of the areas outside of the traditional tourist spots.  Here you will see the region as it really exists without the luxury of the resorts and beaches.

The food in Calabria is an extraordinary mix of Greek and Italian. Ingredients that have a decidedly Greek influence include honey, figs and almonds.  Pasta is a traditional dish in the area and Italian cheeses such as ricotta, pecorino and provolone are used in a number of the traditional dishes in Calabria.

In the 1950’s the government forced more than fifteen thousand inhabitants of Matera, cave dwellings, into modern housing.  Today, you can visit the area to view what is now a World Heritage location and it is a very beautiful as well as modern location now.

The economy of Calabria has benefited from the tourist trade in recent years as more people discover the beaches and mountains of the area.  As it is a largely mountainous region people who enjoy natural views and hiking are in for a treat. But it is the resort towns along the beaches that are largely responsible for the increase in tourism.

The language that is spoken in the area is mostly Italian but there are various dialects spoken in the region as well.  Albanian is spoken in some of the smaller villages and there is even a hybrid of Italian and Greek spoken in small areas.

The wine that is produced in the region does not have the same kind of attention that other Italian wine regions have garnered around the world.  There are vineyards in Calabria that go back as far as the time when Greece occupied the area.  Wine lovers will be happy to learn that there are grape varieties currently being cultivated in the region today that have been around for thousands of years.

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Thanks to its famous and medieval structures and also largely due to its rich history and culture, Italy has always been in the sight of tourists. Just visiting a country without having a detailed knowledge about its culture, language, tourist spots and many other aspects might as well spoil your trip. It is recommended to have a decent knowledge about the language primarily, because few Italians know English properly.

A decent knowledge about the hotels is essential and that includes their tariffs. Knowledge about the weather is extremely vital and you can visit the tourism department of Italy in your city to find out which is the best time to visit Italy. There are many famous landmarks and historical places in Italy which you need to be aware of in order to derive the maximum pleasure from your trip. Imagine visiting Italy and not viewing the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

While Italian cuisine is famous all over the world and is available in every city, relishing these delights, lovingly prepared by Italian chefs makes all the difference between the good and the best. If you thought that you have to pay from your pockets for these delicacies, you are way off mark. There are many small eateries where you can relish these delights without burning a hole in your pocket. Traveling by public transport also saves lots of money and you should be prepared with knowledge about the bus and train routes to various and famous tourist spots. Keeping a map along with some informative guides handy is an important point.

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