It has been named the best European city break for those looking to save money, thanks to its abundance of free attractions ...

AN unspoiled oasis in the heart of Italy, Umbria offers a serene escape for Scottish travellers into a landscape rich with ...

Visitors can explore non touristy coastal areas or countryside towns, each offering its own unique atmosphere and attractions ... the Umbria region of Italy flock to Assisi which is famous ...

When I first saw Giotto’s fresco cycle “The Legend of St. Francis” in the upper church of the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi—a small Italian town two hours from Rome by train—I ...

Just a boat ride from Sicily, the island of Salina offers an authentic, laid-back Italian getaway with volcanic cliffs, lush ...

Once a year, Bozzelli embarks on a religious pilgrimage, hiking as much as 100 miles through Europe over oft-challenging trails that lead to places like Assisi, Italy, and Santiago, Spain ...

You can’t keep Stanley Tucci from his beloved Italy just like you can’t keep cheese from lasagna. The Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning actor is once again elegantly roaming through the land of ...

ROME, June 6 (Reuters) - Italy's economy will grow by 0.6% this year, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Friday, trimming a previous forecast of 0.8% made in December amid mounting ...

After visiting all 50 states, I've learned that some US tourist attractions live up to the hype. Two of my favorite city destinations are NYC's Central Park and the French Quarter in New Orleans.

But the three-story landmark adjacent to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi has been through multiple uses over its 115 years and has outlasted more than one proposal to demolish it.