Escape Rome’s tourist crowds and the noise of the city by visiting a few of these lesser-known places.
Experience the thrill of a medieval joust and historic parade at la Quintana, summer festival held in Ascoli Piceno in le Marche region.
Visit Fabriano, hidden gem in Le Marche known for hand-made paper production, to see the Paper Museum, 13th century fountain, and historic center.
Visit Bari, lively port city on Puglia’s east coast with a fascinating medieval historic center and pretty seaside promenade.
Get off the beaten track at the Borgo Universo festival of street art, music, food, and astronomy in Aielli, Abruzzo mountain village just one hour from Rome.
Visit Mondavio, a hidden gem in central Italy’s le Marche region that makes a great base for visiting the area.
Read an interview with Melissa Muldoon’s about her book based on Artemisia Gentileschi, female Renaissance painter.
Visit the Florence American Cemetery and Memorial or the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and other World War II sites.
Visit the marble city in Tuscany below the famous Carrara marble quarries where Michelangelo sourced his marble and try an unusual snack.
Go inland to explore Sardinia's culture and traditions in Nuoro. Visit Nuoro's museums & Barbagia mountain villages and eat typical food.
