by Arietta | Dec 29, 2021 | Art & Culture, Corfu
All visitors of Corfu know that a large part of its unique character as an amalgam of different cultures, is attributed to the succeeded occupation of different nations, starting with the Venetian domination that lasted for 4 centuries. Then, Corfu passed into French...
by Arietta | May 18, 2021 | Art & Culture, Corfu
For an island as gorgeous and large as Corfu, with so many attractions and places of interest, natural beauties and rich cultural legacy, it’s often difficult to choose how to share your holiday time in order to make the most of your visit and see as many sights...
by Arietta | Apr 17, 2021 | Art & Culture, Naples
The area around Spaccanapoli, one of the three ancient Greek-Roman streets of the old Neapolis that still remain today, is a beautiful frame of narrow streets, cobble stoned alleys, tiny squares, many churches and old palaces. It is in fact one of the most picturesque...
by Arietta | Mar 21, 2021 | Aegina, Art & Culture
An island –ancient city state at the time- during its political and cultural peak. A masterpiece of ancient Doric architecture. Set on a marvelous, pine plant hill, site of a smaller predecessor. Dedicated to a nymph, daughter of Zeus, who was only worshiped on this...
by Arietta | Feb 26, 2021 | Art & Culture, Naples
The area around Naples’ Duomo is the heart of the most original and old part of Naples. Three ancient roads remain from the Greek-Roman period, with countless, cobblestone, narrow alleys crossing them and forming a shady labyrinth, that invites you to get lost in it,...
by Arietta | Jan 17, 2021 | Art & Culture, Rome
Everyone who visits the Eternal City soon becomes well aware of the fact that every step and every walk is a path that travels you back in history, a history evident and alive everywhere you turn your sight at. And what’s even more fascinating is that almost every...