Information and Inspiration for
your travels in italy
“You may have the universe if I may have Italy” – Giuseppe Verdi
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Bewitched By Italy
Bewitched By Italy is owned and managed by Karen Warren.
This is the go-to site for everything to do with Italian travel… especially if your taste is for lesser known places and sights.
Recent posts
How To Spend A Perfect Day In Bologna
This is a guest post from Eva Milano. Bologna had a turbulent and eventful past, which has shaped it into
Enjoying Virtual Travel With LivItaly
I’ve written before about LivItaly’s fabulous range of tours led by expert guides. But now that travel is restricted they’ve
How To Use The Trains In Italy: A Complete Guide
Trains have always been my preferred method of travelling around Italy. I’ve even had a few trips where I travelled
The Cinque Terre, A Paradise For Train Lovers
Anyone who has visited the Cinque Terre will know why it is so popular with tourists. For those who stay
Discounts For Readers With LivItaly Tours
popular posts
Italian Presepi: Traditional Christmas Cribs
If you are in Italy in December you will find presepi (nativity scenes) everywhere. Every church or public space will have
Walking Around The Walls Of The Vatican City
It’s a familiar dilemma: you want to see some of the world’s most famous artworks but so do hundreds of
The Historic Villas of Tivoli
Since classical times Tivoli has been a favoured summer retreat for people wishing to escape the heat of the city. Nestling
Byzantine Mosaics Of Ravenna
The Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna, in northern Italy, are a major tourist attraction. Spread across eight buildings from the early
focus on... Books About Italy
Some books to see you through the holidays… and to inspire your future travels
Book Review: Experience Italy From Lonely Planet
Experience Italy from Lonely Planet is a feast of all things Italian. A book for anyone who loves Italy… Experience
Books To Read Before You Visit Italy
There is no shortage of books about Italy for the curious traveller. So my problem in compiling this post was
Book Review: Secret Venice (Jonglez Publishing)
Venice is unique. It is also one of the most visited places on the planet. But, if you look hard
Soul Of Venice By Servane Giol: Book Review And Interview
I recently reviewed Secret Venice, a guide to some of the hidden spots in one of the world’s most visited