Secrets Italy

Did you know the cultural and political center of the Ancient Roman city still stands today ⁉️ Situated between the Palatine and Capitoline hills, the Roman Forum is one of the most visited destinations in Rome, Italy 😃 Although many forums existed throughout the ancient city, the Roman Forum was the most prominent of all. The center was lined with shops, open-air markets, and most distinguishable, the site of political activity. Stroll through the forums remnant buildings and temples guided by our expert tour guides! 🏛

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CITY SPOTLIGHT WEDNESDAY📣📣: For the first installment of this series we will SPOTLIGHT...the beautiful CINQUE TERRE or FIVE TOWNS 🎉🎉 The area is composed of five small fishing villages off the Italian Riviera. Before modernization, Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore were only accessible by boat up until the late 1800s when a railway was built connecting Genoa and La Spezia 🚆 However, despite the pressures of modernization, inhabitants remain loyal to its ancient cultural and environmental heritage. Viticulture, fishing, and farming continue to dominate their social and economic sphere 🐟 In 1997, UNESCO Mankind World heritage recognized the value of the medieval villages, thus, the importance of protecting and preserving this area 🙌

Italy houses some of the largest cathedrals in the world! 😮 The largest include St.Peter's in Rome and the Duomo of Florence and Milan. People travel from all around the world to see the interior of these magnificent cathedrals. For this reason, it is often difficult to enter without waiting in line for hours! Don't waste time standing in line. Choose our SKIP THE LINE TOURS and delve straight into the beauty 😁💙