Below, I have put together links to other websites that deal with Rome.  Just click on the picture icon.  If the name appearing after the picture button is underlined, you have to click on that instead, but most will be linked to the button icon.  There are a lot of websites here that may be of interest so I encourage you to go through the entire list.  To get back to my website, simply hit your "back" key.  If any of these links do not work properly, please go to my homepage and email me immediately.  Though my special interest lies with Rome (and, to a lesser extent, Florence), as a courtesy, I have included some links to sites dealing with other Italian cities for those of you who might be planning a multi-city trip.  You will find the links to these other cities after the Rome links.  As you scroll down the page, your cursor may get hung up on the headings that are centered.  In that case, click on the down arrow on the side bar and put your cursor on the text below that which is centered (above, put your cursor on "Below, when you get to other cities heading, put your cursor on "Assisi" and click to continue. Please be mindful that the accuracy of any and all information, pricing schedules, timetables, fares, and/or other information contained within a 'linked' page is solely the responsibility of the owner of that website, and not "All Roads Lead To Roma!"..  Enjoy!

All websites I have listed on my Links page are listed as a courtesy to my website visitors.  I do not represent any of them nor can I take any responsibility for their content, accuracy, and make no guarantees or warranties for what any of them have to offer.  Listings are in no particular category order within each city listed.  If you find any links that no longer work, please let me know so that I can make any necessary adjustments to this Links page.

If you wish to link my site to your site and want to use my logo, please feel free to use the logo below and link the logo to http://www.stuardtclarkesrome.com and let me know you have linked up.  However you wish to link is fine, but please notify me that you have linked at frogclaw@telis.org.  Thanks.

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TRAVEL WARNINGS LINKS:  Highly recommended for those planning trips anywhere.  Even though I am not afraid to fly or travel, I am a firm believer in being aware of the situation in any given country I am wishing to travel to.  Here are two of the best website for the most current information.
 

Department of State Travel Warnings        This website has information for all regions (not always most up-to-date, though), just click on the country you're interested in.
U.S. Mission to Italy     This website has specific travel information and alerts for travelers wanting to travel specifically to Italy.

    ENIT (Italian State Tourist Board).  This is Italy's official tourist board, available in several languages that include a huge databank of museums (descriptions and hours are in Italian) and hotels (that list phone, fax, services and price ranges), listed alphabetically for the area in which you wish to visit through the use of clickable maps to regions and then to certain cities within that region.

 

THE EURO AND RELATED WEBSITES Below, I have included several websites regarding the transition of the Euro in Italy which will become effective January 1, 2002.

International Trade Administration Trade Information Center - article called Euro-c:  Italy's Transition to the Euro.
Euro Calculator On-line - to calculate conversions into the new Euro.
Euro Currency Mini-FAQ - valuable information on the transition and explanation of the euro - updated monthly.
Pictures of Euro Coins and Banknotes - on my website, a series of pictures of the Euro coins and banknotes.

Rome

Virtual Rome An excellent site maintained by Andrea Pollett of Rome.  It contains historical articles covering the Talking Statues, the Pope's Corridor ("passetto"), a chronological timeline of ancient structures in Rome, Minerva's "Chick", unusual examples of early Italian language, old wall inscriptions in the city center, the conflict between two great architects, Tiber Island, Rome's ghetto, language and poetry, and mouth-watering Italian recipes.  His most recent addition is an excellent essay with wonderful pictures of the 13 ancient obelisks of Rome, Rome's Walls, and much more.

 

Teach Yourself Italian Teach Yourself Italian is another useful site to visit hosted by my friend Andrea Pollett of Rome.
 

   Rome's 22 Districts (rioni)   Again, my friend, Andrea Pollett, has put together this fabulous webpage on Rome's 22 rioni (districts), providing a virtual and somewhat unusual tour of Rome's central districts.  Well worth looking at.

  Greeting Cards from Rome. The Roma Collection features greeting cards whose themes are inspired by Roman subjects (fountains, churches, night views, legends, etc.).  Pictures on the cards are taken by Andrea Pollett.  Nice and a great gift to send to someone who loves the Eternal City.

   RomeGiftShop.com - Souvenirs from Italy, Catholic gifts from Vatican City, Ancient Rome gifts, gladiator helmets and shields, FREE postcards mailed from Rome, FREE Italian recipes, FREE Italian lessons, and much more.  A pretty neat site!

  Blue Spirit Jewelry - One of my favorite jewelry chains ever.  Well worth looking at if you've left behind something you wished you had purchased!  This particular franchise is based in the U.K.

 

RomaCulta  is a cultural association and organizes thematic guided tours in Rome and helps the traveler in optimizing their journey to Rome.  It specializes in providing cultural guided tours and city walks and also includes a wonderful historic photo gallery of old photographs of various places and landmarks in Rome.

whatsonwhen.com   whatsonwhen.com is a fantastic website I found that lists all sorts of events happening in Rome (as well as in other cities) at any given time during the year.  An incredible site you should check out if you are wanting additional information as to what is happening in Rome during the time you wish to visit.

 

Transit in Rome  Transit in Rome is another fantastic website hosted by my friend Andrea Pollett with fantastic information, pictures, and maps.

Fountains of Ancient Rome -  A very nice web site about the fountains of ancient Rome and the Papal influence surrounding those fountains.  Quite a nice web site to view if you are interested in knowing more about this subject.

On-line clickable maps of Rome There are two great on-line clickable maps of Rome that I have found on the Internet that are fun surfing.  They are:

http://members.tripod.com/pahoahi/italy/romemap/      Excellent!  This is a map of greater Rome.  You can zoom in to see details of the streets, the inner city, including 3D renderings of major buildings, landmarks, churches, etc.  Great for those who have a vague idea of where something may be located or to just click on a segment and go from there.

http://www.alfanet.it/Mappadiroma/default1.html      On-line map of Rome, clickable by section.

   CULINARY TOURS WITH DIANE EPSTEIN     Immerse yourself in authentic Italian cuisine under the creative culinary direction of Diane Epstein.  Learn A Recipe for Living, the fine art of creative cooking all'italiana, during a personalized day (or two) in Rome.  "As the Romans Do" (listed in the above link) was in Bon Appetit, May 2005 issue, featured as the "best cooking classes in Rome".  In picturesque, historic Rome you'll shop the morning markets for artesian delicacies, local produce, cheeses, meats, and fantastic Italian wines.  Shop and prepare a meal as only the Italians can.  Then dine on the fruits of your efforts and enjoy a most satisfying authentic Italian feast in a 17th century residence.  For more information, contact Diane Epstein at As the Romans Do:  A Recipe Living:  http://www.aRecipeforLiving.com.

   Beautiful Photography of Rome's Many Sights.    Come enjoy a private photographic journey, personalized to fit your particular desires while exploring the spendors of Italy.  In Ancient Rome, together you will discover the city's hidden markets and cafes, the monuments, churches, and architectural sites, piazzas and fountains.  Capture the lively street scenes, the people, the characters and daily life in the Citta' Eterna.  Diane Epstein's photographs have been described as painterly, impressionistic with a surprisingly unusual and intimate point of view.  She has exhibited her photos in some of the most beautiful venues in Italy, and has lived in Rome for over a dozen years.  Let Diane show you the way.  If you are coming to Italy for a special occasion, or spending a holiday with your family, you can engage Diane to photograph you amongst the myriad sites in Rome and the surrounding countryside for a day or two.  View Diane's photo gallery at:  http://www.ItalyTravelandPhoto.com.

Diane Epstein, M.A., is the creative and culinary director of "As the Romans Do:  A Recipe for Living", and has a life coaching practice specializing in creativity and the art of living and eating well.  Diane has been fully immersed in Italian life, culture, and food since 1995.  She has cooked with some remarkable Italian chefs and has photographed some of the most unique, hidden sites of Italy.  She has been passionate about the culinary arts for 30 years, and began her career developinig and running a cooking school in northern California in 1978.  She and her family have been featured on the Oprah Winfrey show about "Choosing Your Life", As the Romans Do.

  About Roma.com    Another great resource for Rome travelers.  Information on it's history, art and culture, events, famous people, accommodations, night l ife, transportation, weather, sports, studying in Rome, shopping, outstanding monuments, theater and music, etc.  Also pages on Florence, Siena, and Mugello.  Check it out.

  DomusInternational is an interesting website featuring Rome apartments and Rome accommodations specializing in short-term apartment rentals, holidays in Rome, and has lots of information including apartment listings, events in Rome, helpful Rome links, tours, newsletters, convenient transfer/pick-up services, shopping, performing arts, night life, eating out, and much more.  Well worth a visit even if you are not contemplating renting an apartment for your stay in Rome.

 

  Jewish Roma Walking Tours.  Micaela Pavoncello not only offers excellent walking tours for you and your family to the Jewish Ghetto of Rome and Synagogue, but also walking tours of Ostia Antica Synagogue, Roman Forum, the Coliseum and Palatinum, and Vatican tours, or will tailor a specific tour for you and your family.  Visit her web site by clicking on the icon.

Rome Accommodations - Owner Direct Vacation Rentals.   Rent holiday lodging directly from owners of homes, villas, apartments and condo accommodations in your choice of resort in Rome and throughout Lazio.

Accommodations in Rome - Halldis. Halldis offers apartments for rent in Rome.  They have a wide variety of vacation rentals and corporate housing available from 3 days to over one year.

Rome Accommodation Apartments and Rome Tours   Rome Accommodation has a wide range of short let apartment rentals in Rome.  From value-for-money to luxurious furnished accommodations in Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps, Campo di Fiori, and other areas of Rome.  Search by area, size of accommodation, price, number of guests.  Also has a link to a list of walking tours.  Excellent resource guide in planning your trip.

  Rome Hotel Reservations.A wide variety of Rome accommodation listings.  On-line reservations of hotels, apartments, and bed and breakfasts.

Rome File  Rome File is a guide for expatriates and visitors to Rome, from  planning your trip to getting around, and even living in Rome.  Books and maps, links, and blogs.

CyberCityGuide - Rome Hotels Cyber City Guide - Rome Hotels - Guide to Rome with information on discount hotels, attractions, travel tips, and much more.

Apartments in Rome - Rome Rents.Rome Rents offers apartments, flats, studios, and accommodations in Rome, for self-catering vacation rentals.

GeoPassage  GeoPassage.com offers custom-designed vacations for individuals and groups to Italy through their website and is the first online travel company to offer custom-designed vacations to the discerning traveler.  According to their European Division, "GeoPassage.com offers customers unprecedented control, convenience and e-commerce capability in planning and booking their travel . . . actually enables people for the first time to fully customize their vacations online in just minutes, according to their interests, needs and preferences, to any of its popular worldwide destinations."  They also state that "a portion of all proceeds from GeoPassage.com tour sales will go toward the worldwide humanitarian efforts of the United Nations Foundation, Inc., as directed by GeoPassage.com customers."  You might want to check them out.

 

Roma 2000 Roma 2000  Museums and building information, hotels, restaurants, mass transport, shopping, maps, itineraries.

 

   Click on the icon to the left to visit a most impressive website on St. Peter's Basilica.  It has an amazing interactive floorplan with images as well as drawings of the Necropolis, St. Peter's Tomb, Constantinian Basilica, and Caligula's/Nero's Circus.  The interactive floorplan is well worth visiting.

 

  Vatican Museums   An major award-winning site by christusrex.org.  A massive site with a lot of papal-oriented information and information on Vatican City.  A splendid and comprehensive photo collection of the artworks in the Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and the Raphael Rooms.  It even has a link to The Lord's Prayer in 255 languages!  To get to the Vatican Museums link, scroll down until you see Vatican Museums and click on it.  You will not be disappointed.  Let it download because there are a lot of wonderful images to see.   In quite a few languages, but when you call up the site, it is in English.

Mater et Caput Association of Mater et Caput of the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano - Association of "Mater et Caput" of San Giovanni in Laterano offers to its pilgrims and visitors an electronic audio guided tour, available in different languages, which features the Archbasilica and its Cloister.  A live, guided tour is also available upon reservation, and features the Bapistery, Holy Staircase (see below), Sancta Sanctorum, and achaeological excavations, in addition to the Archbasilica and its Cloister.  Private tours after the closing time of San Giovanni in Laterano may also be arranged, by reservation only.  The Mater et Caput services are located in the main porch of the Basilica beside the statue of Constantine in the Information Office.  You can write them at:  Associazione "Mater et Caput", Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, 4, 00184 Rome ITALY, c/o Canonica.  You can also telephone them at 39.06/698.86392, fax them at 39.06/698.73112, or email them at materetcaput@yahoo.com, or info@materetcaput.it.  Be sure to let them know you saw this information on my web site.  Their web site is currently still under construction.

 

  Greenwich 2000  Massive and very interesting site on Jubilee 2000, including preparations being made around the world for the millennium celebration, Christian festivals in connection with Jubilee 2000, Pope John Paul II's message on Jubilee 2000, a picture of the Jubilee 2000 Sculpture that will be erected in Rome, and much, much more.  Very impressive and informative site for those interested in the subject.

 

Galleria Borghese  Galleria Borghese An extensive site showing quite a few of the sculptures housed in this gallery.  If you can't get to it from here (which I have had trouble linking to), go to http://www.yahoo.com and type in Galleria Borghese.  It will be the first listing.

 

THE PANTHEON The Pantheon, Rome  A good explanation of the building particulars of the Pantheon.

 

RomaClick.com Rome hotels by RomaClick.com, a comprehensive guide to Rome with online hotel booking service, map, restaurants, happenings, and exhibitions.  Want to rent an apartment, guest house, residence, or check out what is currently on exhibit?  You might want to check this website out.

Moving to Italy    Escapeartist.com is an excellent resource on moving to Italy.  It has a list of helpful websites regarding immigration procedures, books on moving to Italy, jobs, international moving companies, basic information about moving to Italy, etc.

 

PHOTO Roma  Photos of Rome by Montesanti since 1936.  Currently, over 300 images in their archive.
(mostly in Italian but the photos are spectacular!)
 

Giada.net Giada Infocenter  A site showing a list of entertainment in Rome, cinema, restaurants, music, theater, and sports.

InItaly.com   InItaly.com is a gigantic website that has a wealth of great information on touring Italy, including exhibits being shown in different cities at different times.  You can also request to be put on their email update list.

 

A. S. Roma  A site devoted to Rome's soccer team.  They also have another website located at  http://www.asroma.it/ .

Rome Guide  Rome Guide   Contains tourist information, walking tours, art, lodging.

 

  Le Pagina di Roma  Sito ufficiale del Commune di Roma (the official site of Rome's Municipality).  Sorry, only in Italian.

 

Roma Limousine Romalimo has limousine tour services of Rome, other Italian destinations and Europe in style, reservations via telephone or on-line, guided tours and dock of Civitavecchia, tours for singles, couples, or groups.  Also, concierge services such as theater tickets and special events, etc.  Professional and courteous staff await to be of service.

 

Connection Rome-Leonardo da Vinci Airport   Travel Italy's  website on connection to and from the Rome airport (da Vinci):  railway connections downtown, buses for Rome, taxis, car rentals, prices.
 

   Nerone's The Insider's Guide to Rome. This website contains various tourist information, services, and events in Rome.  Nerone is a newspaper that is distributed weekly free in Rome.  Also contains daily pictures of life in Rome.  Check the site out for what's currently happening in Rome.

 

Rome Made to Measure  Rome Made to Measure is also hosted by Sergio Caggia of Nerone's The Insider's Guide to Rome.  He can provide personalized tours of Rome and its countryside and private walks, as well as provide tour preparation, help with hotel reservations, and a host of other travel needs.

 

The Vatican (The Holy See) The latest information on John Paul II's journeys as well as information on his background, information on The Roman Curia, Vatican News Services, The Vatican Museums, Jubilee 2000, and the Vatican Archives.  Very rich in Catholic information and doctrine as well as papal letters and papers.  In many languages.
 

The Church of Santa Susanna     This website lists up-to-date information regarding Papal Audiences with a form in which to fill out to get General Audience (Wednesday) tickets.  It also provides other valuable information, both about the Church of Santa Susanna and Rome in general.

 

lonely planet on-line  Destination Rome   A site by Lonely Planet On-line on what to see, famous and not so famous.  If you have trouble getting on from this link, use the following link http://www.lonelyplanet.com  and then click on Europe and then choose Rome.

 

I Love Rome  A great site by alphanet.it with a street map database area by area, various maps and views, art, culture, buses and Metro, accommodations, and more.

 

Stazione Termini    This is Rome's main train station.  It is a MUST website for those who are entering and exiting Rome via train, with a lot of very useful information, interactive locator maps, etc.

 

  Aeroporti di Roma runs both of Rome's airports, the international airport at Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci International Airport) for international and domestic travel, and Ciampino Airport, for domestic and charter flights.  This website has very useful information on both airports, including maps, facilities, and useful telephone numbers.  Click on site map at top right for the airport you are looking for, and then the appropriate airport listing for additional information.  (Click on the logo.)

Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Fiumicino)    Fiumicino International Airport is the airport most travelers will arrive at.  Another informative website for Rome's major airport for international flights.

 

Airport Shuttle    Airport Shuttle is a very useful site for people who wish to utilize an airport shuttle service between Rome's Fiumicino Airport or Civitavecchia (Port of Rome) into Rome.  Check it out.

 

Ferrovie dello Stato  Ferrovie dello Stato (Italian Rail Service)   Information regarding Italian rail travel including timetables and fares, services available at the main Italian train stations, Italian travel agencies, and much more.

 

Trenitalia Trenitalia (Train Italia) is a very informative website about train travel in Italy and to other parts of Europe, including timetables and an on-line ticket office.  Very useful for those traveling by train.

 

ATAC ROMA    ATAC Roma is the public transportation system in Rome, very informative with timetables, bus routes, and other useful information.

 

Appian Line    Appian Line is a bus coach tour operator serving Italian destinations and has useful information for those wishing to travel via coach to various destinations, or to take bus tours.  They also have travel consultants on this website.

 

  Roma Online   This site (one of two with the same name) is through romaonline.net.  It contains maps, tourist guide, information on art, leisure, shopping and business, and sports.

 

Sandro's Dwelling   An interesting site maintained by Sandro Borsari on ancient Rome, museums, jubilee year, general information, accommodations, and more.  Nice links to other sites as well.

 

Roma Online.com Roma Online This Roma Online site (the second with the same name) is maintained by roma-online.com and contains useful information on moving to and living in Rome, and visiting the Eternal City.  Also information on apartments, general information, accommodations, and a wonderful street database online.  Also 10% restaurant discounts.  Check this site out.

 

  Realitas Virtualis Rome.A wonderful site with pictures and AVI movies about Rome's highlights.  Also information on Pisa and Naples.

 
 

Il Giudaico-Romanesco Il Giudaico-Romanesco  A very interesting site maintained by Renee Mof on the influence of the Jewish Roman community on the local dialect.

 
 

  La Sapienza  This website is to Rome's major University.  Centuries ago, it was housed in the complex by St. Ivo's church, whence the name S. Ivo alla Sapienza. Later, it moved to a much wider area and became what it is today.
 
 

  Christian Catacombs of Rome Gives an outline, history, and importance of the catacombs as historical evidence of the life and martyrdom of the early church.  A very interesting site.

 

Roman Reference / Rome Apartment Rentals.  Top vacation rental website on Rome apartments for rent.  Over 200 apartments in Rome's center listed.  Save up to 70% on hotels in Rome.

 

GOTOROMA.COM Browsable directory of hotels in Rome.  Online and secure reservations.

 
 

   HolidayCity Rome Hotels.  Reservations for Rome hotels, accommodation and apartments at discounted rates.

B2C Rome Hotels   B2C Rome Hotels offers a selection of the best discount hotels in Rome with free online booking.  Check it out.

 

Rome Hotel Directory  Rome Hotel Directory  A comprehensive directory of Rome's hotels.  It may not show the lower-priced hotels but worth checking out if you have the time and don't know where you want to stay or how much you want to spend on a room.  Also links to hotel directories in other European countries as well as other cities in Italy.

 

    PLANET 29 ACCOMMODATION  A very affordable place to stay while in Rome, near Stazione Termini, and the subway system, with an open-air market nearby.   Check it out.  Great for those on a limited budget.  Cristina Pignataro, proprietor, will be more than happy to help you with your needs.  If her web site is down, email her at cristina@mclink.it.

 

Hotel de Russie  Hotel de Russie is located in the heart of Rome overlooking Piazza del Popolo and is the epitome of luxurious accommodations and breathtaking views of the piazza.  Complete with gardens, exquisite dining, spa, and meeting rooms, if money is less of a concern, this hotel is well worth looking into.  It is also about four blocks from the famed Spanish Steps.

 

EZHostel.com   EZHostel.com lists some lodging options (hotels/hostels, apartments, campsites) in and around Rome and other Italian cities with free on-line reservations.

 

LODGING WEBSITES IN ROME.  Research is the key to getting the best prices for lodging in Rome, and elsewhere in Italy.  You can use your favorite search engine and type in "Lodging in Rome Italy" (or whatever other city you wish in Italy), and a list will pop up and you can search through them, or you can let your travel agent do the research by giving them the price range you wish and area you wish to stay in.  Travel guides provide a good source, too, but usually do not have a huge list to choose from.  Here is a list of websites you may wish to check out regarding lodging in Rome, from convents to hotels, B&B's, apartments, or even a villa (just click on the one you want to take you to that particular site):  Furnishes Homes; Villas/Apartments.  There are several sites with lists of hotels, including:

http://www.italyincoming.com; http://www.italyhotellink.com; http://italyhotel.com
(for reservations); or other hotel and lodging links listed on this page.

S.P.Q.R. S.P.Q.R. An ancient interactive adventure game set in ancient Rome.  Excellent.  Complete with chat line capabilities so players can talk to each other.
 
 

Irish National Church/Weddings in Rome   St. Patrick's Irish National Church in Rome's website regarding having your wedding in Rome and what you need to do.

 

WEDDINGS IN ROME.  The Paulist Fathers of the Church of Santa Susanna have created a comprehensive website regarding all the things a couple needs to know and do regarding having your wedding in Rome.  There is a lot involved and this website is an essential source before you continue with your plans.  I highly recommend you take a few moments to see what this site has to say.

 

Universal Currency Converter.  An excellent source for up-to-the-minute exchange rates for the currency of where you are versus where you will be visiting.
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This site is where you can loosely translate from English into Italian and vice versa, as well as Spanish, German, French, and Portuguese.  You need to use formal English to get the best results.  I have used it to translate Italian back into English and it sometimes doesn't do too well.  But, this is worth trying.  I used it to make different kinds of reservations for Rome and got replies, mostly in Italian as I am sure the sender thought I speak Italian (which I unfortunately don't.)  Check this site out.
 

    Links to Other Italian Cities

Calabria Accommodation    Calabria Accommodation has a wide range of residences for rent in Calabria, Italy.  From apartments to farmhouses and villas rentals.

Tuscany Accommodation and Apartments Tuscany Accommodation has a wide range of accommodation and apartment rentals in Tuscany.  From value-for-money farmhouses to luxurious villas across the whole of Tuscany.  An excellent accommodations search guide for the Tuscany region of Italy.  Search by area, size, price, number of guests, etc.

 

Assisi

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Bari Region

Casamassima, Bari Region.  A beautiful, quaint hidden treasure near Bari just off the Adriatic Sea.  Immerse yourself in pure Italian passion, culture, and history.  A wonderful web site about this picturesque village with a lot of valuable and interesting information.  Worth a visit!

 
 

Florence 
 

   About Florence - Your Tourist Guide is a fantastic website that contains general tourist information about the town of Florence, from the history of the city to passing by the art and the culture.  Very much worth visiting.

Hotel Porta Rossa is the only hotel that I stay at when visiting Florence.  Visit their website by clicking on the hotel icon.  This beautiful hotel was built in 1386 as a hotel, and is Italy's second oldest.  Conveniently located to anywhere in Florence and quite close to the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio, is a very short walk from the Nuovo Mercato, and Il Duomo.

UFFIZI Galleria degli Uffizi  A Yahoo! Internet Life 4-Star website.  This is a massive, comprehensive site with Indices of Rooms, Artists, Works, and a Glossary.  Excellent!

fionline.it  Firenze On Line  Information on tourism, art, music, the media, shopping and, of all things, finding a job in Florence (wouldn't that be nice!).  If I could speak Italian, I would check that out in a flash!

firenze.net Firenze.net Basically where to go and what to see while in Florence.
 

Galleria dell'Accademia  A huge database and general information, bibliographies, etc.

Florence Accommodation and Apartments Florence Accommodation has a wide range of short-term apartment rentals in Florence.  From value-for-money to luxurious palazzo furnished accommodations in the center of Florence.  Search by area, size of accommodation, price, number of guests.  An excellent accommodations resource guide for Florence.

 

Genoa
 

Genoa  Tourist and general information about Genoa and Liguria.

 
 

Lake Como
 

Il Lago di Como  Il Lago di Como  Tourist information about the Lake Como region.
 
 
 

Lake Garda Area
 

GardaLand Gardaland A great site on all you need to know about the Lake Garda region and the cities that surround it.  Very colorful site.

 

Milan
 
 

A Key to Milan A Key to Milan Excerpts from an English-language guidebook on Milan.
 

Milano in ...  Milano in ...  General tourist information including city tours, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, sports, hotels, and news from and about Milan.

 

Zeta International Zeta International Milan Guide  Great graphics that display "clickable" attractions and hotels in Milan.  Has a wonderful city center map and guide to all the attractions.  Check this one out!
 
 

 Naples
 

Napoli and Surroundings Napoli and Surroundings  Beautiful images of Naples, including aerial, landscape, monuments, and more.
 
 

Palermo
 

Palermo On Line Palermo On Line  A great site on Palermo's culture, movies on this wonderful city, restaurants, etc.

 
 

Sardinia
 

Bestsardinia The Best of Sardinia  A site with information on the island's shopping, lodging, restaurants, wine, and leisure.  Worth checking out.

 
 

Siena

About Siena:  Your Tourist Guide to Siena, Italy.    General touristic information about the town of Siena (Italy), from the history of the city, passing by the art and the culture.

 Comune di Siena   Comune di Siena  The official website for the city of Siena with information on its art and culture, services. etc.

 

siena  Siena An informative site on Siena's accommodations, restaurants, shopping, services, and leisure time activities.

 
 

turismo verde  Turismo Verdea Siena  This site contains information on art, culture, sports, nature, and holidays in Siena.

 

Venice
 

Palaces of Venice. A wonderful authoritative resource site on the Palaces of Venice, Venetian art, architecture, and urbanism, listed A to Z.

Venice Accommodation and Venice Apartments   Venice Accommodation has a wide range of Venice apartments for rent in Venice, from luxury apartments, to B&B.  Search by area, size, price range, number of guests.  Excellent hotel resource guide for Venice.

    Venice Hotel is a website providing real-time information about availability, room rates, hotel list, last minute and other information about different hotels in Venice Italy. Venice Hotel delivers information directly, avoiding third-party commissions or fees.
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Alberghi a Venezia - Venice Italy Hotels is a search engine developed by a group of hotel managers from Venice. This service provides real-time information about availability and room rates and delivers that information directly, avoiding third-party commissions or fees.

Venice in Pictures Venice in Pictures  A pictorial record of an autumnal trip to Venice.  See a less-well-known side of Venice than the hot sunny place experienced by most.  The photos are high-quality and superb!
 

Venice Hotel Directory Venice Hotel Directory This site is self-explanatory.
 

Baby Boomer's Venice Baby Boomer's Venice  A travel guide for those over 40.  Quite interesting.
 

Venice Incoming Venice Incoming  An informative site on how to get to Venice, what to see, restaurants, hotels, and the best time to visit.

 

Virtual Venice Virtual Venice  A virtual tour which includes Quicktime images of Venice.

 

Venice.NET Venezia Virtuale  A reference point for cultural, economic, and social activities taking place in Venice, as well as where to eat and sleep, and useful addresses.
 

Welcome to Venezia  Welcome to Venezia  A site with useful information on Venice's culture and tourism.
 

Piazza San Marco   Piazza San Marco  At the center of the city, its history and curiosity.

Aeroporto di Venezia Marco Polo  Aeroporto di Venezia Marco Polo  Information on Venice's airport.