Venice Redentore Day
Ca' Venezia
City: Venice
Would you like to experience the best of Venice? Be there there between the 17 and 18 of July, 2010. Festa del Redentore - the Festival of the Redeemer celebrating the end of the plague involves hundreds of beautifully decorated and illuminated boats full of beautifully decorated Venetians that gather around sunset, have dinner on board or beside the Giudecca canal, then watch one of Europe's best fireworks displays at 11.30pm on Saturday night. ...
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Matera and the Sassi
Hostelinitaly
City: W L' Italia
A small, but famous Italian city. Matera. Probably you have never heard about it before, but you have definitely seen it. Matera a World Heritage Site located in Italy's Basilicata region, was the subject of Carlo Levi's "Christ Stopped at Eboli" as well as being the backdrop for Mel Gibson's "Passion of the Christ". Matera and the surrounding region of stunning landscapes is full of intriguing places to explore, from the ancient city of Matera, ...
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The Land of Hillside - Cinque Terre
Hostel Cinque Terre
City: Manarola - Cinque Terre
Small and fabulous. Mediterranean sea on one side and mountains on the other.
This unique combination has earned the title of the top Walks and Hiking Tours for Italian Cinque Terre. The Cinque Terre is a rugged portion of coast on comprising five little villages.
The place is famous not only for its spectacular views, but also for its amazing cuisine. Multiply this fabulous experience by five.
The Cinque Terre t ...
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Palermo - Stupendous Capital of Sicily
A Casa di Amici
City: Palermo
Greek, Norman, and Arab conquerors were invading the land of Sicily for ages and leaving behind rich historical heritage.
This has evolved into a fabulous mix of the cultures and great historical heritage of this island. Although relatively neglected by the casual visitor to Italy, Palermo is one of the great art cities of Italy.
It may not be the as famous as other Italian cities like Venice or Florence, but it is a treasure none ...
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Perugia - The Capital of Chocolate
Perugia Farmhouse Backpacker Hostel
City: Perugia
The sweetest city of Italy... Perugia.
The home of tasty little sweets - Baci and Eurochocolate festival (held in October). The city is also a notable artistic center of Italy.
Perugia has had a rich tradition of art and artists (Raphael and Pietro Perugino made some famous creations here). The culture is alive even in modern times.
Perugia is a host of a yearly event - Umbria Jazz festival, held in the end on June. Don ...
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M&J PLACE HOSTEL ROME's 15th Birthday
M&J Place Hostel Rome
City: Rome
It is said that birthdays are like family reunions- full of fun, gifts and joy.
On the 11th May 2010, M&J Place Hotel-Hostel will welcome its 15th birthday with a bang! You are more than welcomed to stay in our hostel and celebrate our anniversary! If you are coming to Rome and searching for a good place to stay and celebrate, don't miss this opportunity to party with us!
Be prepared to stay-awake till late hours duri ...
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Rome : Caravaggio til June 20 2010
M&J Place Hostel Rome
City: Rome
Most of the artists receive recognition after the death. Ironically, famous while he lived, Caravaggio was forgotten almost immediately after his death, and it was only in the 20th century that his importance to the development of Western art was rediscovered. 2010 marks the 400th anniversary of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio's death. His intensely emotional realism and dramatic use of lighting had a formative influence on the Baroque school o ...
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Happy 2763rd Birthday, Rome!!!
M&J Place Hostel Rome
City: Rome
The city of Rome has some great news to share with you. The eternal city is celebrating its birthday— 2763 years of unique history. Don't miss the chance to stay in the city as there will be a lot of event going on. Rome's birthday is celebrated on the 21st of April, 2010, commemorating the date of Rome's founding in 753BC. Rome will hold several festivals, concerts, and special events this weekend and on April 21. Historical societies put on g ...
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Florence - A Piece of the Renaissance
Archi Rossi Hostel
City: Florence
The city like a piece of art itself... Florence is located on the River Arno and stands for plenty of years of history and beautiful creations of art, due to it's importance in the Middle Ages. Breeding ground of artists and famous figures - da Vinci, Michelangelo, Vespucci, Boticelli... just to mention a few names that have turned Florence into what it is today. The city is a magnet for tourists from all over the world and in 1982 it was declar ...
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Hostelworld.com Celebrates 10 Years
M&J Place Hostel Rome
City: Rome
Due to the travel disruptions caused by the eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull Volcano this party has been cancelled until further notice.
Hostelworld.com Celebrates 10 Years: 22 of April, 2010 Rome Italy
M&J Place Hostel Rome, Italy
Hostelworld.com is celebrating its 10th anniversary and inviting you to partici ...
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