The world capital of sherry and flamenco is also a tranquil alternative to Seville, just over an hour’s drive north. The city ...

It’s astounding the things they leave lying around in Greece. Our ship has docked in ­Lavrio, southeast of Athens, and I’ve ...

Back in Palermo, admire the Byzantine mosaics at the wonderful 12th-century Church of the Martarano, then visit Cefalu’s impressive cathedral. The six-day tour of Sicily, led by experts Andrew ...

Expect to hear both Italian and German while exploring, as the local culture and architecture is a blend of Italy and Austria ...

May is the perfect time to visit this picturesque region of Italy. In spring, Umbria hosts many interesting festivals, traditional fairs and exhibitions. For example, in May, Gubbio hosts the famous ...

It was an important metropolis by the Roman period and the second largest, wealthiest city of the Byzantine Empire ... and it had colonies in Sicily and Italy. Much like other areas in Greece, it ...

Jumbled deposits of rock found on the top of hills in south-east Sicily were left by the megaflood that refilled the Mediterranean sea 5 million years – the largest known flooding event in Earth ...

Built by the Normans beginning 1184, the Palermo Cathedral is a must-see for the many architectural styles incorporated into its façade. Altered throughout the centuries since its inception ...

Mount Etna, the tallest and most active volcano in Europe, is currently erupting, leaving travellers bound for the Italian island of Sicily worried. The latest eruption began on 11 February ...

A newly-designated Catholic cathedral in Myanmar was bombed by the military regime last week amid an ongoing conflict in the region. The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Mindat was severely damaged ...