The Christ the Redeemer statue of Maratea in Basilicata is made out of Carrara marble and stands an incredible 70 feet high (21 m), and has an enormous arm span of 63 feet equaling (19 m). The statue is located high up on a mountain and situated in front of the Santuario di San Biagio, … Read more
Whether you are a history buff, an archeologist by profession, an architect, or simply a curious tourist you will thoroughly enjoy visiting the Archeological Park of Paestum, Italy. The great highlights of this ancient site are the remains of three very well-preserved ancient Greek temples. The temples of Paestum have stood the test of time, … Read more
Do you believe that some facts can be stranger than fiction? When talking about the ancient Roman city of Pompeii this tends to be true. Many centuries ago, Pompeii was a flourishing town within the great Roman Empire. The one big difference between Pompeii and other Roman towns was the fact the Pompeii was established extremely … Read more