Italian raccomendations

No idea where to go on the holidays? I've selected three interesting Italian destinations that I can recommend you.

Taormina: a small village on the east coast of Sicily. It's one of the most beautiful places on the island. From the city situated on the hill, you can admire the breath-taking view of the seascape. You can even notice the Etna volcano. Taormina is located close to Catania and Syracuse, where you can go sightseeing. And if you are, by any chance, The Godfather's fan, you can visit the nearby city of Savoca where all the scenes 'from Corleone' were shot.

Verona: the city of Romeo and Juliet. It's a small, but very charming city. If you've ever seen Letters to Juliet, you know that so called Casa di Giulietta still exists and attracts crowds of tourists from all over the world. Every girl wants to stand on the famous balcony and take a commemorative picture. But Verona is not only the location of Shakespeare's story. In the middle of the city, you can find an ancient colosseum: The Arena of Verona, that till today holds concerts and operas.

Cinque Terre: it's a fragment of the Ligurian coast, that includes five villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. It's a gorgeous destination. You can get there with ferry or by train. In 1997, it has been registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

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