The clever speleologists discovered these rich caves on 27 September 1975, the largest room can…read moreapparently house Milan cathedral. The stalagmites and stalactites kept me enthralled for hours inside this upside down world wonderland. A Hollywood set without the pretension and plastic! Today the caves are open to the public and the public can visit them, accompanied by professional guides, along an easy tourist route that lasts about 75 minutes. There is also a nearby car park, which offers a bizarre selection of local delicacies and tourist tat.

If you are visiting the truffle capital of Italy in the small town of Acqualagna , you must visit…read moreMuseo del Tartufo located conveniently in Piazza Mattei, the main piazza in the small town . The modern museum effortlessly captures the wonder that is the tartufo and guides the visitor through an interactive journey of the cultivation, history and impact of the Italian truffle. It even discusses the sexual life of truffles which was surprising and interesting . The museum has videos, projections and interactive displays that will keep you exploring the multi level building. The museum offers English translations which we appreciated! Took us a little over an hour to go through the museum- mainly because we took our time reading each display and watching each video and projection so if you're short on time you could breeze through quicker. They have a small gift shop where you can purchase souvenirs that range from perfume , cookware to even expensive truffle themed jewelry. The museum is the best way to gain a better understanding and appreciation of truffles and is a great way to kickstart your trip to this quaint town!.

If you find yourself in the small village of Acqualagna odds are it won't be by coincidence...it's…read morebecause you love truffles! No visit to the small town of Acqualagna would be complete without first visiting the National Truffle Musuem. The musuem is very modern and takes you through each step of the truffle harvest in extreme detail. You'll learn all about the science behind truffles, how they are "hunted," what goes into training those special truffle hunting dogs, the cultural and economic impact of truffles on Italy (and the world), and so much more! All museum displays are in English and Italian and videos (there are several) throughout the space include English subtitles. It's a great way to start your truffle adventure in Acqualagna and really provides a better understanding and deeper appreciation of the skill and effort it takes to turn these little hard fungis into culinary delights enjoyed across the globe.