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Casole d’Elsa is the prettiest of hilltop towns. Removed from the maddening crowds of celebrated Tuscan honeypots, this immaculately maintained village is the epitome of civic pride with its trademark town walls, breezy benches and quality attractions. Take the lift or walk the short climb up to the town walls, which include two rotund towers datin...

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Whether it's harvest time, at the end of summer, beginning of autumn, or any other time of the year, it’s always the right time to visit wine territories and wineries that share the beauty of the landscape, a wealth of history and typical foods. The famous English magazine, “Decanter” has drawn up its list of the “50 Best Wine Trips”. Given the his...

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There’s no way around it – Tuscany is home to some of the most charming small towns in the world. From awe-inspiring hilltop perches offering panoramic views of rolling vineyards to hidden gems nestled within lush valleys, each exudes a distinct character and beckons with a rich tapestry of history and culture. Imagine wandering through ancient all...

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Stop if you’ve heard this before, but a tourist has been caught red-handed carving letters into an historic Italian landmark. After a scourge of scrawlers at Rome’s Colosseum, this week’s misbehaviour moves north to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. A French 19-year-old has been detained by police after she was caught by an employee carving a love heart w...

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Kept in the middle of the wonderful Natural Park of the Apuan Alps, it is among the most beautiful and complete caves in all of Europe: it is the Grotta del Vento, favorite destination for all those who love hiking and diving in nature.  The rocky complex is complete from a morphological and evolutionary point of view and allows visitors to follow...

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As a child, Paolo Fanciulli was fascinated by underwater shipwrecks, particularly the fish and algae that lived in them. He became a fisherman in the Tuscan village of Talamone at 13 and still plies the waters at the age of 60 in his small boat, the Sirena. But in the past decade, his job has become harder, as trawling near the coast has been destr...

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Sleep-deprived tourists have been blamed for silencing a historic Italian clocktower by dismayed locals who argue that they cannot slumber without its bells tolling. The centuries-old tower in Pienza, a Renaissance gem south of Siena, will be silent between 10pm and 7am because of complaints made by foreign visitors staying in nearby hotels and bed...

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Florence, called by many the cradle of the Renaissance, is home to many architectural masterpieces that embody the artistic and intellectual glory of that era. Among these treasures, one stands out as a symbol of beauty, craftsmanship, and spiritual significance: the Gates of Paradise. These magnificent bronze doors, located on the eastern facade o...

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Italy, a country renowned for its rich history and cultural heritage, is home to countless well-known landmarks and attractions. However, it also harbors a multitude of lesser-known gems, each with its own unique story. Let’s embark on a journey to uncover five such “secrets” hidden in plain sight in some of Italy’s most famous cities. Our first st...

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The largest exhibition of art from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Periods from a private art collection in Florence is heading to Miami this fall. Faith, Beauty, and Devotion: Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Paintings is being organized by Federico Gandolfi Vannini, owner of Frascione Arte and his wife Daisy Diaz as the Cultural Director...

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