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“There’s a whole group of people who, thanks to that park, will come to Rome not to see the Sistine Chapel or St. Peter’s but because they want to skate in the park,” said the Rome City Council member responsible for tourism and events. The ancient city’s leaders hope the new recreation area will lure more visitors from abroad. It has already impre...

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The history of the beautiful town of Cividale del Friuli begins during the Roman age and reaches the time of the Longobards when it became the first Duchy of Italy. So much history has passed within the walls of this ancient town that in recent years has seen evidence of Longobard rule enter the list of Italian places considered a UNESCO World Heri...

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THE Higher Council of Public Works within the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT) has approved funding for sections of the Salerno - Reggio Calabria and Palermo - Catania high-speed lines. The council has approved the technical and economic feasibility of the first 33km between Battipaglia and Romagnano on the Salerno - Reggio Ca...

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Are you looking for the perfect Italy trip? Look no further than the stunningly beautiful Almalfi Coast. This picturesque coastline along the southern edge of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula offers breathtaking views, delicious cuisine, and unique experiences that you won’t find anywhere else on the planet. Let us explore what this incredible region h...

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Ravenna had emerged as the center of the Western world by the time Placidia arrived in 416. “Ravenna attracted the best artists and architects from around the empire,” noted Claudia Frassineti, a cultural heritage specialist and guide in the city. “It was the new capital city, the focus of wealth and power.” Emperor Honorius, Placidia’s half-brothe...

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When you think about traveling to Italy, you may first think of pasta, pizza, and wine. It has become famous around the world for food and drinks, but there are so many charming towns to visit that offer culture, art, history, and architecture. Not to mention, these specific towns feature gorgeous beaches, stunning hikes, and upscale shopping areas...

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Santa Fiora is an amazing ancient ‘borgo’ in Maremma, south of Tuscany. Surrounded by woods on the Monte Amiata lava dome, the Italian village dates back over 1,000 years. But it wasn’t Santa Fiora’s natural beauty that first drew us in. After launching KINO - a start-up that brings digital nomad communities to Italy’s undiscovered gems - with a tr...

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On the beach at Badolato Marina, along the pine-tree-lined Ionian coast of Calabria, Mario Gallelli is leisurely preparing his lido for summer. It's a sunny Friday morning, and a group of school children carrying bin bags, led by their teachers, are picking up litter from the empty shore. Its reputation long tainted by associations with organized c...

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An ornate house – containing a fresco featuring a huge phallus – that was owned by two freed men freed from slavery in the ancient city of Pompeii has reopened to the public. The House of the Vettii was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79 before being rediscovered in a largely preserved state during excavations in the late 19th century...

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The Po Delta Natural Park captured UNESCO's attention in 1999 when its southern portion became part of 'Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Delta'. In 2015, UNESCO recognised Po Delta Natural Park as a Biosphere Reserve (MAB). It is an important recognition for such a great area. It lies on the border of Veneto (Land of Venice) and Emilia Rom...

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