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Vicenza is a captivating city in the Veneto region of northeast Italy, the capital of the province with the same name (Vicenza). It is located at the base of Monte Berico, a hill to the south with a Roman Catholic shrine on top that overlooks the city. Vicenza, Italy, is best known as the epicenter of Palladian architecture (both for the well-prese...

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If you visit Venice in the springtime, one dish not to miss is risi e bisi. The creamy Venetian rice and pea creation was traditionally only eaten on feast days when decreed by the doge. It particularly played a large part in the feasts of 25 April, when the doge ate it as a ritual to celebrate the feast day of Saint Mark, the patron saint of the c...

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An island located in the center of the Mediterranean with truly important biodiversity that has always made it a destination for poets, writers, and artists who are moved to contemplate this immense beauty: we are talking about Sardinia, an Italian region very famous for its beaches. The vision of its intense blue and emerald green sea is iconic an...

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Cilento is a happy land, rich in nature that often knows how to put on a show, but also full of history and ancient traditions. There are many small villages that are worth visiting, among narrow streets that intertwine with each other and wonderful panoramas that suddenly open up before your eyes. One of these is Orria, a quiet corner of paradise...

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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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Montefano is an ancient village located in the province of Macerata, in the Marche region, with a very long history whose origins date back to Roman times. No wonder that the origin of its name is Latin, where "monte" clearly indicates a hill while "fano" (from the Latin "fanum") indicates a temple or a sacred place. Religious cult aside, over the...

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The Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence is a treasure trove of cultural artefacts that are mainly unknown to the general population. The gallery, which opened in 1784, is home to a one-of-a-kind collection of 17th- and 18th-century musical instruments, Florentine Renaissance religious paintings, Orthodox icons, and plaster castings of ancient statu...

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The Italian foreign affairs ministry has teamed up with the children's animated series Winx Club to promote Italy around the world as a tourist destination. The internationally-known cartoon series, created by Italian animator Iginio Straffi, is set in a magical universe inhabited by the Winx, a group of girls who turn into fairies to fight villain...

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From insalata caprese to perfume ads to images of celebrities vacationing on the Costiera, the 10 square kilometer island of Capri off the Sorrentine Peninsula in Campania has almost unintentionally become one of the places most synonymous with Italy, or at least an Italian summer. Tourists of all shapes and sizes swarm the Marina Grande all season...

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