Close

A wide range of gigantic Cyclopean walls found across Italy—from Tuscany to Sicily and Sardinia—have puzzled archaeologists for centuries, as their origin remains a mystery. Their polygonal masonry greatly resembles the building style of some of the most famous Mycenaean fortifications in Greece. However, there is no solid archaeological evidence s...

99

In Sicily, in Enna, precisely in Piazza Armerina, stands the Villa del Casale, a wonderful example of Roman luxury construction of the late-periodand important testimony to study and understand the life of the Roman civilization thanks to the precious mosaics perfectly preserved that illustrate scenes of everyday life. Given the many past dominatio...

116

Rimini is a small Italian city on the Adriatic coast that is famous in modern Europe for being a beach-going destination. But Rimini has much more to offer visitors than just beaches; it also has a number of impressive ancient Roman monuments to explore. Those traveling down the Adriatic coast should stop by Rimini and explore its ancient monuments...

102

If you are planning a nice trip to Veneto you absolutely can’t miss the unique and suggestive panorama of the Prosecco Hills, a territory being part of Unesco heritage since 2019 located in the heart of the region, in the province of Treviso. Here, among green hills embellished with iconic castles and above all rich vineyards, whose grapes are the...

111

Nestled in the heart of Italy’s Veneto region, Verona is a city that exudes charm, history, and romantic allure at every turn. With its cobblestone streets, historic architecture, and vibrant cultural scene, Verona is a destination that captures the hearts of travelers from around the world. From its iconic opera performances to its ancient landmar...

132

“The Ducati trail?” My husband was suddenly excited. “Do we get to ride motorbikes?” I had to explain that the “Ducati” in Sentiero dei Ducati, a new hiking route being promoted by Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, refers not to the high-performance bikes made nearby, but to the medieval duchies that once ruled north and central Italy. And far from ea...

131

Currently trending is the surprising notion that many men think frequently about the Roman Empire – something that speaks to the enduring appeal of an empire that thrived some 2,000 years ago. And there are few cities better for exploring its legacy than the city of Rome, the caput mundi of the Roman Empire itself. Most tourists to the city will se...

125

Going on holiday in autumn? Visit Italy like a local. You'll have so much to see, smell, taste and experience. September always comes with a veil of melancholy: let's put it aside and welcome a crisp and lively new season.  Autumn in Italy smells of the must that permeates the air at harvest time, a ritual turned into a celebration that is becoming...

122

Words are not just tools for describing our surroundings; they create intricate worlds within the minds of their creators. Language serves as a vessel for our emotions, memories, and dreams. This concept finds its remarkable embodiment in Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities or Le Città Invisibili. Originally published in Italian in 1972 and translated...

130

To experience the finest Italian Renaissance art anywhere, there’s no finer place to visit than Florence, Italy. That’s what keeps drawing State University of New York at Fredonia students each summer to Art History 390: Arts of Italy, a study abroad course taught by Department of Visual Arts and New Media Associate Professor Peter Tucker. Beginnin...

103