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About 50 km from the well-known town of Matera is Pisticci, the ‘white town’ of Basilicata, set within a spectacular landscape that overlooks the Ionian Sea.    Pisticci, which was built on top of three hills, is featured among the 100 Wonders of Italy that needs to be safeguarded. Because the area’s soil is mainly clay, which results in the typica...

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Few cities require advance intel quite like sun-scorched Napoli. With contradictions – and guts – in spades, this explosive southern Italian città doesn’t mess about. Neighborhoods vary wildly in history, vibe and noise levels, and it’s worth planning your stay in advance. Stumble into the ‘wrong’ neighborhood and you could well find yourself eyeba...

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Pinocchio, the novel by Carlo Collodi starring a wooden puppet, has enchanted entire generations of children and inspired the audiovisual world for years, which has transferred this captivating story into several successful films. First and foremost, the unforgettable Walt Disney classic. As far as Italy is concerned, Collodi's tale has come to lif...

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Face it - everyone flocks to Italy to see its most iconic cities, like historic Rome with its significant world history, and Venice with its unique canals and vibrant culture. But beautiful and bucket list-worthy they may be, they easily get overcrowded - particularly during summer and peak holiday times. However, Italophiles who've already explore...

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DURING THE LATE MIDDLE AGES, the Della Scala family, whose members are known as the Scaligeri, ruled not only the city of Verona, but much of its Veneto region and other territories in Northern Italy. Under the Scaligeri, 14th-century Verona had a golden age before the lords were deposed in 1387. The Scaligeri era left an indelible mark on Verona,...

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The medieval beauty of Venice magnets tourists from all over the world. As the capital of the Veneto Region in Northern Italy, Venice gets 36 million tourists each year. It is a city with a hundred islands, connected by bridges of various sizes, because of the many systems of canals that divide them. Venice is not the biggest town in Veneto, but it...

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Green tourism or ecotourism is a sustainable and responsible tourism, a journey that respects the environment, places, and local communities. Lately, travellers prefer a slow holiday perhaps on foot, by bicycle or train, eating locally grown food, and staying in facilities surrounded by nature. But where exactly to stay? Being green doesn’t have to...

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Italy is a spectacular place filled with historical significance, a fascinating culture, and extraordinary landmarks, but it’s equally well known for its food. From the soft crackling crust of freshly baked pizza to the luxurious slurps of pasta, Italy is known for providing a symphony of sounds from its delectable dishes. Exploring Italy through y...

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Following a successful 2021 bid for Unesco World Heritage status – elevating Italy's total sites to a world-leading 58 – Bologna has just launched a newly designed guided walking tour that takes a deep dive into the best of the centuries-old porticoes that canvas the historic city center. The 90-minute tours (€15) depart from Bologna Welcome's Tour...

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In Naples, Italy, the past and the present constantly intertwine. Yes, it’s rowdy. Yes, it’s chaotic. It’s also electric and layered with intrigue. Some new discoveries here were last seen in antiquity: a cache of Greek tombs deep under the modern city; a graffitied Roman-era snack bar in nearby Pompeii. This blend of past and future has always bee...

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