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I recently returned from a trip to the Basilica Santuario di Maria Santissima Addolorata, in the town of Castelpetroso, in the province of Isernia, in the magnificent region of Molise. I want to say that what I followed was a perfect itinerary but I can’t do that for a couple of reasons. First, the trip was largely unplanned and it was the unplanne...

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This fashion-focused city may be Italy’s most expensive, but that doesn’t mean it has to hit your wallet hard. Look past the posh exterior, and you’ll see that Milan is brimming with sights that won’t cost a cent, from glorious churches to exceptional architecture to unusual museums. Here are the best free things to do in Milan. 1. Duomo The city’s...

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In Sardinia it is possible to admire unique sunsets, from the heights immersed in uncontaminated nature to its wild beaches. The colors of the sunset reflected on the sea create unique and spectacular landscapes, when the sky turns yellow and gold, and then pink and purple. Today we will discover the 10 places from which you can admire the most rom...

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Venice is a city famous for both its canals and its incredible architecture. Venice started out as a cluster of islands that grew into a small fishing village in the early Middle Ages. Over time Venice transformed into one of Italy’s leading powers thanks to its vast trade network within the Eastern Mediterranean. The Republic of Venice was establi...

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Every winter, the skies over Italy's capital are filled with the mesmerising sight of thousands of starlings swooping and diving in unison. But when they stop to rest on treetops, their droppings coat pavements and cars below - prompting the city authorities to scare them away. "We act on their fear by using their own alarm call," says Marianna Di...

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The pandemic seems to be in its final stages, and the desire to travel is awakening worldwide. ForwardKeys, a leading travel data & analytics company (and partner of the World Travel & Tourism Council, the international tourism organisation), has collected data on bookings for the coming months. The overall trends look incredibly positive. A few de...

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With limited time and so much to offer, it can be hard to choose among Italy’s most popular travel destinations, especially when planning a short vacation. What are the pros and cons of each for a traveler thinking of visiting Rome, Florence or Venice? With so many factors, it’s not easy to make a decision, but hopefully this rundown will help you...

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In the early 1980s, the Los Angeles Times ran an article on what was purportedly an unknown collection of 620 marbles dating back to the Roman era. The truth was that the collection was known, but not by the public at large. Ninety-two sculptures from this incomparable collection are now on display until April in the recently restored Villa Caffare...

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What makes Italy such a fascinating country? There are traditions that every Italian has been carrying on for generations, capable of best expressing the values of a people. In this article we tell you eight experiences to do to feel a little Italian. Ready to discover them? 8. Loving espresso and drinking it at any time Espresso coffee is one of t...

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The Anatomical Theater at the University of Padua, completed in 1595, is the world's first example of a permanent structure created for teaching anatomy through the dissection of corpses.  This technique, which evolved alongside the development of medical science, became common in the 15th century; before the construction of permanent anatomical th...

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