There is no doubt that contact with nature is good for the body and soul, and in Italy there are many places where you can regenerate and relax: the woods. With around 2 million hectares of wooded areas, the peninsula is home to a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna, with beech, chestnut, turkey oak, and spruce forests dominating. There are some w...

A peninsula in the peninsula, a jewel kissed by the sun and framed by the sea that is the envy of the whole world. This – and much more – is the Salento, the physical region that is located at the southern end of Puglia and that constitutes a universe in itself made of natural, architectural, gastronomic and linguistic peculiarities quite unique. A...

Spring in Italy smells of freshly bloomed flowers and trees that are colored with new light, the climate becomes mild, the squares of the cities come back to life and the sun reappears to make the landscapes shine. In short, for many this is the best time of year to travel and to enjoy landscapes and locations without the confusion of summer or the...

Italy is about to complete construction of its first offshore wind farm, as it attempts to free itself from Russian fossil fuels. Beleolico wind turbine park will be located just off the port in Taranto, about 100 metres from the coast. Taranto is a city in the south of Italy, known for its polluting steel plant, Ilva. The facility is more likely t...

There are more than 1,500 lakes with different features in Italy - dug by glaciers or of volcanic origin, enclosed by the mountains or a few steps away from the sea - where you can explore villages and natural areas but also engage in sporting activities. Here we have picked up ten Italian lakes among the most suitable for those who wish to spend a...

The Italian government has given the green light to the construction of six wind farms with a capacity of 418 megawatts, as it steps up efforts to reduce dependence on Russian gas. The parks will be developed in the central and southern regions of Puglia, Basilica and Sardinia, according to a government statement. The six wind farms are on top of t...

GRAVINA IN PUGLIA IS A small town located on the edge of a ravine above a small river. Inhabited since the Paleolithic, it was later a Greek and then Roman city. While the city is entirely on one side of the ravine, some religious sites were built on the other one, making the construction of a bridge necessary. It is not clear when the bridge was b...

Italy has always been the cradle of art and culture: over the years have been built several historical theaters famous all over the world, which have hosted great musicians, dancers, singers and artists of all kinds. There are several Italian architects who have designed and built some of the most beautiful historical theatres, so let’s find out to...

Italy is the country with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 58, of which only five are naturalistic: in addition to the ancient beech forests, there is the geology of Etna, the Dolomites, and Mount San Giorgio, as well as the volcanic territories of the Aeolian Islands. This uniqueness makes these woods a different heritage compared to others....

This New York nonna is eager to feed you! Addolorata Marzovilla, also known as Nonna Dora, is the face of a new eponymous restaurant in Kip's Bay. Nonna Dora's Pasta Bar, run by the 85-year-old Italian grandmother, is offering a wide selection of antipasti, as well as handmade pastas. A tasting of three pastas goes for $45, though everything is ava...