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When one thinks of Italy, traditional images come to mind. Churches that are hundreds of years old, engineering and architectural wonders from centuries past, rolling hills, mountains, the sea and, of course, great food, all are thought of when talking about Italy. Northern Italy sometimes brings thoughts of a more modern, industrial, bustling envi...

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The key speaker at the Foreign Press Association’s first official press conference in its new home was Luigi Brugnaro, the Mayor of Venice. He came to explain to the world the new tax for tourists visiting La Serenissima “because, yes, Venice is in Italy, but she belongs to the world.” The plan to charge an entrance fee to day-trippers was first pr...

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While civilization may have started near the Euphrates and Nile Rivers, it certainly went in full bloom by the Tiber River in Rome between 753 BCE – 476 CE. It was followed by a second glorious flowering by the Arno River in Florence in the 14th century CE. Italy’s emergence and civilization resulted in truly consequential impacts to the story of h...

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The regions of Campania, Puglia and Calabria are rich in history and beauty: these lands that were once ancient kingdoms have been submerged by the waters, ports have suffered decline, while once-vital routes have been transformed into scenery evoking a surreal atmosphere, to be discovered through underwater archaeological parks. Therefore, it is i...

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Whether it’s to research, study, visit or soak up into Italy’s culture and history, visiting one of the capital’s libraries should be on your to-do list. Below you’ll find some of our favorite libraries in Rome. Vatican Library (Biblioteca apostolica vaticana) One of the oldest libraries in the world, it was officially established in 1475 but its p...

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We have handpicked some of the most picturesque coastal towns in Italy for you to visit in 2024, spanning from Liguria to Sicily. Make the most of this chance to soak up the sun, take a leisurely walk by the seaside, appreciate the architectural splendour, and delve into the history of these delightful locations, all while staying in the perfect ho...

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Calabria, Italy, is renowned for its beautiful beaches, stunning mountains, colorful hillside villages, and unquestionably—its exceptional regional cuisine. I was fortunate enough to be born in Calabria, the beautiful Southern region of Italy, which is separated from Sicily only by the undulating waters of the Strait of Messina. Calabria is the las...

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Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome is so spacious inside that the Statue of Liberty, pedestal and all, could stand upright and not scrape the top of the dome. This “architectural jewel of the Roman Catholic Church” took more than 80 years to build. Afterwards, cracks began to appear. A century and a half later the situation was dire and, although many...

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Italy has welcomed visitors since time immemorial. But not all of Italy: some regions have remained impervious to the Grand Tourists of the past and the Instagrammers of today. Who, for example, visits Abruzzo, a region east of Rome and south of the Marche? Very few is the answer – but why so secret? Poverty, for one thing, and the sheer wilderness...

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Universally known as the green heart of Italy, Umbria is a spectacular region that houses a very rich cultural, naturalistic and food and wine heritage, the perfect destination for tourists looking for unique experiences to enjoy in a territory made of rolling hills, fantastic vineyards and ancient villages. And let's not forget about Lake Trasimen...

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