On the plane, Boston > JFK > Milan. My first trip to Piemonte. Not my first trip to Italy. What did I want from this visit? People, profiles, portraits. A lay of the land, physical and metaphorical. Nebbiolo’s essence. Barolo versus Barbaresco. Sparkling, white, pink — will there be any, or just a lake of red, red, red?” I’d received the invitation...

The Langhe is a destination that enchants in every season, a corner of Piedmont that can offer unique emotions among sinuous hills, medieval villages and expanses of vineyards that disappear into the horizon.In spring, nature awakens and the landscape is tinged with bright green, while the air smells of wet earth and new wine resting in the cellars...

The Shroud of Turin, one of Catholicism’s most valued devotional items, will be digitally showcased during the Holy Year 2025, allowing visitors to engage with the revered relic like never before. The shroud, a linen cloth many believe is the burial shroud of Jesus Christ and bears his image, traditionally draws thousands of pilgrims during rare pu...

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The 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games are about to begin in Italy, in the stunning region of Piedmont. The slogan "The Future is Here" is fitting for an event that, from March 8 to 15, will involve over 1,500 athletes from 102 countries, competing in Torino, Sestriere, Bardonecchia, and Pragelato. This event is not only about sports, but al...

Imagine an elegant, magical, and uncrowded Italian city of vast piazzas, arcades, and Art Nouveau-era cafes, with the snow-capped Alps in the background. That’s a pretty good description of the Italian city of Turin in the country’s northwestern corner. Turin may be the country’s fourth largest metropolis, but it seems oddly forgotten if my recent...

Ciao and Vespa, icons of Italian scooters, return in electric format to keep Italian design alive Italians and smart working: 60% appreciate it Homicides down in last 10 years, Italy is among safest countries in Europe Italy’s cultural tourism continues to thrive with growing global interest Pope Francis signs decree recognizing Salvo D'Acquisto's...

The Ivrea Carnival in Piedmont is one of the oldest in Italy and is the only one that has carried on some traditions since the Middle Ages. One of the most fascinating aspects of this Italian Carnival is the famous "Battle of the Oranges": in the streets, during the parade, a real battle takes place with oranges being thrown between the citizens!...

Italy remains one of the most sought-after cultural destinations in the world, with its cities of art continuing to attract increasing attention from global tourists. This is highlighted in the 2025 Cultural Tourism Report, which offers a comprehensive analysis of the cultural tourism trends in Italy, utilizing Artificial Intelligence, Machine Lear...

The Fondation Ordine Mauriziano renews its extraordinary guided tours of the Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi for 2025, offering the opportunity to explore spaces usually inaccessible to the public. From March 1 to June 28, visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the history of the residence, discovering its different living phases and the r...