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Culture minister Dario Franceschini’s recent appointment of German archaeologist Gabriel Zuchtriegel as the Director of Pompeii signaled a new page in the story of a priceless landmark, but it wasn’t met with unanimous approval. The 39 year old ‘s appointment led to the resignation of two of the four board members of Pompeii, Stefano De Caro and Ir...

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In Italy’s southeastern peninsular region, embraced by the Mediterranean breeze of the Adriatic and Ionian seas, is Puglia. Recognized as one of Italy’s culturally richest territories, Puglia has long enjoyed a history of distinction due to its simple but equally rich gastronomy, historic architecture, and long-standing influence in the production...

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THE VOLCANIC ISLAND OF PONZA is blessed with a chromatic richness and no cliff looks the same.  The world-famous crescent-shaped beach of Chiaia di Luna (Half Moon Beach) is dominated by sheer vertical white and yellow tuff cliffs that rise more than 300 feet (100 meters) above the turquoise-colored sea below. Locals claim that on nights when the m...

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Have you ever heard of Atrani? Well, if you haven’t, you are in for a pleasant surprise.  Located a mere 1/2 mile from Amalfi (I am sure you are familiar with this one!), Atrani is one of  Italy’s Borghi più Belli d’Italia and, in name of its characteristic medieval architecture, is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage List, along with other site...

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We will take you on a journey through Longobard Italy on seven stages which have earned UNESCO protection for their beauty and historical value. Longobards in Italy. Places of the Power (568-774 A.D.). Lombards in Italy. Places of Power (568-774 A.D.) is a UNESCO itinerary that winds its way along the Italian peninsula, through seven "places" that...

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The mayors of Venice and Florence, Italy's world-famous cradles of art and history, published plans on Monday to help them rebuild on a "new model" of tourism. The plans, set out in a nine-page booklet, include more policing and more funds for public transport, but also better regulation for guides and for short-term accommodation rentals. The two...

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On the terraced, steep-sided hills the locals call the Amphitheater of the Giants, Alessandro Crovara takes the monorail to work. Unlike the sleek, single-track trains cruising through cities the world over, the monorails in this corner of northwestern Italy are old tractors that pull flatbed wagons slowly along a narrow metal rail, carrying farmer...

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Rome's museums may be closed due to covid-19 restrictions but that does not mean their riches cannot be explored and enjoyed, thanks to new interactive virtual tours launched by the city. The immersive digital experience, available in Italian and English, is a valuable new resource for scholars, students and all those passionate about Rome's precio...

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Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, Villa Adriana (Hadrian's Villa) stands in the municipality of Tivoli in the Province of Rome between the slopes of the Tiburtini Mountains and the Roman countryside. As its name suggests, it was the suburban residence of Emperor Hadrian, who chose the green and water-rich territory of ancient Tibur. T...

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We publish this article, in its English translation, courtesy of the author and of the magazine HuffPost, which we thank, where it was published in the Italian version on March 9th. It's March 11, 2020. The World Health Organization declares that Sars-CoV-2 is a pandemic. The world stops and our habits change: distancing and limitations to mobility...

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