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Today we are going to introduce you to one of the most beautiful places on the Italian peninsula, the Arcipelago di La Maddalena, located in the Bocche di Bonifacio, the stretch of sea between northern Sardinia and Corsica. A national park since 1994, the archipelago consists of more than 60 islands, the most important of which are La Maddalena, Sp...

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Atlas Obscura would not be possible without the dedicated work of our community, who help us add more wondrous places to the site every day. We want to give some of our most dedicated contributors a chance to share collections of some of their favorite entries, and tell us all a little more about themselves. Atlas Obscura user LatiumMirabile has be...

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Although small in size, Italy is criss-crossed by a large number of waterways. Rocky mountains, fairy-tale valleys and cities of art are crossed by spectacular rivers that contribute to the immortality of the landscapes they are part of. Let's set off together on a journey through Italy's most beautiful rivers. Arno The Arno is the main waterway in...

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Florence – city of the duomo, bistecca alla fiorentina and Michelangelo's David – has a relatively small population that is dwarfed by the millions of tourists who swarm to it annually. While the Florentines have a knack for ignoring the hordes, a visitor can feel like one of a herd. So, once you've had your fill of the city's amazing sights, use i...

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Are you tired of quarantine and would rather see one of the greatest art collections? Join an awesome Vatican guide for a virtual tour About this Event All of the proceeds from the virtual tour experiences will go towards keeping our guides employed and paying the wages of our dedicated staff, while on lockdown. We greatly appreciate your support i...

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THE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE OF DOZZA sits amidst miles of vineyards just outside Bologna. The first houses date back to the ninth century, and the wall surrounding the city to 1086, when Bolognese forces conquered the village. In 1960, Dozza established the Biennale del Muro Dipinto (Biennial of the Painted Wall). It was, and still is, a manifestation of...

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Sardinia is an island in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, famous as for its summer tourism, given the numerous seaside resorts that overlook the sea from all sides, and as from a historical point of view, given the famous Nuragic civilization that lived in those lands and of which remains and archaeological finds can still be visited today. Char...

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Inhabited by the Siculi even before the Greeks arrived on the Sicilian coast in 734 BC, Taormina, then known as Naxos, is a Sicilian jewel that combines the looks of a medieval village, the feel of its ancient Greek soul, the sights, colors and scents of the typical Mediterranean vegetation.  Located near the strait that separates Sicily from the I...

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They say that all roads to lead to Rome. And, as it turns out, one of the best roads is also close to Rome. I’m talking about the Via Emilia, the extraordinary ancient route that ran in almost a straight line from the coast to northern Italy, from modern-day Rimini to Piacenza. Not only did countless travellers walk along its gravel path, but they...

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Florence is set to reopen the Vasari Corridor to the public in 2022, six years after it was closed for safety reasons, with a major restoration due to begin in the coming weeks. The renovation project will get underway after Easter and should take 15 months, the Uffizi Galleries announced today. The Uffizi director Eike Schmidt stated that the Vasa...

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