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From province to province, discover in this article the Christmas Markets in Piedmont that make this region glow in December. Christmas toys and trinkets, candles and all kinds of baubles, but also scents of cinnamon and cotton candy, sweets of all shapes and flavors, caramelized fruit and pancakes. Above all, lots of mulled wine to warm, and cheer...

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The Italian Riviera (Riviera Ligure) is the narrow strip of land (stretching more than 200 miles from southwest to northeast) between the Ligurian Sea and the mountain chain formed by the Maritime Alps and the Apennines.  This dramatic coastline—dotted with gardens, beach towns, fishing villages, marinas, and miles of walking and biking paths—is a...

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Tucked away between the iconic Colosseum and the Palatine Hill in Rome, the Arch of Constantine is a majestic reminder of ancient victories and Roman grandeur: this triumphal arch, the largest of its kind in Rome, is more than a monument, it’s a history book. Let’s discover why together.  The Arch is a monumental tribute to a defining moment in the...

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In 79 C.E., an ash column with a mushroom top towered over the ancient Roman city of Pompeii as residents scrambled to flee the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The effects of the eruption were devastating to the area. As one ancient historian, Pliny the Younger, recounted the events to another historian, Cornelius Tacitus, “On Mount Vesuvius sheets of...

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While Paris is the City of Lights and Los Angeles is the City of Angels, Rome has a nickname that dates back more than two thousand years: The Eternal City. Though the original moniker alluded to the strength of the empire—something that is no longer relevant in our modern society—there is an element of truth to the idea of Rome being an everlastin...

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Even the Ancient Romans knew the joys (and the benefits) of sinking into a bubbling thermal bath and soaking in the mineral waters—starting from the Baths of Caracalla, Italians have maintained an enduring love affair with the many natural hot springs scattered across the country. As temperatures start to dip and the chill in the air gets stronger,...

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We are in the Murge, province of Brindisi: Ostuni appears from afar on the hill, with the dazzling white of its houses and the ancient charm of a place where time seems to have stopped. An ideal place to enjoy a few days off, maybe staying in a trullo, a traditional rustic building that characterizes the Apulian countryside. Ostuni must be visited...

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In the Valley of the Gods—so named since the days when Agrigento was known by its ancient Greek moniker, Akragas—history and beauty come together in a sublime blend. This evocative name was bestowed by its Greek founders, who transformed the landscape into a Sicilian jewel. Most people know it as the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, the capital...

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The Domus Tiberiana is now open to the public after nearly 50 years. Visitors who wish to explore more of Rome’s archaeological treasures can now follow the ancient path that the emperor and his court used to reach the private residence on the Palatine Hill, which gave rise to the modern word palazzo. The opening of the Domus Tiberiana restores the...

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When planning a trip to Italy, it’s only natural to try and fit in some time at the beach. After all, with more than 4,700 miles of shoreline, it would be a shame not to see some of it. Perhaps more than the coast, Italy is world-famous for its history and archaeological sites. What if there was a way to combine a day at the beach with a trip to an...

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