Close

“I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble,” uttered Roman Emperor Augustus. Rome is perhaps one of the most famous cities that has seen so much history. From Roman times to Mussolini’s fascist rule, Rome has withstood the test of time. Even actor Robert DeNiro acknowledged it when he stated, “Italy has changed. But Rome is Rome.”...

822

The best time to enjoy the scents and breathtaking views of Sardinia? Before and after the summer, even better if through authentic experiences, provided by the tour operators on site. Far from the tourist routes and the main attractions, you can immerse yourself in the silence of the granite landscapes, among the centuries-old olive trees and juni...

805

Hidden away – quite literally for centuries – in the Alps of Lombardy, the small town of Livigno has slowly been emerging as a favourite spot for visitors from both Italy and abroad. The stunning town of Livigno had a late start when it came to attracting visitors because of the peculiar geographical position it was built on. Standing approximately...

738

The Museum of Fashion and Costume has reopened at the Palazzo Pitti after three years of closure caused by the Covid pandemic. Twelve new rooms show more than fifty outfits and myriad accessories, including a Mariano Fortuny kimono once worn by Italian actress Eleonora Duse, a 1920s flapper tunic by Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli’s showy eveningwear and...

1110

A new project inside the Pompeii archaeological site is reviving ancient textile dyeing techniques to show another side of daily life before the city was destroyed by a volcano in A.D. 79 The inspiration comes from frescoes unearthed inside the archaeological site that show winged cupids dyeing cloth, gathering grapes for wine and making perfumes....

1069

Rome is second only to London for attracting the world's top luxury hotel brands in 2023, according to a new report by Luxury Travel Intelligence. The LTI rankings put Rome ahead of other key destinations including New York, Qatar, Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo and all other European capitals "in terms of attractiveness and present and future tourist vi...

798

Who hasn't booked a holiday well in advance, perhaps to save money or to reserve a safe place during peak tourist periods. Booking in advance has many advantages but also many disadvantages, one of which is the unknown 'weather conditions'. It can happen to anyone to book a trip perhaps taking advantage of a bridge or simply a weekend not caring ab...

734

Europe, and Italy in particular, has enjoyed several blockbuster years, drawing tourists in droves as pandemic-era restrictions disappeared. And two new travel advisor surveys -- one from First in Service (F1S), the other from American Marketing Group (AMG) -- both put Italy in the top spot again for 2024. "The ongoing desire among Americans to vis...

833

Once branded a source of “national shame”, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and European Capital of Culture, the city of Matera boasts a past with as many twists and turns as the honeycomb of cave dwellings that make up its ancient town, the Sassi.  Situated on the border between Puglia and Basilicata, a lesser-known region in Italy’s deep south, M...

828

You can explore Rome in many different ways: walking along the ancient streets, choosing the sacred paths or those of traditional food. But if you are a true movie lover, then we suggest you discover the places chosen by great Italian and foreign directors for the set of some scenes of their movies. Among these places, there are also numerous attra...

756