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Perhaps the most famous Roman ruins in Italy are those of Rome and Pompeii, but there are many others. The Italian peninsula was long the heartland of the Roman world, and it is full of Roman ruins and cities often overshadowed by Rome and Pompeii. One of the forgotten Roman cities in Italy is Aosta, called the "Little Rome of the Alps." It is part...

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Italy's culture ministry has announced the 10 finalists for the 2025 edition of the Italian Capital of Culture.  The shortlisted towns and cities vying for the title must present their bids to a jury appointed by the culture ministry in Rome on 20-21 March. The jury will then be tasked with recommending the most suitable candidate for the prestigio...

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Villeneuve, castello di Aymavilles, Maison Anselmet, Petite Arvine, Chalet La Meridiana, Jambon de Bosses, Lard d’Arnad, fondue. Based on these things, where do you think I am? Anyone who thinks they know Italy might assume I’m not even in il bel paese. But where I am is evident to anyone who really knows Italy: the Valle d’Aosta. Nestled in the Al...

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Every winter in the Valleys of Valle d'Aosta, cradle of legends and traditions, on January 30 and 31, nearthe "Candelora" celebrated on February 2, the feast of the candles symbol of the beginning of the rebirth of nature, the mountains come to life. People go down to Valle in Aosta to celebrate at the Collegiate Church of the city, Saints Pietro a...

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Even nowadays, Italy is full of many regional recipes handed down from generations like the one for coffee in Aosta Valley, tipically known as “valdostano” coffee. This particular drink is composed of alcohol and coffee, to be shared among the diners, representing a traditional ritual.  To drink the “valdostano” coffe you must use special container...

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One of the main traditions of the Christmas holidays is that of Northern Italy’s Christmas markets. These can be found everywhere in Italy and there are some that stand out for their longevity and beauty. Here you can find artisanal and gastronomic products perfect to gift someone on Christmas. Here a selection of the cutest Christmas markets in No...

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To say that The Families of Man is a large group exhibition with which the Regional Archaeological Museum of Aosta offers an unprecedented overview of Italian photography over the last twenty years would be an understatement. In fact the project, conceived and realised by Electa and curated by Elio Grazioli and Walter Guadagnini, allows visitors no...

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Nestled into the Alps north of Piedmont and skirting both France and Switzerland, the Valle d'Aosta is arguably Italy's most discreet region. Even so, it's popular among locals who know that it's just as enticing in the summer for outdoor activities as it is during winter for skiing. And of course, all of those activities can work up an appetite. S...

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Aosta Valley is a natural archaeological-gastronomic park: mankind came here 6 or 8 thousand years ago, first adapting to collect wild herbs and fruits spontaneously grown in the natural environment. Then we had farming, breeding, the dairy chain! Let’s take a closer look at these interlinked steps visiting Ruben and Roberta’s farm in St Marcel of...

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E-bike tour in the Great St. Bernard Valley. A cycling route crossing the Via Francigena (i.e. Pilgrims Way), following the so called Salt Way. That’s history! Salt reached the whole region from the Alps along this route, it was used since ancient times to preserve meat. Salt plus breeding: this is the tradition of Aosta Valley cured meats! Our rep...

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