Where to find luxury in Turin: the city’s most exclusive neighbourhoods
Turin is undoubtedly one of the most elegant cities in Piedmont – and in all of Italy. Its long arcaded streets, 19th-century squares, leafy parks and neighbourhoods filled with Art Nouveau buildings reflect the charm of the former capital of the House of Savoy. Unsurprisingly, the city offers plenty of opportunities for those seeking luxury homes....
Siena, the capital of elegance
Siena was perhaps the Italian city best loved by Vittorio Alfieri, who in his Autobiography, published in 1806, did not fail to praise itselegance, a quality peculiar to this city. “So great is the force of the beautiful and the true,” Alfieri wrote about Siena, “that I felt almost a lively ray suddenly brightening my mind, and a most sweet flatter...
Lazio Where can I see a Caravaggio in Rome? 9 spots itinerary
Michelangelo Merisi, known as Caravaggio, had an intense and passionate relationship with Rome, like his life and his works. The revolutionary power of Caravaggio's works has profoundly influenced all subsequent art and still today provokes a magnetic power in the spectator. The extraordinary use of light, the precision and refinement of details, t...
Why This ‘Secret’ Italian Riviera City Should Be On Your Must-See List
The eastern coast of the Italian Riviera, beginning in Genoa and ending at the Tuscan border, ranks among the most famous seasides in the world, with wildly popular resorts like Portofino and Cinque Terre. While there are still uncrowded hamlets to explore, there’s also a remarkable, lesser-known Riviera city, Chiavari, that you should add to your...
Florence, reopens Villa La Quiete garden, Medici masterpiece and treasure trove of 18th-century botany
For the first time in its history, the historic Garden of Villa La Quiete opens its doors to the public. A secret place, a precious 18th-century treasure chest hidden in the greenery of the Castello district in Florence, the garden represents one of the most authentic testimonies of the Medici landscape, which has remained intact over the centuries...
Walla Walla and Cannara linked by sculpture of St. Francis
When a relationship reaches a milestone, it’s time to celebrate. That’s what happened a few months ago when Walla Walla and its sister city Cannara, a small town in central Umbria, celebrated 10 years of friendship with a gift that carries significant meaning. To recognize the signing of the pact of friendship, Cannara sent its sister city a scale...
Italy’s climate envoy seeks US partnership on nuclear and clean energy
Francesco Corvaro spent last week in Washington engaging US Department of Energy officials on nuclear fission and fusion, geothermal power and biofuels. He highlighted strong US interest in Italy’s high‑quality supply chain and warned that nuclear power is essential to meet growing electricity demand alongside renewables. “It was fruitful to engage...
A race of devotion: Gubbio’s ancient Festa dei Ceri honors Saint Ubaldo
The Festa dei Ceri, or Saint Ubaldo Day, is a centuries-old tradition held annually on May 15 in the medieval town of Gubbio, in Umbria. The festivity honors Saint Ubaldo Baldassini, the town’s patron saint, who died in 1160. Central to the celebration is the Corsa dei Ceri, a unique procession during which three towering wooden structures, each to...
Chamois: the Italian town without cars
In Italy, there is a small town where no car has ever arrived. Chamois, perched at 1815 meters in the Aosta Valley, is the only Italian town accessible exclusively by cable car or on foot. No paved roads, no honking, no parking. Just think for a moment: how do you do the shopping? How do you take a child to school? How does an ambulance get there i...
10 traditional Italian dances to get to know
When we think of Italy, we often picture its rich cuisine, stunning landscapes, and world-famous art. But did you know that traditional Italian folk dances are just as much a part of the country’s cultural heritage? Across Italy, each region has developed its own unique traditional dance, deeply rooted in history and local traditions. A folk dance ...
The Birthplace Of Italy's Oldest Known Pasta Is An Enchanting Town Called The 'Door To Tuscany'
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is famous for stunning Renaissance villages like Pienza, famed for its cheese and unique landscapes. The gorgeous region is also home to Pontremoli, which is the birthplace of testaroli – the oldest type of pasta in Italy. It is arguably the ancestor of many pastas we know and love today. Per the region's official...
Export volume to biodiversity: Italian wine is worth 14.5 billion euros and boasts numerous records
talian wine holds the world record for export volumes as well as production records, export and biodiversity records. Italian wine affirms its unparalleled heritage, which offers consumers all over the world tradition, culture, history, and a consumption model that fits the Mediterranean Diet. Italian wine is the standard bearer of Made in Italy ar...