With soaring snow-capped peaks and sparkling blue lakes, the Italian Alps should be considered one of the perfect winter getaways for cold-weather lovers. A vacation to the slopes of Courmayeur, Sauze d'Oulx, or Livigno is essentially a rite of passage for any serious ski aficionado, and the dramatic views and incredible Italian culture make skiing...

Italy’s financial capital Milan is shaping up to be the latest European art hotspot, as galleries join a wave of super wealthy individuals drawn there by an increasingly attractive tax regime. Entering the fray is the international gallery Thaddaeus Ropac, which represents artists such as Antony Gormley and Anselm Kiefer. It opens its seventh perma...

The allure of design and art, the magic of a journey through rocks and nature. But also, the unique experience of a coast-to-coast adventure. It’s a trio of Italian destinations, focusing on cultural and sustainable tourism, chosen by the New York Times for its celebrated annual list titled “52 Places to Go in 2025”. This list gathers the best dest...

Rosita Missoni passed away on January 2, 2025, at her legendary residence in Sumirago. Born Nov. 20, 1931, in Golasecca, in the province of Varese, Rosita Jelmini Missoni was the last heir of a family of Lombard textile artisans: the Torrani family. Her life knew a turning point thanks to her meeting Ottavio Missoni, a young athlete at the 1948 Lon...

A research team from the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Pisa, Ospedale San Raffaele in Milan and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and the Politecnico University of Lausanne (Epfl) has developed an innovative neurostimulation technique that has enabled two paraplegics to walk.  As reflected in study results published in the journal Science Transla...

Since December 19, in Mantua, it has been possible to climb the dome of the Basilica of St. Andrew, the Renaissance masterpiece by Leon Battista Alberti: this new itinerary, which combines spirituality and culture, represents one of the most relevant interventions put in place by the Diocese of Mantua for the Jubilee of 2025. The basilica, the reli...

In the northwest corner of Italy, lazing peacefully at the foot of the Swiss Alps lies the vast and beautiful Lake Como. The Y-shaped lake has long been topping lists of the best places to visit in Italy, and for good reason.  The lake is not only a gorgeous natural wonder, but its banks are lined with picturesque old towns and villages that offer...

A weekend at Lake Garda is the opportunity to start getting to know this wonderful corner of Italy, nestled between three regions: Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige. This is the largest lake in Italy and one of the most beautiful, thanks to a lush nature made of water, high mountains and blue sky. The always mild climate makes it a perfect d...

Picture fog as far as the eye can see. Fog so thick you can’t see beyond your nose, and when the fog finally gives some respite and subsides, an immense plain stretching all the way into the distance, expanses of fields repeating themselves identically without interruption, a few farmsteads here and there, barely any trees or hills. The snow of the...

Italy is a country steeped in history and culture, and its regions and provinces each carry a rich story that goes beyond mere geography. The origins of these place names are fascinating, often reflecting a blend of ancient civilizations, linguistic evolution, and historical influences from earliest Latin settlements to the linguistic imprints of t...