50 years since the reform that challenged patriarchy in Italy How carbon farming is shaping the future of Italian wine Blue Flags 2025 Announced for Italy’s Best Beaches Record year for visitors and revenue at Italy’s state museums and archaeological parks in 2024 Italy introduces concrete support for young people looking to buy a home Italy’s te...
READ MOREThe Tuscany Region is leading the effort to have the Italian section of the Via Francigena recognized by UNESCO, with the aim of designating the historic pilgrimage route that has connected Canterbury to Rome since the Middle Ages as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The Via Francigena is the oldest and most significant medieval route li...
READ MOREThe Italian city of Lucca has emerged as a top performer in Tuscany's luxury real estate market, with property prices soaring 27% over the past five years, according to a new report from global property consultancy Knight Frank. The surge, attributed to Lucca's relative affordability and growing international demand, outpaces other Tuscan hotspots...
READ MORENot everyone knows that Jasmine Paolini, the great Italian tennis player who won the Internazionali d’Italia in Rome, comes from a small town in the province of Lucca, rich in history: Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is a town in the province of Lucca that unostentatiously preserves a medieval soul and a deep connection with th...
READ MORE2024 marked an all-time record for both visitors and revenue at Italy’s state-run museums and archaeological parks. Last year, Italian cultural sites welcomed 60 million visitors—a 5.3% increase compared to 2023—and generated an impressive €382 million in revenue, up 23% from the previous year. Of the 299 institutions that charge admission, 31 mill...
READ MOREThursday June 5, 2025 (6:30PM - 8:30PM) - AMICIBAR - Dog Park, 250 W Date St, San Diego, CA. General Public: $10, Amici Club Members: FREE. Due to limited space, RSVP is required for entry. Small bites and wine will be served before the presentation. Tourists flock by the mega-millions to Tuscany each year. What are they going to see? The art and a...
READ MOREFlorence is a popular destination for foreigners, blending Renaissance history with modern innovation. Renowned for its art, culture, and urban appeal, Tuscany's capital city also offers many job opportunities, especially in tourism, art, and fashion. The city's world-class universities also attract a diverse international community. Living in Flo...
READ MOREWith the help of carbon farming, the wine we’ll be drinking in the future won’t just be high-quality—it might also play a role in fighting climate change by capturing carbon from the atmosphere. One project is already putting this vision into action. It’s called Life VitiCaSe, and it involves four experimental vineyards managed by three wine produ...
READ MORETuscany’s countryside has long been framed through a romantic lens, often shaped by films and novels like Under the Tuscan Sun. But, while the image of endless vineyards, rustic farmhouses, and golden hills has been the dream of Italophiles worldwide, it risks reducing a complex and historically rich landscape to a simple postcard: beneath the surf...
READ MOREBefore Covid, the gap between North American wineries and Italian ones in terms of hospitality was vast. The former have been offering all kinds of packages for over 20 years—from tasting trails to full-blown shows among the barrels: screenings, wellness treatments, suites nestled among the vines. The latter started later but are now rapidly rethin...
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