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The United States will close its consulate in Florence. This was announced by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as part of a "comprehensive reorganization plan" of the State Department, which includes the closure of several embassies and diplomatic missions. "Tuscany has a deep history linked to the United States, which is no coincidence, as Flor...

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An Italian pope? It's been since 1978 Rome is preparing to host a conclave with three major problems Pope Francis’ love for Italy April 25th, Italy's Liberation Day: thanks to the American soldiers who made a huge contribution to our liberation How three Italian teens turned speed bumps into clean hydrogen energy Video game industry in Italy sees...

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Today is April 25th, and every year on this day, Italy celebrates its liberation from Nazi-fascism. This year, the anniversary marks a round figure: 80 years since April 25, 1945. That day became the symbol of the liberation of much of the national territory by the partisan forces and the Allied forces, ending the Nazi occupation and the Italian So...

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With more than six hundred archaeological museums in Italy, to which we can add several dozen outdoor areas such as Pompeii, the choice is truly immense. From north to south, in large cities as in smaller towns, travellers who love ancient history will never lack the opportunity to dive into the most remote and fascinating past. From the world of t...

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I’m draped over a couple of foam floats, drifting through the steamy outdoor pool of the Terme di Saturnia resort in southern Tuscany. In these same sulphuric thermal waters, Roman soldiers once bathed to recover from the ravages of war. 2,000 years later, the water’s therapeutic benefits are still lauded, though instead of boasting their ability t...

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In one of his 1948 articles, Carlo Cassola had compared Grosseto to Kansas City: or rather, the comparison was attributed to an American serviceman who had passed through the Tuscan town during the war and noted the similarities between the two cities, modern cities at the center of a large and fertile land. “Our city,” Luciano Bianciardi would lat...

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If there is a place where the sea is not just a geographic boundary, but a soul that has shaped its history and brings it to life, that place is the province of Livorno. Here, the sea is not just an element of the landscape, but an essential component of daily life, a protagonist of history and an engine of transformation that, over the centuries,...

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  Easter travel plans and trends for Italians in 2025 Pasquetta: Italy's Easter monday Natale di Roma: happy birthday to the Eternal city National day for organ and tissue donation 2025 in Italy Made in Italy innovation: the smart waste bin for sustainability Italian real estate market trends: energy-efficient homes, bare ownership and rising luxur...

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Italy has for millennia been a central stage for the religious development and spirituality of the Christian West. From majestic papal basilicas to serene mountain sanctuaries, the country offers an extraordinary variety of experiences that promise a deep connection with the past, art and faith. Whether you are a devout pilgrim, a history buff or s...

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The Giostra del Saracino of Sarteano is a knightly tournament with ancient tradition that has been held in Sarteano, in the province of Siena, for time immemorial. Five knights, known as "giostratori," representing the five districts into which the town is divided, compete for the coveted palio. Called to charge, each mounted knight, galloping and...

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