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In 2024, culture once again proved to be the beating heart of Italian tourism, fueling a record-breaking year for live entertainment and cultural attractions. Visitor numbers surged across nearly all sectors, with performances, exhibitions, and historic sites drawing larger crowds than even before the pandemic. Live theater saw an impressive comeba...

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  Happy 60th birthday to the Mont Blanc Tunnel between Italy and France Italians weigh in on overtourism, short-term rentals, and the future of travel Italy becomes a top destination for millionaire migration in 2025 How an Italian scientist is bringing fusion energy closer to reality Sardinia’s “Domus de Janas” earn UNESCO World Heritage Status, c...

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In 2024, foreign tourists spent nearly €21 billion in Italy, marking a 40% increase compared to 2022. International tourism continues to be a cornerstone of the Italian economy, with spending highly concentrated in just 20 provinces—these alone account for nearly 75% of total foreign tourist expenditures. Rome and Milan top the list of cities attra...

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Italy is universally beloved for its cuisine. When you travel there, you dream of trying the original versions of things familiar in the United States, from pizza and pasta to cannolis and gelato. But there are dozens of true Italian dishes you must try at least once. There's no doubt you'll be doing a lot of eating there, which means it's wise to...

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Italy is a country where every village and town has its own unmistakable story. Sometimes this is reflected in its traditions or monuments; in other cases, the uniqueness begins with the very layout of the town itself. Across the country, you’ll find a number of “ideal towns” designed entirely from scratch with geometric or unusual shapes. Scattere...

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After eating the best food in Florence at restaurants, in markets and on the street over three separate visits, we’re finally ready to share our picks for the must-eat foods and drinks that all travelers should experience at least once in person. Maybe twice. Read on to discover our Florence food favorites and the ones you need to eat during your v...

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Hotel investment in Italy has increased substantially as the country’s tourism sector recovers from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recent data shows a growing appetite among investors for hospitality properties, driven by improving travel demand and favourable market conditions. Growing interest from international investorsThe Italian hotel...

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Are you looking for valuable authentic tips for visiting Lake Maggiore like a local? This jewel of Northern Italy, nestled between Piedmont, Lombardy, and Switzerland, boasts a wealth of stunning artistic and architectural treasures. Renowned for its lush botanical gardens, breathtaking landscapes, and historic mansions, Lake Maggiore is rich in ca...

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Italy undoubtedly has a sweet tooth, one that leans toward high-quality, elegant, decorative candies. After all, the city of Perugia brought us the lovestruck foil-wrapped Baci kisses, a popular Valentine's Day gift, while Venchi chocolates arose from bubbling bronze cauldrons in Turin, and Ferrero Rocher hails from the small Italian village of Alb...

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Thick white cloud hangs outside the windows of Rifugio Segantini, a mountain hut 2,373 metres up in the Italian Alps. But it is shifting, revealing glimpses of the majestic Brenta Dolomites before us: a patch of snow here, a craggy peak there. The view is tantalising, and a couple of times I have run outside in a kind of peekaboo farce to see the f...

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