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Your typical natural history museum in Italy once skewed more “dim vault where old stuff gathers dust” than “state-of-the-art science hub.” But the country’s increasingly modern natural history museums are anything but dull, dank and dated, and are steadily introducing new, more interactive ways of communicating their collections. Break away from t...

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Sicily is a special land, rich in traditions and stories. A fantastic place capable of dragging you into a romantic, dreamy dimension, caressed by the sound of the waves crashing on the shoreline and a light breeze blowing from the sea. Crystal clear water and an infinite variety of beaches to choose, from those with very fine sand, to deserted and...

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Naples, with its vibrant streets echoing with the rich tales of history, the aroma of authentic Neapolitan pizza, and the striking views of Mount Vesuvius, presents itself as an enchanting starting point for exploration. This bustling city, located in the heart of Italy’s Campania region, is not just a treasure trove of cultural and historical marv...

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The sun-kissed, coastally-endowed region of Puglia already has a lot going for it, without even mentioning the food. But we just have to mention the food… Puglia is the birthplace of some of Italy’s most famed products–burrata and taralli among them–and the rest of the culinary cannon here is guided by local produce, the abundance of available seaf...

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Italy, with its natural riches and ancient tradition in body and spirit care, has always been a prime destination for those seeking a wellness and relaxation experience. From the gentle hills of Tuscany to the natural springs of Emilia Romagna, and through to the rejuvenating waters of Lombardy, the country offers a variety of thermal and spa centr...

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You’re taking a leisurely stroll in the city center of Milan, Italy’s capital of elegance and fashion, when you notice people spinning on a mosaic: what on earth is going on, you wonder.  The answer is simple: you’re seeing people participating in a well-ingrained tradition of the Lombard city, that of the famous “dancing bull,” a curious and much-...

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This Easter represented a key moment for Italian tourism, as shown by the data collected by the Florence-based Center for Tourism Studies on behalf of Assoturismo Confesercenti. Nearly 7 million guests were recorded at accommodation facilities over the Easter period, with an increase of 1.2% compared to the same period in 2023. Foreign tourists in...

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Rural Salento, the southernmost part of Italy’s “heel” that is Puglia, is not where one expects to eat vegan food.  Agriturismo Piccapane sits on the long, typically flat Pugliese road between Galatina and Cutrofiano, about 45 minutes southwest of Lecce. As far as the eye can see, this is deep olive oil country: rows upon rows of olive trees just b...

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An old legend, now rooted in the collective imagination, has long conditioned the first impact with the exuberant architecture of Sant’Agnese in Agone, a very ancient Roman church built on the site where the young Agnes suffered martyrdom. It all stems from the presence of a bulky opposite, Gianlorenzo Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, the abs...

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2024 has been designated as the year of Roots Tourism in Italy, a concept that seeks to bridge the gap between Italians abroad and their ancestral lands. Unlike traditional tourists, roots tourists are motivated by a desire to connect with their origins, immerse themselves in the local culture, and possibly even reclaim or purchase ancestral homes,...

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