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Tra le numerose meraviglie della Sicilia bisogna sicuramente annoverare l’orologio astronomico di Messina, situato sul campanile del Duomo della città. Un capolavoro di livello mondiale, essendo il più grande e complesso orologio astronomico del pianeta. Fu l’arcivescovo di Messina, Angelo Paino, a volerne la costruzione dopo il disastroso terremot...

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Many travelers head to Italy’s northernmost regions for the gorgeous mountain resorts, but the area is also home to fascinating cities that can provide a different take on the Italian experience. In Bolzano and Merano in the South Tyrol you’ll find, despite differences in customs, aesthetics and languages, an engaging hybrid of Germanic and Mediter...

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The oldest part of Ragusa is home to six coffers full of 18th- and 19th-century treasures: the six rooms of the Appiano House Museum, created by organist Salvatore Appiano in the baroque heart of the Sicilian city. “The idea was passed down to me from my grandparents”, the collector explained to local newspaper “Ragusanews”. “My family was original...

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Lifeintaly has often dedicated articles to Italy’s UNESCO sites: UNESCO’s list is not only important because it makes the beauties of the world known, but also because sites within it are often entitled to receive financial support for their upkeeping and preservation. What many may not be aware of is that UNESCO does not only protect works of art...

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Fra qualche anno l’aeroporto di Pescara potrebbe diventare uno scalo internazionale capace di ospitare aerei di grandi dimensioni capaci di collegare il capoluogo abruzzese con nazioni quali gli Stati Uniti d’America, il Canada, la Cina e la Russia. Non si tratta di semplici auspici, ma di programmi basati su una importante novità delle ultime ore....

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Romitorio – in Pienza, near the church of Saint Catherine – exudes ancient charm, with a series of rooms carved into sandstone where hermit monks used to live between the 11th and the 18th centuries. It is also blessed with a wonderful location, both in terms of pleasant weather and lovely views. In the upper part of the structure, a chapel from th...

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If you think Tuscany is all about rolling hills and cypress trees then think again. Starting in Carrara in the west, and stretching right across to Garfagnana in the east, the Apuan alps are one of the region’s best kept secrets. Home to some of Italy’s wildest and most unspoilt countryside, this diverse ecosystem sees typically Mediterranean plant...

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For the Umbria region – an internal area in the central part of Italy – tartufo (truffle) represents the basis of the local gastronomy and business. About 80% of the national product is processed, packed and commercialized here, inside an area defined by the Nera river and the towns of Terni, Spoleto, and Norcia. There, the major canning factories...

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‘Best in Travel’ by Lonely Planet is back – the annual list of the top 10 countries, regions, cities and best value destinations to visit in the year ahead is out. For 2020, Italy features with a region, Le Marche, which, at ITALY Magazine, we've praised and written about numerous times, so if you’re a fan of ITALY Magazine, this worthy destination...

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A spectacularly beautiful city, Rome is, surprisingly, not as expensive as London or Paris. The centre is also fairly compact, which makes it a good walking city. The best and cheapest ways to see Rome are walking and catching public transport, although the extremely heavy traffic and crowded buses and metro are not pleasant. Taxis may not be the b...

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