Colorful houses that stand by the banks of the river, alleys that host cafès, restaurants and tourist apartments, a green and rich natural landscape all around and an ancient bridge, which silently crosses the waters leading to the gates of a majestic castle. No, it's not the beginning of a fairy tale, it's reality: we are in Borghetto sul Mincio,...
READ MORENaples is a microcosm of artistic expression. Italy’s third largest city, Napoli is arguably the country’s capital of culture. This is a place where one can feel the passion of its people in every sight, sound, scent, and taste. And not only Neapolitan pizza, but also Neapolitan sweets are beloved by Italians up and down the boot. Neapolitans boast...
READ MOREThe towns on the Amalfi Coast are popular for good reason, but the most famous ones like Positano and Amalfi overflow with tourists in high season. That said, like many A-list destinations in Italy, it’s not that hard to find respite from the crowds. To visit the Amalfi Coast off the beaten path, just head just a few miles down the coast for impres...
READ MOREMarina di Pisciotta, a charming Italian coastal town located 100km south of Salerno in the region of Campania, is a hidden gem with a population just over two thousand. Nestled within the boundaries of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, this little-known destination captivates visitors with its timeless allure and pastel hues. Pisciotta...
READ MOREThe Cenacle, also known as the Last Supper, is the most famous representation of Christ's last supper. It is a wall fresco, dating back to between 1494 and 1498, created by Leonardo da Vinci and commissioned by Ludovico il Moro, regent of the Duchy of Milan. The fresco is in the refectory of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie, in Milan. To d...
READ MOREIt’s true, everyone wants to see the Colosseum in Rome. Italy’s top tourist attraction draws millions of visitors every year for good reason—no other archaeological site better symbolizes the Roman Empire’s former glory. However, the city of Rome is a true open-air museum spanning 3,000 years of history, with troves of ancient ruins worth visiting....
READ MORESun and sea, art, cuisine, unspoiled scenery, cities full of unmissable attractions and experiences to be lived. Campania is a land that offers extraordinary emotions and endless adventures. An on-the-road itinerary is the ideal way to explore this eclectic and colorful region, which represents an essential part of Italian culture. For this reason,...
READ MOREMaybe NoLo owes its fortune to the dominant "smart" culture, because in the perspective of the most unbridled sharing takes things into use without purchasing them. So NoLo has become one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Milan. The name NoLo, however, does not mean "rental" (as in Italian) but more simply North Loreto, it is a very young neighborh...
READ MOREAmong the many treasures of Tuscany lies Lucca, a fairytale-like city with towering Renaissance walls in the shadows of the Apuan Alps and the Pisan Mountain Range. During the Middle Ages, this beautiful medieval town became a prominent centre for silk manufacturing, and by the 15th century, it had become the largest producer of silk textiles in Eu...
READ MORETickets went on sale on Tuesday for day trippers wanting to visit Venice in the coming months as part of efforts to tackle overtourism in the Italian city. During 29 of the busiest days between April 25 and July 14, visitors entering the old city centre between 8.30am and 4pm will need a €5 (US$5.50) ticket. The website selling the tickets went liv...
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