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As everyone knows, Pisa has the famous tilted tower you can climb, but lesser-known Lucca is encircled by an unspoiled Renaissance wall you can bike. These two Tuscan towns, near Florence and each other, make for an easy day trip from Florence. But if you have time for more than a touristy quickie, each offers great Italian city scenes — offering v...

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“The great desire for variety on the part of tourists, but also to experience natural and open spaces and at the same time food and wine: as data from the European Travel Commission show us, Europeans, even in winter periods, place these two aspects at the top among the stimuli that can entice them to undertake travel, further confirming their impo...

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Having arrived in Sardinia the previous day, we arose on the Golgo plateau where we'd spent our first night, grateful for the comfort of the secluded mountain hut to prepare us for the challenge that lay ahead. As we set off in Land Rovers, we took in our first glimpses of the beautiful, rugged mountains of Sardinia’s eastern coast. Soon we had mad...

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The medieval walled village of Venzone lies in northeastern Italy where the southern tips of the Alps are met by the Tagliamento River, in an area known as the Canal Del Ferro. Among other things, it’s a pleasant place to walk around without the noise that accompanies more touristy areas, which are, of course, plentiful in Italy. Strolling through...

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The Carnival of Mamoiada in Sardinia is a unique cultural event that recounts the traditions and origins of a people, but it is also a moment of conviviality and unity. There is no shortage of food stands with typical local sweets and cannonau wine in the streets of the village. The traditional event of the Carnival of Mamoiada in Sardinia is among...

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Siena's Piazza del Campo holds a special place in Italy’s cultural and historical landscape as one of the country’s most iconic squares. This article delves into the rich heritage, architectural brilliance, cultural events, and preservation efforts surrounding this spectacular piazza. The origins of can be traced back to ancient times, and its evol...

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It’s the stuff of an Instagrammer’s dream–and yet it hasn’t become a touristic nightmare. In the colorful Emilia-Romagnan municipality of Dozza, rather, photographable street art has brought a new wave of life and spared the town the depopulation faced by many its neighbors. Amidst expanses of vineyards 35 kilometers east of Bologna, Dozza’s first...

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Hidden away in Italy's stunning Liguria region visitors to Lerici are treated to captivating sea views, pristine beaches, and vibrant architecture. Lerici is located 100 kilometres south of Genoa. However, compared to neighbouring destinations, its location, particularly the lack of a train station, has provided some protection against overtourism....

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Bobbio is a charming small town located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, within the province of Piacenza. Nestled in the valley of the Trebbia River, it is about 45 kilometers (28 miles) southwest of the provincial capital. The town rose at a lively crossroads of history and cultures, at the very intersection of regions like Liguria, Lombardy...

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Cantù is a city in the province of Como with over 40,000 inhabitants, famous throughout Italy for its traditions related to craftsmanship, such as the artistic production of furniture, the "Cantù lace" from a textile point of view, which have allowed it to great economic development over the centuries and the exciting Carnival of Cantù. Thanks to i...

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