The northern city of Trento is the greenest city in Italy according to a report by environmental association Legambiente published on Monday. The capital of the autonomous province is followed by Mantua and Pordenone, also in the north, respectively in second and third place according to the annual Ecosistema Urbano 2023 report produced in conjunct...

Bolzano is many things. Above all, it's an exquisitely mountainous city, with the Dolomites serving as a breathtaking backdrop. Gothic and rationalist, icy and romantic, a land of castles and wine cellars, mountains and rivers, a gateway to Northern Europe and, at the same time, the first remnant of the South: this beautiful place in Trentino Alto...

Horizons expand and all boundaries seem to fade away when you reach an altitude of 3,466 meters. Suspended between the sky and the mountains above 4,000 m, Courmayeur's futuristic cable car takes you to the foot of the granite rock giants, surrounded by millennial glaciers and perennial snow. Skyway Monte Bianco perfectly embodies the ice dream of...

If the “national” of Italian sparkling wines triumphed at the “sparkling wine world championship”, “The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships”, led by the Trentodoc “bloc” (26 gold medals out of 74 total), the “bomber”, remaining in football slang, was once again Ferrari Trento, for the sixth time “top scorer”, or “Sparkling Wine Producer...

Discover a fascinating region: we suggest ten things to do in South Tyrol. They are unforgettable experiences that will give you unique emotions. You will find a combination of majestic mountains and picturesque landscapes, you will immerse yourself in a unique culture, and you will enjoy the activities on offer, real opportunities to relax and hav...

Travelers flock to Italy for its rich culture, incredible gastronomy, and stunning landscapes. While tourism darlings like Florence, Rome, and the Amalfi Coast habitually wow, the boot-shaped nation also has some less obvious locales that fall outside the regular tourist route and deserve a spot on your itinerary, like historic Ravenna. Another des...

Last month, the Italian association I Borghi Più Belli d’Italia (literally: “The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy”) added six new towns to its expanding list of, well, the most beautiful places to visit in the country. These Borghi represent the best of what Italy has to offer in terms of sights, history, food, and culture.  There are now 354 small...

Water can hide all kinds of secrets. But while shipwrecks and sea creatures might be expected, a bell tower is more unusual. But Lago di Resia in Italy’s South Tyrol region is famed for the bell tower that emerges from its depths. The artificial lake was created to unify two lakes. The plan was created in 1940 and was designed to support a new hydr...

Italy is renowned for its incredible wines, and one region that truly stands out is Trento. Located in the picturesque Trentino-Alto Adige region, Trento was voted Wine Region of the Year in 2020 but it still remains a hidden gem for many sparkling wine enthusiasts. Trento D.O.C wines have a long and storied history that dates back centuries. The r...

Spressa delle Giudicarie DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) is one of the oldest cheeses of the Alps and one of the most recent to receive DOP status within Italy. Definitive approval was only obtained on 26 January 2004, when it was entered the Register of Protected Designations of Origin, which protects its quality within Italy and Europe. Spr...