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Italy's countryside is peppered with villages rich in architectural marvels, gastronomic delights and arcane cultural traditions. Each year, these little-known treasures compete for national recognition through ‘Borgo dei Borghi’ (Village of Villages), a beloved television contest that has become a cultural phenomenon. Organised by RAI, Italy's nat...

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  50 years since the reform that challenged patriarchy in Italy How carbon farming is shaping the future of Italian wine Blue Flags 2025 Announced for Italy’s Best Beaches Record year for visitors and revenue at Italy’s state museums and archaeological parks in 2024 Italy introduces concrete support for young people looking to buy a home Italy’s te...

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The Tuscany Region is leading the effort to have the Italian section of the Via Francigena recognized by UNESCO, with the aim of designating the historic pilgrimage route that has connected Canterbury to Rome since the Middle Ages as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The Via Francigena is the oldest and most significant medieval route li...

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Tuscany’s countryside has long been framed through a romantic lens, often shaped by films and novels like Under the Tuscan Sun. But, while the image of endless vineyards, rustic farmhouses, and golden hills has been the dream of Italophiles worldwide, it risks reducing a complex and historically rich landscape to a simple postcard: beneath the surf...

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When thinking about Venice, many adjectives might come to mind: romantic, historic, picturesque, timeless. But sustainable? Perhaps not. It’s difficult to think of Venice as a sustainable place. In fact, at first glance, it seems quite the opposite: a city built on a forest of timber poles driven into the mud of a lagoon; a utopia sustained by shee...

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From its perch in Puglia's Gargano region, the medieval town of Monte Sant'Angelo is announced by rows of whitewashed houses tracing the slope of the hillside it's nestled upon. One of the little-known towns exuding old-world charm along Italy's coast, Monte Sant'Angelo's main attraction is the Sanctuary of San Michele, a UNESCO World Heritage Site...

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Traveling to Italy and witnessing the history and art displayed in front of you can be an astonishing site. A testament to the significance of the art and culture is the fact that Italy is home to more UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other country. Cities and small towns display some of the most rich culture, art, and history either inside mus...

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Comprising two provinces, Potenza and Matera, the Basilicata region stretches between Apulia to the north and east, and Calabria to the south. Though it’s an often missed region of Southern Italy, its ancestral charm, rugged coastline, and pulsing piazzas will win you over in no time. A blend of outdoor adventures, art, culture and antiquity, the r...

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In a quiet revival of Italy’s spiritual heritage, the Sicilian Via dei Frati trail has emerged as a powerful new magnet for travelers in search of solitude, natural wonder, and historical resonance. This 166-kilometre trail, recently restored and reopened to the public, winds through Sicily’s Madonie natural park—offering an experience that sits at...

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With its neighbours Roero and Monferrato, the Langhe region have been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2014. Ancient castles, tiny villages framed by endless rows of vines, and rolling hills that produce some of Italy’s finest wines shape this generous land, home to truffles, hazelnuts, and the Slow Food movement. Every season has its charm, and...

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