The Dolomites, situated in northeastern Italy, offer a wide range of exciting activities and breathtaking views… Spreading across the understated region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia you’ll find some of the most inspiring mountainous landscapes in the world, comprising a total of 18 peaks which rise to above 3,000m and cover almost 150,000 hectares. The varying formations […]
We are delighted to let you know that the new issue of Italia! is on sale now. In our April issue 125, Fleur Kinson spends 48 hours in beautiful Capri. Discovering the island’s best-kept secrets: Fleur explores Capri’s wonderful walking routes with stunning natural beauty in every direction. At the other end of the walking […]
The idyllic island of Sicily is renowned the world over for sand, sun and food – but you may not have heard of its salt… On first glance you may think wheelbarrows seem rather out of place on a Sicilian beach – however this is salt, not sand, and it really is collected in the […]
The Barcolana regatta is one of the most crowded sailing events in the world and provides some thrilling scenery for spectators… Somewhat resembling a migrating flock of birds, both visually and in its regularity, an incredible number of sailing vessels annually grace the Gulf of Trieste in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. First established in 1969 as a […]
This picture perfect scene in the region of South Tyrol has been at the heart of territorial disputes between Italy and Austria – and who wouldn’t want to claim ownership over such beautiful land? This spectacular vista in the northeastern tip of Italy has been appreciated by residents of Tyrol Castle and the surrounding hillside […]
The symmetrical and precise layout of Palmanova makes it a completely unique town. It was designed with the idea of a utopia in mind, but the reality has been far from perfect…The symmetrical and precise layout of Palmanova makes it a completely unique town. It was designed with the idea of a utopia in […]
A place of religious pilgrimage and a popular skiing destination, the beautiful Monte Lussari is in the unusual position of having a triple border – shared between Italy, Austria and Slovenia… Nestled high in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy, Monte Lussari’s snow-capped buildings resemble the frosted scene inside a snow globe. As well as […]
In the heart of northern Italy, the rooftops of Bergamo capture the best of a city with both historical beauty and a distinctly modern resonance… A treasure of northern Italy, the city of Bergamo can be found in Lombardy. It has a wealth of medieval, Renaissance and baroque architecture making it an intriguing city with […]
The Bigo will take you to dizzying heights for a breathless and panoramic view of the beautiful old port of Genoa and the city that waits beyond… The striking Bigo is located in Genoa and was designed by Renzo Piano for the 1992 Columbus celebrations. Inspired by an ancient derrick for the ships using the […]
The Val Rendena is the valley of the Sarca River in Trentino, and forms part of the Brenta, or ‘Western’, Dolomites. Today, it is alive with the sound of music… The Brenta Dolomites, though west of the River Adige, and therefore often considered not to really be part of the Dolomites, are in fact very […]