Lecce: Puglia’s Baroque Lady
Amy McPherson takes a tour around the baroque city of Lecce in Puglia and discovers that there is a lot more to the ‘Florence of the South’ than meets the eye. It seems that I am eating all the time in Lecce, which I find makes it appropriate to use this simile: Lecce is like the pastry flakes of a sfogliatella. There isn’t one thing in the city More...
A tour of the Porticoes of Bologna with Tom Benjamin
Bologna’s historic porticoes, a pervading symbol of the city’s hospitality, have been granted UNESCO World Heritage status. We join novelist and Bologna resident Tom Benjamin for a guided tour of his highlights. (1) More...
Wellness in the mountains
Amy McPherson discovers the healing power of nature in the mountains and ancient forests of Trentino Image by Filippo Frizzera Images by Amy McPherson unless otherwise stated It has just rained. Soft, dense and More...
The Grandeur of Venetian Palaces
The best way to see the wealth of sumptuous palaces in Venice is by water, says Sara Scarpa Images by Iain Reid The Grand Canal, Venice’s main artery, is where the most illustrious Venetian noble families lived More...
Captivating Castelli
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite Italian castles, so if you’re looking for a memorable day out or a place to stay that’s oozing with history, you’ll find the perfect destination here, says Jenny Oldaker. Photo More...
Finders, Keepers
Discover how the finest treasures of Pompeii found their way to Naples with Joe Gartman Images by Patricia Gartman Let’s say you’re a well-connected citizen of Pompeii back in about 80 BC (don’t worry, it’s More...
Discover the Rolli Palaces of Genoa
The Palazzi dei Rolli are a living showcase for the wealth and power of certain 17th-century Genoese families The lavish Palaces of the Rolli were the ultimate display of familial affluence, influence and splendour More...
5 foodie reasons to visit Naples!
Love delicious Italian food? Looking for your next adventure? Look no further and discover our five foodie reasons to visit the beautiful Naples! Image by Nik Owens on Unsplash 1. Pizza You can’t visit Naples More...
Majella travel guide
Find some of the best places to stay, visit or eat while staying around Majella with Val Nicastro’s guide to the highlights of the area… What to see and do Hike the spiritual trail The Majella National More...
Italy at your fingertips
Dreaming of Italy? Rachael Martin looks at how you can bring the country closer to you with online experiences, from live-streamed art history and cookery classes, wine tastings and more. ©iStockGettyImages There’s More...