Julie Friend heads to Vellerano, in the province of Viterbo, for a festival that proves the humble chestnut is not just for Christmas in Italy Clinging to the side of Mount Cimino in the province of Viterbo, is the hilltop town of Vallerano. Perched 400 metres above sea level, the air up here has that […]
Step into the shadows of these haunted Venice streets and join us in the search for the city’s spookiest legends. The maze of narrow alleys, combined with the tricks of the light reflected in the canals, the decaying palaces and the fog make Venice the city of mysteries par excellence. The ghosts we will meet […]
Revel in the ornate, flamboyant architecture of the Val di Noto as we pay a visit to the most enchanting Baroque towns in Sicily. Characterised by dramatic theatricality, intricate detailing and a sense of grandeur, the Sicilian Baroque is a distinctive architectural style that emerged at the end of the 17th century. Though clearly influenced […]
Overwhelmed by the endless options in Italy’s capital? Narrow it down with the top 20 essential things to do in Rome, whether it’s your first visit or your twenty-first. Italy’s capital is so full of treasures, you could spend years here and not manage to see them all. So what hope is there for the […]
In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull reports on the trend towards the ‘albergo diffuso’ as part of a more sustainable tourism… Key words Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary. Un gran numero di turisti Huge numbers of tourists Immutate per generazioni Unchanged for generations Un ritmo sempre […]
There is a side of Rome that many visitors never see: the one-of-a-kind markets in the outskirts of Rome. For an authentic slice of life in the Eternal City, let Elisa Colarossi take you on a tour of her favourite mercati romani. Welcome to Rome, home to timeless history, stunning art, and mouthwatering dishes. But […]
In this edition of our bilingual feature, Tom Alberto Bull looks at the bigger story behind Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding in Venice Key words Useful Italian words and phrases to add to your vocabulary. Per attrarre i super ricchi To attract the super-rich Investire il loro denaro To invest their money Tassazione forfettaria […]
Jenny Oldaker traces the 15th-century origins of Sulmona’s world-famous confetti, discovering how these sugar-coated treasures became the vibrant heart of Italian celebrations and Abruzzese culture. Taking a stroll down Sulmona’s Corso Ovidio is a colourful affair. Wander any length of this elegant thoroughfare and you’ll soon be greeted by scores of shops brimming with pops […]
Experience the magic of winter in the Valle di Gran San Bernardo. Join Rachael Martin at the vibrant Coumba Freida Carnival in the Aosta Valley, and explore the snow-covered slopes of the Great St Bernard Pass. It was carnival time on a cold February morning in the Great St Bernard Valley in northern Italy’s Aosta […]
Heading to Milan and love fashion? You won’t want to miss these top ten things to do in Lombardy’s capital, according to Kate Wickers. Fabulous and fast-moving, Milan’s fashion district is an area of both pure indulgence and serious retail business. The district’s other name, Quadrilatero d’Oro (golden quadrangle), loosely refers to four adjoining streets […]