Viewpoint: Sulmona confetti
Sulmona, in the province of L’Aquila, Abruzzo, is chiefly famous for being the world capital of confetti, the dragée almonds given to wedding guests… Harry and Meghan had them at their wedding. So did William More...
Viewpoint: Poggio Alemanno
A midwinter’s dawn breaks at Poggio Alemanno in Oltrepò Pavese, illuminating the remains of the previous night’s light snowfall. Photo by Getty Images We tend to associate winter snow with northern Europe, More...
Italia! Photos of the month: December 2019
Here are our favourite photos of Italy from Italia! readers this month. Read on to find out our photo winner and runners-up for December… This month’s winner: “Beautiful crisp winter morning on Lago Trasimeno More...
Viewpoint: dawn in Tuscany
Dawn breaks over Tuscan countryside… mist-shrouded valleys gently yield views of their ripening vineyards and fertile terraces, and nary a dog dares to bark… Photo by Getty Images Tuscany has long held an appeal More...
Past Italia! Pisa Cathedral
This fine example of Romanesque architecture is largely ignored, thanks to a mistake that occurred in its grounds… Photo by Getty Images Ask anyone what they know about Pisa and they’ll mention its Leaning More...
Italia! photos of the month: October 2019
We’ve got lots more wonderful photos of Italy to showcase this month. Enjoy these marvellous shots from Italia! readers… This month’s winner: “It could only happen in Venice! A truly theatrical backstreet.” by Anita More...
Viewpoint: waterfalls at Tivoli
The ancient and modern town of Tivoli lies at the falls of the Arienne river as it descends from the Sabine Hills on its way to meet the Tiber in Rome… Photo by Getty Images Just 30km from the capital, Tivoli More...
Italia! photos of the month: September 2019
This month brings with it another gorgeous gallery of Italy photos from Italia! readers – sit back and enjoy! This month’s winner: “Castellabate. Taken early June ’19.” by Thomas Grant, Lenzie More More...
Viewpoint: Miracle of Summer Snow
People gather outside the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore on Rome’s Esquiline Hill to witness a soap foam re-creation of the Miracle of Summer Snow… Photo by Getty Images Legend has it… that on the night More...
Past Italia: Abbazia di Santa Maria di Pulsano
Pulsano Abbey stands on the spur of Italy’s heel in the Gargano area of Puglia, overlooking the Gulf of Manfredonia Photo by Getty Images There has been an abbey at this location on the Gargano promontory since More...