Northern Italy
Pordenone: The Italian Capital of Culture 2027
Pordenone: The Italian Capital of Culture 2027 The Italian Capital of Culture 2027 baton will pass to Pordenone (Friuli Venezia Giulia). Pordenone is the Italian…
Why is Venice called the Serenissima?
by Isabella Laiden
Venice is known as “La Serenissima” thanks to its full epithet, “La Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia.” This honorific title underlines Venice’s long history as one of the Mediterranean’s most powerful and influential maritime republics.
The black swans of venice
Beautifil Italy – City segrets
by Natalie Marino
The black gondolas have continued for centuries to be the characteristic symbol of Venice, the city of the Serenissima. People and systems change, but they keep dancing across the channel. Did you know that horses and chariots once ruled over Venice? And the gondolas? How and why did it appear? And why are their colours black? Let’s explore together …
The best beaches in Italy
The best beaches in Italy Italy has almost too much to offer tourists: food, high fashion, Roman and Palladian architecture, picturesque landscapes, and stunningly beautiful…
Venice to limit tourist group
Venice to limit tourist group From yesterday, Venice has limited the size of tourist groups to 25 people in the latest attempt to reduce the…
Best hotel in the world: Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
Tuscany, in the province of Siena, has a large rural area to the north and east of Mount Amiata, close to the Umbrian border. This wonderland is called Val d’Orcia. The Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco hotel, located in its heart, is also its pearl…
The train of dreams Venice Simplon-Express is in the dream town of Portofino
In June, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train, will commence its annual journey to the Ligurian coast for the first time in its 42-year history. The June 2024 will connect Paris and Portofino.
Quality of life: Trento first also in Europe
Quality of life in your city and satisfaction with what you live. Trento, in particular, also ranks first in the European ranking which considers both the satisfaction of living in one’s own city and the lifestyle one leads.
Venice for a fee: the entrance fee to the lagoon city starts on April 25
Venice will be the first city of art to experiment with an entrance ticket to the historic centre. The 5 euro ticket must be paid by every natural person over 14 who visits the city daily.
L’Aquila is the Italian capital of culture 2026
L’Aquila is officially the Italian Capital of Culture 2026. The Abruzzo capital won with the dossier “L’Aquila. Multiverse City.”
Valentine’s Day: Love is different in Verona!
Cultural Festivals
Whether we quote Shakespeare on love or not, we are all united in the romance of the Romeo and Juliet story. And we know that Verona, where this love takes place, is “the city of lovers behind the stars”.
The New York Times crowns Massa-Carrara among the places to visit in 2024
The city of Massa-Carrara was selected by the New York Times for the list of “52 places to visit in 2024”. The Tuscan city placed 17th as the context of the Uffizi Diffusi initiative.
Venice approves the entrance fee: from 2024 the ticket of 5 euros
Another step has been taken to preserve the historic beauty of the fairy-tale city of Venice. From 2024, tourists will pay 5 euros to enter the city.
Traveling in a fairy tale: The Christmas train leaves
The Christmas period is an unforgettable journey spent with our loved ones in the world of fairy tales. One of the experiences to try during the Christmas holidays is to board the Trans-Siberian of Italy, the historic train that travels between Abruzzo and Molise passing through villages suspended in time, National Parks, and Nature Reserves.
Quality of life ranking 2022: 1st place assigned to Trento
ItaliaOggi, Sapienza University of Rome and Cattolica Assicurazioni have published the “Quality of life of cities 2022” ranking.
Ponte Vecchio is to be restored
The Ponte Vecchio, one of the symbols of Florence, whose origin goes back to ancient Rome, is undergoing the restoration process.
The 12 best beaches in Italy
Un’ora di sonno in riva al mare, accompagnata dal rumore delle onde, allevia tutta la nostra stanchezza. Ma a patto che le spiagge siano perfette…
Queen of cities will accept by appointment
Those who want to enter the city ‘for a day’ will register online and pay the reservation fee.
Where you live best in Italy?
According to the annual ranking of the Sole 24 Ore, the most livable province in 2021 is Trieste, followed by Milan and Trento. The capital Rome, on the other hand, took 13th place in the ranking.
Blue Flag 2022: 427
Also this year Italy has maintained its place in the Blue Flag, one of the most prestigious world awards for tourism and the environment. Italy’s blue flag beaches reach 427. Liguria, Campania, Tuscany and Puglia top the list.