From the center of the town of Palazzuolo sul Senio, and a few meters from the holiday home the Torre del Vicario which guarded the "Via Fiorentina", you follow an ancient path that once connected Romagna with Tuscany (CAI 685). It climbs up the ridge leading ...

Italy's magical island of Sardinia is known throughout the world for its stunning beaches, turquoise waters, and unique culture. But did you know that in addition to all this, there are also charming villages just waiting to be discovered? Today, we're exploring Baunei in the ...

If you are ready to get out of town and explore some of Italy's hidden gems, this article is for you. Today, we're going to Canale di Tenno in the northern Trentino region. It is officially one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy" and ...

Cortina d'Ampezzo, or simply Cortina, is located just two hours north of Venice in the Belluno province of Italy's Veneto region. This section of the Dolomites is one of the most spectacular hence earning the name, the "Queen of the Dolomites". Let's find out what ...

The city of Lucca is so ancient that even now many scholars still discuss its real origins. Some say it was born as a Ligurian settlement, others believe that it has Etruscan origins, and some trace it back to a Roman city dating to 180 ...

Never before have Michelangelo Buonarroti's three Pietà sculptures been on display in one location- until now. From February 24 through August 1, 2022, the Pietà Vaticana, the Pietà Bandini, and the Pietà Rondanini will be side-by-side at the Opera del Duomo Museum in Florence. Pietà di ...

The Viareggio Carnival celebration is back for the much-awaited 2022 edition! The parade of floats will take place on February 20, 24, 27 and again on March 1, 5, and 12th. Every year, the allegorical and satirical floats are divided into various categories. Themes usually reflect ...

The world-famous Carnevale di Venezia is back this year from February 12 through March 1, 2022. The theme this year is adapted from a famous quote by the artist Salvador Dalì: "More than anything, I remember the future."  The city of Venice has come up with an original ...

Positioned between the Brenta Dolomites and the Adamello and Presanella peaks, Madonna di Campiglio is one of the most famous ski resorts in the Alps. It is just as perfect in the winter as it is in the summertime offering every kind of outdoor experience ...

If you are thinking of planning a trip to one of Italy's national parks, you may feel overwhelmed as there are so many from which to choose! In fact, there are a total of 24 covering about 5% of the Italian peninsula and surrounding seas. ...