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Villa Torlonia: the youngest Roman villa with a surprising history
Villa Torlonia is one of the lesser-known but extremely interesting villas in Rome. Although it was built relatively late in the 19th century, it offers a mix of elegant architecture, romantic gardens and unexpected historical contexts. Today, it...
Tuscan cuisine - based on simplicity and honest ingredients
Tuscan gastronomy is based on the tradition of the cucina povera - the cuisine of the poor, which was able to create dishes full of flavour from minimal ingredients. Today, this simplicity is one of the region's greatest strengths. Among the...
Forte di Exilles - a mysterious fortress in the heart of the Alps
The Forte di Exilles in the Piedmontese Val di Susa is one of the most impressive fortifications in the Italian Alps, perched on a rocky promontory above the Dora Riparia. At first glance it looks austere, but this rawness is part of its charm....
Crespi d'Adda - a perfectly preserved working-class town under UNESCO protection
Crespi d'Adda in Lombardy is one of the most remarkable examples of industrial architecture in Europe. This "ideal worker's organism" was created at the end of the 19th century as a bold entrepreneurial project of the Crespi family. The intention...
Trani, an elegant seaside town with a cathedral over the sea
Trani is one of the most impressive historic towns in Puglia. Located on the Adriatic coast between Bari and Barletta, it has attracted the attention of traders, pilgrims and travellers since the Middle Ages. The harbour, surrounded by bright...
Isola del Liri - a town with a waterfall in the middle of the historic centre
Isola del Liri, a picturesque town in the province of Frosinone in Lazio, is one of the places that will surprise you. The historic centre is located on an island created by the division of the Liri River into two arms. And it is this unique...
This is a must-try on the road in Campania
Campania is a region with a distinctive gastronomic culture that draws on Naples' rich history, fertile landscape and the pastoral tradition of the Campanian plain. The three dishes that most clearly represent this identity are sfogliatella,...
Monastero di Subiaco - a spiritual retreat amidst the rocks
Monastero di Subiaco, known primarily as Sacro Speco or "Holy Cave", is one of the most remarkable Benedictine sites in Italy. Built around the grotto where St. Benedict sought peace and solitude in the 4th century, it still stands today as a...
Cerveteri - Necropoli della Banditaccia (UNESCO): the Etruscan "city of the dead"
The Necropoli della Banditaccia near Cerveteri is one of the most extensive Etruscan necropolises in Italy and one of the most remarkable archaeological complexes in the Mediterranean. This "city of the dead", a UNESCO World Heritage Site,...
Passo dello Stelvio - the most famous road in the Alps
Passo dello Stelvio (2758 m) is one of the most impressive places in the Italian Alps. The steep road, which winds through dozens of tight curves between the glacial peaks of the Ortler Alps, is not just a cyclist's and motorcyclist's dream. It's...
Crostini - a little Italian classic with a big tradition
Crostini are one of the most widely served appetizers in the Apennine Peninsula. The simple principle - a crusty slice of bread accompanied by a distinctive spread or quality ingredients - varies in Italy according to regions and local traditions.
Pitigliano: the rock city of the Etruscans and "Little Jerusalem" in the heart of Tuscany
Pitigliano, one of the most impressive towns in southern Tuscany, grows directly out of volcanic tuff. The silhouette of the houses stuck to the perpendicular walls looks like a backdrop from another world, yet it is an authentic place with a...
Tips for a trip to Elba
Elba is synonymous with clear seas and a tranquil Mediterranean atmosphere, but if you venture beyond the well-known resorts, you'll discover an island that's even more beautiful, wilder and surprisingly colourful. And it's these hidden corners...
The most beautiful villages of Trentino-Alto Adige
Trentino-Alto Adige is a region in northern Italy known for its impressive mountain landscapes, snow-white peaks of the Alps, historic towns and peaceful villages. This region is popular with lovers of mountain activities, skiing, hiking and those...
3 delicacies from Liguria that capture the taste of the coast
Ligurian cuisine is light, fresh and firmly linked to what the sea and the local hills have to offer. It is one of the healthiest in all of Italy and yet has a clear identity. The three dishes that represent it best are farinata, pesto Genovese...
Val Camonica: skiing under the Adamella and Presanelly massifs
Val Camonica, one of the longest valleys in the Alps, is a winter destination that combines varied skiing, high altitude resorts and the atmosphere of the true Lombardy mountains. From the famous Passo Tonale to the quieter Montecampione, you'll...
Rasiglia - the little Venice of Umbria
Rasiglia lies in the hills above Foligno and is one of the most interesting small villages in Umbria. It is famous for its dense network of springs, streams and rivulets that flow right between the stone houses. It is also a place with a long...
Snowpark Livigno
Livigno has been a popular destination for freestylers and snowboarders for years, attracting professionals and beginners alike. The snowparks in Livigno are truly the ideal place for adrenaline lovers!
Every year you can choose from many...
Molfetta: A practical guide to the lesser-known coast of Puglia
It is not a tourist star like Bari or Polignano a Mare. It doesn't have big resorts or crowded promenades. It has something much better: a pure Apulian atmosphere, a harbour full of fishing boats, an old white stone town that smells of sea and...
3 iconic dishes from Lombardy
Lombard cuisine is based on meat broths, butter, rice and subtle but distinctive flavours. Some of the most famous dishes in northern Italy come from here. Among the most iconic are ossobuco, risotto alla Milanese and Milan's Christmas symbol ,...
Cisternino: a charming white town with views of the Valle d'Itria
Cisternino is located in the central part of Puglia, above the famous Valle d'Itria. The town forms one of an imaginary triangle together with Locorotondo and Martina Franca and its location makes it an ideal stopover when travelling between the...
Castelnovo ne' Monti: the heart of the Apennines with the iconic Pietro di Bismantova
Castelno ne' Monti is one of those places in Emilia-Romagna that surprises you twice - first by how little is said about it, and then by how much it offers. This mountain village lies in the Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park.
Pietra di...
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Bagna Cauda, vitello tonnato and tajarin - dishes that perfectly capture the soul of Piedmont
Piedmont, home of truffles, Barolo wine and cuisine based on honesty and tradition. And if you want to taste the best that Piedmontese gastronomy has to offer, start with these three icons. Each tastes different, each has its own story, but...