29.05.2026
L'Incendio del Campanile: the tradition of the bell tower "burning" in Caorle
Every summer, the historic centre of Caorle is transformed into the scene of one of the most impressive traditions of northern Italy. Thousands of people watch the evening procession, the square plunges into darkness and the iconic cylindrical bell tower suddenly bursts into red lights and fire.
27.05.2026
Julian Venice on the tongue
Friuli Venezia Giulia (Friuli Venezia Giulia in Italian) is one of the most interesting but still somewhat neglected regions of northern Italy. It lies on the border between Italy, Austria and Slovenia, which is also reflected in the local gastronomy.
25.05.2026
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome Fiumicino Airport, also known as Leonardo da Vinci Airport, is the largest and most important airport in Italy. It is located approximately 30 kilometres from the city centre of Rome and serves as a major international hub for flights from all over the world.
23.05.2026
The third edition of the Caorle Sea Festival starts
From 23 May to 7 June in Caorle, leading artists will be working for the third time on murals on local buildings, using imagination and colour to create an open-air exhibition. Caorle Sea Festival.
Caorle Sea Festival is an international street art festival that transforms the city's public spaces into an open gallery.
22.05.2026
The island of Poveglia: Italy's most haunted place
Just a few kilometres from bustling Venice lies a place you'll unfortunately never get to as a tourist. Poveglia - a small, overgrown island looks inconspicuous on the map. In reality, it is a place where human suffering, fear and isolation have been concentrated for centuries.
20.05.2026
Marano Lagoon: a quiet lagoon without tourists in the Julian Venice
There's a place in northeast Italy that you'll love precisely because hardly anyone knows about it. The Marano Lagoon (Laguna di Marano) in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region offers scenery straight out of Venice - water channels, islands and traditional stilt houses.
18.05.2026
The somewhat neglected Bergamo
Northern Italian Bergamo is often just a "transfer station" due to the nearby airport. This is a great pity. Once you stop and let its atmosphere engulf you, you'll find that it's one of the most beautiful and somewhat underrated cities in northern Italy.
Bergamo is divided into two parts:
Città Alta (Upper...
16.05.2026
Punta Bianca
On the southern coast of Sicily, near the historic town of Agrigento, is a place that has so far escaped the attention of mass tourism. Punta Bianca is a natural cliff of white limestone that slopes down into the clear blue sea, creating a sight you would expect to find in exotic destinations rather than Europe.
A white...
14.05.2026
La Spezia: the gateway to the Cinque Terre
La Spezia is often perceived as just a stopover on the way to the Cinque Terre. What a shame! This port town in Liguria has its own pace, an authentic atmosphere and surprisingly enough experiences for a whole day or even more.
Unlike the crowded villages of Cinque Terre, La Spezia feels more relaxed and peaceful.
11.05.2026
Bergamo Airport (BGY): a practical guide to cheap flights to Milan
Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport is one of the busiest airports in Italy. Although it is often referred to as "Milan Bergamo", it is actually located about 50 kilometres from Milan and just a few minutes from Bergamo. Cheap airfares and good accessibility make it one of the most popular gateways to northern Italy.
Bergamo...
07.05.2026
Sciacchetrà - wine from the terraces of Cinque Terre
At first glance unobtrusive, at first taste unforgettable. Sciacchetrà is one of Italy's rarest wines, produced on the terraces of the Cinque Terre region. Each drop carries with it extreme conditions, handcrafted and a tradition hundreds of years old.
The vineyards of the Cinque Terre are no romantic plains.
05.05.2026
How to book an umbrella on the beach in Altanea
If you want to be sure of a place on the beach in Caorle Altanea, booking in advance is the easiest solution. In high season (July-August), the better positions sell out quickly and there is often only a limited choice on site. Italieonline clients get a 10% discount on beach bookings!
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05.05.2026
The magic of the summer solstice by the sea in Lignano Sabbiadoro
Imagine the silence of early morning, the gentle sound of the sea and the first rays of the sun slowly rising above the horizon. And to this sounds the live music of a string orchestra. This is exactly the experience offered by the unique Sunrise Concert - Summer Solstice event in Lignano Sabbiadoro.
03.05.2026
Ascoli Piceno: one of the most beautiful squares in Italy
Do you know Ascoli Piceno? It's home to one of the most beautiful squares in all of Italy - the iconic Piazza del Popolo. Unlike more famous Italian destinations, you won't find crowds of tourists here. But Ascoli has much more to offer - irresistibleolives all'ascolana or a medieval festival.
Piazza del Popolo
The...
01.05.2026
Tagliamento River: The last wild river of the Alps
There are places that will amaze you at first sight with their authenticity and unbridledness. The Tagliamento River in northern Italy, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, is just such a place. While most European rivers have long since been tamed by dams and regulation, the Tagliamento still retains something that is...
29.04.2026
One city, two faces. Imperia
On the west coast of Liguria, near the border with France, lies a town that will win you over with its authenticity and tranquillity. Imperia is not crowded with tourists like the more famous resorts, yet it offers everything you want from a holiday - beautifulbeaches, strolls through historic streets, delicious food and...
27.04.2026
Palermo Airport (Falcone Borsellino): the main gateway to western Sicily
Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport is the largest and most important airport in western Sicily. Located approximately 35 kilometres from the city of Palermo, it is the ideal starting point for exploring the north and west coasts of the island.
Due to its good accessibility and wide range of flights, it is one of the...
25.04.2026
Do you know where the giant mallards hatch? On the most beautiful beach in the world! In Italy!
Few places in the world can evoke such enthusiasm and wonder as the Spiaggia dei Conigli on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa. This "Beach of Rabbits" is repeatedly ranked among the most beautiful beaches in the world! But it's not just about beauty.
