A reader in the forum is looking for "suggestions about seeing small interesting cities villages in Tuscany starting from LUCCA". Have you been to Tuscany? What are your favorite small ... Read More

Last week Joe Wolff spoke at the San Francisco Instituto Italiano about his new book, Cafe Life Florence (compare prices). Joe showed slides of some of ... Read More

Heavy snowfall in northern Italy marred the travels of the Olympic torch. After having much difficulty traveling between Cortina and Merano, Saturday's leg of the relay from the mountains of ... Read More

The Amalfi Coast, south of Naples, is a favorite travel destination for lovers, photographers, shoppers, and trekkers. Some of Italy's most beautiful coastline is found along the Amalfi Coast and ... Read More

You've probably heard that the 2006 Winter Olympics are being held in the Piemonte region (sometimes called the Piedmont region in English) of northern Italy with venues in the city ... Read More

Carnevale, also known as carnival or mardi gras, is celebrated in Italy and many places around the world 40 days before Easter, a final festival before Ash Wednesday and the ... Read More

Besides the sporting events held during the Torino Winter Olympics this February, there will be a number of cultural events. The Cultural Olympiad will include performing arts events and exhibitions. ... Read More

Venice is one of the most popular travel destinations in Italy and a unique example of a city on the crossroads between east and west. Built in a lagoon, Venice ... Read More

For 500 years, the Swiss Guards have protected the Vatican and 42 popes. Pope Benedict XVI started the official commemorations today with a special blessing to the Swiss Guards ... Read More

Certaldo Alto is a medieval hilltown with Etruscan roots in Tuscany between Florence and Siena. It's historic center is compact and easy to walk around but you must park your ... Read More

Under a light snow, the Olympic Torch traveled through Padua to Venice where it traveled by gondola on the Grand Canal, stopping briefly under the Rialto Bridge. The torch continues ... Read More

The Amalfi Coast is one of the most scenic coastal areas of Italy. Because it is in the south it has a fairly moderate climate making it a good travel ... Read More

Maps are an important travel planning resource. We've just added a Geography of Italy Map with major facts about Italy's geography, including information about the mountains, rivers, and volcanoes of ... Read More

The 2006 Winter Olympics start February 10 in Turin, Italy. There will be 17 days of winter sports in the city of Turin and the mountains in the Piedmont region ... Read More

The Central Square, or piazza, has always been very important in towns and cities in Italy. Life centers around the piazza, the heart and soul of the city. Project ... Read More

If there is one word in the Italian language you should know like a native speaker--a word so powerful, experienced travelers tremble uncontrollably at its mere mention--it is "sciopero." Pronounced ... Read More

We've always liked travel in the cooler times. Towards winter (inverno), life slows, people are more likely to stop and chat with you, and the light is great for photography. ... Read More

Rome is one of the most popular Italian travel destinations and one of our picks for Top Ten Cities to Visit in Italy. From ancient Roman remains popping up all ... Read More

A visit to Turin's historic coffee houses are a must for the visitor to Turin - Torino in Italian. Turin was one of the first cities in Italy to embrace ... Read More

The Olympic torch is traveling through eastern and central Italy, arriving in Arezzo, Tuscany, on January 11 and heading north to arrive in Bologna, in Northern Italy, on January 13. ... Read More

Puglia, the heel of the "boot," is destined to be the next tourist hot spot in Italy. Lecce is a sunny city studded with fine examples of baroque architecture. That ... Read More

Lucca is a beautiful walled city in Tuscany. Lucca is relatively flat compared to your usual Italian walled city and its walls are some of the most intact walls around. ... Read More

Tonight is the night Italian children hang up their stockings, waiting for them to be filled with gifts by La Befana on January 6 for Epiphany. Italy's traditional celebration includes ... Read More

Nero's Golden House in Rome, the Domus Aurea, has once again been closed to the public due to heavy rain and flooding. The house of the decadent Emperor Nero was ... Read More

Perugia is a lively medieval walled hilltown with many historic buildings, people-filled squares, and modern shops. It is in the center of the region of Umbria, Tuscany's neighbor and Italy's ... Read More

When traveling in Italy, you may need some minor medical advice or assistance. You may be surprised what you find in an Italian pharmacy. Learn about the Italian pharmacy or ... Read More

According to the Torino 2006 Blog, the budget for the winter games is about 64 million euros in the red so the Italian government has agreed to hold a lottery ... Read More