Lake Como is Italy's most famous lake and has been a popular travel destination since Roman times. Known for its lavish villas, Lake Como has many other charms to offer ... Read More

Sardinia is a fascinating island off the coast of Italy between Sicily and Corsica. Travelers to Sardinia often head to its beautiful beaches but there is much more to Sardinia ... Read More

Ancient ships unearthed near Pisa are now on display in Rome. Pisa was once a major Roman port and its ancient harbor was unexpectedly found in 1998 when workmen uncovered ... Read More

We have a new Italy travel map showing 18 major cities in mainland Italy. There's also a handy distance calculator to help you plan your travels by showing the distances ... Read More

On April 21, the date celebrated as Rome's birthdate, the museum housing the Ara Pacis Augustae opened to the public. The Ara Pacis is a sacrificial altar completed in 9 ... Read More

The region of Umbria is known as Italy's green heart. Umbria, in the center of Italy, is east of the well-known region of Tuscany. Like Tuscany, Umbria has many beautiful ... Read More

Summer is the time for enjoying opera and concerts in the outdoor theater venues. Two of the best places for outdoor opera are the Arena di Verona and the Baths ... Read More

Train travel in Italy is fairly inexpensive and efficient. Traveling by train is a great way to visit Italy's top cities. Italy's extensive train system makes traveling between cities easy. ... Read More

Rome celebrates its 2,758th birthday on April 21. Rome was founded in 753 BC and April 21 is denoted by historians as being the date of the founding. There will ... Read More

Wine has played an important role in the development of what we know as Italy today. After all, it is said that Roman soldiers could avoid drinking--and ... Read More

I've put together some Restaurant Recommendations and Lodging Recommendations as a resource for travelers to Italy. The restaurants are places I have eaten a great meal or places recommended by ... Read More

An estimated three million travelers will visit Italy over Easter with 70% traveling to the major art cities. Rome is the most popular travel destination duirng Easter with many people ... Read More

Rome's mayor has decided not to ban street artists from Piazza Navona, one of Rome's most popular squares. Artists will be allowed to return to the square but they will ... Read More

According to a recent survey by La Republica, an Italian newspaper, the majority of Italians still linger over a meal and 75% of Italians continue to enjoy a full meal ... Read More

You can enjoy an idyllic holiday in Italy while supporting a good cause. Respite Italia, offers holiday homes that you can rent in Tuscany and neighboring Umbria, near Cortona, the ... Read More

When I travel by train, I usually look for a hotel near the train station so I can stash my bags and then walk unencumbered to the central sights. In ... Read More

While you probably won't see the Easter bunny if you're traveling in Italy during Easter, you will find some interesting celebrations. Easter week is a great time for Italy travel ... Read More

I was pleased to see that Trattoria Checchino dal 1887 was chosen by Restaurant Magazine as number 23 in their list of top 50 restaurants in the world. Checchino dal ... Read More

April 2-9 is Italy's annual week of culture, la settimana della Cultura. During the week, many museums and sites will have free or reduced admission or longer hours. There will ... Read More