Italy is divided into 20 regions. There are 18 Italian regions on the mainland and the large Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Sardinia are each a region. Many customs and ... Read More

There are lots of things different about taking the train in Italy, including validating the ticket. Yes, you must do that yourself, or you're risking a big Euro fine. In ... Read More

June 2 is a national Italian holiday, Festa della Repubblica, so if you're on vacation in Italy, you may find many businesses and services closed. Two festivals that will be ... Read More

Pisa is best known for its leaning tower, Torre di Pisa, but there is much more to see in Pisa. Pisa, in Tuscany, was one of the four great maritime ... Read More

While you might not think of Rome as a seaside destination, it's easy to take a day trip to the beach from Rome. If you're in Rome and want to ... Read More

May 25 is Pinocchio's birthday. The Tuscan town of Pescia holds a festival that day but Pinocchio really came to life in Collodi, a nearby village. The Adventures of Pinocchio ... Read More

Diners in Italy are reserving weeks ahead for a chance to dine in an exclusive restaurant inside a top security prison, according to the Age online news. Vegetarian meals are ... Read More

Men in the tiny republic of San Marino in the northeast area of Italy have the world's longest life expectancy for males, 80 years. Although not really a part of ... Read More

Italians are very big on biking. There are lots of bike clubs and you'll see bike riders on the small roads of Italy every weekend when the weather permits. Drivers ... Read More

Venice's traditional boat race, la Vogalonga (the long row), takes place each year on May 27. This exciting spectacle covers a 30km course starting at St. Mark's Square, going by ... Read More

The Palio of Siena is one of the most well-known Italian festivals. Run two times, in July and August, the main palio event is the historic horse race around Siena's ... Read More

Florence's annual music festival, Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, is in May and June. The music festival is one of the performing arts highlights in Florence and a good opportunity ... Read More

Auto Europe is offering discounts on summer car rentals if you book by May 31. Offers in Italy include 8% discount on car rentals, a free one car class upgrade, ... Read More

What's your all time favorite Italian movie? The Brits, who've been buying up Italian property like crazy, have decided that Oscar-winning Italian movie Cinema Paradiso is the best foreign ... Read More

Alitalia Airlines, Italy's major airline, has announced another strike for May 21, according to Italy-news.net. The strike is planned to last 24 hours and will probably affect many travelers on ... Read More

Visitors to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel often encounter long entrance lines, especially during peak travel periods. Under a new plan, visitors making a reservation ahead of time with ... Read More

Civitavecchia is the modern port of Rome, located about 50 miles northwest of the city. If you're on a cruise with a Rome destination, you'll probably be docking in or ... Read More

Venice is one of Europe's most popular vacation destinations and the place in Venice where everyone congregates is St. Mark's Square, called the drawing room of Europe by Napoleon. St. Mark's ... Read More

Italy has many beautiful gardens that are open to the public and visiting them makes a relaxing addition to your vacation. The Grand Gardens of Italy has information on some ... Read More

The Molise is Italy's second smallest region (after Valle D'Aosta). Seldom visited by foreigners, the Molise is mountainous and sparsely populated with mainly rural attractions. The Molise is sometimes referred ... Read More