Chianti Sculpture Park in Tuscany
Thursday June 28, 2012
The Chianti wine region, to the south of Florence, is one of Italy's most popular places for wine tasting and a top place to visit in Tuscany. In addition to ... Read More
Fall 2012 Italy Tours and Workshops
Wednesday June 27, 2012
Fall is a fantastic time to visit Italy - crowds are thinning, the heat of summer is gone, and fall foods like mushrooms and truffles make for great cuisine. Here's ... Read More
Things to Do in Italy with Your Kids
Monday June 25, 2012
Summer is the time that many families go in vacation. If you're going to Italy with your kids, you may be wondering what there will be to entertain them. From ... Read More
Pisa Beyond the Leaning Tower
Sunday June 24, 2012
Vsitors flock to Pisa's Leaning Tower and other sights in Piazza dei Miracoli, but there's really much more to see. Tuscany at Heart offers Pisa tours to help you experience ... Read More
Visiting the Salento Peninsula in Puglia
Thursday June 21, 2012
The Salento Peninsula is the southern part of the Puglia region, the heel of the boot when you look at a map of Italy (it's the area south of Brindisi ... Read More
July in Italy
Wednesday June 20, 2012
July is a great month for festivals in Italy, ranging from famous events like the Palio of Siena and summer music festivals to medieval festivals and local food fairs (sagra) ... Read More
Hop-On, Hop-Off Water Bus in Venice
Sunday June 17, 2012
Many of Italy's cities have a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus that's great for getting to the top attractions efficiently and include commentary about the sights and attractions. Now Venice has ... Read More
Lake Como Celebrity Spotting
Saturday June 16, 2012
Lake Como is a top vacation destination and a good place for celebrity spotting in Italy. Actor George Clooney owns a villa on the lake, called Villa L'Oleandra, in the ... Read More
Italy's Top Lakes for a Summer Vacation
Wednesday June 13, 2012
Lakes make a good summer vacation destination and Italy has several top lake choices. My colleague Nancy Parode just returned from Lake Orta, one of northern Italy's smaller lakes, and ... Read More
Florence's Baptistery Door of Paradise Restored
Tuesday June 12, 2012
The Florence Baptistery's famous 15th century gilded bronze door called the Porta del Paradiso, or Door of Paradise, has completed restoration and will go on display in the Duomo Museum ... Read More
Celebrity Spotting in Venice
Monday June 11, 2012
Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood recently celebrated a romantic 65th birthday in Venice with his girlfriend, according to this article in Mail Online, with photos of the couple in a gondola. ... Read More
Travel Videos of Top Italian Cities
Sunday June 10, 2012
Our About.com video team has produced several short travel tips videos about the most visited Italian cities. Use these videos to plan your visit or just to take a quick ... Read More
Sardinia Travel App
Saturday June 9, 2012
The island of Sardinia is one of my favorite regions in Italy. The island is steeped in tradition and has several unique sights as well as fantastic beaches. If you ... Read More
Pictures of Corpus Domini Flower Petal Carpets
Thursday June 7, 2012
For the procession of Corpus Domini (also called Corpus Christi), held on the Sunday nine weeks after Easter (June 10 in 2012), many Italian towns and churches create art works ... Read More
Venice's Colorful Island of Burano
Saturday June 2, 2012
The island of Burano, in the Venice lagoon, is filled with brightly colored houses and is known for artisans producing handmade lace. You can see lace being made and find ... Read More
Venchi Chocolate and Gelato Opens in Florence
Friday June 1, 2012
Venchi Chocolate recently opened a store in Florence's Piazza del Mercato Nuovo, opposite the Loggia del Porcellino with the famous bronze piglet. Venchi is known for their high-quality chocolate so ... Read More