"The Hand of God" is packed with beautiful and surreal scenes of Naples. Learn about the locations, people, and cultural references in Sorrentino's Neapolitan masterpiece.

Could "The Hand of God" be Paolo Sorrentino's best film?

Si ‘mmuore solo quanno ‘o munno nun s’aricorda più di te. Se no, ci si allontana solo fisicamente. "You die only when the world doesn't remember you anymore...otherwise you only move away physically." This quote — partly in Neapolitan and partly in Italian — appears in a video tribute to ...

Naples and Napoli mourn the death of Diego Maradona, who passed away on 25 November 2020. Here are reactions, front pages, and videos of Maradona's life.

Although Naples is the third-largest city in Italy, it is not as well known as its more popular neighbors to the north, like Rome, Florence, and Venice. That's why we've brought in guest poster Gabriella Sannino to tell us the basics about her adopted hometown. Naples 101 As an Italian ...

A coffee table book about the Vatican that drips with luxury and power.

Curated Black Friday and Cyber Week deals for italophiles and those who love them.

Stanley Tucci returns with four more episodes of his show Searching for Italy. Season 2, Part 2 episodes on Calabria, Sardinia, Liguria, and Puglia.

Italy is made up of 20 regions, each with its own history, flavors, customs, and local dialects. Some regions, like Tuscany and Sicily, are well-known as travel destinations, while others like Lazio, Lombardy, and Piemonte, are overshadowed by their capitals Rome, Milan, and Turin. It's ...

Readers frequently write to me with questions about their Italy itineraries. I decided to start putting these informal tips online so that I can better help others. If you would like some help with your Italy travel planning, feel free to contact me using the form at the end of this post. ...

Here are some of the anniversaries and events that are happening in Italy in 2022.

In Season 2 of Searching for Italy, Stanley Tucci visits Veneto, Piedmont, Umbria, London, Calabria, Sardinia, Puglia, and Liguria.

Hand-painted tile mural of Positano. Made in Italy by Ceramiche Di Italia. This Italian Majolica piece makes a statement as wall decor or as a kitchen backsplash.

Bring the Amalfi Coast into your home. This tile mural features the Costiera Amalfitana, replete with flowers, lemons, and the sea.  Hand-painted. Made in Italy.

Hosted by Bruno Barbieri, 4 Hotel is a popular Italian reality show that provides plenty of travel inspiration.

Florence isn't the only city in Italy with a duomo.

I like to use these companies when I book travel to and within Italy. Book Flights to Italy Expedia. Good ol' Expedia has been around for a while, which is why I keep coming back to them -- especially when I need to book a flight or package deal (flight/hotel/car). Members get reward ...

The richest and most populous of Italy's regions, Lombardy is home to Milan. Milan is not only the capital of Lombardy, but also Italy's capital of fashion, finance, and media. Known as Lombardia in Italian, Lombardy derives its name from the Longobards, a Germanic kingdom that ruled large ...