The wine that got Sideways's Maya into wine is grown in a single vineyard in southern Tuscany.

The verdant swath of winding hills and country roads known as Chianti is what Tuscan dreams are made of. Silvery olive groves, lone cypresses, and an almond and green patchwork of tilled land form a gorgeous terrestrial tapestry. And, set among the rows of grapevines are medieval walls and ...

The 2021 UNESCO session raised Italy's number of World Heritage Sites to 58—the most of any country in the world.

First used during the bubonic plague in the 17th century, Tuscany's wine windows are reopening. Learn more about "buchette del vino" and where to find them.

A harmonious landscape of vineyards, olive groves, and rolling plains dotted with cypress trees, Tuscany is one of the most beautiful regions in Italy. One could easily spend an entire vacation here visiting historic towns, touring wineries, and taking in the serene scenery. Florence, the ...

The church of San Biagio in Montepulciano, Tuscany, is considered one of prime examples of Renaissance architecture.

Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, the hills, valleys, and trees of the Val d’Orcia “exemplify the beauty of well-managed Renaissance agricultural landscapes.”

To many a traveler, Tuscany and art are synonymous. From the architecture to the numerous galleries to those gorgeous, green, and cliché hills, there's an element of art in every corner of Tuscany. That's why I am very excited to introduce you to guest poster Alexandra Korey, a Canada-born ...

New Moon, the second book in the Twilight series, has some scenes set in the Tuscan town of Volterra. Learn more about Volterra, including its vampire tour.

The Monster of Florence is a true crime tale about a serial killer who terrorized the Tuscan hills around Florence for almost 20 years.

Tuscany has more than a dozen wine routes. These are known collectively as Le Strade del Vino.

Tuscany has 230 kilometers of coastline plus a cluster of islands, making it perfect for a beach holiday.

If it's top among Italians, it must be good! The Italy Quality of Life survey is a great way to learn about places to live in or visit.

Empoli is a football team from Tuscany currently competing in the Serie A. Here are several ways to buy tickets to an Empoli match: Empoli website Empoli Tickets on ViaGoGo Empoli Tickets on StubHub

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

Bestsellers, beach reads, and biographies. Add these books set in Italy to your summer reading list.

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. ...