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June 2021
- 05: Italy and the Written Word: Places to Celebrate Writing History
- 04: ‘4 Hotel’ is the Italian Travel Show You Should Be Watching
- 01: What It’s Like to Live in a Medieval Italian Castle
May 2021
- 23: The Duomo: In Italy, There’s More Than Just One
- 22: DoubleTree Opens a Beautiful New Hotel in Rome’s Monti Neighborhood
- 20: Saint Lucifer of Cagliari
- 17: Fendi Taps Italy’s Regional Artisans to Create Hand in Hand Collection
- 14: Three Trees That Tell a Story of Sardinia
- 13: Four Seasons Adds Two New Properties in Southern Italy
- 11: Dream Venice Rental Overlooking St. Mark’s Square
- 06: Travel Insurance for Italy in the Wake of the Pandemic
- 03: Italy-Inspired Gifts for Mother’s Day
April 2021
- 23: Sustainable Travel in Italy: Forging A Better Path After the Pandemic
- 04: “Leonardo” TV Series Brings the Renaissance Master to Life
March 2021
- 31: The Fragrance of Faith: Tracking Down That Old Church Smell
- 18: Searching for Italy: All the Places Stanley Tucci Went in Season 1
- 15: Best Places in Italy for Modern and Contemporary Art
- 07: Easter and Holy Week in Rome and Vatican City
February 2021
- 17: Italy Acquires Umberto Eco’s Vast Collection of Books
- 15: Vanvitelli’s Violin: Surprising Landscape Design at Reggia di Caserta
- 10: Books About Italy: New and Upcoming Books for 2021
- 08: How Venice Invented the World
- 03: Small-Town Puglia: What It’s Like to Live in Biccari
- 01: Learn Italian: Online Courses and Resources for the Motivated Language Learner
January 2021
- 27: ‘What Would Sophia Loren Do?’ Documentary Contemplates the Twists and Turns of Life
- 20: Procida: Italian Capital of Culture 2022
- 17: Blessing the Animals in Assisi on the Feast Day of Sant’Antonio Abate
- 16: ‘Reno Italiano’ Is the Only Italian Home Renovation Show You Will Ever Need
- 13: Hiking, Biking, and Walking Across Italy: How to Explore the Cammini d’Italia
- 08: My Roman Diet: How I Ate Pasta Every Day and Still Lost Weight
- 04: Pino Daniele, Soul of Naples
- 01: Renew Yourself With Lessons from the Renaissance
December 2020
- 31: Goodbye, 2020! Venetians Get the Last Word of a Terrible Year
- 30: Anno Dantesco: Celebrating Dante in 2021
- 23: Florence to Open First Museum Dedicated to the Italian Language
- 23: Mausoleum of Augustus to Reopen in Rome
- 15: Best Places to Live in Italy: The Quality of Life Index 2020
- 10: RIP Paolo Rossi, Hero of the 1982 World Cup
- 10: Book Excerpt: ‘La Tragedia: An Italian Immigrant’s Quest for Justice’
- 07: Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica
- 03: Books About Italy: The Best Ones to Give and to Get for 2020
November 2020
- 26: Naples Says Goodbye to Diego Maradona
- 25: 9,036-piece Colosseum Is LEGO’s Largest Kit Ever
- 24: The Triumph of Death: Mysterious Plague Painting in Palermo
- 20: Damnatio Memoriae: How Ancient Romans Canceled Their Rivals
September 2020
- 16: ‘Romulus’ TV Series a Dramatic Look at the Founding of Rome
- 04: The Ancient Winds of Italy
- 02: Caravaggio Guide to Rome
August 2020
- 30: When Ravenna Was the ‘Capital of Empire’
- 27: Writing on the Wall: Birthplace of Tina Modotti in Udine
- 20: The True Cost of Italy’s €1 Homes [Video]
- 17: These Italy-Themed Online Courses Look Awesome
- 15: Elena Ferrante’s New Novel and TV Series Coming Soon
- 14: Tuscany’s Wine Windows – An Architectural Curiosity Makes a Comeback
- 05: Ligurian Island of Gallinara Sold to Foreign Investor
- 03: The Lingering Pain of Leaving Italy
May 2020
- 28: Roman Quarantine, Remembered in Watercolor
- 27: Archaeologists Uncover Roman Mosaic Under Veneto Vineyard
- 22: Trevi Fountain: Origins and Traditions of Rome’s Most Famous Fountain
- 18: An Italian Artist for Every Italian Region [Map]
- 16: Raphael’s Loggia of Cupid and Psyche Now in Exquisite, Digital Detail
- 15: Parma Italian Capital of Culture Through 2021
- 01: Sleeping Dog, Pompeii
April 2020
- 30: What Will Italy’s Museums Look Like After the Lockdown?
- 25: Resistance and Remembrance: The Importance of Liberation Day in Italy
- 17: Racing Across Rome and Other Ways to Exercise in Italy (When You Can’t Be There)
- 17: Prato della Valle, Padua: Italy’s Largest Piazza
- 02: Virtual Visits to Italy’s Museums and UNESCO Sites
March 2020
- 29: Drone Footage of Italy’s Empty Cities
- 26: Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus by Simone Martini
- 26: Caffè Meletti in Ascoli Piceno
- 18: A ‘Corrected’ Caravaggio for the Current Crisis
- 06: #labellezzaècontagiosa Italians Respond to the Coronavirus with an Inspirational Hashtag
- 03: Dear Italy: Leave the Light On For Us
- 02: Italy Travel In the Time of Coronavirus: The View From Here
February 2020
- 25: Coronavirus in Italy: Timeline of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy 2020
- 18: 4 Intriguing Italy Tours for 2020
- 05: Milan’s Middle Finger
January 2020
- 25: These Were the Most-Visited Museums in Italy in 2019
- 23: Albertone 100: Rome Celebrates Alberto Sordi
- 15: Raphael: Where to See His Works in Italy
December 2019
- 16: Best Places to Live in Italy: The Quality of Life Index 2019
- 06: Coffee Table Books on Italy: Classics and New Favorites
November 2019
- 28: Bernini: The Baroque Artist Whose Designs Define Rome
- 27: Driving in Italy: The Agony and the Ecstasy
- 16: Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites: Sardinian Style in Golfo Aranci [Review]
October 2019
- 30: Villa del Golfo: Feeling At Home in Sardinia [Review]
- 25: Sardinia‘s Su Filindeu: The Rarest Pasta in the World
- 24: Femmina Accabadora: The Legend of Sardinia’s Lady of the Good Death
- 18: On Top of the World: Visiting St. Peter’s Dome [Review]
- 17: 4 Great Reasons to Go to Gallura in Northern Sardinia
August 2019
July 2019
- 20: NASA History in Rome: The Birthplace of Michael Collins
- 18: 7 Fountains in Rome That You Definitely Should Not Cool Off In
June 2019
May 2019
- 23: Luxe Stays in Italy: Three New Choices for 2019
- 03: Sightseeing in Milan: 3 Places to Go Beyond the Duomo
April 2019
March 2019
- 27: Rome to Pompeii: Book a Tour or Plan Your Own Day Trip to Pompeii from Rome
- 08: Of Bells and Believers in Agnone, Molise
- 06: Michelangelo in Rome: His Frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and Beyond
February 2019
- 20: Bulgari to Fund Torre Argentina Restoration in Rome
- 03: San Biagio: Renaissance Jewel in Montepulciano, Tuscany
January 2019
- 18: 3 Tips to Help You Plan Your Puglia Summer Accommodations
- 03: Campo Felice: Skiing and Sledding in Abruzzo
- 02: Matera, Basilicata: 2019 European Capital of Culture
- 01: New Year’s Day in Villa Borghese
December 2018
October 2018
- 18: The Iconic Landscape of Val d’Orcia, Tuscany
- 14: Designer Outlets in Italy: Where to Shop for Discounts
- 08: Go For the Gold: The Gorgeous Golden Mosaics of Palermo, Monreale, & Cefalù
- 05: Extra Palio in Siena Will Commemorate 100th Anniversary of the End of WWI
September 2018
- 28: Day Trip from Rome: The Monster-Filled Gardens of Bomarzo
- 21: 20-Minute Crash Course on Ancient Roman History [Video]
- 21: The Coolest View of the Colosseum
- 19: See a Soccer Game in Italy: Ultimate Guide
- 17: Porcini Mushrooms: How Italians Ease Into Autumn
- 11: Become a Bookseller in Florence
June 2018
May 2018
- 30: Giulianova: A Beachside Gem in Abruzzo
- 29: Living in Rome: Delighting in the Details [Video]
- 24: If You Love Rome, This May Be the Best Museum You’ve Never Visited
- 18: Mille Miglia Vintage Car Race
- 17: The Rise and Fall of Rome Found in Layers of Arctic Ice
- 09: Photo: Teatro Marcello, Rome
April 2018
March 2018
- 27: House Museums of Rome: Art-Filled Oases Minus the Crowds
- 07: La Festa Delle Donne – International Women’s Day in Italy
- 03: Procida From Above
February 2018
- 28: AlItalia Launches New Italy Travel Website
- 26: Snow in Rome – Roma Sotto La Neve [Photos]
- 17: Cityscape of Matera, Basilicata
- 10: Mercato Nomentano, Rome
- 06: The Best Things to Eat in Palermo, Sicily
October 2017
September 2017
- 22: Italian Nonnas Show You How to Make Fresh Pasta [Video]
- 15: Fendi, Galleria Borghese Announce Creation of the Caravaggio Research Institute
April 2017
March 2017
February 2017
- 17: Finally Ferrara: Postcard From a City That Called Me Back
- 16: Five Favorite Flavors From Ferrara and Modena
- 14: The Man, the Myth, the Legend: Saint Valentine of Terni
- 10: Ancient Ruins, Virtual Reality: Archaeological Sites Embrace VR For Enhanced Experiences
- 10: More Than A Mocha: Turin’s Sweet, Rich Bicerin
- 09: Italy’s Alpini Corps: The Traditions Beyond the Feathered Cap
- 07: Best Places to Kiss in Rome
- 06: Palermo, Sicily: 2018 Italian Capital of Culture
January 2017
- 27: New App Wants to Protect ‘Made in Italy’ Brand By Helping Consumers Spot Fakes
- 26: Rome’s Museums On A Metro Map
- 25: Five Lessons Learned While Living and Traveling in Italy
- 19: Best Places to Live in Italy: The Quality of Life Index 2017
- 14: For the First Time in More Than 20 Years, the Facade of St. Mark’s Basilica is Scaffold-Free
- 12: Rome’s Ancient Pantheon to Begin Charging Admission — Wait, No It Won’t
- 12: The Atlas of Ancient Rome: Your New Favorite Coffee Table Book
November 2016
October 2016
- 13: How Dario Fo Learned That He Won the Nobel Prize
- 13: Italy’s First Wine Fountain Opens in Abruzzo — and the Wine is Free
- 06: Hello Kitty Wine Is the Latest Vintage from Italian Winery
September 2016
- 24: Veni, Vidi, Bici – Luxury Caesar Bike Tour From London to Rome
- 22: Ai Weiwei’s ‘Libero’ at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence
- 21: You Now Have to Pay to See Rome’s “Mouth of Truth”
- 21: Rome’s Spanish Steps Have Re-Opened Following €1.5m Refurbishment
- 15: Ancient Greek Temples and Mozzarella di Bufala in Paestum
August 2016
- 25: Amatrice As It Was Before
- 25: #amatricianaXamatrice to Raise Money for Earthquake Relief
- 24: Amatrice and the Earthquake in Central Italy
- 02: Things I Love (and Hate) About Rome in August
October 2015
- 30: The Fortress of San Leo and Its Torture Chamber
- 27: Church of Purgatorio in Terracina
- 22: A Special Harvest: Exploring Anatomical Theaters in Padua and Bologna
- 09: CAMERA: Turin’s New Photography Museum
- 06: The Milano Duomo, Inside and Out
September 2015
August 2015
June 2015
May 2015
- 29: Photo of the Day: A Ray of Light in San Giovanni in Laterano
- 27: In Rome, Communing Over Coffee
- 23: Italy’s A3 Autostrada Near Completion 50 Years After Project Began
- 22: Raining Rose Petals Inside the Pantheon On Pentecost Sunday
- 20: How to Avoid Tourists in Venice
- 20: On This Day: ‘La Dolce Vita’ Wins the Cannes Film Festival
- 18: Photo of the Day: Mithras in the Vatican
- 16: Three Italian Villages Where You Can Buy a House for Less Than A Cup of Coffee
- 13: No Bull: Italy Has a Museum Devoted to Sh*t
April 2015
- 23: In Rome, Hoteliers In Revolt Over State of the City
- 22: Visions of Veronese Green in Venice
- 21: Natale di Roma: Rome Celebrates Its Birthday
- 01: A Show of Hands: A Look at the Marble Hands of Ancient Statues in Rome
March 2015
- 30: Visiting the Colosseum Dungeons on a Guided Tour [Review]
- 17: Everything is Authentic
- 15: The Monumental Trees of Italy
- 13: Will the Vatican Museums Finally Limit the Number of Visitors?
February 2015
January 2015
November 2014
October 2014
- 17: Upcoming Fundraiser at the Sistine Chapel Turns Heads
- 14: Best Places to Stay on a Roman Holiday
- 04: Photos: On the Capitoline Hill
September 2014
- 29: Rome’s Fountains, Brought to You By…
- 28: Lovely Time Lapse Video of Rome
- 21: Veneto Spa Hotel Has the World’s Deepest Thermal Pool
- 09: Enrico Toti: Italy’s One-Legged Cyclist Turned World War I Hero
- 08: Italy Hit Parade Vol. I
- 06: Roma So Far
- 02: Ancients Doing Modern Things
July 2014
June 2014
May 2014
March 2014
January 2014
August 2013
July 2013
June 2013
April 2013
March 2013
December 2012
September 2012
June 2012
May 2012
- 26: Remembering the Battle of Montecassino
- 21: Centuries of History and 300,000 Wheels of Cheese Destroyed in Deadly Italy Earthquake
- 09: Important Dates in Italian History for the Curious Traveler
April 2012
March 2012
February 2012
January 2012
December 2011
- 14: Give the Gift of Italian Culture
- 01: An Invitation to Bloggers: A “Gift” From the Italy Blogging Roundtable
November 2011
October 2011
September 2011
July 2011
- 27: Help Tell the Story of Jewish Italy
- 26: Seven Longobard Sites Newest Additions to UNESCO Heritage List
- 23: Longer Hours for Rome’s Municipal Museums
- 16: Culinary Tour of Ravenna
- 13: Five Fabulous Art Works in Rome You May Have Missed
- 02: How Does Venice Work?
June 2011
May 2011
- 17: Ancient Aphrodite Sculpture Back in Sicily
- 06: Improve Your Italian with These Useful Hand Gestures [Video]
- 04: What Is There to Write About Italy That Hasn’t Been Written Before?
- 01: Cortili Aperti: Italy’s Annual Open Courtyards Event
December 2010
September 2010
August 2010
July 2010
- 13: A Bribe-Free Holiday in Sicily
- 07: Five Best Things to See and Do On the Amalfi Coast
- 06: ‘An Irreverent Curiosity’ – An Interview with David Farley
June 2010
May 2010
April 2010
March 2010
February 2010
- 18: Four Great Golf Courses in Italy
- 17: Painting Italy: An Artist Profile
- 10: Italy Insiders Share Their Favorite Spots for Romance
- 05: Carnival in Italy: Floats, Parades, and Other Carnevale Celebrations
January 2010
- 29: Volunteer Vacations in Italy
- 19: Rome When It Rains: Where to Go and What to Do
- 15: Five Favorites: My Favorite Italian Words
December 2009
- 23: Buon Natale
- 18: Five Favorites: Recipes from Rome
- 11: Five Best Beaches in Calabria
- 10: Travel Secrets: 3 of My Favorite “Secret” Places in Italy
- 05: Three Reasons to Love Perugia
- 04: World’s Biggest Christmas Tree in Gubbio, Umbria
- 03: Five Favorites: Lucca
November 2009
- 12: Italy’s Most Unusual Religious Relics
- 10: The Hill Towns of Umbria
- 06: Vampires in Volterra: ‘Twilight’ Tourism in Tuscany
October 2009
- 28: Renting an Apartment in Italy
- 22: Top 5 Things to Do in Le Marche
- 14: Exploring Italy’s Parks
- 07: For the Love of Dante
- 06: True Crime in Tuscany: The Monster of Florence
- 01: How To Make Bolognese Sauce [Video]
- 01: Abruzzo’s Beffi Triptych
August 2009
April 2009
March 2009
February 2009
January 2009
October 2008
- 30: Avoiding ‘The Law’ While in Italy
- 23: Spooky Rome: Some of the Eeriest Places to Visit in the Eternal City
- 15: Keeping Up With the Antinori
- 05: Italian Fashion Designers and Their Hotels
- 05: A Peaceful Oasis: Rome’s Protestant Cemetery
- 01: Leonardo’s Notebooks Come to the U.S.
September 2008
- 24: Bernini Up Close and Close To Home
- 23: Wine Routes in Tuscany
- 04: Italy Adds Two More UNESCO Sites: Mantua and Sabbioneta and the Rhaetian Railway
- 03: The Ultimate Italian Driving Adventure
August 2008
July 2008
June 2008
- 30: Walking Via Giulia
- 26: ‘Monster of Florence’ and ‘Rome 1960’: Two Of Summer’s Most Intriguing Reads Are Set in Italy
- 23: Spain Conquers Italy
May 2008
- 31: Renaissance Florence According to Rushdie
- 28: Eating Your Way Through Le Marche
- 21: Vasto: An Unspoiled Beach in Abruzzo
April 2008
- 27: Italy’s Newest Saint Venerated
- 24: Shopping For Italy’s Best Artisanal Traditions
- 22: The Lost Leonardo
- 21: Beaches of Lazio
- 17: Tuscan Wine Picks From Epicurious
- 14: Jewish Resources in Italy
- 08: Beaches of Tuscany
- 08: Bringing Home the Best from Italy
- 06: The Complete Guide to the Bay of Naples
- 03: “Palladio” in DC
March 2008
- 19: Papal Basilicas of Rome: St. John Lateran
- 17: Papal Basilicas of Rome: Santa Maria Maggiore (Photos)
- 12: Papal Basilicas of Rome: Saint Paul Outside the Walls (Photos)
- 11: Italian Villas and Their Gardens
- 05: Gastronomic Tour of Emilia Romagna
February 2008
- 29: Roman Forum: No Longer Free
- 28: From Mafia Villa to Agriturismo
- 23: Italy’s UNESCO Heritage Sites On Display at Rome Photo Exhibit
- 21: Book Talk: Machiavelli’s ‘The Prince’
- 16: 20 Things To Love About Italy: Molise to Veneto
- 14: 20 Things To Love About Italy: Abruzzo to Lombardy
- 07: What’s Old Is New Again: Rome’s Via Appia Antica
November 2007
- 21: Ancient Romulus Cave Found
- 15: ‘Rome: The Marvels and the Menace’ – Four Rome Book Reviews in the NYRB
October 2007
September 2007
August 2007
July 2007
June 2007
May 2007
April 2007
March 2007
- 13: Genoa’s World Pesto Championship
- 13: ‘Exploring Etruria’ Guides You Through the Land of the Etruscans
- 08: Bologna’s Old Cutlery Shop
- 05: Dining Near the Forum
February 2007
January 2007
- 22: A Year in Italy
- 15: Jazz in January: Umbria Jazz Inverno and Other Winter Festivals in Italy
- 06: Regata delle Befane, Venice
- 05: Resolution: Italian Citizenship