Racing Across Rome and Other Ways to Exercise in Italy (When You Can’t Be There)
Step counts of landmarks and virtual treadmill guides for Italy-inspired workouts.
Prato della Valle, Padua: Italy’s Largest Piazza
Prato della Valle measures 90,000 sq meters, making it not only the largest square in Italy but one of the largest in Europe.
Virtual Visits to Italy’s Museums and UNESCO Sites
Many Italian museums and galleries have made it easier to take virtual visits of their works of art and historical relics.
Drone Footage of Italy’s Empty Cities
There will come a time when all of this is over and we will wonder what Italian cities looked like during the COVID-19 quarantine. This drone footage is surreal.
Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus by Simone Martini
A close-up detail from Simone Martini’s “Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus.”
Caffè Meletti in Ascoli Piceno
Postcard from Caffè Meletti, an historic bar in Le Marche.
A ‘Corrected’ Caravaggio for the Current Crisis
Italian musician Salmo discusses Caravaggio while in quarantine and creates a cool work of art in the process.
#labellezzaècontagiosa Italians Respond to the Coronavirus with an Inspirational Hashtag
The hashtag #labellezzaècontagiosa hopes to put a more positive spotlight back on Italy and its treasures.
Dear Italy: Leave the Light On For Us
We’re coming back to see you, Italy. But we don’t know when.
Italy Travel In the Time of Coronavirus: The View From Here
It is a strange time to write about travel to Italy. The spread of the coronavirus — and the hysteria and uncertainty around it — is something I have never seen in the 20+ years that I have been writing about the country. As of this writing, the CDC has listed Italy under a Level…
Coronavirus in Italy: Timeline of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy 2020
A day-to-day look at how the COVID-19 crisis unfolded in Italy in 2020.
Milan’s Middle Finger
Maurizio Catellan’s L.O.V.E., a provocative sculpture in front of the Milan Stock Exchange, is more than an irreverent gesture.
These Were the Most-Visited Museums in Italy in 2019
The latest list of the top 30 most-visited museums in Italy includes archeological parks, castles, and world-class galleries across 10 out of 20 regions.
Albertone 100: Rome Celebrates Alberto Sordi
Actor and life-long Roman Alberto Sordi was born in 1920. His home in Rome will open to the public to mark the centennial of his birth.
Raphael: Where to See His Works in Italy
Only 37 when he died in 1520, Raphael was one of the most influential artists of his day.
Best Places to Live in Italy: The Quality of Life Index 2019
The latest rankings of the best places to live in Italy.
Coffee Table Books on Italy: Classics and New Favorites
What to get the Italy lover who has everything? A coffee table book about Italy! Browse this list for ideas.
Bernini: The Baroque Artist Whose Designs Define Rome
Get to know the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Baroque artist whose works are some of the most famous pieces of art in Rome.