Northern Italy

Performance of Aida at the Arena di Verona Opera Festival

Verona’s Opera Festival Celebrates Its Centennial

See the world’s best-known operas performed in an ancient arena in the heart of Verona.

Bergamo and Brescia ‘Shine’ as Dual Capitals of Italian Culture

Lombard cities Bergamo and Brescia unite as the 2023 Italian Capital of Culture.

Valle d’Aosta

Valle d’Aosta is a beautiful region located in the northwest corner of Italy, surrounded by the stunning Italian Alps and known for its world-class ski

Trentino Alto Adige

Trentino-Alto Adige is a beautiful region located in the northernmost part of Italy, in the east bordering Austria. It is a popular destination for travelers

Piemonte Travel Guide

Elegant and understated but also industrial and innovative, Piemonte (Piedmont) is the realm of the royal House of Savoy and the home of Fiat. The

Liguria Travel Guide

Liguria, the eyebrow-shaped crescent that borders Tuscany and France, is a beautiful region known for its stunning coastline and picturesque towns. Here are some of

Friuli-Venezia Giulia Travel Guide

Often paired with itineraries for Venice and the Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia is the easternmost region in Italy. One of Italy’s five autonomous regions, Friuli-Venezia Giulia

When Ravenna Was the ‘Capital of Empire’

‘Ravenna: Capital of Empire, Crucible of Europe’ is a comprehensive look at the history of Ravenna during its golden age.

Writing on the Wall: Birthplace of Tina Modotti in Udine

A look at Franco del Zotto Odorico’s art at the Tina Modotti house in Udine.

Bikes resting against the wall of a medieval street in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna

Emilia-Romagna Travel Guide

Emilia-Romagna is a region known for its good taste and unforgettable flavors. The region is a major contributor to Italy’s gastronomic heritage, being the birthplace

Finally Ferrara: Postcard From a City That Called Me Back

Ferrara is a gorgeous little city in Emilia-Romagna known for its Renaissance walls and palaces, the Castello Estense, and its rich Jewish heritage.

Flavors of Ferrara and Modena: Fresh tortellini and tortelloni for sale in Mercato Albinelli

Five Favorite Flavors From Ferrara and Modena

To ring in the New Year, my family and I rented a farmhouse for a few days on the outskirts of Ferrara. Thinking back to

The Fortress of San Leo and Its Torture Chamber

The town of San Leo in Emilia-Romagna is known for its Renaissance era fort and torture chamber.

No Bull: Italy Has a Museum Devoted to Sh*t

Emilia-Romagna’s Shit Museum explores man’s relationship to manure.

Centuries of History and 300,000 Wheels of Cheese Destroyed in Deadly Italy Earthquake

The latest reports about the earthquake that hit Emilia-Romagna this weekend state that at least seven people were killed, 50 injured, and more than 13,000