News
Here you will find the latest headlines about Italy, particularly news related to travel and tourism in the country. I would love to have the discipline to update this daily. Instead, I only get around to highlighting this story or that one. To supplement the Italy news you learn from these posts, check out my go-to sources Corriere della Sera (in Italian) and, in English, The Local Italy.
Elena Ferrante’s New Novel and TV Series Coming Soon
The English version of Elena Ferrante’s latest novel The Lying Life of Adults is finally coming out on September 1. It’s available now for pre-order from both Amazon and Bookshop. Released in Italy in November 2019, the English version of La Vita Bugiarda Degli Adulti was originally set to come out in June of this…
Ligurian Island of Gallinara Sold to Foreign Investor
Gallinara, the turtle-shaped island 1.5 kilometers off the western coast of Liguria, has been sold to a single owner.
The Lingering Pain of Leaving Italy
If you have ever lived in Italy and had to leave it, this post may hit a nerve.
Archaeologists Uncover Roman Mosaic Under Veneto Vineyard
The 3rd century ruins are located near Verona.
Raphael’s Loggia of Cupid and Psyche Now in Exquisite, Digital Detail
In addition to the many paintings that Raphael painted during his short life, the artist was also responsible for a roomful of frescoes in a Roman palace that is now known as the Villa Farnesina. From 1517-1518, Raphael and his workshop painted scenes from the fable of Cupid and Psyche on the vaulted ceiling of…
Parma Italian Capital of Culture Through 2021
Parma will be the Italian Capital of Culture for 2020 and 2021 to make up for the loss of tourism due to COVID-19.
What Will Italy’s Museums Look Like After the Lockdown?
After a two-month lockdown, Italy’s museums are set to reopen. The reopening will bring both challenges and opportunities.
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.
