On Top of the World: Visiting St. Peter’s Dome [Review]
See Rome and Vatican City from a new perspective with a tour of St. Peter’s dome.
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy
Italy holds the record for the most UNESCO heritage sites in the world.
Italian Cities
Before you plan your trip to Italy, take a moment to learn more about Italy’s cities and regions. Italy’s Largest Cities and Map The top 5 largest cities in Italy are, in order of population (2019 estimate): Check train rates and schedules: Planning to see Italy by car? 12 Most Popular Cities to Visit in … Read more
June in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
Glorious June begins straight away with a celebration. Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica) takes place on 2 June with patriotic parades, particularly in Rome. Then summer truly gets underway.
July in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
July is the time for music, and there are tons of festivals throughout Italy this month to keep all kinds of music lovers happy. Some of the best are highlighted below. What is the Weather in Italy in July? July in Italy is typically hot and dry from north to south. On average, July is … Read more
August in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
In August, as Italians close shop and head to the beach or mountains, the tourist tide rolls in to cities like Rome, Milan, and Florence. There are still outdoor concerts, typically the continuation of festivals from July, and major sights are still open. But the pace of life in August is much hotter and slower … Read more
September in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
September (Settembre) is when you will find food festivals (sagre) dedicated to the flavors of autumn: porcini mushrooms, cinghiale, and more. A number of cities also celebrate their medieval traditions during September. September 19, the feast day of San Gennaro, is a local holiday in Naples. What is the Weather in Italy in September? Late … Read more
March in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
Even though Easter can fall as early as March 22, March is typically the season of Lent. But this is Italy, so the austerity of the Lenten season is tempered with a variety of secular and religious activities as well as the beginning of spring and warmer, if rainier, weather. What is the Weather in … Read more
April in Italy: Weather, Holidays & Festivals
With spring in full swing, April starts to gets busy with outdoor events, parades, and festivals. Easter usually falls during this month and Liberation Day, on the 25th, is a national holiday. What is the Weather in Italy in April? Parts of Italy can still be blustery and rainy in April. But overall, the weather … Read more
The Iconic Landscape of Val d’Orcia, Tuscany
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.”
From Foreign Language to Lingua Franca: Italian Immersion Programs in Italy
Take your Italian language skills to a new level with an Italian immersion course in Italy.
Best Places to Live in Italy: The Quality of Life Index 2017
Considering a move to Italy? The annual quality of life index will provide you a starter checklist of factors to keep in mind.
Italy Hotel Recommendations: Quick Reviews of Places I Have Stayed in Italy
Following is a list of hotels in Italy that I personally recommend. I have stayed in all of them and found them adequate if not absolutely superb. I am a very practical traveler, often opting for budget-friendly stays over more opulent ones. Most accommodations in this list are mid-range (3-star) hotels, are great for families, … Read more
One Year in Italy: 12 Months of Memories
A month-by-month, personal account of my first year living in Italy.
Best Places to Live in Italy: The Quality of Life Index 2010
Florence, Rome, Venice – you already know the names of the cities you must add to your Italy travel itinerary. But, do you know which cities in Italy are the best places to live? Each year, the Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore publishes the Italy Quality of Life Survey, which calculates factors such as … Read more
‘An Irreverent Curiosity’ – An Interview with David Farley
If you know me, you’ll know that I am nuts about religious relics. And if you know David Farley’s book “An Irreverent Curiosity,” you’ll know immediately why that first line is a wee bit funny. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Farley in Manhattan to discuss his book, which has the tag … Read more
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