The Colosseum is a fascinating structure no matter where you view it. But my favorite perch from which to view the Colosseum has to be on this footbridge that spans the busy streets of the Monti neighborhood. The footbridge is hardly a secret -- you'll find handfuls of tourists here at all ...

Beaches in Abruzzo don't get much press. They are far from most tourist sites. But that's exactly what makes them enjoyable. We had an opportunity - thanks to, of all things, a winning raffle ticket - to visit the Abruzzo seaside town of Giulianova. And we were pleasantly surprised. Giulianova is ...

Walking daily among or near ruins, such as the Teatro Marcello, is one of the reasons why people fall in love with Rome. The Theater of Marcellus or Teatro Marcello, was inaugurated in 12 BCE by Emperor Augustus and named for his nephew Marcus Marcellus. It served as an arena for drama ...

Milan's Pinacoteca di Brera is a first class gallery on par with Italy's finest museums. The collection of Italian, mostly religious, art is spread out in 38 rooms and includes masterpieces by Andrea Mantegna, Piero Della Francesca, Raphael, and Caravaggio. Getting "lost" in front of ...

A view of pastel Procida from the mountain ridge above town.

Today's photo comes from the stony, surreal cityscape of Matera, Basilicata. I was reminded to post about the 2019 Italian Capitale della Cultura after yesterday's announcement proclaiming Parma the Italian cultural capital for 2020. We're currently in the Year of Palermo. Palermo, Matera, ...

Snapshot of a Saturday morning shopping at the Mercato Nomentano, one of the few remaining traditional, covered markets in Rome.

I Can't Believe I Ate All of That On Such a Short Trip

You can now explore the fourth and fifth floors of the Colosseum.

Rooftop views from Rome’s Rinascente

Fendi and Galleria Borghese announce the Caravaggio Research Institute.

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

Saint Valentine, a Christian bishop from Umbria, was martyred in Rome in the 3rd century AD. Learn more about his life, death, and legend.

The bicerin is an important part of the coffee culture in Torino (Turin). Learn more about the bicerin.

Congratulations to the city of Palermo, which has been awarded the distinction of Italian Capital of Culture for 2018. The Italian Culture Ministry (Ministero di Beni Culturali) awards the prize each year in an effort to promote tourism. Along with the distinction, the winning city receives 1 ...

With so many ancient structures in need of constant upkeep, Italy is no stranger to scaffolding. Venice's St. Mark's Basilica, in particular, is known for constantly being under repair. Since 1994, the most famous church in the most famous square in Venice has had some sort of scaffolding ...

The Palazzo Colonna is a luxurious house museum, noble residence, and oasis tucked into one of the busiest areas of central Rome.

Wine lovers have a fun new reason to make a trip to Abruzzo.