Italy and the Written Word: Places to Celebrate Writing History
From ancient Latin script to modern fonts, Italy has contributed greatly to the history of the written word. Visit these places to learn more.
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Goodbye, 2020! Venetians Get the Last Word of a Terrible Year
A few days before the end of 2020, some Venetians hung a banner over the edge of the Rialto Bridge to say goodbye to a difficult year. #Fanculo2020
Archaeologists Uncover Roman Mosaic Under Veneto Vineyard
The 3rd century ruins are located near Verona.
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.
Veneto Travel Guide
The Veneto region is known primarily for the city that gave it its name: Venice (Venezia in Italian). Here was the seat of the Venetian Republic, La Serenissima, which ruled the northern Adriatic ...
Italy’s Alpini Corps: The Traditions Beyond the Feathered Cap
The grey felt cap adorned with a black raven feather worn by old northern Italian men and some modern-day camouflaged troops is known as the Cappello Alpino. This recognizable cap signifies that ...
For the First Time in More Than 20 Years, the Facade of St. Mark’s Basilica is Scaffold-Free
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, ...
One Year in Italy: 12 Months of Memories
A month-by-month, personal account of my first year living in Italy.
Veneto Spa Hotel Has the World’s Deepest Thermal Pool
About half an hour by train from Venice and even closer to Padua is Hotel Millepini Terme, a spa hotel that has the Guinness World Record for the world's deepest thermal pool. The Y-40 The Deep ...
How Does Venice Work?
Although Venice has been sinking into the Adriatic sea for centuries, visitors, as well as many residents, pay little mind to this fact other than keeping close watch on the acqua alta ...
How to Eat Fish in Venice
Eat fish in Venice...but don't touch that lemon!
20 Things To Love About Italy: Molise to Veneto
Part 2 of 20 Things We Love About Italy includes travel ideas for the regions of Molise, Piemonte, Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily, Trentino Alto Adige, Tuscany, Umbria, Valle d'Aosta, and Veneto.
Saving Money — and Time — with Combined Tickets
A lot of touristy, and even not-so-touristy, cities in Italy offer combined tickets. These tickets include admission to several related attractions at a price lower than each individual ticket ...
Regata delle Befane, Venice
Venice commemorates the last day of the Christmas season - Epiphany - with the Regata delle Befana, a boat race through the lagoon.
