Italy’s Cammini e Percorsi: The 2017 Public-Property Reuse Programme
A castle with your name on the door is an irresistible daydream. That is why headlines about Italy giving away historic buildings travelled ...
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Italy: Historic Towns, Lakes & Coastal Escapes
Italy rewards curiosity, whether you are drawn to a small town, a lakeside view or a place with centuries of history. Browse the archive for inspiration and connections between destinations. Check current opening arrangements and transport when turning an idea into a trip.
Start with Riomaggiore Travel Guide: Harbor, Walks and Cinque Terre Tips and Amalfi Travel Guide: Sea Views, History and a Lovely Day Out.
10 Italian Landscapes: Coasts, Volcanoes, Lakes and Mountains
Italy’s scenery changes wonderfully between a mountain valley, a volcanic island and a field edged with cypress trees. You do not need to co...
Monte Piana’s Highline Meeting: Hammocks Above the Dolomites
Colourful hammocks hang above a gap in the mountains. Their occupants look almost impossibly relaxed, while the pale rock and open air make ...
Etna in December 2015: Marco Restivo’s Eruption Photographs
Etna's night sky became spectacular in early December 2015. A powerful eruption from the Voragine crater sent incandescent material and ...
The Apennine Colossus at Pratolino: Giambologna’s Giant and Its Garden
Photo: Stephen H. Photo: Stephen H. Image source: imgur . A giant sits at the edge of a pool, his rough skin seeming to turn into rock. From...
Twenty-Nine Places in Italy: Build a Journey from the Gallery
Italy is very good at turning a short wish list into a long one. A lake leads to a mountain pass; a city suggests another city; a photograph...
Matera’s Sassi: Cave Homes, Layered Streets and a Living City
At first, Matera can be difficult to take in. Roofs seem to become terraces, steps disappear between pale buildings and the whole hillside l...
The Roman Forum: Reading the Remains of Rome’s Public Life
The Roman Forum can look overwhelming at first. Columns stand beside broken walls, an arch rises above the paths and signs introduce names f...
Atrani: A Small Amalfi Coast Town with a Distinctive Historic Centre
There is a lot to like about a place where the square, the beach and the first inviting lane all fit into one small view. Atrani has that lo...
Amalfi Town: Cathedral, Paper Making and the Coast Behind the Postcard
Amalfi makes a lovely first impression: boats in the harbor, buildings climbing the hillside and the sea almost close enough to reach from t...
Grotta Palazzese: Dining Inside a Sea Cave in Polignano a Mare
Some dining rooms have a sea view. Grotta Palazzese lets the sea fill the open side of a natural cave, with tables tucked beneath a great sw...
Venice’s Grand Canal: Palaces, Working Waterways and Views from the Bridges
Photo: Daniel Viñé Garcia. The Grand Canal is a wonderful introduction to Venice because the city keeps moving around you. A public boat pul...