When Italy’s Giorgia Meloni took the job of prime minister in 2022, the country wasn’t in good shape. But since then, the economy has bounced back in ways that few outsiders would have expected. Now ...

Rome has positioned itself as a Transatlantic bridge between Europe and the United States. In recent years, Italy has reasserted itself as a significant power player on the international stage, ...

To reach the 12th-century Castello di Procopio, one must climb up a gravel road that winds along the edge of a wooded hill thick with acorn trees and wild chestnuts. Turn one last corner and a stone ...

Visit Italy between November and March for better rates and fewer crowds compared to the high season. Consider staying in agriturismos or hostels for a more affordable alternative to traditional ...

A heady dose of history, beautiful scenery, and delicious cuisine makes these enchanting Italian places ripe for romance. Elizabeth Heath is a writer and editor living on a hill in Umbria, from where ...

When you think about classic wedding gifts, what comes to mind? A lot of them revolve around food - a new set of dishes, tablecloths, maybe a stand mixer or various other kitchen appliances. Well, in ...

In the mid-1600s, opera transformed from a show exclusive for royalty to entertainment for the masses. Soon, lavish productions, special effects, and creative risks became the norm. Venice’s La Fenice ...