Nestled on the Hill of the Three Crosses slopes in Cinque Terre, the Manarola Nativity Scene is more than just a traditional Christmas display. It’s a dazzling spectacle of lights and heritage. Spanning an impressive 4,000 square meters and featuring over 300 life-sized figures, it earned a place in the Guinness World Records […]
Traveling along Lake Como and up through the Dolomites is a breath-taking journey. With spectacular scenery and photo stops around every corner, this is a perfect trip to take by car. It gives you the flexibility to visit some of the smaller towns, drive through majestic mountain passes and make […]
The Trevi Fountain reopens today, shining bright after maintenance work carried out in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee. After three months of renovations and an investment of 327,000 euros, the world’s most famous fountain is finally free of scaffolding. However, with the reopening come some important updates: access will now […]
Ahead of the Jubilee of 2025, Rome has undergone months of maintenance and contracts to polish its most historic and important buildings. Of course, these months brought shock and frustration for tourists who couldn’t enjoy much of the artistic treasures of the capital. But now, the restoration of the Fountain […]
The Jubilee 2025 (December 24, 2024–January 6, 2026) will focus on technology and innovation. To welcome the 32 million pilgrims expected, manage access, and coordinate activities, the Vatican has developed a new dedicated app, Iubilaeum25, along with Julia, the virtual assistant for the faithful. What is the Iubilaeum25 app? Available […]
A new smoking ban has been introduced in Italy as part of the smoke-free policy that is increasingly being adopted by major tourist cities. Milan is now in charge of enforcing a smoking ban outside, which will formally take effect at the beginning of the new year. A minimum distance […]
On December 14th, the new Italian Highway Code was introduced, implementing stricter regulations to combat driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Penalties for violators have been increased, alongside new provisions concerning animal abandonment, limited traffic zones, e-scooters, and the use of mobile phones while driving. These updates are […]
Val di Fassa, Madonna di Campiglio, Courmayeur, and Livigno are some of the most iconic luxury mountain destinations in Italy. However, none can compare to Cortina d’Ampezzo. Over 40% of the tourist demand is concentrated in this stunning town in the province of Belluno, which this year has even surpassed […]
Rosalinda Giannotti, a councilor in Ostuni, enthusiastically embraced the initiative proposed by the European Socialist Party to the European Parliament. Ostuni has officially become the first Italian city to be declared safe for women, joining the broader SafePlace4Women project. But what does this important recognition mean? Greater safety and well-being […]
Over the past two years, rental prices in Italy have soared by 30%, with square meter costs reaching unprecedented levels that make certain streets virtually off-limits for much of the population. Here is the updated list of Italy’s most expensive shopping streets as of December 2024, ranked by annual rental […]