Popularity of Italian spa towns reflects healing waters as a way of life since ancient Roman time When Angela Merkel wants a rejuvenating break from the rigors of running Europe’s economic powerhouse, she frequently heads to Ischia, the Italian island of...
Beyond the Permanent: Temporary exhibitions of stellar quality add richness to Italy’s already vast wealth of cultural attractions While many visitors to Italy arrive with a checklist of well-established must-sees, including a plenitude of ancient monuments and...
Turin: where the classic and the contemporary combine, in food, architecture and art Turin is a city of intriguing contrasts that beckon exploration. Reflecting its storied history entwined with the royal House of Savoy, the noble line which gave Italy its last kings...
Two Millennia of Italian Jewish heritage Two millennia of Italian-Jewish heritage invite you to visit Italy’s small but vibrant Jewish community dates back 2,000 years, to its establishment during the early days of the Empire. Those who want to explore its fascinating...
Urbino—Hilltop Heart of the Renaissance Urbino, hilltop heart of the Renaissance that is home to Raphael and harmonious architecture How could a town at the heart of the Italian Renaissance be so often overlooked by art-loving travelers? The only plausible answer is...
