Mantua: where noble patrons of the arts held sway for centuries While a handful of cities dominate tourism in Italy — Rome, Milan, Florence, Naples and Venice are magnets for tourists — the real urban backbone of the country are its towns. Perhaps reflecting that...
In the Mood for Medieval Rome is big on Baroque. Ornate, imposing masterpieces abound, from the marble-adorned, opulent Jesuit churches with imposing facades clustered near Piazza Venezia to Bernini’s monumental fountain in Piazza Navona or Borromini’s...
Blockbuster Raphael Exhibit Blockbuster Raphael Exhibit Gets Extended Lease on Life Italy celebrates its geniuses in a big way, and with no paucity of artistic talents who have left their creative mark on the world, the nation’s calendar of anniversaries of births or...
Some Unexpected Benefits Await ”Pioneering” Tourists in Italy When Americans start coming again as tourists to Italy, they will find hoteliers, museum directors and restaurant owners have devised some thoughtful measures to ease visitors back into new...
The Gentle Hills of Easy-going Umbria Invite Exploration & Relaxation Rather unspoiled by mass tourism, Umbria is an unassuming region of gentle hills commanding valley views, hill towns steeped in history and art, and kitchens serving wonderful meals with prized...
Sojourns in “Borghi” Offer a Sampling of Small-town Italian way of Life When Italians take a vacation in their country, their choice of destination often is one of these: the sea, the mountains, a city renowned for its art treasures, or…a “borgo.”...
