There is a large network of trails on Monte Conero, the costal promontory in the Marche region, with three different types of hiking itineraries Official signposted paths Eighteen itineraries have been signposted by the Park Authority, numbered from 301 to 318[35] and they are known as the official paths. Then…

Ostia Antica, the ancient harbour-city AND Rome's best answer to Pompeii, is an under-visited archaeological site and not to be missed. Half an hour by train from Rome Ostia Antica is really quite easy to reach from the capital, being just some 30 kilometres away. Trains that depart from the…

From the Alpine forests of the Camonica Valley to the lakeshore beaches of Lake Garda, Lake Iseo and Lake Idro, and to rolling hills carpeted with the fine vineyards of Franciacorta and Valtènesi, the province of Brescia (with Bergamo, the Italian Capital of Culture 2023) encompasses an extraordinary variety of…

Nestled in the heart of the Ligurian Alps in Cuneo province, Prato Nevoso will open its ski lifts on 13 December. The winter season opens on 13 December Perched at an altitude of 1,500 meters, this charming resort in the municipality of Frabosa Sottana (CN) in Piedmont is easily accessible…

Is Cuccaro Monferrato, in the Lombardy region, the birthplace of Christopher Columbus? A museum dedicated to the Columbus family Historical research never officially confirmed this claim, and therefore it is still very much a legend, but members of Christopher Columbus' family resided in Cuccaro Monferrato which is a single municipality…

The Renaissance in Valtiberina and Valdichiana is a project that aims at enhancing the artistic, cultural and landscape heritage of these Tuscan valleys. Four Tuscan municipalities promote their art The four municipalities involved in the protocol are Castiglion Fiorentino, Citerna, Monterchi and Sansepolcro, and it envisages a shared communications and…

From 3 to 6 January Urbania, capital of the Befana, will open its historical centre for the annual celebrations of the Befana witch who brings presents to children. The town will celebrate from 3 to 6 January The National Epiphany Festival is scheduled in the historical centre of Urbania, which…