One of the oldest in Italy, the Merano Christmas Markets celebrate their thirtieth anniversary this year and are back in style from 25 November to 6 January 2023, with an evocative opening party on the 24 November at 17:00. Local delicacies and handcrafts In the town in the Alto Adige…

“This year, with the celebrations for the 600 years of the birth of Federico Duke of Montefeltro, Urbino is enjoying a second great wave of international interest, following that of 2020 when we celebrated the 500th anniversary of the birth of the great painter Raphael, who was born here,” says…

Urbino and its surrounding unspoiled region, known as the Terre d'Urbino e del Montefeltro, are the northern part of the Marche region, consisting of historical towns and mountain villages that were part of the former Duchy of Urbino. This year Italy is celebrating the 600 years of the birth of…

Trento, a blend of Alpine elegance, history and legends is right in the centre of the north-eastern Trentino region. It is a lively, cosmopolitan city that seamlessly blends an Alpine soul with Italian sophistication in a heady mix of Medieval monumentality and graceful Renaissance frescoes. Neptune is a symbol of…

Autumn in Friuli Venezia Giulia is tinged with warm colours as the richly hued foliage paints swathes of colour over landscapes and lakes. A wide range of trails is ready to welcome walkers to this border region, from the super-accessible trails towards the lakes to others that lead to mountain…

The itinerary of the new "Calabria Trail” (Sentiero Calabria), which is accessible to all and is dedicated to sportsmen, trekkers, and nature lovers, is on 654 kilometres and divided into 34 stages. Officially it links the national parks of Aspromonte, Sila, Pollino, and the Serre Regional Park for the first…

Italy’s northern regions have a variety of lake breaks just made for romantic getaways. From candlelight dinners with a view to tailor-made private couples’ spas and from panoramic suites to vintage car tours and time to enjoy nature. The lake is the perfect place to fall in love, and the…