Kandinsky returns with 70 abstract art masterpieces to Rome, a city that surprises with its ancient monuments and with major cultural events.

Masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou in Paris

From 15 September 2026 to 14 February 2027 the doors of Palazzo Bonaparte will open to one of the most eagerly awaited exhibitions of the year, dedicated to Vassily Kandinsky, the visionary Russian artist who changed the language of painting forever. More than twenty-five years after the last major retrospective in the capital, the father of abstract art returns to the limelight with an exhibition bringing together more than seventy works, mainly from the Centre Pompidou in Paris, home to the world’s most important collection dedicated to the artist. This exceptional loan allows the Italian public to admire masterpieces rarely exhibited outside France, making this Roman event all the more special.

Tracing the artist’s entire creative journey

Stepping into the galleries of Palazzo Bonaparte is a journey that leads to the heart of the artistic exploration of an artist who transforms colour into emotion and painting into a form of visual music. Kandinsky did not paint what he saw, but what he felt. His canvases thus become compositions in which lines, circles, triangles and colours interact like instruments in an orchestra, creating a universal language that fascinates and captivates. The exhibition traces the artist’s entire creative journey, from his formative years through to full artistic maturity. It also recounts Kandinsky’s remarkable personal story: having studied Law and Political Economy at Moscow University, he abandoned a promising academic career to follow a calling that was destined to revolutionize the history of art.

Inspired by Monet and Wagner

Among the events that shaped his artistic development, two fundamental experiences stand out. The first was his encounter with Claude Monet’s famous Haystacks, before which he realized that colour could exist independently of the subject depicted. The second was hearing Richard Wagner’s Lohengrin at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, leading him to understand how painting could evoke emotions with the same intensity as music. From this extraordinary insight arose a new way of conceiving art, destined to influence generations of artists. The exhibition is divided into five sections: from his early figurative paintings, the exhibition moves on to his years in Munich and the founding of the Blaue Reiter, the
movement established in 1911 and a decisive experience in the development of the European avant-garde. The journey continues through the Bauhaus period, during which Kandinsky explored the relationship between art, architecture and geometry, up to his final years in Paris, and an increasingly refined synthesis of form and colour.

Watercolours, engravings, photographs and personal effects

One of the most moving moments of the visit are some of the artist’s most famous masterpieces. The Black Arch (1912) marks a definitive shift towards abstraction, whilst Gelb-Rot-Blau (1925) stands as one of the finest examples of his artistic exploration in a perfectly balanced composition in which every element seems to resonate like a musical note. The exhibition also features watercolours, engravings, photographs, documents, personal effects and materials from the Bibliothèque Kandinsky, offering a glimpse into the master’s creative workshop and provides a deeper understanding of his sources of inspiration and the long journey that led him to one of the most profound artistic revolutions of the twentieth century. For information: https://www.mostrepalazzobonaparte.it/mostra-kandinsky.php

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Hotel San Giovanni in Rome’s Appio Latino neighbourhood has joined the LVG Hotel Collection.

A laid-back Roman neighbourhood

There are neighbourhoods in Rome that still preserve the city’s authentic rhythm and Appio Latino is one such. Strolling through its streets is a journey through centuries of history just a matter of minutes from
the Basilica of St John Lateran and a metro station ready to take you to the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps or the Vatican.

Hotel San Giovanni, LVG's newest property

In this district on Via Licia stands the 4-star Hotel San Giovanni that has just joined the LVG Hotel Collection, the hotel group founded in Novara and currently undergoing steady expansion across Italy’s main destinations where it now has 22 properties. This move into the capital marks a new stage in the brand’s growth, and showcases a different side of Rome with its understated elegance and history.

With 82 guestrooms and a meeting room

The building tells a fascinating story in its own right. Once owned by a religious congregation, it was completely restored and in 2018 transformed into a hotel that has preserved the charm of its original architecture. The 82 refined rooms, communal areas, the generous continental breakfast, the bar, room service, car park and free Wi-Fi complete an offering that caters to both leisure and business travellers. There is also a 30-seat meeting room for small corporate events or professional meetings.

Close to the famous Appian Way

The real added value, however, lies in its location. Appio Latino is one of the most pleasant neighbourhoods to explore on foot, surrounded by the Aurelian Walls and with a residential atmosphere that is less touristy yet a charming side of Rome. From here, it’s easy to set off to explore the Appian Way one of the world’s most famous archaeological routes, and the neighbourhood has a vibrant food scene, with historic trattorias, pizzerias, contemporary eateries and small markets where you can soak up everyday Roman life.

Perfect for leisure and business visitors

For those planning a weekend in Rome, a cultural trip or a business trip, this new venture offers the chance to discover Rome at a leisurely pace, and be surprised by a city which, even off the beaten track continues to offer unexpected delights.

The Veneto region will be transformed into a vast cultural itinerary for the Traveller’s Festival from 18 September to 11 October 2026.

Revolution is the theme of this year's festival

The theme chosen for this twelfth edition is "Revolution" and not only evokes the great changes of history but also invites us to view travel, culture, creativity and human relationships from new perspectives. The opening event will take place at the evocative Gypsotheca Antonio Canova Museum in Possagno and the following day, the Festival moves to Bassano del Grappa and Villa Angaran San Giuseppe. The morning begins with a walk along the River Brenta led by geographer Francesco Visentin and throughout the day there will be a series of meetings with leading figures from Italian culture with literature, journalism, manufacturing traditions and reflections on the role of women in contemporary society forming a mosaic of ideas.

A partnership with the San Francesco tourist village

The journey continues between Vicenza and Cassola, where memory, silence and dialogue between cultures take centre stage while the main new feature of the 2026 edition will take place in Caorle. For the first time, the Festival is coming to the Villaggio Turistico San Francesco thanks to a partnership with Federcampeggio, opening its activities to the world of itinerant tourism. Campervan travellers from all over Italy will take part in nature walks, tours of the historic centre and social gatherings, confirming how travel can become an opportunity for meeting others and sharing experiences.

Discovering historic residences

The final part of the Festival addresses themes linked to the future of tourism, contemporary art, education, the environment and business networks, involving academics, writers, journalists and professionals. From Riese Pio X to Asolo, and on to the extraordinary Villa di Maser and Villa Freya, each event showcases places of great charm, offering visitors the opportunity to discover historic residences that are normally difficult to access, through the stories told by leading figures in Italian culture.

Bookings are on the official website

The closing event, scheduled for 11 October in Feltre brings the journey back to its most authentic dimension: that of bringing people together. With a programme packed with guests, itineraries and experiences, the 2026 Festival del Viaggiatore reaffirms its status as one of the most original cultural events on the Italian scene. To take part in the events of the 2026 Festival del Viaggiatore bookings should be made from 1 September 2026. on the official website www.festivaldelviaggiatore.com

Water and wellbeing are what you find in Terme Merano in the heart of South Tyrol.

Wellbeing, health and the charming local area

In Merano water is not merely an element of nature, but the common thread running through an experience that combines wellbeing, health and the discovery of the local area. This South Tyrolean town, with its long-standing spa tradition, invites you to slow down and rediscover your inner balance thanks to a natural heritage that originates in the surrounding mountains and accompanies visitors both inside and outside the spa.

Thermal waters from the granite rocks of Monte San Vigilio

At the heart of this journey lies Terme Merano, a modern complex in a park where the architecture harmonizes with the Alpine landscape. The large windows offer sweeping views of the Tessa Group mountains, transforming each season into a different spectacle but the star of the show is the thermal water that flows from the granite rocks of Monte San Vigilio. Rich in radon, fluoride and rare metals, it is used both in the pools and in therapeutic treatments. Its properties are prized for their beneficial effects on the body, particularly in promoting muscle relaxation and restoring physical and mental wellbeing.

Twenty-six pools for all ages

The twenty-six pools in both the indoor areas and the large park, allow you to create a personalized experience. Outdoors, the Bio Nature Pool is a natural swimming pond that operates without chemicals, the water purified through a system of aquatic plants and heated naturally by the sun, offering a sustainable bathing experience. The facilities also include a sports pool, children’s pools with water features, pools with flowing water and spring water, as well as a Kneipp path that alternates between hot and cold water to stimulate circulation. Inside, thermal pools, saltwater pools and whirlpools complete an environment designed to help you slow down, relax and rediscover the pleasure of taking time for yourself.

Inhalations, balneotherapy and hydromassage

Terme Merano also offers a health-focused programme. Visitors can access personalized treatments that harness the properties of the mineral water. Inhalations, aerosols and micronised nasal showers are recommended for those suffering from chronic respiratory conditions, whilst balneotherapy and hydromassage are used to support the treatment of joint and rheumatic conditions, as well as to promote muscle relaxation and improve circulation.

Relaxation, cultural visits and nature

Among the most popular areas is the sauna zone, where heat alternates with the benefits of cold in keeping with Nordic tradition. The panoramic Sun Deck terrace invites you to enjoy a break in the open air, whilst the Roof Whirlpool allows you to soak in a hot tub with a splendid view of the park and the mountains. Rounding off the programme is the Snow Area, one of the centre’s most original new features with real snowflakes and ice. For those wishing to treat themselves to a few days’ break, Merano offers the chance to alternate relaxation at the thermal baths with cultural and nature-based visits, such as the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle.

For information: www.termemerano.it

Castello di Meleto in Tuscany in summer offers endless flavours, nature, history, and memorable experiences.

Immersed in the authenticity of Tuscany

There is a side of Tuscany that continues to capture the imagination of travellers from all over the world.It is the Chianti Classico region, where the roads wind through vineyards, woodlands, medieval villages and castles that tell of centuries of history. A landscape that is not only beautiful to behold, but to be savoured at a leisurely pace, and in Gaiole in Chianti, Castello di Meleto is one of the most enchanting destinations for those wishing to immerse themselves in the authenticity of this stunning region.

Iconic wines, artisan shops and traditional restaurants

Chianti is a famous wine destination and a land where wine is an integral part of the local culture from which you can easily reach some of the region’s most iconic cities like Siena and Florence, as well as charming little villages like Radda, Castellina and Greve in Chianti. They are all ideal for a day spent exploring artisan shops, historic squares and restaurants where Tuscan cuisine still retains the flavours of traditional recipes.

Stargazing on Thursday evenings until October

Against this backdrop, Castello di Meleto offers an experience that goes beyond a mere stay. The historic residence, set in vineyards and olive groves, allows guests to connect with the very soul of the region. The rooms and apartments scattered across the estate invite you to experience the countryside without sacrificing comfort, and wine takes centre stage with guided tours in the cellars and places where the estate’s wines are born. Strolling through the vineyards in the early hours of the morning, relaxing by the pool with a view of the hills, or exploring the estate all invite you to slow down and savour the moment. Castello di Meleto offers a programme of events like the Night of San Lorenzo on 10 August when, in collaboration with Astronomitaly, the castle opens its doors to stargazers. Far from the city lights, the Chianti sky offers extraordinary clarity, transforming the night into a journey through stars, planets and constellations. These continue until October every Thursday evening with the castle gardens open for a sunset picnic or an aperitif accompanied by a selection of local artisan products and the estate’s wines.

Unostentatious luxury and lasting memories

For the international traveller, increasingly drawn to experiential tourism, Castello di Meleto is a privileged gateway to Chianti Classico where luxury is not about ostentation, but is steeped in history in a natural setting that transforms a holiday into memories that will last a lifetime.

For information:
https://www.castellomeleto.it/

Rome is a city that tells its story through its cuisine and Barceló Roma is the capital’s new destination for fine dining.

Close to Vatican City and well connected to Fiumicino Airport

The new Barceló Roma takes its inspiration as a place designed to welcome the contemporary traveller, but also to open up to the city, transforming the kitchen into a meeting point for culture, hospitality and conviviality. Strategically located a short distance from Vatican City and well connected to Fiumicino Airport, the new hotel from the Spanish Barceló group is one of the most exciting openings of the year. Following a major refurbishment, the hotel has 352 guestrooms and suites, spacious areas dedicated to events and conferences, a swimming pool, and contemporary and elegant interiors, but what truly sets it apart is the gastronomic concept, designed as an integral part of a stay.

Chef Alfonso González Martín helms the kitchen

At the helm of the culinary team is Alfonso González Martín, a chef and manager with over twenty years’ international experience. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with leading figures in haute cuisine, developing a philosophy centred on respect for ingredients and tradition, whilst maintaining a modern vision of hospitality. The result is a culinary offering that speaks Italian - or rather, Roman - yet with an outlook open to the world.

Culinary journeys across Italy from north to south

The stars of this culinary journey are the hotel’s two restaurants, La Dolce Vita and Vesuvio Buffet. The former is the à la carte restaurant, where regional Italian cuisine finds its highest expression through dishes prepared with carefully selected ingredients and meticulous preparation. The latter, meanwhile, offers a daily journey through traditional flavours and recipes, giving guests the chance to savour different specialities every day, in keeping with the seasons. The menu pays homage to the great classics of Italian cuisine. Pasta naturally remains the star of the show, prepared according to the chef’s inspiration, on a culinary journey that takes you across Italy from north to south. Meat dishes are complemented by seafood options, and the gastronomic journey concludes with some of the most iconic desserts of Italian pastry-making: all accompanied by a wine list that prioritises Italian excellence.

There is also a food truck and a handy market

The B-Lounge welcomes guests with a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for a coffee or an aperitif, and in the warmer months the Breeze Pool Bar is for snacks and moments of relaxation by the pool, while a food truck for casual al fresco dining and the B-Market are always on hand to satisfy any culinary cravings.

From 20 to 22 November 2026, Bergamo will host the eleventh edition of TERRAE by Agritravel Expo, the international event dedicated to sustainable tourism.

Authentic forms of travel

The event focuses on slow travel, inclusion, local identities and collaboration between operators, institutions and communities, offering new perspectives for a sector increasingly geared towards the quality of the experience and the promotion of lesser-known regions. Now in its eleventh edition and against a backdrop of growing interest in authentic and environmentally friendly forms of travel, TERRAE serves as a prime showcase for destinations that choose to highlight their cultural, scenic and food-and-wine heritage without compromising on sustainability.The aim is to showcase a form of tourism that goes beyond clichés and well-trodden paths, favouring experiences that place the relationship with the local area and its inhabitants at the heart of the journey.

Routes and activities for disabled travellers

The event brings together a wide range of key players from the tourism sector: regions, local promotion agencies, historic villages, specialist operators, nature trails, walking routes, river itineraries and organizations linked to craftsmanship and local produce. The opening day is dedicated to meetings between industry professionals, with the aim of fostering dialogue between supply and demand and creating new opportunities for collaboration. The "In cammino ConHacca" initiative, a collaboration with the Spazio Autismo Association in Bergamo, highlights routes and activities designed to welcome people with disabilities, transforming travel into a tool for social inclusion and shared growth.

Working with the CittaSlow network

A significant contribution also comes from Cittaslow, an international network committed to promoting models of sustainable development and safeguarding local identities. Through meetings, in-depth discussions and opportunities for dialogue, the network will present projects and strategies dedicated to promoting local excellence, highlighting the role of small towns as hubs of innovation and quality of life. With its programme of events, projects and collaborations, TERRAE 2026, a prime observatory of new
trends in tourism, is an event that does not merely promote destinations, but helps to build a culture of travel founded on sustainability, inclusion and respect for local identities. For information:
www.expoterrae.it

The Caracalla Festival will run in Rome's Circus Maximus from 29 June to 31 July.

An iconic ancient Roman site

The choice of the Circus Maximus – made necessary by the restoration work currently underway at the Baths of Caracalla – adds a further layer of charm to the annual Caracalla Opera Festival. This iconic ancient Roman site, once used for chariot races and large public gatherings, now becomes a contemporary cultural space, where the grandeur of the past meets the creativity of modern artistic productions.

A lecture on Saint Francis of Assisi

The programme opens on 29 June with "St Francis: An Unconventional Saint," a lecture-performance by historian Alessandro Barbero. Through his unmistakable narrative skill, Barbero offers the audience an original and in-depth interpretation of the figure of St Francis of Assisi; a debut that combines culture and reflection, immediately establishing the festival’s commitment to artistic and intellectual quality.

An evening dedicated to gladiators

On 3 and 4 July, the Circus Maximus will be transformed into an open-air cinema with "Gladiator in Concert." an event combining a screening of Ridley Scott’s famous film with a live performance of the soundtrack by the Orchestra and Choir of the Rome Opera House: an immersive experience that will blend cinema and symphonic music into a single, powerful emotional narrative.

From Riccardo Cocciante to Aida

On 6 July it is the turn of great Italian singer-songwriter Riccardo Cocciante, the star of an evening dedicated to his most famous songs, which have spanned generations whilst retaining their expressive power. At the heart of the opera programme Giuseppe Verdi’s “Aida” will be staged on 12, 15, 18, 22, 26 and 28 July. This masterpiece, with its blend of drama, love and orchestral power, finds a perfect setting in the Circo Massimo - the grandeur of the venue amplifying the opera’s epic scale snd offering the audience a theatrical experience of rare intensity.

Three evenings of ballet

Among the most eagerly awaited events is the return of “Roberto Bolle and Friends,” scheduled for 14 July. The Italian étoile brings to the stage some of the most prestigious stars of international dance, creating a gala that combines technique, elegance and spectacle. On 24 and 25 July, dance takes centre stage once more with John Cranko’s “Romeo and Juliet”, performed by the Corps de Ballet of the Rome Opera House. The festival will draw to a close on 31 July with Carl Orff’s monumental “Carmina Burana.” This famous symphonic-choral oratorio, with its rhythmic power and primal energy, promises a spectacular finale, sure to leave an indelible impression on the audience.

Concerts and multidisciplinary productions

Alongside major opera and dance productions, the festival also features symphonic concerts and multidisciplinary productions. The Caracalla Festival 2026 thus stands not only as an artistic showcase, but as a true journey into beauty, telling the story of Rome through the universal power of art and culture.

For information: https://www.operaroma.it/news/il-teatro-dellopera-al-circo-massimo/