For opera lovers these are Italy’s best cities, seasons and festivals. Italy is the ultimate opera pilgrimage. This is where Verdi, Puccini, Rossini and Donizetti created some of the world’s most enduring music, and where historic theatres, Roman arenas and open-air stages still provide some of the most unforgettable settings…

Morbegno in Cantina, one of the most important food and wine events in Valtellina, Lombardy, returns this autumn. Visits to cellars, historic buildings and cloisters On three weekends, from 25 to 27 September, 2 to 4 October and 9 to 11 October, the event takes visitors on a journey through…

An exhibition with competitions Until 2 August the heart of the Aosta Valley comes alive with exhibitions, fairs, workshops, music, traditional crafts and international events. The Summer Aosta Valley Craftsmanship Fair will transform the historic centre into a grand stage where Alpine craftsmanship showcases the identity of an authentic and…