The True Cost of Italy’s €1 Homes [Video]
“If you buy a house for €1,” says a new homeowner from Belgium, “you can’t expect it will be beautiful. Impossible.”
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Italy News
Here you will find the latest headlines about Italy, particularly news related to travel and tourism in the country. I would love to have the discipline to update this daily. Instead, I only get around to highlighting this story or that one. To supplement the Italy news you learn from these posts, check out my go-to sources Corriere della Sera (in Italian) and, in English, The Local Italy.
Elena Ferrante’s New Novel and TV Series Coming Soon
The English version of Elena Ferrante’s latest novel The Lying Life of Adults is finally coming out on September 1. It’s available now for pre-order from both Amazon and Bookshop. Released in Italy in November 2019, the English version of La Vita Bugiarda Degli Adulti was originally set to come out in June of this…
Tuscany’s Wine Windows – An Architectural Curiosity Makes a Comeback
First used during the bubonic plague in the 17th century, Tuscany’s wine windows are reopening. Learn more about “buchette del vino” and where to find them.
Ligurian Island of Gallinara Sold to Foreign Investor
Gallinara, the turtle-shaped island 1.5 kilometers off the western coast of Liguria, has been sold to a single owner.
The Lingering Pain of Leaving Italy
If you have ever lived in Italy and had to leave it, this post may hit a nerve.
Archaeologists Uncover Roman Mosaic Under Veneto Vineyard
The 3rd century ruins are located near Verona.
Parma Italian Capital of Culture Through 2021
Parma will be the Italian Capital of Culture for 2020 and 2021 to make up for the loss of tourism due to COVID-19.
Sleeping Dog, Pompeii
Photo of a stray dog sleeping among the ruins of Pompeii.
What Will Italy’s Museums Look Like After the Lockdown?
After a two-month lockdown, Italy’s museums are set to reopen. The reopening will bring both challenges and opportunities.
Drone Footage of Italy’s Empty Cities
There will come a time when all of this is over and we will wonder what Italian cities looked like during the COVID-19 quarantine. This drone footage is surreal.
#labellezzaècontagiosa Italians Respond to the Coronavirus with an Inspirational Hashtag
The hashtag #labellezzaècontagiosa hopes to put a more positive spotlight back on Italy and its treasures.
Dear Italy: Leave the Light On For Us
We’re coming back to see you, Italy. But we don’t know when.
Italy Travel In the Time of Coronavirus: The View From Here
It is a strange time to write about travel to Italy. The spread of the coronavirus — and the hysteria and uncertainty around it — is something I have never seen in the 20+ years that I have been writing about the country. As of this writing, the CDC has listed Italy under a Level…
Coronavirus in Italy: Timeline of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy 2020
A day-to-day look at how the COVID-19 crisis unfolded in Italy in 2020.
These Were the Most-Visited Museums in Italy in 2019
The latest list of the top 30 most-visited museums in Italy includes archeological parks, castles, and world-class galleries across 10 out of 20 regions.
Albertone 100: Rome Celebrates Alberto Sordi
Actor and life-long Roman Alberto Sordi was born in 1920. His home in Rome will open to the public to mark the centennial of his birth.
Luxe Stays in Italy: Three Gorgeous New Properties
Two hotels in Rome and one in the countryside of Emilia-Romagna are some of the most-talked about new luxury properties in Italy.
Bulgari to Fund Torre Argentina Restoration in Rome
The Torre Argentina archeological area lies at the heart of Rome, both historically and geographically, but it has always been off-limits to visitors. Until now.