The mosaics of this Italian city are among the greatest art from 1500 years ago. What’s particularly amazing is how colourful they still are!
Rimini’s colourful neighbourhood
The small colourful neighbourhood of Borgo San Giuliano in Rimini was once a no-go zone. But it’s now a magical tribute to Federico Fellini.
The Science of Cooking and the Art of Eating Well
At the home of Pellegrino Artusi, the father of modern Italian cooking, you can join the Casa Artusi Cooking School and try his recipes yourself.
The mosaic masterpiece of the Aquileia Basilica
The Italian town of Aquileia was once one of the largest and wealthiest Roman cities – and it’s not hard to find the treasures from that era today.
Looking beyond the towers
The hilltop town of San Gimignano is famous for its towers. But there’s much more to this Tuscan treasure than that.
Portovenere and Palmaria: A Cinque Terre oasis
Escape from the crowds of Cinque Terre by visiting the nearby Palmaria Island and the town of Portovenere in Italy.
Betrayed by the Last Supper
What do you do when there are no tickets left to see a masterpiece? Go and see a different one next door!
The defence of Bergamo
To protect this beautiful historic city from enemies, the Venetians built an incredible wall around the whole hill.
Best day trips from Naples
Some of the best things about staying in Naples are not in the city itself but are easily accessible as a day trip.