Central Italy holds a wealth of flavours that few other parts of the country can match.

Piazza Vittorio Veneto is Turin's largest square, spanning over 38,000 square meters—enough to accommodate five regulation soccer fields, yet always bustling with people. In Turin, it's simply called Piazza Vittorio, and residents are keen to keep it simple: this square is part of the city's daily life, not just a postcard to show off to tourists.

Described as “the Mozart of mushrooms” by the celebrated composer Gioachino Rossini, the white truffle is among the most prized and sought-after ingredients in Italian cooking. It grows underground, cannot be easily cultivated, and has an unmistakable aroma that brings to mind fresh garlic, aged cheese and damp woodland. Its scent has won over some of the world’s most exclusive kitchens.

Perched on a tuff spur in the province of Viterbo, Civita di Bagnoregio is one of the most photographed and beloved villages in Italy. Nicknamed "the dying city" due to the erosion slowly wearing away the cliff on which it stands, this small medieval wonder has captivated not only tourists but also world-famous directors and screenwriters.

Sophia Loren's villa is up for sale and will officially be on the market from September 2026, rekindling the interest of enthusiasts of history, luxury real estate, and Italian film culture.

Tuscan autumn occupies that golden zone where everything balances out: temperatures are mild, the days are still bright, accommodation prices are more affordable, and the village streets are finally accessible without crowds. It's also the perfect time to explore the Val d'Orcia, which turns ochre and brown; the Garfagnana reveals its chestnut groves, and the natural hot springs of Maremma invite you to soak in the crisp autumn air.

Italy is dotted with beautiful historic centers almost everywhere: medieval churches, noble palaces, artisan workshops, and squares and piazzas tell the story of the evolution of the urban fabric of cities and of society itself. Yet, beyond the emotion it evokes, the definition of a historic center is far from obvious: it's not simply the "old quarter" of a city, but a concept with very specific cultural, urban planning, and legal roots.

Stone walls, exposed beams, a private garden, and silence as a soundtrack. For many, it's a lifelong dream, often postponed for fear of overspending or requiring a complete renovation. Yet today, there are farmhouses and rustic properties for sale on the market starting from €43,000, in good condition, located in some of Italy's most beautiful areas. From Caltanissetta to Frosinone, from Calabria to inland Tuscany to the hills of Piedmont, the opportunities abound.

October in Italy is the most anticipated month for mushroom pickers, food enthusiasts, and nature lovers- the time when the entire peninsula comes alive with festivals, village fairs, and food events dedicated to mushrooms. From the Dolomites to the Apennine hills, from the Umbrian woods to the

Central Italy is one of the country’s strongest areas for traditional sweets. Among hills scented with wine, medieval borghi clinging to rock and monasteries where recipes have been passed down for centuries, every region has at least one dessert that tells its story better than any tourist brochure. Between the wine biscuits of the Castelli Romani, crunchy Tuscan cantucci and Marche carnival sweets, central Italy’s traditional baking is a world worth exploring one bite at a time.