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.

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.

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

Some people decide to build a house not to live in, but to cut off their neighbour's electricity. Or they move their home brick by brick, rather than give in to pressure from an administration. These aren't movie gimmicks, but true stories, in Italy and around the world. Spite houses—called spite houses in the Anglo-Saxon world—are constructions born from personal conflicts, inheritance disputes, neighbour quarrels, and disputes with institutions. From Sicily to Bergamo and Beirut, some have become tourist attractions; others have entered architectural history books.

Like any vehicle registered in Italy, camper vans are also subject to a mandatory annual tax: the camper tax, technically known as the "vehicle tax." What few people know is that the amount to be paid is not the same for everyone: two owners of identical campers, with the same power output and the same year of registration, can pay very different amounts simply because they reside in different regions.

Some places are able to become film sets with hardly any alteration at all: spaces with such obvious grandeur that artificial scenery feels unnecessary. The Royal Palace of Caserta is one of them. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997 and a towering achievement of Italian Baroque architecture designed by Luigi Vanvitelli, this extraordinary royal residence has appealed to directors across the world, including George Lucas, Ron Howard and J.J. Abrams.