Valle d’Aosta is one of the most sought-after destinations for anyone dreaming of a luxury home in the mountains, surrounded by Alpine scenery, complete privacy and high-end services. Chalets overlooking Mont Blanc, penthouses in the historic centre of Aosta, elegant residences in Courmayeur: the region’s property market combines prestige, build quality and long-term value. Before investing locally, it is worth understanding which are the most exclusive municipalities in Valle d’Aosta and browsing the latest listings for homes for sale or rent on idealista.

Planning a short break in Milan in 2026? Italy’s financial and fashion capital is far more layered than its glossy image suggests.

The world-famous Palio di Siena 2026 will take place on Thursday, 2 July 2026 (Palio della Madonna di Provenzano) and Sunday, 16 August 2026 (Palio dell’Assunta). As always, both races are held in the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo in the heart of Siena, Tuscany.

Step into this tiny village that feels as though it has slipped out of a fairy tale.

If you’re after a slice of Italy that feels genuinely removed from the usual Rome–Florence–Venice circuit, an island in Sardinia has a certain quiet drama about it. This limestone and granite island rises sharply out of the sea, with a unique flat summit.

With the arrival of July, many people start packing their suitcases. The beaches begin to fill up and the tourist season gets into full swing.

Grammichele, in the heart of the province of Catania, is well known for its mesmerizing geometric grid from above. The surprise is heightened when you discover it's not a contemporary whim, but the result of a 17th-century reconstruction guided by a rigorous urban planning vision. With just over twelve thousand inhabitants, the town center boasts baroque squares, scenic churches, and a museum that recounts the origins of this urban enterprise. Here, then, are what to see in Grammichele, the hexagonal city.

Can you negotiate house prices in Italy in 2026? Absolutely — and for international buyers, it's one of the most important tools at your disposal. Negotiating property prices in Italy has long been standard practice, and the tradition continues this year.

There’s something so appealing about having a second home by the sea in Italy.

In southern Tuscany, a small hilltop village is built around 42 thermal springs that have flowed for millennia.