Lifestyle in Italy

Toledo is considered a masterpiece of contemporary design and public art. Located on Line 1, in the heart of the city, it represents one of the most successful examples of the integration of urban infrastructure and cultural projects. It is not just a transportation hub, but a true tourist attraction.

If you’re planning a short Italian escape and want somewhere atmospheric, walkable and packed with culture, these five destinations deliver.

Moving to Italy sounds idyllic until you’re queuing at the post office clutching the wrong form. A solid moving to Italy checklist makes the bureaucracy far more manageable. These are the essentials you’ll actually need to sort out when relocating to Italy in 2026.1.

On the eastern edge of Rome, a little-known route links a medieval village, a castle connected to the notorious Barberini family, and the ancient Latin city that once rivalled early Rome. Part of the Unexpected Itineraries project, it brings together history, nature and architecture within just a few kilometres, all of which are reachable by metro and bus.

You step off the boat and notice what isn’t there. No streetlights waiting for dusk, no glare once the sun drops. On this small Italian island, evenings still end with a torch in hand, and the darkness lifts the Milky Way into sharp focus. Away from the busier Aeolian routes, the island rewards those willing to explore on foot or by boat, through pebble coves, clear seabeds and conservation projects rooted in the Mediterranean itself.

A triangular island in the middle of Lake Bolsena, crowned by a white dome rising above holm oaks and hiding a subterranean chamber linked to Dante, has reopened to visitors. This privately owned island in Italy is not simply a scenic lake excursion. At its core lies an underground chamber once associated with eternal punishment and later used as a prison for clerics accused of heresy.

Picture an island just a few paddle strokes from the beach, with water that changes from turquoise to blue, and a "ghost town" perched on top. Dino Island, off Praia a Mare, is one of the most surprising features of the Calabrian Tyrrhenian Sea: dark cliffs, luminous caves, and a seabed that re

Italy consistently ranks as one of Europe’s most desirable places to live.

The "South Working Sicilia" plan represents an ambitious challenge to transform the region from a land of emigration to a land of attraction. With concrete financial support of €30,000 and clear rules, Sicily is ready to lead the smart working revolution in Italy. Let's discover the details of the IRFIS announcement, which allocates significant resources to encourage the return of talent and the attraction of smart workers to the island.

Italy has secured one of the strongest positions in Europe for family travel this year.

For summer 2026, the question is no longer just where to go, but how to travel more safely.

Is there really a cheaper day to book a flight? In 2026, the data suggests yes. Sundays tend to offer better fares, while Fridays often remain the most expensive day to book.Timing also makes a clear difference.

A Spanish collective has won the idealista Contemporary Art Prize 2026 for its project Libertà.

The May Day long weekend is one of the best times to travel: the days are longer, the temperatures are pleasant, and you can get a taste of summer without too much traffic and crowds. This year, with the holiday falling on a Friday, you can take full advantage of a long weekend. But even if you only have one day away, here's where to go for the May Day long weekend in Italy.

Planning a beach holiday in Italy with children is surprisingly easy once you know where to look.

The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now in force on external Schengen borders, including at Italian airports.

Those arriving in Orbetello find a lagoon town with the open sea only a few steps away. This corner of Tuscany pairs long sandy beaches with rocky coves, backed by shady pine forests and lapped by remarkably clear water.

It looks like Mars, but it's Italy. In a country known for its hills, villages, and picture-perfect beaches, there are places that astound: monumental dunes, clay hills carved by water, barren expanses where the wind dictates its rules. In Italy, there are deserts, not in the climatic sense, but desert landscapes shaped by time, erosion, and history.

On April 25th, Rome becomes a veritable open-air workshop: historical memory intertwines with concerts, guided tours, green initiatives, food and wine festivals, and amusement parks. Here's what to do in Rome on April 25th to celebrate Liberation Day, including parades, official celebrations, cultural events, outdoor activities, family-friendly activities, and nearby excursions.

If there is one moment when Rome feels like living history rather than an open-air museum, it’s during Rome’s birthday.

The Venice Biennale 2026, officially the 61st edition of the Venice Art Biennale, is one of the biggest contemporary art events in the world.Every two years, the city shifts gear: curators, critics, collectors and curious travellers all descend at once, and the atmosphere becomes part cultural pilgr

Liberation Day in Italy, celebrated every year on 25th April, marks the end of the Fascist regime and Nazi occupation in 1945.

Among the most fascinating and ancient underground funerary complexes in the capital are undoubtedly the Catacombs of Priscilla.

Italy continues to attract international buyers, second-home owners and long-term visitors, thanks to its lifestyle, culture and diverse property market.

Improving the energy efficiency of buildings by replacing windows and doors is a strategic intervention supported by specific government incentives.