International content in Italy

Rome is not one uniform city. Daily life can feel very different in the historic centre, a family-focused district near a large park, or a residential area close to a Metro line.

Italy’s large stock of unsold auction land could find a new purpose through glamping, according to a RINA Prime Research Centre study.

Autumn is the best season to travel in Italy. You can enjoy fewer crowds, lower prices, incredible colors, and a table filled with truffles, chestnuts, mushrooms, and new wine. But what are the best places to visit in Italy in autumn? You can focus on the art cities and villages of the wine and chestnut regions, where the atmosphere is incredibly welcoming.

Italy boasts four of the twelve regions in the 2027 ranking of Europe's best wine regions, more than any other country. Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato occupy the top spot, in second place overall, followed by Chianti Rufina (5th), Etna (7th), and Valle d'Aosta (10th). The top spot on the podium, however, goes to a surprise: Štajerska, in Slovenia. The ranking is compiled by European Best Destinations, the portal that annually compiles some of the continent's most popular travel rankings.

Italy’s greenest cities do not follow one neat ranking.

Over the past twenty-five years, the most inevitable item in the family budget has been the fastest-growing: housing and utilities have increased in cost by up to 120% since 2000. This is the stark picture emerging from ISTAT data collected in "Storie di dati" (Data Stories) and reviewed by Codacons, with a compelling message: rising prices have hit hardest what can't be cut. Average spending rose 63% between 2000 and 2025, but behind the average lie much larger increases in housing, bills, and groceries.

A 2026 feature by Fabio Belmonte identifies five spots as Italian destinations where regional food and place are closely tied. The appeal is not simply a good lunch.

Milan has its own Statue of Liberty, and it actually predates the celebrated American one. It stands on the façade of the Duomo, above the central portal, and is actually called La Legge Nuova (“The New Law”). It was sculpted by Camillo Pacetti in 1810, more than 70 years before the statue was inaugurated in New York Harbour. Yet amid the thousands of sculptures decorating the cathedral, it is easy to miss.

Italy’s history is often right there in the street, behind a palace façade or inside a church crypt.

Rental insurance is not generally compulsory in Italy, but it can become a condition of a tenancy if the landlord and tenant include it in their rental contract. For foreign residents moving to Italy, the distinction matters: policies can offer protection against unpaid rent, accidental propert

Late October in Italy can feel quietly different.

There is one record that none of Italy’s more than 7,800 municipalities can match. The Italian municipality with the longest name is San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore, a small hill village in the province of Pescara. Its name contains 34 characters, including spaces.

Living with other people works best when there are a few clear rules, agreed together and put in writing. A cleaning rota, transparent shared costs, respect for personal space and quiet hours are the foundations of a harmonious shared home. Living with friends, strangers or fellow students involves a mix of contractual obligations and common sense. These are the main housemate rules to keep in mind.

If you’re looking for things to do this Halloween in Italy, 2026 brings witchy festivals in medieval villages, grand-villa masquerades, lantern-lit ghost walks and plenty of costume parties. Halloween falls on Saturday, 31 October, followed by All Saints’ Day on Sunday, 1 November.

Foreign buyers looking at lower-priced homes in Italy may find the lowest asking prices in Genoa, Turin and Palermo, according to an idealista/data analysis of active residential listings.Via Antonio Cantore, in the Sampierdarena Centro area of Genoa, was identified as the cheapest residential stree

A barrel cellar carved into rock 50 metres underground, a dome resembling a shell, a “Grape” overlooking the vine rows, and a pop-art façade shaped like two stacked wine crates. With the grape harvest behind them and vineyards turning autumnal shades, these wineries provide a full experience of design, scenery and wine tasting.

Many people see monumental cemeteries as museums in their own right. Tree-lined avenues, marble sculptures and the tombs of notable figures tell the story, art and sensibilities of entire cities. For anyone looking for an unusual cultural destination, Italy’s most beautiful monumental cemeteries include Staglieno in Genoa, Verano in Rome, and the Certosa in Bologna. Pick one and pay the cemetery a visit during Halloween.

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.

Lake Como is consolidating its position as a highly attractive destination for international clients in the prime real estate segment. An increasing number of foreign buyers are looking not only for second homes, but also for residences they can live in year-round. This development is redefining the local market and confirming the region's growing appeal in the global luxury real estate landscape. This is revealed in Knight Frank's Wealth Report 2026, an annual report analyzing global wealth trends and premium real estate markets.

Puglia has become Italy’s most sought-after destination for those looking for a luxury home overlooking the Mediterranean. Restored historic masserie with high-quality finishes, villas with infinity pools among centuries-old olive trees, and trulli converted into exclusive homes: Puglia’s high-end property market has seen growth. What sets the region apart is its combination of dramatic coastal scenery, well-preserved towns and villages, a food culture that needs little introduction, and a climate that stretches the usable season well into mid-October.

Italy is often associated with well-kept, lived-in villages, but there is another side to the country: places emptied of their residents and seemingly frozen on the day they were left behind. There are more than a thousand abandoned villages across Italy.

In the Ampezzo Dolomites, there's a body of water that appears mint-colored, a milky blue that surprises even those who've seen it a thousand times in photos. It's Lake Sorapis, one of the most photographed glacial basins in the Veneto region, suspended just below 2,000 metres and enclosed in an amphitheatre of bare rock faces. Its colour isn't an illusion: it's the result of suspended mineral dust that uniquely refracts light.

Buying a property at auction in Italy can look appealing when the asking price is lower than comparable homes on the open market.

Italy’s late-autumn sweets have far deeper roots than costume parties and pumpkin carving.

Italy is one of the countries with the world’s richest cultural and natural heritage, with 62 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.Its art cities and natural settings tell stories of centuries of history, traditions and biodiversity.