International content in Italy

The Trevi Fountain is one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks, but the surrounding area is just as fascinating. Packed with historic sites, elegant streets, and hidden gems, the Trevi district is perfect for exploring on foot.

Italy turns properly festive in winter, and the country's Christmas markets span snow‑dusted Alpine towns and storied city squares, with artisan crafts, nativity scenes and the scent of mulled wine in the air.

Known as La Dotta, La Grassa and La Rossa, Bologna is a city of stories, traditions, and secrets just waiting to be discovered. Beyond the usual tourist hotspots, keep an eye out for these unusual gems in the heart of Emilia-Romagna.

From 18 to 23 November 2025, the city of Bologna, Italy, will host one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year — the Davis Cup Finals, also known as the Final 8.

If you’re weighing up the best place to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Italy, picture Capodanno as a long dinner rolling into midnight, with fireworks cracking over church domes.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced a bold plan to make housing more accessible for young couples in Italy, highlighting the government’s belief that strong families are at the heart of a prosperous nation.

Lombardy is home to some of Italy’s most beautiful lakes – perfect for an autumn getaway. Beyond the famous Lake Como, Lake Garda, and Lake Maggiore, the region offers lesser-known lakes rich in natural beauty and cultural treasures.

Buying a home in Italy, especially as an international buyer, can sometimes be a lengthy process.

As you make your way up the volcano along dry-stone walls, lava-stone roads, and through historic hamlets, you’ll discover lush vineyards. Differences in altitude, sun exposure, and soil give rise to wines with a truly unique character, telling the story of Europe’s highest active volcano.

Freelancing in Italy offers the flexibility to choose from a wide range of professions, allowing you to earn a steady income while working on your own terms. But which freelance roles are genuinely lucrative, which listings are scams, and, most importantly, which jobs pay the most?

The branded residences market – luxury homes created in partnership with global brands, largely from the hospitality sector – is experiencing unprecedented growth.

Winter in Italy runs from candlelit piazzas in the north to sunlit promenades in the south. Crowds thin out after the holidays, museum lines shrink, and prices ease up, though daylight is short and the odd storm rolls through.

Italy isn’t just famous for its incredible cuisine and rich history—it’s also home to some of the most stunning natural hot springs and thermal baths in Europe.

November is a wonderful month to escape to Italy. Many parts of the country still enjoy mild weather, and in the major cultural cities, you can explore historic sites without the summer crowds. It’s also perfect for hikers wanting to enjoy the magical autumn colours.

If you’re craving a bit of balmy weather while the UK is grey, Italy’s south can be wonderfully sunbaked in winter. Find the best holiday destinations for winter sun in Italy, with the warmest picks by the sea, plus milder city breaks.

Every region of Italy is home to breathtaking historic gardens and parks. From UNESCO World Heritage Sites to secret garden islands and historic mazes, here are the best gardens in Italy that you simply cannot miss.

According to the latest Eurostat figures, house prices in Europe continue to rise, but Italy is growing more slowly than its neighbours. In Q2 2025, the House Price Index (HPI) rose by an average of 5.1% in the euro area and 5.4% across the European Union compared with the same quarter in 2024.

The Port of Naples is one of Italy’s most important ports, not just for goods but also for thousands of passengers every year. Visitors arriving from other Mediterranean cities, or simply from the islands in the Gulf of Naples, often begin their exploration of the city right from the port.

House prices in Italy are generally falling, but some neighbourhoods are seeing sharp rises. Padua’s Mortise-Brenta leads (+41.3%), followed by Milan’s Corvetto-Rogoredo (+24.4%) and Rome’s Trionfale-Monte Mario (+22.5%).

Christmas in Italy is all about long tables, clinking glasses and recipes that only come out once a year.

Planning a winter holiday in Italy sets you up for an intimate, atmospheric season: twinkling piazzas, wood‑panelled trattorie and mountains glittering under cold blue skies. With time‑honoured traditions and shorter hours, matching your dates to the mood you want keeps things smooth.

Italy in winter is quietly dazzling: snow‑dusted peaks, misty canals, piazzas enlivened by fairy lights and the soft glow of trattorie windows.

Florence is taking a decisive step to protect its historic heart. From 15th October 2025, the city will ban rickshaws, tuk-tuks, golf carts and other “atypical tourist vehicles” from circulating in its UNESCO-listed centre.

Among Florence’s most iconic artistic landmarks, the Baptistery of San Giovanni is unmissable. Situated directly opposite the Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and the famous Giotto’s Campanile, it stands as a historic landmark of unparalleled significance.

With the cost of living still high, 2025 might not seem like the easiest year to find a property bargain in Italy.