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John Grisham has bought a historic villa in Cortona, putting a familiar overseas-buyer dream back in the spotlight: an Italian country home with plenty of history, a manageable lifestyle and enough modern comfort for year-round use.The news comes as interest in country houses and villas in Tuscany a

Halloween may be increasingly visible in Italian shops, schools and city nightlife, but the country’s most meaningful dates at the start of November fall just afterwards. All Saints’ Day, or Ognissanti, is celebrated on 1 November, followed by All Souls’ Day on 2 November, known as the Commemor

Halloween brings to mind Ireland and Scottish castles, but Italy also offers settings that make you accelerate your pace after dark. Between the Alps, the Apennines, and the South, there are manors, ruins, and abandoned villages where official history has fueled centuries-old folk tales. The key is to distinguish: the apparitions are folklore; the stones, however, are real and can be visited. This is where the charm lies: you can enter frescoed courtyards, walk along crenellated walkways, pause in deserted squares, and let memory do the rest.

Some places leave an impression before the curtain has even risen. They are buildings where architecture, history and music come together in something unforgettable: spaces designed to lift the spirit and stay in the memory. The great opera houses are living monuments to human culture, holding legendary premières and bearing witness to centuries of artistic life. Europe, the Americas, Australia and Asia each have at least one theatre that could contend for the title of the world’s most important. But which are the 10 most important theatres in the world?

Alba, with its International Truffle Fair, Vigasio, with the Polenta Fair, and Castelfranco di Sotto, with its Porcino Mushroom Festival, are among the places that have seen an increase in Airbnb searches compared with last year. It reflects growing interest in these autumn food events, which a

In a former quarry in Naples, thousands of anonymous skulls and bones sit in the cool half-light of a vast chamber carved from volcanic rock. Cimitero delle Fontanelle can look unsettling at first glance, particularly around Halloween, but its real story is one of care rather than fear.For gene

The Serio Falls are a sight you don't always see: they're seen at full flow only five times a year, for just half an hour, when the upstream dam opens its gates. Located in Valbondione, in the Upper Seriana Valley, they can only be reached on foot. Their triple drop of 315 meters makes them among the highest waterfalls in Italy.

Living in luxury doesn't cost the same everywhere, and in 2026, the geography of high net worth individuals experienced an unprecedented shakeup. The cost of maintaining a premium lifestyle increased by an average of 10.2% in dollar terms compared to the previous year. Singapore still dominates the top spot, but Europe is gaining momentum, American cities are disappearing from the top 10, and metropolises like Bangkok are entering the ranks of the world's most exclusive. Finally, Milan, representing Italy, also makes the list. So, here are the most expensive cities in the world.

Halloween in Italy has little in common with the usual costume-party template.

Travel is changing pace. Rather than rushing between must-see stops, many trips now leave room to breathe. Wellbeing is setting the rhythm and reshaping what matters most during a break. Against this backdrop, Italy has been named World’s Best Spa Destination 2026 at the World Spa Awards, while one place in the Dolomites has received the World’s Best Resort Spa 2026 title. The two awards point to a wider shift. Wellness is no longer simply an extra service at a hotel. It has become a reason to plan a trip, influencing the way a restorative break is organised and experienced.

The image of Etna puffing away reminds us of how vibrant Italy's subsoil is. But the surprise lies in the numbers: there are around seventy volcanoes across the peninsula and its islands, and many can be reached on foot. Not all, however, are within hiking distance: some lie at prohibitive depths, others have appeared and disappeared in the space of a few weeks, leaving behind disputes and legends.

Chestnut festivals take place throughout Italy from early October to mid-November, from the Trentino Alps to Sicily. The most anticipated events are in Castel del Rio, Marradi, and Soriano nel Cimino (all in October), Centa San Nicolò and Aritzo (late October), and Montella (between late October and November). Here's where to find the most popular Chestnut Festivals in Italy in 2026.

Every year, between late October and early November, the avenues of Italian cemeteries fill with flowers, vases of chrysanthemums, and small lights. Yet the day dedicated to the deceased falls on November 2nd, while the lines at the gates almost always form the day before. So, why do we go to the cemetery on November 1st?

From restless ghosts to tragic love stories and dank dungeons, the most beautiful castles to visit for Halloween in Italy undoubtedly include the Castles of the Duchy between Parma and Piacenza, Montebello Castle with the legend of Azzurrina, the Gradara Fortress of Paolo and Francesca, the Lonato del Garda Fortress, and the San Giorgio Canavese Castle. Some are perfect for children, others are designed for those seeking a spooky experience.

With a millennia-old tradition and one of Europe’s largest thermal spa heritages, Italy is particularly appealing at this time of year, as temperatures drop and the countryside turns autumnal. San Pellegrino thermal baths, the free pools at Bagni San Filippo in Tuscany and elegant resorts combining history with modern facilities all provide very different experiences.

November is a wonderful month for a short break in Italy.

High above Amalfi and Atrani, one village offers a different view of the coast: chestnut woods, terraced lemon groves, stone stairways and medieval churches, rather than traffic-filled waterfronts.Set at around 400 to 450 metres in the Monti Lattari, it is described as the oldest settlement on the A

There is a corner of Italy where theatre was never a luxury reserved for a few, but a collective project funded by the community. Across historic towns and provincial cities in Marche, Umbria and Emilia-Romagna, ten historic theatres tell an extraordinary story. Between the 18th and 19th centuries, families, nobles and institutions joined forces, rather like a condominium association, to build cultural spaces open to all. On 26 July 2026, this group of theatres was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Italy now has 62 UNESCO sites, retaining its position at the top of the global ranking.

Rome in a day can feel like a whistle-stop tour, but a well-planned route makes the big sights manageable. Stay longer, and there is time for quieter neighbourhoods, ancient roads, galleries and proper Roman meals.Rome is enormous, busy and not especially kind to rushed itineraries.

Italy’s holiday-home market continues to draw strong interest from overseas buyers.

Five or more bedrooms, including a garage, and prices starting at €50,000: this isn't real estate fantasy, but a concrete reality in many Italian cities. These apartments are often located in small or medium-sized towns, in hilly and mountainous areas, and hold enormous potential for those who know where to look.

Without spending a cent, you can leave Rome and reach Tuscia or southern Lazio on selected days. The schedule includes 18 free tourist trains on the Rome-Viterbo and Rome-Cassino routes through December 10, 2026, with connections designed for major regional routes. The route to Viterbo also includes dedicated buses to Civita di Bagnoregio, Bolsena, and the Mandela area. Seats must be booked in advance through Trenitalia channels, and tickets with a reserved seat are issued for €0.

Central Italy holds a wealth of flavours that few other parts of the country can match.

Tucked into the high mountains of Friuli Venezia Giulia, one small village has earned the nickname “the city of clocks”.