Nemi strawberry festival

Nemi Strawberry Festival 2026: dates, programme and key events

The Nemi Strawberry Festival is one of the most eagerly awaited events in the Castelli Romani area near Rome. Nemi’s strawberries are renowned throughout Italy for their vibrant colour and rich flavour. But what should you know about the 93rd edition of the Nemi Strawberry Festival?
Lake Garda trekking

Where to go hiking around Lake Garda

Is it really possible to walk along iron stairways suspended above the water and pause on natural terraces that open out across the whole of Lake Garda? It is, and these aren’t fantasy routes dreamt up for Instagram.
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The most beautiful metro station in the world is 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.
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Duties and obligations of the landlord: what the Civil Code provides

The landlord's obligations are defined in Article 1575 of the Civil Code and range from delivering the property in good condition to guaranteeing peaceful enjoyment. The legislature has also regulated the distribution of extraordinary maintenance costs, which must be paid by the property owner.
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Moving to Italy checklist 2026: visas, healthcare and housing

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.
Saint Victorino

Hidden Rome in a day: the lost Latin city of Gabii

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.
What are the most common errors made by those renting for the first time?

10 first-time renter mistakes to avoid in 2026

Those who have looked for a rental home at least once in their lives know that the best deals should be taken advantage of as soon as they come along. When you find a house you like at a reasonable price, the rush to close the lease can often lead you to make some mistakes, accepting terms you
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Most expensive towns in Sardinia to buy property in 2026

Sardinia is consistently among the top destinations for luxury vacations in Italy. In recent years, several locations in the northwest, southwest, and the Cagliari metropolitan area have seen significant increases in house prices per square meter.
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7 top tips for renting an apartment in Italy

Renting in Italy isn’t complicated, but it is different. If you’re moving for work, study or a long-term stay, understanding how renting an apartment in Italy works can save you time, money and stress.Here’s what to know before signing a rental contract in Italy.1.
Filicudi

The Italian island without streetlights and a sky full of stars

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.
Bisentina Island

Dante’s “Prison” reopens: a secret island chamber on Lake Bolsena

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.
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€1 houses in Platania: Calabria’s village revival near Lamezia Terme

Set on the slopes of Mount Reventino with views stretching towards the Gulf of Sant’Eufemia, the Municipality of Platania is focusing on the revival of its historic centre. It is an opportunity for anyone drawn to the character of southern Italy, just minutes from the sea and Lamezia Terme airport. Here is everything you need to know about the €1 houses for sale in this village in the province of Catanzaro.
Favignana

South Working Sicilia: €30,000 smart working bonus to live and work in Sicily

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.