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Clear blue water, mountain backdrops and grand villas make the Italian lakes some of the most romantic landscapes in Europe.

Living in Bergamo feels a bit like stepping into a quieter, more low‑key cousin of Milan that happens to have a medieval hilltop town attached. You have the UNESCO‑listed old town sitting on its hill, the modern city spread out below, and the Alps rising in the distance.

Lake Como is one of the most beautiful destinations in Lombardy, with steep mountains dropping straight into the water and villages tucked along the shore.

Living in Bolzano feels a bit like slipping into a pocket of Austria that somehow ended up in Italy. It’s closer in spirit to Innsbruck than Naples, with street signs in Italian and German and the Dolomites looming over the city.

Monopoli, a charming town on the Adriatic coast of Puglia, comes alive at Christmas. The historic centre, with its white streets, ancient churches, and picturesque squares, is transformed with festive lights and decorations, offering visitors a unique Mediterranean Christmas atmosphere.

Italy’s Capital of Culture 2026 is a mountain city that most tourists still skip in favour of Rome or the Amalfi Coast.

As the year draws to a close, the outlook for the Italian residential property market remains decidedly positive. The first half of 2025 laid solid foundations, confirming the recovery already seen in recent years.

If you spend winter in Italy, you’ll start seeing colourful biglietti for Lotteria Italia in every tobacco shop and motorway service station.

Italy’s big survey by a respected national financial newspaper is a handy starting point if you are trying to pin down the best places to live in Italy for quality of life.

Tourism in Italy continues to grow as 2025 comes to a  close, with new data confirming its crucial role in the country’s economy and a clear shift in traveller preferences.

Italian food culture goes far beyond recipes and restaurant menus. Several deeply rooted practices linked to farming, winemaking, cheesemaking and everyday rural life have made their way onto the UNESCO intangible heritage list.

Italy's national cuisine has now been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Italy has around 450 islands, but most travellers only ever set foot on a handful of them. Once you step away from the celebrity favourites, you find places that are still largely the domain of fishermen, hikers and those in the know.

If you take a boat out into the Venice lagoon, there is a small, low island that slips by on the horizon, half‑hidden behind trees and crumbling brick.

Once you have done the classic Murano and Burano loop, the Venetian lagoon starts to open up in more interesting ways.

Venice looks like a single fairy‑tale city floating on the water, but it is really a whole cluster of little islands stitched together by bridges.

Renting property in Italy can be a complex process, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the local rental system. Whether you are planning a short-term stay or considering a long-term relocation, understanding the types of rental contracts available is essential.

If you ever needed an excuse to open a bottle of Italian wine, this is it.

Verona is often treated as a quick stop between Milan and Venice, but it really deserves a bit more love. The historic centre is wrapped in a loop of the Adige River, full of Roman ruins, medieval towers and soft terracotta tones that look good even on a grey day.

What do Italians do at Christmas? Food, family and faith lie at the heart of the season, creating a rich tapestry of festive customs that vary from region to region.

Milan at Christmas hums with festive buzz, lights draped over grand arcades and the Duomo standing as a living symbol of the season.

The Christmas markets return to the heart of beautiful Bolzano, filling the city with festive lights, alpine scents and traditional flavours until 6 January.

The trend in the Italian property market continues to show caution regarding buyers’ spending power.

Italian New Year’s Eve traditions hum along the edges of winter nights, a mix of old superstitions and quiet rituals that slip into the evening without fuss.

Snow-covered streets, twinkling lights, festive markets, and Alpine traditions—San Candido in December is the perfect destination for a magical Christmas in the Dolomites.