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Italy is dotted with beautiful historic centers almost everywhere: medieval churches, noble palaces, artisan workshops, and squares and piazzas tell the story of the evolution of the urban fabric of cities and of society itself. Yet, beyond the emotion it evokes, the definition of a historic center is far from obvious: it's not simply the "old quarter" of a city, but a concept with very specific cultural, urban planning, and legal roots.

Less than an hour from Rome lies a town where water reigns supreme. It's Nepi, and the Etruscan etymology of its name means "water." The town sits on a tuff promontory surrounded by deep ravines, streams, and mineral springs that feed some of Lazio's most evocative waterfalls. So, what to know about the Nepi waterfalls, the Cascata del Picchio, the Cascata dei Cavaterra, and the Cascata del Pizzo, which offer tranquility and incredible views.

As the colors of autumn paint villages and hills, a packed calendar of cultural, food and wine, and sporting events transforms Italy into an open-air stage. From the great regatta in the Gulf of Trieste to the courtyards of Sardinia, from the red carpet of Roman cinema to the white truffle of the Langhe, here's what to do in Italy in October 2026 and where to plan a weekend getaway.

In Italy, "borgo" and "comune" are often used synonymously, yet they tell entirely different stories. The difference between "borgo" and "comune" isn't just a linguistic issue, but touches on historical, legal, and cultural aspects deeply rooted in the Italian fabric. In short, "borgo" is a concept tied to identity and landscape, while "comune" is an administrative entity recognized by law.

Stone walls, exposed beams, a private garden, and silence as a soundtrack. For many, it's a lifelong dream, often postponed for fear of overspending or requiring a complete renovation. Yet today, there are farmhouses and rustic properties for sale on the market starting from €43,000, in good condition, located in some of Italy's most beautiful areas. From Caltanissetta to Frosinone, from Calabria to inland Tuscany to the hills of Piedmont, the opportunities abound.

October in Italy is the most anticipated month for mushroom pickers, food enthusiasts, and nature lovers- the time when the entire peninsula comes alive with festivals, village fairs, and food events dedicated to mushrooms. From the Dolomites to the Apennine hills, from the Umbrian woods to the

Central Italy is one of the country’s strongest areas for traditional sweets. Among hills scented with wine, medieval borghi clinging to rock and monasteries where recipes have been passed down for centuries, every region has at least one dessert that tells its story better than any tourist brochure. Between the wine biscuits of the Castelli Romani, crunchy Tuscan cantucci and Marche carnival sweets, central Italy’s traditional baking is a world worth exploring one bite at a time.

It looks like a volcanic lake, but it was shaped by ice. Lake Orta, west of Lake Maggiore, between the provinces of Novara and Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, packs an elegant waterside village, a tiny monastic island and a UNESCO-listed Sacro Monte into just a few kilometres. Two days are enough to combine scenery, art and a bit of peace and quiet without rushing, travelling on foot and by boat.

Italy has three cities in the world’s top 30 for quality of life in the 2026 Global Cities Index.

Puglia is a serious alternative to Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast and northern Italy’s pricier cities.

Perched on a hill in the province of Belluno, the walled town of Feltre has one of Italy’s best-preserved Renaissance historic centres. It is surrounded by the Belluno Dolomites and open countryside. The town also hosts events such as its well-established Palio, or historical pageant, and has a food tradition that can hold its own with the best of them.

As soon as the temperatures drop and the woods turn red, orange, and gold, the perfect atmosphere is created for discovering the most beautiful nature trails. But what are the 6 best hikes to do in Italy this fall? From the Dolomites to the Calabrian Sila, you can explore Alpine ridges, lakeside trails, or mule tracks in the southern Apennines during the autumn months.

Autumn is the best season for stargazing in Italy. The nights are getting longer, the air becomes drier and clearer, and light pollution is less of a problem in more remote areas. From the Alps to the islands, Italy is home to observatories, astronomical parks, and plateaus where the Milky Way is once again visible to the naked eye. Here, then, are some of the best places to see the stars in autumn in Italy.

Copper-coloured leaves, trails free of summer crowds and crisp air that makes walking a pleasure: autumn is when Italy’s long-distance walking routes are at their best.

Each October, Barcolana transforms Trieste’s waterfront into one of Italy’s great sporting spectacles.

Some people decide to build a house not to live in, but to cut off their neighbour's electricity. Or they move their home brick by brick, rather than give in to pressure from an administration. These aren't movie gimmicks, but true stories, in Italy and around the world. Spite houses—called spite houses in the Anglo-Saxon world—are constructions born from personal conflicts, inheritance disputes, neighbour quarrels, and disputes with institutions. From Sicily to Bergamo and Beirut, some have become tourist attractions; others have entered architectural history books.

If the beach isn't your style, Italy's mountains offer a wonderfully atmospheric alternative, especially as autumn begins to paint the landscape in warm colours. There's nothing more charming than a countryside hideaway where you can unwind with loved ones and escape the pace of everyday life.

The International Alba White Truffle Fair returns to Alba, Piedmont, from 10 October to 6 December 2026.

Among the more than 1,500 trulli that dot the landscape of Alberobello, there's a complex that reinvents a trulli village as a contemporary residence. Located on Via Cavalerizza, it comprises six independent units and is for sale for €1,400,000 on idealista.

A short walk above the lakeside village of Torno, this fully renovated villa brings historic detail and contemporary restraint into close conversation with Lake Como. Its elevated setting looks across the first basin of the lake, with the centre of Como around ten minutes away by car and Milan,

Like any vehicle registered in Italy, camper vans are also subject to a mandatory annual tax: the camper tax, technically known as the "vehicle tax." What few people know is that the amount to be paid is not the same for everyone: two owners of identical campers, with the same power output and the same year of registration, can pay very different amounts simply because they reside in different regions.

A villa in Vietri sul Mare, set along one of the Amalfi Coast’s most scenic stretches, is valued at €58 million.

Buying a luxury home in Basilicata means choosing one of southern Italy’s most authentic regions, where prices remain relatively accessible compared with the country’s major high-end tourism destinations. Sea-view villas in Maratea, characterful homes in Matera’s Sassi and contemporary residences surrounded by olive groves are all part of Basilicata’s high-end property market.

The Tremiti Islands sit in the Adriatic Sea, around 22 kilometres off the Gargano coast in Puglia.

Legislative Decree 162/2026, approved by the Council of Ministers, suspends the car tax for 2027. The measure affects approximately 70% of the Italian car fleet and represents a direct saving for millions of families. However, not all cars are eligible, and the benefit does not apply to every vehicle registered to the same person. Here, then, are the cars that will be exempt from car tax starting in 2027.