Bolzano

The most expensive cities in Italy 2023

According to recent Istat data on inflation in Italy in 2023, more precisely in February, the national consumer price index for the entire population increased by 0.2% on a monthly basis and 9.1% on an annual basis, compared to 10.0% in the previous month.
Fun and cheap things to do in Rome

The best places to visit for free in Rome

You don't have to spend a fortune to have an unforgettable trip; there are many destinations where you can have the time of your life at no extra cost. Among these is Rome, a city that lends itself to discovery without even having to open your wallet.
Air pollution in Italy

The most polluted cities in Italy according to Legambiente

2022 was not a good year on the pollution front in Italian cities. According to Legambiente, which published the report "Mal'Aria di città 2023: cambio di passo cercasi" (Bad Air in Cities 2023: a change of pace wanted), last year 29 cities out of 95 exceeded the daily PM10 limits.
Rome

Tourists' favourite Italian cities in 2023

After some particularly difficult years during the coronavirus pandemic, world tourism got fully back up and running again in 2022 with a summer that allowed many travellers to finally return to discover Italy. But which Italian cities will be most visited in 2023?
The most welcoming places on earth

Italy is home to the most welcoming city in the world

The eleventh edition of the Traveller Review Award, released by the well known travel website Booking, has ranked the world's most welcoming tourist destinations. And the results show that it is Italy that is home to the most welcoming city in the world.
The best places to live in Italy 2023

Italy quality of life ranking 2022/2023

The 33rd edition of the Sole 24 Ore quality of life survey, which highlights the best places to live in Italy, certifies Bologna's leadership, followed on the podium by Bolzano and Florence.
Travel to Rome this Christmas

Rome named the best European city to travel to this Christmas

Rome is the best city in Europe for travelling during the Christmas holidays. This is according to the results of a survey by EasyJet, published by the British newspaper the Mirror, where British citizens were asked their European destination of choice for the festive season.
Matera, one of the best Italian cities to visit

The best Italian cities to visit for a weekend break

We're coming up to the end of the year, and many people are looking to fit in just one more small holiday before Christmas. Italy is a country that is filled with history and culture that even when the summer sun has faded, it offers exciting attractions and things to see all year round.
These five towns in the north of Italy are perfect for a holiday this summer

The best places to visit in Northern Italy this summer

Summer is well and truly in the air and the time has come for swimming, sunbathing sessions and sports on the beach, not to mention relaxing a bit and discovering new landscapes. This week we are taking you with us to discover 5 villages in the north of Italy where you can stay cool during the
Cities of the future in Italy

Leading smart cities in Italy 2022

A city oriented towards digital development that is sustainable, with a better quality of life and, above all, on a human scale. These are the characteristics of the 'Human Smart City' according to EY, which has drawn up an index to identify the cities in Italy that come closest to this model.
Smart cities Italy - Bologna comes out on top

Leading digital cities in Italy 2022

Italian municipalities are becoming increasingly digital. Although they have a long way to go, Italy's main cities are increasingly moving towards a digitised lifestyle, thanks in part to the post-pandemic push to make life easier.
Aosta, the best city in Italy for children in 2022

Quality of life 2022: the best cities to live in Italy

The Italian newspaper, Il Sole 24 Ore, has released its 2022 Quality of Life ranking, this year rewarding the Italian cities and provinces with the best living environment by age group. The categories include 'children' 0-10 years, 'young people' 18-35 years, and 'the elderly' over 65.