Tourism in Italy

The Trevi Fountain is one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks, but the surrounding area is just as fascinating. Packed with historic sites, elegant streets, and hidden gems, the Trevi district is perfect for exploring on foot.

Italy turns properly festive in winter, and the country's Christmas markets span snow‑dusted Alpine towns and storied city squares, with artisan crafts, nativity scenes and the scent of mulled wine in the air.

Known as La Dotta, La Grassa and La Rossa, Bologna is a city of stories, traditions, and secrets just waiting to be discovered. Beyond the usual tourist hotspots, keep an eye out for these unusual gems in the heart of Emilia-Romagna.

If you’re weighing up the best place to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Italy, picture Capodanno as a long dinner rolling into midnight, with fireworks cracking over church domes.

The many things to do in Bologna unfold under terracotta porticoes and across sun‑warmed piazzas, with medieval towers peering over a maze of arcades.

Lombardy is home to some of Italy’s most beautiful lakes – perfect for an autumn getaway. Beyond the famous Lake Como, Lake Garda, and Lake Maggiore, the region offers lesser-known lakes rich in natural beauty and cultural treasures.

Travellers in Italy face several strike actions in November that could affect city transport, long-distance rail and flights.

As October winds down, it’s time to trade cold, grey days for sun-soaked mornings on Italy’s stunning coastline.

If you’re craving a bit of balmy weather while the UK is grey, Italy’s south can be wonderfully sunbaked in winter. Find the best holiday destinations for winter sun in Italy, with the warmest picks by the sea, plus milder city breaks.

Every region of Italy is home to breathtaking historic gardens and parks. From UNESCO World Heritage Sites to secret garden islands and historic mazes, here are the best gardens in Italy that you simply cannot miss.

The Port of Naples is one of Italy’s most important ports, not just for goods but also for thousands of passengers every year. Visitors arriving from other Mediterranean cities, or simply from the islands in the Gulf of Naples, often begin their exploration of the city right from the port.

Italy in winter is quietly dazzling: snow‑dusted peaks, misty canals, piazzas enlivened by fairy lights and the soft glow of trattorie windows.

Florence is taking a decisive step to protect its historic heart. From 15th October 2025, the city will ban rickshaws, tuk-tuks, golf carts and other “atypical tourist vehicles” from circulating in its UNESCO-listed centre.

Among Florence’s most iconic artistic landmarks, the Baptistery of San Giovanni is unmissable. Situated directly opposite the Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and the famous Giotto’s Campanile, it stands as a historic landmark of unparalleled significance.

Autumn in Italy is a season of magic. As the leaves change into vibrant shades of red, yellow, and orange, Italy’s forests transform into breathtaking landscapes that are perfect for hiking, photography, and reconnecting with nature.

Alto Adige is one of Italy’s most fascinating wine-producing regions. It is no coincidence that it is home to one of the oldest routes entirely dedicated to wine. The Alto Adige Wine Road passes through around 16 municipalities, including the provincial capital, Bolzano.

Rome is the headline act, but Italy’s Roman ruins outside Rome deliver ancient drama with fewer crowds and gentler prices. Think evocative ports, theatres and mosaics, with straightforward trains and buses to keep things simple.

Venice, the iconic city of canals and gondolas, is famous for its romantic atmosphere and rich history. But one thing often surprises visitors: the city streets and squares are almost empty of cats.

A bid to bring swimmers back to Rome’s River Tiber has moved centre stage, stirring fresh optimism—and questions about what it would take to make it happen.Current status of the River Tiber in RomePublic bathing in the Tiber remains prohibited, a ban dating to the 1960s with fines for violators.

Located between the Apennines and the Adriatic, Molise features stone hill towns that watch over olive groves and a quiet coastline. Life ambles along in Campobasso and the fishing docks of Termoli, with truffles, bean stews and moreish local wines.

Fittingly, the birthplace of the Renaissance rewards slow wanderers. Head out on non‑touristy neighbourhood walks in Florence through Santo Spirito, Sant’Ambrogio and the quieter river lanes.

Florence rewards anyone who slips into its daily rhythm, trading tick‑box sights for small rituals and hands‑on moments. Think an early coffee at the bar, a peek into working botteghe, and a low‑key evening wander along the Arno.

Slip off the main drag and Rome softens into villagey corners, street art pockets and leafy hillsides.

Rome gets under your skin the moment you slip down a cobbled alleyway or duck into a cool courtyard. If you’re after non-touristy things to do in Rome, think slow mornings at neighbourhood markets, sunset viewpoints with locals, and late‑night gelato far from the hubbub.

Venice casts a spell—bells over the water, light on stone—but the crush around San Marco and Rialto can drown out the everyday rhythm. A simple skip-and-swap mindset helps get a little closer to the non-touristy things you can do in Venice.