Italy’s housing stock: the most common types of homes
Two-story buildings with a single unit are the most common configuration across all Italian climate zones. However, the characteristics of these buildings vary significantly depending on the region. This is the finding of an ENEA study, published in the scientific journal Energy and Buildings, which introduces the concept of "Reference Buildings," representative models of the national building stock that can be used for energy simulations and to plan energy efficiency interventions.
Rome’s Olympic Stadium: capacity, history, and how to visit
The Stadio Olimpico in Rome is one of the capital’s most important sporting and cultural venues. It hosts football matches, athletics competitions, concerts and major international ceremonies, and forms part of the Foro Italico complex.
Easter in Italy 2026: traditions, celebrations, and travel tips
Easter in Italy is a unique opportunity to experience one of the country’s most important and deeply rooted traditions.
The Best Hikes in Italy: Top Trails for Every Adventurer
Italy, with its stunning landscapes ranging from rugged mountains to rolling hills, offers some of the best hiking trails in Europe. Whether you're a seasoned trekker or a beginner looking to explore scenic paths, Italy’s diverse regions provide endless opportunities for adventure.
The ranking of the most photographed bookshops in Europe (one is in Italy)
Reading has no boundaries and reading and buying a good book in an atmospheric bookshop is always a wonderful experience. But where are the most beautiful bookshops in Europe?
15 'trulli' for sale in Italy
Italy is famous for its traditional homes, with a huge variety to be found up and down the country. One such type of property is the trullo, a circular, pyramid-shaped building found mainly in the Itria Valley, located between the provinces of Brindisi, Bari and Taranto.
Property of the week: a magnificent villa overlooking the Sardinian coast
The island of Sardinia, one of the most beautiful places in the whole Mediterranean sea, is the backdrop for this week's property: an incomprehensibly beautiful villa, sat atop the Miata hill.
What are the dammusi and how they are made, the typical houses of Pantelleria
On the small Italian island of Pantelleria, midway between Sicily and Tunisia, small stone constructions dot the landscape. They are a type of property unique to the island (though there are also some on nearby Lampedusa), traditional stone buildings that have stood for far longer than a millenium.
Property of the week: a lakeside villa in Massarosa
Villa Ginori, this week's property, is located in the Migliarino-San Rossore-Massaciuccoli Natural Park, in Versilia.
Property of the week: a traditional trulli resort in Apulia
The first thing you may be asking is, what are trulli houses in Italy? A trullo (known as trulli in the plural form) is a traditional Apulian hut made of limestone and with a conical roof.
How to avoid coronavirus infection while living in an apartment block in Italy
How can you avoid coronavirus infection if you live in an apartment block in Italy?
Property of the week - a 27 hectare Italian estate
This 27 hectare estate with castle-like house in Salento in the Italian countryside boasts impressive arched ceilings and stonework throughout and is a real hidden gem on the property market.
House of the week - 6th September 2019
Who doesn't dream of a country house in Italy to enjoy their holidays in peace or to spend their retirement? Our property of the week is an old manor house for sale in Tuscany, one of the most beautiful and popular regions among foreigners who would like to buy a property in Italy.
House of the week - 26th July 2019
Italy holds a collection of some of the largest and most impressive historical buildings and monuments in the world, and it’s even possible to buy some of them on idealista.
House of the week - 19th July 2019
Lesa is a sleepy town on the shores of Lake Maggiore, Italy with mostly unassuming buildings… except for our house of the week, a huge, historical mansion that sticks out like a sore thumb.
The Fiat factory in Turin that has a test track on the roof
Turin is a beautiful Italian city with famous landmarks like the Palazzo Reale and the Mole Antonelliana, but if you’re looking for unusual or alternative things to do in Turin, try the Fiat Lingotto Factory. This car factory has now closed down but it was where they made Fiat cars from 1923-1982.
House of the week - 7th June 2019
Have you ever wanted to live in a traditional Italian manor house? Would you like to get away to a place in the sun in the Italian countryside and start a new life? Well now you can, with this luxury villa for sale in Marche.
Castles and historical homes for sale in Italy
Among the hills, in the little medieval villages and in the vast country estates, in the hinterland and along the coast, Italy is a country rich in castles, palaces and other historic houses for sale.
While buying a castle isn’t exactly cheap, the economic crisis and affordable housing prices in ge
House of the week - 10th May 2019
In the heel of the boot of Italy, in the province of Lecce, stands this incredible Italian country home, our house of the week.
House of the week - 3rd May 2019
The northern Italian region of Piedmont is famed for its rugged, mountainous landscapes and miles and miles of hills covered in vineyards where some of the best wine in Italy is made.
House of the week - 29th March 2019
Villa Veneta is a beautiful stately home for sale near Venice.
Houses with incredible views of monuments and landmarks in Italy
Italy is a country with a rich history of art and architecture, an incredible mix that makes the boot famous all over the world.
House of the week - 28th December 2018
Have you always dreamed of buying a luxurious property in the heart of Venice, one of Italy’s most fascinating and artistic cities?
Italy’s flood disaster: who pays for building damage and reconstruction costs?
The floods of recent weeks have sparked a debate about prevention and reconstruction costs in Italy. Who pays for the disaster? What insurance coverage and state funds are provided?
The best and most beautiful masserie in Italy
Once upon a time in southern Italy, specifically in Puglia in Salento, the masserie houses were a type of large, fortified farm owned by aristocrats and the local upper-middle Apulian classes.
Today, these farmhouses in the Apulia region have become luxury properties and charming historical residen