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Italy has two entries among the world’s seven most beautiful stations, according to Prix Versailles, the annual architecture and design awards announced at UNESCO.The 2026 World’s Most Beautiful Achievements selection includes one metro station in Rome and another in Naples.

Rome has no shortage of headline acts. The Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and the Vatican draw the crowds, while areas such as Trastevere and Monti tend to dominate the neighbourhood chat.

At more than 4,500 metres above sea level, where thin air makes every breath harder and the night sky puts on an unequalled display, stands a building unlike any other in Europe. A wooden cabin, perched on Punta Gnifetti in the Monte Rosa massif, has held the continental record as Europe’s high

Italy ranks 25th in Visual Capitalist’s 2026 ranking of the best countries for quality of life, behind Spain and Portugal but ahead of the United States.

One place in Italy has been ranked Europe’s happiest tourist destination. The village on the Amalfi Coast achieved a perfect score of 100 out of 100 in a study measuring where travellers experience the most genuine joy. But how is a place’s happiness measured? A recent study by JustCover attempted to answer that by analysing more than one million reviews left by tourists at all kinds of venues: attractions, national parks, viewpoints, resorts and iconic destinations across 155 of the world’s most popular places.

There are beaches that are pleasant, and then there are beaches that stay with you for years. The best beaches in the world for 2026 aren’t judged on looks alone.

The European property market in 2025 paints a picture of a continent moving at two different speeds. In some countries, housing shortages are driving prices sharply upwards. In others, including Italy, the situation is more balanced, with a wider supply of homes and more moderate growth in values. This is the scenario outlined in the report Housing Insider – European Real Estate Insights 2025, published by REMAX Europe, which examines residential trends across the main European markets.

The editors of the German outdoor Trekking magazine asked readers to vote for their favourite hiking trails and regions across Europe. Around 35,000 votes were cast, and the top destinations can now display the coveted Trekking Award 2026 title.

For summer 2026, the question is no longer just where to go, but how to travel more safely.

A new global ranking of the world’s dirtiest cities has placed four Italian cities in the top 10 for negative cleanliness ratings.

With the much‑anticipated Winter Olympics on the horizon, northern Italy is suddenly being talked about as one of the world’s best travel destinations for 2026.

Europe offers a diverse range of options for buying or renting a house, each with its unique charm, amenities, and lifestyle.

In which country do you find the most beautiful houses in the world? This question was attempted to be answered by the estate agent comparison site GetAgent, which conducted an innovative eye-tracking study to reveal which houses around the world are most aesthetically pleasing to the human eye.

The time has come to stop working and retire: which country to choose for retirement?

Italy is known across the world as a beautiful country with a rich cultural heritage, delicious food, and stunning landscapes. The quality of life in Italy can vary depending on a range of factors, including where in the country you live, your socioeconomic status, and your personal preferences.

If you're dreaming of moving abroad but the expense is putting you off, Italy should be at the top of your search list as it has been named as one of the cheapest countries in the world to buy a house.

Which are the best countries in Europe to retire in?

"Wealth doesn't bring you happiness." The Boston Consulting Group's regular Sustainable Economic Development Assessment (SEDA), the ranking that measures the well-being of citizens in 143 countries around the world, seems to confirm the old saying. To realise this, just take a look at the rank

Countries nowadays are not only facing the brain drain of the youngest. The over 65-year-old, once retired, also like to spend their retirement years abroad. But which are the best countries to retire to? 1.

Summer creeps ever closer and it’s time to start thinking where you want to go on your next holiday.

When it comes to high street fashion, the Italian retail market ranks sixth place in the world (after Hong Kong), with the standard bearer for Italian shopping being the Via Montenapoleone street in Milan.

Piedmont has officially been voted the most beautiful region in the world. This is according to Lonely Planet's ‘Best in Travel 2019’ guide, which presents its ranking of the best tourist resorts in the world to visit in the new year.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. All travellers, wherever they are in the world, want to live like a native and not as a tourist. Food and drink on demand, attractions and cultural places to visit, and streets where you can discover the authentic soul of the city.

Having a good passport opens the doors to many countries in the world. There are certain places you can’t visit if you are not of a specific nationality.

According to the "City Costs Barometer", the annual ranking from Britain's Post Office Travel Money, the cheapest European cities to spend a weekend in are in Eastern Europe.