Venice in the autumn mist - the quiet beauty of the lagoon
When the mist covers the canals, Venice changes.
Towns & Villages
The beautiful towns and villages in Italy: travel reports, historical background, lifestyle and more. Come with us through Bella Italia.
The top 10 cities: these are the favourites in Italy
Italy is not just a country, but a promise: of beauty, history and good food.
The fascination of Cinque Terre: How five fishing villages became world-famous
Five colourful villages, seemingly glued to the rugged cliffs, between sky, sea and vines.
Caribbean with Italian flair: what makes San Vito lo Capo in Sicily so special
A place that has not lost its own rhythm.
This small Italian town is the true capital of Parma ham
It is not Parma, but Langhirano that sets the tone for Italy's most famous ham.
Tuscany: 10 reasons why you should also visit Lucca
The Italian way of life, without any stress - and with a city wall.
Arezzo: The unrecognised beauty of Tuscany
Florence attracts the crowds, Siena is famous for the Palio - and Arezzo?
Insider tip Trieste: Between coffee house, coast and imperial charm
Trieste is a holiday destination for anyone who loves Italy - but likes to look deeper.
Where the Alps kiss Italy: 10 good reasons to visit Bolzano
Bolzano is not just a city - Bolzano is a discovery
Only 100 seconds! The Palio di Siena - Italy's toughest horse race
What at first glance looks like a folkloristic festival is actually a centuries-old, fierce competition.
Castelmezzano: Italy's most beautiful village for a getaway
High up in the Dolomiti Lucane, at an altitude of around 750 metres, the village clings to the rocks.
Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale: Modena's black gold
One of the finest foods in Italy - and one of the most strictly protected.
Modena: Where Italy smells of balsamic vinegar, petrol and bel canto
Modena, located in the centre of Emilia-Romagna, is a city of quiet superlatives.
Mantua in Lombardy: the quiet star among Italy's cities
Mantua is not a loud star among Italy's cities - rather an elegant diva that prefers to whisper rather than shout. The jewel on Lake Garda.
The place where it all began: where the word Tivoli really comes from
A place that was once so dreamlike that it became the template for everything that is called pleasure today.
