Feeding pigeons and more: when Venice gets really expensive!
Venice - For years, the "pigeon feeders" had disappeared from St Mark's Square: The city of Venice had banned feeding the birds from 2008.
Towns & Villages
The beautiful towns and villages in Italy: travel reports, historical background, lifestyle and more. Come with us through Bella Italia.
Verona and the true story of the "Casa di Giulietta"
The greatest love drama in literature, known the world over: The story of Romeo and Juliet was not an invention of William Shakespeare, but is said to be a partly true story.
Underground in Naples: the most spectacular underground railway in the world
Naples is known for many things - the divine food, the eventful history, the vibrant culture, the mighty Mount Vesuvius. But hardly anyone talks about the local underground railway.
The funniest place names in Italy: from "beautiful arse" to "cooked goat"
The funniest place names in Italy: which places don't sound like Bella Cultura at all - our top 5 from north to south.
Five Italian cities that are (almost) still an insider tip
Five cities that are almost an insider tip in Italy. Without tourist prices, but with authentic flair.
A new start in Naples: the demolition of the mafia tower blocks
The sails of Scampia, the "Vele di Scampia", have been a symbol of organised crime and the failure of the state in Naples since the bestseller and Netflix hit "Gomorrah".
Florence. You'll fall in love - everything you need to know
Florence has incredible sights. And the city embraces you.
The fairytale village of Alberobello: Italy's most beautiful tax dodge
Alberobello - A place that seems straight out of a storybook: a village full of houses with pointed caps. The origin of this unique architecture is less romantic than it seems at first glance - it all started with a clever tax trick.
Italy's top 10! You must have seen these cities
Italy is a place of longing for travellers from all over the world. ll bel paese has dozens of beautiful historic cities - and each has its own character.
The oldest "Late Night" in Naples: It doesn't get any sweeter than this!
Naples - Naples' first late-night eatery, which claims to have been founded in 1989, serves calorie bombs late at night. An evening in the middle of the week, shortly before midnight in Porto in Naples.
Autumn magic in Venice: 10 reasons to rediscover the city
Venice shows its unique charm in autumn. The golden light, a light veil of mist, the sultry heat of summer is gone and the sun still shines warmly during the day.
Where everyone wants to go: These are Italy's most popular city trips
The land of dolce vita, bella cultura and great food: the favourite places.
The secret of Limone sul Garda: no heart attacks thanks to the super gene!
1,200 people live in Limone sul Garda, with up to 10,000 visitors a day in the high season - although the village was barely accessible to foreigners for centuries.
Watch out for rip-offs! The most common tourist traps in Rome
The eternal city, incredibly beautiful and incredibly old. Even though Rome is generally considered safe, there are a few typical tourist traps. Our ranking.
HOLIDAY IN RIMINI - The whole story of the Adriatic legend
Quietly and secretly, the legendary place on the Adriatic has given itself a facelift. So much for 80s fustiness and permanent parties. Rimini, the whole story.
Italy quiz for city travellers - how many places do you recognise?
It's all a question of looks: how good are you at the Italian beauties?
