Italy: travel articles

Rome

Explore the Via Appia Antica, one of the oldest roads in Rome

You’ve probably heard the saying “All roads lead to Rome,” but to truly understand its significance, you must walk the ancient cobblestones of the Via Appia Antica. This iconic road...

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Top 5 of the best Agriturismos in Tuscany

When planning a trip to Tuscany, there's no better way to explore the region's magnificent landscapes and local flavours than to stay at an agriturismo. These farm stays are a must...

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Travelling through Italian art: from the Baroque to the Renaissance

A trip to the Italian peninsula is every traveller's dream. Experiences such as relaxing in a Venetian gondola, sipping fine wine in Tuscany and tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain...

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9 days in Italy between mountains and lakes

The Italian Dolomites are undoubtedly one of the most spectacular alpine destinations in the world. These mountains captivate with their steep cliffs, vertical walls, craggy pinnacles,...

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The top 10 best hotels in Italy

Rich culture, delicious cuisine, captivating history and a vibrant arts scene are just some of the reasons why Italian cities top travellers' lists of dream destinations. Whether you...

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Turin

How can I visit Turin in 2 days?

Weekends in Italy are synonymous with Rome, Venice and Florence, but rarely with Turin. And yet, after spending two days in this city, all you'll want to do is go back! A first approach...

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Turin

Top 10 accommodation options in Turin's historic centre

To capture the soul of Turin and appreciate this city with its discreet charm, the ideal place to stay is in the historic centre, close to the pedestrian streets. This is not only...

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Turin, capital of chocolate

If there's one thing that strikes you as you stroll through Turin's historic centre, it's all those tempting cafe-confectionery shop windows and the smell of chocolate wafting through...

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Florence

Itinerary: 3 intense days in Florence

Get ready for an intense programme during your stay in Florence: culturally, it's one of the most intense destinations you can visit in a few days, especially if you also take the...

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Florence

Discover Florence's local specialities

In Florence, we're used to hearing glowing comments about the city's art and architecture, the past splendours of the Italian Renaissance, its palaces and churches, the masterpieces...

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Florence

10 charming hotels in Florence

In the heart of Tuscany, the hotels of Florence are intoxicated by the decor of the Italian Renaissance. A veritable concentration of works of art, the City of the Lily reveals its...

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Venice

Itinerary: 2 days exploring Venice

With a maze of streets, squares and canals that is unique in the world, it seems pointless to draw up too precise an itinerary for visiting*Venice: you'll enjoy it just as much, if...

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Venice

10 romantic hotels for 2 in Venice

Along some 150 canals and 400 bridges, gondolas glide past the hotels of Venice, which are happy to lend their Venetian interiors to lovers for a weekend: Venice, a romantic destination...

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Venice, along the canals

In sight of the Campanile, the water taxi begins to slow down. The channel leading to Piazza San Marco is marked by wooden posts. Dozens more mark the shoals. Without hesitation, the...

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Milan

Milanese aperitivo, try it and you'll love it

It's just after 7pm and the sunny terraces of the capital of Lombardy are beckoning. There's a tradition in Milan that people like to indulge in after a day spent exploring the city....

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The Sforza castle, between fortifications and cultural space

The Sforza family castle, known in Italian as Castello Sforzesco, is the former residence of the Dukes of Milan. Built in the 15th century, it comprises several interior courtyards...

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2 days in Milan, the itinerary so you don't miss a thing!

Synonymous with fashion, gastronomy and architecture, the northern Italian city has a lot going for it, yet Milan is not one of France's first dream destinations. With its picturesque...

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Naples

"Stars in your eyes": 5 dream hotels on the Amalfi coast

The Amalfi Coast is a forty-kilometre stretch of coastline between Sorrento and Salerno in Italy. Famous the world over for its colourful hillside villages and incredible views over...

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It's possible to stay in Milan without breaking the bank! Here is a selection of 10 places to stay

When you think of Milan, the first image that comes to mind is certainly that of its famous cathedral, used systematically as a landmark. The Duomo cathedral is an architectural feat...

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The miracle of San Giovanni (San Gennaro), patron saint of Naples

The city of Naples has more than 400 churches in its historic centre alone, which just goes to show how steeped its inhabitants are in Christianity and its symbols. But Neapolitans...

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